David Roessli (@roessli)

Geneva, Switzerland → you'll find me on Mastodon now.

The below is an off-site archive of all tweets posted by @roessli ever until April 15th, 2023, date at which my Twitter API access was suspended.

April 2010

looking forward to an evening with Marc²

via Twitter for iPhone

relaxing and watching the DNS updates deploy as new hits come in

via web

typical: the domain name registrar goes down the morning of the web site launch #murphy

via web

has just discovered that Mobile Safari scales 100% .mobi TLD websites whatever the viewport setting used… did you know that @danrubin?

via web

@lepetitnicolas .. and thank you for the photos ;)

via web in reply to lepetitnicolas

Having a coffee in the sun and watching (or rather listening to) the world go by. Reality can be larger than life sometimes.

via Twitter for iPhone

Grounding your child for whatever good reason is one thing. Sustaining it is another ball game.

via Twitter for iPhone

Giving into a cinnamon ice cream — at Gelato Mania http://gowal.la/c/EWYH

via Gowalla

taking five to let my brain cool down, my eyes focus to ∞ and the sun get to my skin

via web

settling on CodeIgniter as framework for this upcoming webapp http://codeigniter.com/

via web

our nearline storage HDs have arrived in a neat box http://gdzl.la/7WGW61

via Twitter for iPhone

nicolovolpato designing a website in the browser, using html5 + css3 + rgba + @typekit + jquery. Pure awesomeness.

via web (retweeted on 8:06 AM, Apr 27th, 2010 via API)

@cess not a cloud in sight :) the sky is spotless for your second bloom. Best wishes!

via Twitter for iPhone

pixeldiva More of this, please: http://bit.ly/9I3gR6

via Echofon (retweeted on 3:23 PM, Apr 26th, 2010 via web)

stuck on a Mobile Safari issue I’ve never encountered before: can’t zoom in or out. The web site displays at 100% whatever I try. Argh..

via web

browser testing and forgetting to eat - argh.

via web

has finished clearing out the cellar, freeing up several cubic meters and letting go of a chunck of my life.

via web

Savouring a chocolate ice cream with Em — at Gelato Mania http://gowal.la/c/En9F

via Gowalla from Geneva, Geneva

veen Wonderful: http://sivers.org/real

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 8:58 AM, Apr 25th, 2010 via web)

Drats. My iPhone’s tethering settings pane has vanished…

via Twitter for iPhone

coding in the wild. Feel like taking my shoes off and jumping into shorts.. http://gdzl.la/7VSgtH

via Twitter for iPhone

Argh. UTF8 is not a default. Don’t forget to indicate what char set you will use to send SQL statements with mysql_query(“SET NAMES ‘utf8’”)

via web

geocoding a large CRM database and wrestling with character encoding (been there, done that)

via web

alicec47 Facebook Account : Account > Privacy Settings > Applications and Websites > Instant Personalization > uncheck

via web (retweeted on 5:37 PM, Apr 23rd, 2010 via web)

flabbergasted to hear that the town is compelling its museum’s curators to abandon Mac OS in favour of Windows. Organising the resistance…

via web

The voice does it all in my decision to participate or not in a phone survey - at least as much as the survey’s topic…

via web

enjoying a tête-à-tête evening with Em — at Roadrunner http://gowal.la/s/vc8

via Gowalla

Yes! The latest version of Billings v3.6.1 solves my CHF currency rounding issue http://www.marketcircle…. Thanks @marketcircle

via web

Solar powered hosting http://www.websolaire.ch/ - would be cool if they offered ssh access…

via web

has just hang up with two girl friends stranded in ABQ. Next flight over to Europe in 7 days :/ Help @TSHaero do you have a solution?

via web

I solved a #cubz 3x3x2 on my iPhone in 830s and 436 moves. Who can beat my score of 30 points? Http://playcu.bz

via API

Pleased w/my new alternative bike route. Celebrating w/coffee the morning feeds on an terrasse — at Aux Délices http://gowal.la/s/5w7p

via Gowalla from Geneva, Geneva

upgrading my FVS336G’s firmware. See you the other side…

via web

Basking in the sun and taking it all in — at La Ruota http://gowal.la/s/tC6

via Gowalla

revving up for what is going to be one hell of a busy week.

via web

danrubin soon, we will have IE9, Opera 10.5, Firefox 3.7, and Safari 4 as our “modern” browsers, and they will all render our CSS as God intended.

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 6:27 AM, Apr 19th, 2010 via web)

Oh. Parov Stelar is giving a gig in Bern on May 1st http://j.mp/9ekmhA :)

via web

Catching up on the latest BDs — at Cumulus http://gowal.la/s/5UXM

via Gowalla from Geneva, Geneva

likes the feeling of your silver fingers running through my hair — at Hair Project http://gowal.la/s/4zXu

via Gowalla from Geneva, Geneva

switching to coffee. This data really sucks.

via web

writing MySQL queries and drinking tea after a broken night

via web

cool - pair Networks now supports suEXEC http://kb.pair.com/f41 :)

via web

Celebrating my small victory with a pizza and a beer — at La Ruota http://gowal.la/s/tC6

via Gowalla

@yannis_ sooon.. it’s in private beta for content management purposes for now..

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to yannis_

Today’s small victory: I have finally deployed a client’s website to its public host after over 9 months of technical (and human) issues :)

via Twitter for iPhone

how do you create symlinks with only an ftp access when SITE SYMLINK cmd is unimplemented? Shell access is a prereq to my all projects now

via Twitter for iPhone

@00006480 I use Instapaper (big fav of mine), GoodReader and Stanza on my iPhone - look out for the iPad versions

via web in reply to 00006480

catching up on my daily feeds with a quick coffee before going in — at Aux Délices http://gowal.la/s/5w7p

via Gowalla from Geneva, Geneva

damn - BundleBox (http://www.bundlebox.com/) doesn’t ship to Switzerland :/

via web

I have added “Rework” to my aNobii bookshelf http://j.mp/94CblP

via web

savouring a coffee with a mini éclair and mille-feuilles in the sun — at Martel http://gowal.la/s/5NTz

via Gowalla

jeresig Apple has re-confirmed that using PhoneGap is OK: http://bit.ly/6x0kY1

via web (retweeted on 10:20 AM, Apr 14th, 2010 via web)

@methodphoto that’s true! Guess I am still stuck on the 6Gb max of my current MBP ;)

via web in reply to methodphoto

has skipped lunch but not the 4 o’clock’s — at Migros des Acacias http://gowal.la/s/tBT

via Gowalla from Geneva, Geneva

has just deleted 168 Google related cookies. Couldn’t log in to my Analytics account :/

via web

the new MacBook Pro (Core i5 or i7) can host 8Gb of RAM and a 512Gb SSD drive - cool, but what took them so long?

via web

_ado As long as Twitter doesn’t imitate Facebook’s dreaded “suggestions”, I’m fine with promoted tweets.

via Tappit (retweeted on 9:33 AM, Apr 13th, 2010 via web)

is sorry to read that Siné Hebdo closes down after over 18 months and 86 editions of their satirical newspaper http://www.sinehebdo.eu/

via web

Opera Mini for iPhone is approved :) http://j.mp/9xUx8H Giving it a run http://j.mp/bpkaMI (iTS link)

via web

Belle belle belle — at Grand Théâtre http://gowal.la/s/5L5G

via Gowalla

Going for a Bündnerfleisch, dried tomatoes, mozarella and chili sandwich — at Epicerie Locci http://gowal.la/s/5Ksj

via Gowalla from Centre-Plainpalais-Acacias, Geneva

the number of pictures of my iPhone’s camera roll is out of hand. Image Capture take forever to refresh the list. I feel the need to delete

via web

Photo: Almost closing time, feeling smooth and relaxed — at Bains des Paquis http://gowal.la/c/zKTZ

via Gowalla from Mont-Blanc, Geneva

on my way to enjoy a turkish bath, sauna and hammam en tête-à-tête with Fab at the Bains.des Paquis :)

via Twitter for iPhone

back from a short jog. Having a hard time trying to get back in shape…

via web

Figuring out the week’s basic memus — at Centre Commercial La Praille http://gowal.la/s/3Be8

via Gowalla from Boissonnas, Geneva

my Mac Pro’s graphic adapter (NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT) is playing up: some shades of gray are missing unless unplug/plug the monitor

via Twitter for iPhone

RT @danrubin: It doesn’t matter what tools or apps you use to do your job, its the process & thinking that counts! (via @nickf)

via Twitter for iPhone

going to fetch my wheels at UniDufour while grabbing something to eat on the way - I miss my bike.

via Twitter for iPhone

Thanks @lepetitnicolas, I’ve picked up the Fitzroy/Parrot CD — at Cybermedia Concepts http://gowal.la/s/tC5

via Gowalla from Centre-Plainpalais-Acacias, Geneva

Calling it a day for now, eye focused to ∞

via Twitter for iPhone

is pushing Movable Type v5 to production. I love its versatility and revision history :) - even with its dashboard resembling WP’s…

via Twitter for iPhone

00006480 Complete caos in RJ. Never saw something like this. Cars abandoned in the streets by people who run off, afraid of the intense stream!

via web (retweeted on 12:13 PM, Apr 7th, 2010 via web)

@ioubeer @cess for pointing me to SwankoLab http://j.mp/ajpQSo (makers of Hipstamatic)- real fun if you are into photography on your iPhone

via web

laurenthaug 9 seats still available for tonight’s workshop with teenagers at our office, join us http://bit.ly/c00H9W

via Seesmic (retweeted on 12:02 PM, Apr 7th, 2010 via web)

coded a new XML parser and throwing it out to the lions…

via web

Debating on diving into code or going to fetch my wheels at UniDufour — at Cybermedia Concepts http://gowal.la/s/tC5

via Gowalla from Centre-Plainpalais-Acacias, Geneva

clearing up in music (the family returns later today) before riding down to the office. http://j.mp/c1T1JU

via Twitter for iPhone

simply loves Hipstamatic - http://j.mp/7i0Fo6 #iTunes ★★★★★

via web

Malarkey Confused by CSS specificity? http://www.stuffandnonse… #aea cc: @stubbornella

via Twitterrific (retweeted on 8:06 PM, Apr 5th, 2010 via web)

@danrubin damn, sorry to hear that :( Might turn up later - one never knows…

via web in reply to danrubin

there’s nothing quite like aglio, olio and peperoncino spaghetti with a Brunello di Montalcino (and the alps painted pink) #livingitup

via web

shaved and showered. Better late than never.

via web

completed the initial-to-be-final version of a client’s project that stalled in back in June 2009… Going for a run feeling relieeeeved.

via web

got up bright and early and has already completed part 1 of his To Do list. Breakfast now :)

via Twitter for iPhone

clearing up and clearing out — at Cybermedia Concepts http://gowal.la/s/tC5

via Gowalla from Centre-Plainpalais-Acacias, Geneva

Fab + kids heading a couple days in the family while I’m heading for a couple days in the office.

via web

is happy to learn that the Bains des Pâquis’ cafe will continue to operate despite last year’s financial mishaps http://j.mp/dqFVYk

via Twitter for iPhone

has located Em. She accepted a neighbour’s invit and forgot to phone home… #aiwtew

via Twitter for iPhone

Em has dropped off the radars. Launching a S&R op. By phone. Where is she hidding :/

via Twitter for iPhone

Whoosh - the first part of my monthly accounting is behind. Breakfast now. Rich and colourful and sweet. Pancakes anyone? Hmm?

via Twitter for iPhone

it’s funny how a drop of sun and welcome-home-dad smiles makes one forget delays and frustrations — at Geneva Airport http://gowal.la/s/3f8q

via Gowalla from Le Mervelet, Geneva

Yes! Apparently an aircraft is available to fly us to GVA… making a run for it.

via Twitter for iPhone

Aarrgh. Almost boarded. The gate was about to open when it was postponed undef again. EasyJet, you’ve seen the last of me #fail #ftl

via Twitter for iPhone

@Pumpkinsouper tks :) hopefully I’ll be airborne in the next 30 min. Never mind, I managed to get some work done :) Enjoy your long weekend

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to Pumpkinsouper

Airport getting crowded and my flight is still not confirmed. EasyJet offering refreshments. Not how I planned to spend this Easter Friday…

via Twitter for iPhone

Damn damn damn 3 hours delay now! Should have stayed in bed. Sestching for a power point and wifi. Lets get some work done.

via Twitter for iPhone

Drats. Two hours delay. Typical EasyJet :/ — at BHX Birmingham International http://gowal.la/s/uQw

via Gowalla

Back in my room after a fab day (and eve) with @danrubin and @malarkey and friends. Was great being — at Hotel Du Vin http://gowal.la/s/5bZq

via Gowalla

“Geology is to geography what psychology is to psychotherapy” dixit @pumpkingsouper #fabw

via Twitter for iPhone

Feels as if all of Birmingham is at the bar ordering drinks

via Twitter for iPhone

socialising and post workshop chillout #fabw — at The Old Joint Stock http://gowal.la/s/vRK

via Gowalla

@danrubin and @malarkey thanks for a rich and inspiring workshop on mobile design! I’m going home boosted and motivated. You rock #fabw

via Twitter for iPhone

thoroughly enjoying @danrubin inspiring workshop. Great to run into online friends and to meet new real ones - and lunch was fab… :) #fabw

via web

“Nobody creates a bad UX on purpose, but we run into them all the time” Be cautious of CSS3 animations and effects #fabw

via Twitter for iPhone

“Mobilize, don’t miniaturize.” #fabw

via Twitter for iPhone

@danrubin explaning Yahoo’s growser brading Err… browser grading ;) #fabw http://gdzl.la/7PZREG

via Twitter for iPhone

enjoying the fresh air and blue sky walking over to the Studio to listen to @danrubin on Mobile Design #fabw

via Twitter for iPhone