BWS
@bwseire.bsky.social
Cyclist, reader, sports fan, globalist π Banner pic is the lovely Irish village I call home (can even see my house).
Sr tech biz person, 2x GC (1x NASDAQ, 1x LSE), company director, etc.
Sr tech biz person, 2x GC (1x NASDAQ, 1x LSE), company director, etc.
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BWS
@bwseire.bsky.social
Β· Oct 17
Woke up today to a more important moment of clarity (and not an epiphany). Over the past month I've spent about β¬300 making small yet important improvements to the house. And the clarity this morning is to now make small but improvements to myself - I have a list π - and think I can pull it off π€π»
Newhart Finale
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January 7, 2026 at 9:07 AM
The Culture Clash Club
December 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The Culture Clash Club
I wish I could edit.
Know *the area* very well.
*Food* was very good. Neapolitan.
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Know *the area* very well.
*Food* was very good. Neapolitan.
I thought editing was available on bsky nowπ€·π»ββοΈ
December 16, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I wish I could edit.
Know *the area* very well.
*Food* was very good. Neapolitan.
I thought editing was available on bsky nowπ€·π»ββοΈ
Know *the area* very well.
*Food* was very good. Neapolitan.
I thought editing was available on bsky nowπ€·π»ββοΈ
My first rainy day after 10 days of π. In Sarnico. Know the v are well. All I wanted was pasta for lunch. Hard to find actually. Went into a touristy place (tho Lake Iseo isn't touristy). 10 local Nonnas walk in for lunch (must be a rglr thing). Good was ππ», but Nonna validation priceless π
December 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
My first rainy day after 10 days of π. In Sarnico. Know the v are well. All I wanted was pasta for lunch. Hard to find actually. Went into a touristy place (tho Lake Iseo isn't touristy). 10 local Nonnas walk in for lunch (must be a rglr thing). Good was ππ», but Nonna validation priceless π
tardo pomeriggio ad Adrara San Rocco
December 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
tardo pomeriggio ad Adrara San Rocco
Pic is from today. Spent the morning looking at houses with the friend I house sat for ππ»π€π»
December 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Pic is from today. Spent the morning looking at houses with the friend I house sat for ππ»π€π»
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December 13, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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I got lucky. My company sent me to Ireland to set to and run a sub. Loved it, decided to stay, guy citizenship. But if you have money you can do it.
December 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM
I got lucky. My company sent me to Ireland to set to and run a sub. Loved it, decided to stay, guy citizenship. But if you have money you can do it.
House sat for a week in Capriolo. Planty of housing, not touristy, in the Lake Iseo area. Spent a lot of time here. Now looking at houses. The view from my friend's cafe in Adrara San Rocco. The world is a big place, but the reality is it's not that easy for πΊπΈ to move to πͺπΊ
December 13, 2025 at 11:34 AM
House sat for a week in Capriolo. Planty of housing, not touristy, in the Lake Iseo area. Spent a lot of time here. Now looking at houses. The view from my friend's cafe in Adrara San Rocco. The world is a big place, but the reality is it's not that easy for πΊπΈ to move to πͺπΊ
I'm assuming you've read Spotto's biography. Tho obvs not by a woman. Ms. Monroe and her life are topics I know well from a lot of professional exp years ago, but inappropriate for public discourse. And this is the book I was told to read. www.amazon.com/Marilyn-Monr...
Marilyn Monroe: The Biography
Amazon.com: Marilyn Monroe: The Biography eBook : Spoto, Donald: Kindle Store
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November 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I'm assuming you've read Spotto's biography. Tho obvs not by a woman. Ms. Monroe and her life are topics I know well from a lot of professional exp years ago, but inappropriate for public discourse. And this is the book I was told to read. www.amazon.com/Marilyn-Monr...
But there not all the same, look for one that is not built for racing, had a more "relaxed" geometry (your more upright when riding).
November 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
But there not all the same, look for one that is not built for racing, had a more "relaxed" geometry (your more upright when riding).
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As pointed out, that is a road bike. The most important thing about about any bike is the fit. Hardtails are much more comfortable than road bikes (my road bike is basically permanently attached to a smart trainer).
As pointed out, that is a road bike. The most important thing about about any bike is the fit. Hardtails are much more comfortable than road bikes (my road bike is basically permanently attached to a smart trainer).
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November 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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As pointed out, that is a road bike. The most important thing about about any bike is the fit. Hardtails are much more comfortable than road bikes (my road bike is basically permanently attached to a smart trainer).
As pointed out, that is a road bike. The most important thing about about any bike is the fit. Hardtails are much more comfortable than road bikes (my road bike is basically permanently attached to a smart trainer).
The Guardian has made Alberta party of the US π€·π»ββοΈ
June 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The Guardian has made Alberta party of the US π€·π»ββοΈ
Che (seriously). 17 and a half years old
June 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Che (seriously). 17 and a half years old
Walking my dog on San Vincente in Brentwood in late 00's. Guy sitting outside a restaurant with his two dogs. Talked dogs with Ryan O'Neal for a couple of minutes while the dogs sized each other up.
June 14, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Walking my dog on San Vincente in Brentwood in late 00's. Guy sitting outside a restaurant with his two dogs. Talked dogs with Ryan O'Neal for a couple of minutes while the dogs sized each other up.
Lost in Translation is always a great movie. And for personal reasons, the Evelyn Waugh scene is, and always has been, just perfection.
March 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Lost in Translation is always a great movie. And for personal reasons, the Evelyn Waugh scene is, and always has been, just perfection.
Did a 2.5/5 route on Zwift this morning, after *only* doing 1/5 routes so far. 21k, a (to me) real hill, but I finished it π. Legitimately feel it in my quads, but well worth it. Tomorrow will be an easier route tho π
February 7, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Did a 2.5/5 route on Zwift this morning, after *only* doing 1/5 routes so far. 21k, a (to me) real hill, but I finished it π. Legitimately feel it in my quads, but well worth it. Tomorrow will be an easier route tho π
13.1k full loop on Zwift this morning. And like yesterday avg over 31kph. So getting back in shape, and feels great. At some point I'll try a level 2 route, but def within my way towards that slowly π
February 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM
13.1k full loop on Zwift this morning. And like yesterday avg over 31kph. So getting back in shape, and feels great. At some point I'll try a level 2 route, but def within my way towards that slowly π
@zwiftrides.bsky.social hi. Question if you don't mind: is there a way to see the profile of a route ahead of time?
February 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
@zwiftrides.bsky.social hi. Question if you don't mind: is there a way to see the profile of a route ahead of time?
So, calibrated the Kickr. My wK went up ~50%. The Kickr app said first calibration. It had been moved a fair bit during the painting of the house. Anyhoo, I think the wK makes more sense now. I'll still very average ππ»π
I need to ride ~15k tomorrow to reach my weekly Zwift goal, and hopefully I will.
I need to ride ~15k tomorrow to reach my weekly Zwift goal, and hopefully I will.
February 2, 2025 at 9:05 AM
So, calibrated the Kickr. My wK went up ~50%. The Kickr app said first calibration. It had been moved a fair bit during the painting of the house. Anyhoo, I think the wK makes more sense now. I'll still very average ππ»π
I need to ride ~15k tomorrow to reach my weekly Zwift goal, and hopefully I will.
I need to ride ~15k tomorrow to reach my weekly Zwift goal, and hopefully I will.
13k Zwifting today ππ». Felt easy.* Did the full loop. Was a flat course, but still.
*Hopefully not famous last words. And I did take yesterday off. Finally averaged over 100 watts.**
** Lowered my weight in the app after the ride, bc pretty sure I weigh less and am underestimating power.
*Hopefully not famous last words. And I did take yesterday off. Finally averaged over 100 watts.**
** Lowered my weight in the app after the ride, bc pretty sure I weigh less and am underestimating power.
February 1, 2025 at 9:07 AM
13k Zwifting today ππ». Felt easy.* Did the full loop. Was a flat course, but still.
*Hopefully not famous last words. And I did take yesterday off. Finally averaged over 100 watts.**
** Lowered my weight in the app after the ride, bc pretty sure I weigh less and am underestimating power.
*Hopefully not famous last words. And I did take yesterday off. Finally averaged over 100 watts.**
** Lowered my weight in the app after the ride, bc pretty sure I weigh less and am underestimating power.
The Internet delivered. Find the contact info for the person who designs and also sells the Lithuanian Biathlon Team kit. A hoodie or a zip up will be a present to myself at some point ππ»
January 31, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The Internet delivered. Find the contact info for the person who designs and also sells the Lithuanian Biathlon Team kit. A hoodie or a zip up will be a present to myself at some point ππ»
Watching European Biathlon Championshipsπ. Lithuania has the best warm up kit. I would buy a jacket, so off to be disappointed by Google bc I'm pretty sure I'm not going to be able to find it π
January 29, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Watching European Biathlon Championshipsπ. Lithuania has the best warm up kit. I would buy a jacket, so off to be disappointed by Google bc I'm pretty sure I'm not going to be able to find it π
Day 2 back on Zwift. 26 minutes, 10k and a little. I'm going to try and finish the loop this week. Another 2.6k.
Still slow slow slow π, but feels great, and I'll get a little better, at least, if I keep at it ππ»
My head missed this tho π
Still slow slow slow π, but feels great, and I'll get a little better, at least, if I keep at it ππ»
My head missed this tho π
January 29, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Day 2 back on Zwift. 26 minutes, 10k and a little. I'm going to try and finish the loop this week. Another 2.6k.
Still slow slow slow π, but feels great, and I'll get a little better, at least, if I keep at it ππ»
My head missed this tho π
Still slow slow slow π, but feels great, and I'll get a little better, at least, if I keep at it ππ»
My head missed this tho π