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.

November 2011

didn’t realise we’ll wake up to December tomorrow. Hadn’t planned to catch up with my accounting tonight #bummer

via web from Geneva, Switzerland

Touching base (@ International Organization for Standardization) http://t.co/s99kzBeE

via foursquare from Geneva, Geneva

The devil is in the details “Why you should move that button 3px to the left” http://t.co/8CKpmocw

via Zite Personalized Magazine from Geneva, Geneva

Sweet “TED app goes universal, on iPhone now for free” http://t.co/e1oxNadd

via Zite Personalized Magazine from Geneva, Geneva

Happy Blue Beanie day @zeldman :) Eventhough it’s strangely way to warm to wear a beanie, you have all my heart warm vibes ;)

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Enjoying an unexpected eve with my boy ;) (@ Road Runner) http://t.co/qsT0kebo

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has just treated himself to Susan Kare’s Icon book http://t.co/XybynkDc #memories

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Never thought to try.. Brilliant! “Use Your iPhone’s Headset to Take Pictures From Afar” http://t.co/EkD6awN3

via Zite Personalized Magazine from Geneva, Geneva

I’m at CMU (willy-donzé 6) http://t.co/IkwkIiVK

via foursquare from Geneva, Geneva

cleaned up home cables and network connections. Checked our DHCP server to realise we have 20 network enabled devices running here.. #gasp

via web

feels like someone just kicked me in the knees. If it wasn’t for @amberpeaks coming over, I’d pack up and call it a day.

via web from Carouge (GE), Geneva

our adventure that began this summer has just come to a full stop: planning permission refused. A matter of {mis}interpretation #fuck #sucks

via web from Carouge (GE), Geneva

Cleaning code. Switching to decaf. Listening to Footloose http://t.co/d7i4Qb6D #gettingthere #tgif

via web from Carouge (GE), Geneva

Finding it hard to get up and cleaned and out these days http://t.co/7MW8Ia97

via Instagram

has just discovered Stephan Sagmeister’s web site thanks to Seb http://t.co/9XcInPfO Amazing work - love the top down webcam and floor nav

via web from Carouge (GE), Geneva

is knackered. Fear I’m going down with that lurking chest-throat bug that’s roaming around.. #goaway

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Lunch with long time no see Seb and Virginie :) (@ Omnibus) http://t.co/gAmMzfvA

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You’re welcome @celineartiste! Looking forward to the pictures you’ll share with us :) Cc/@lepetitnicolas

via Twitterrific in reply to celineartiste

@Stefidi never mind. I’m sure the vibes were there. Last time I was in Varanasi must have been the early 90ties.. Magical place :)

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to Stefidi from Geneva, Geneva

How large(r) are your web pages? “Web pages are getting more bloated, and here’s why” http://t.co/HPaXZcHf

via Zite Personalized Magazine from Carouge (GE), Geneva

Early meeting with @celineartiste for a long overdue project (@ Cybermedia Concepts) http://t.co/dR3JyMSl

via foursquare from Cybermedia Concepts, Carouge (GE)

@yannis_ @bdufresne @mpenet Sorry guys - je n’ai pas réussi à décommander mon déjeuner pour me joindre à vous… lundi prochain?

via web in reply to yannis_ from Carouge (GE), Geneva

Gee, what is it with December 5th this year? We’re up to four events for that same evening…

via web from Carouge (GE), Geneva

fighting with my renewed Verisign Digital IDs. It just doesn’t work with Safari. Regretting that Thawte gave them up to Verisign #fail

via web from Carouge (GE), Geneva

@bdufresne @yannis_ @mpenet hey I’d love to - vous confirme dems avant 1000

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to bdufresne from Suisse

Dear #Apple, please remember my language settings (aka stop switching it to German) http://t.co/gkSbIhmJ

via web from Geneva, Switzerland

@yannis_ I recycled mine years ago - except for a couple of favs

via web in reply to yannis_ from Geneva, Switzerland

sending all our best wishes and good vibes over to @Malarkey for his 0x2E’s birthday - enjoy it mate :)

via web from Geneva, Switzerland

I’m at Road Runner (Route de Chêne 63, Genève) http://t.co/AYPF3CHi

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Updates: both @ziteapp and @flipboard offer personal accounts now, and @flipboard integrates 500px and Tumblr http://t.co/w9P3o6S2 #sweet

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@stephtara : la perte de l’esprit critique et la tentation de plagia. D’oublier que le “tout” tout-de-suite n’est pas la norme..

via web in reply to stephtara

both my kids have adopted @Spotify in a matter of minutes :/

via web

has just discovered that the local public transports @tpg are discontinuing the tram lines I use the most http://t.co/c0xm9Qqx #fail

via web from Carouge (GE), Geneva

Readability to offer free version “Instapaper, beware: Readability coming to iPhone and iPad, new price point (free)” http://t.co/eQdHBeHL

via Reeder

Oh, Spotify is available in Switzerland http://t.co/sgihoVLo

via Reeder

Favourite camera app. “ Camera+ updated, VolumeSnap returns at last ” http://t.co/Qe1KGdqR

via Reeder

RT @shortmail: Thanks for the shout out! “@MikeMakes: Shortmail Launches an iOS App » http://t.co/xVEUyCqh #bmoretech (via @StartupBmore)”

via Flipboard

@bdufresne oui, nodejs est aussi sur ma liste… plus haut.

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to bdufresne from Geneva, Geneva

@bdufresne non, mais l’ai ajouté à ma liste de choses à explorer ;)

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to bdufresne from Geneva, Geneva

Apache is like MSW, it has a million opts but you only need 6. Nginx has those 6, and it does 5 of them 50x faster http://t.co/JdaY9Nxx

via Zite Personalized Magazine from Geneva, Geneva

has just discovered that the iPhone 4S supports video mirroring via AirPlay :)

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UA GA (@ Anthropology Unit of the University of Geneva) http://t.co/3smr4EF5

via foursquare from Geneva, Geneva

Damn Safari, Mail and iChat all hang after applying the latest Software Update on my iMac. Don’t need that noooow..

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when features turn into failures: “Bonus BD live” downloads unreadable stuff from the net — I _might_ get to the movie tonight…

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now, why on earth does this Blu-ray disk request local storage? #flummoxed

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First time the children take the train on their own. Tracking their progress home with “Find my Friends” :) http://t.co/OpqZewY7

via Twitter for iPhone from Geneva, Geneva

installing @WordPress to help a local association build their web site. Last time I installed WP must have been 2005/6. Boy you’ve changed!

via web from Geneva, Switzerland

Sunday afternoon off. Driving down to the studio to catch up on those late projects… :/

via Twitter for iPhone

I’m at doodah (Rue d’Italie 11, Geneva) http://t.co/J3bI2i0z

via foursquare from Geneva, Geneva

Looking forward to looking civilized again #haircut

via Twitter for iPhone from Geneva, Geneva

Moving @gowalla off my homescreen. It’s just not that anymore. Checkin hangs forever. Sad.

via Twitter for iPhone from Geneva, Geneva

Short back and sides please (@ Hair Project) http://t.co/k4uRgaYm

via foursquare from Geneva, Geneva

Damn. Forgot my iPad on its dock. Now that’s 2 days running.

via Twitter for iPhone from Carouge (GE), Geneva

Catching up with the boys (@ La Maison Rouge) http://t.co/io21Kx5s

via foursquare from Carouge (GE), Geneva

Wondering how Emma is getting on…

via Twitter for iPhone from Geneva, Geneva

Escorting Emma to the ‘Futur en tous Genres’ day (@ Uni Dufour) http://t.co/UJG1nJNO

via foursquare from Geneva, Geneva

Testing the new local burger joint (@ Inglewood) http://t.co/jvh9qFxC

via foursquare from Geneva, Geneva

I have a blog entry that keeps getting spammed by what looks like random nonsense polish text. Beats me.

via web from Carouge (GE), Geneva

Got it! customSearchControl.setLinkTarget(google.search.Search.LINK_TARGET_SELF); #gcse

via web from Carouge (GE), Geneva

@lepetitnicolas #drool…

v. drooled, drool·ing, drools
v.intr.
1. […]
2. Informal To make an extravagant show of appreciation or desire.

via web in reply to lepetitnicolas from Carouge (GE), Geneva

Meetings are toxic. Starting to feel the overdose effects. Cutting down.

via web from Carouge (GE), Geneva

Another fav of mine for you @lepetitnicolas “WiebeTech DriveBox Anti-Static Drive Case” http://t.co/BoKWx80r

via Flipboard

Organisons l’indignation ! http://t.co/19p3k4fm

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Cultural stereotypes are {close to} cast in stone, that’s all. “Why is Siri female (in the US at least)?” http://t.co/za8Oxckl

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For you @lepetitnicolas “Enfin une petite bonne nouvelle sur le front des disques durs” http://t.co/EDdco5OM

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Get past the learning curve, and you won’t come back. “Less” by @Malarkey http://t.co/k3ZNc0Qz

via Zite Personalized Magazine from Geneva, Geneva

30 Days to Learn HTML and CSS: a Free Tuts+ Premium Course http://t.co/hP2IkG79

via Zite Personalized Magazine from Geneva, Geneva

RT @danrubin: Georgia and Verdana have been updated and extended — and I like them: http://t.co/YSprlZl1

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About to finish the day with some associative work for the Groupe Montagne (@ Restaurant Ô Trois-Chêne) http://t.co/kFJkLSJM

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Fixing the css layout of a friend’s photo page over the phone. The images are stunning http://t.co/gWKiDFRY #relaxing

via web from Carouge (GE), Geneva

Have just received the content of a database in uppercase. Feels like it shouting at me…

via web from Carouge (GE), Geneva

First meeting over. Time for a quick coffee w/Reeder. (@ Aux Délices) http://t.co/iqkI9A3Q

via foursquare from Geneva, Geneva

I love the Clash. Grabbing a beer. Over and out.

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“This indecision’s bugging me
If you don’t want me, set me free
Exactly whom I’m supposed to be
[…] Should I cool it or should I blow?”

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Shared my views. Aired my concerns. Stated my level of uncomfort. The ball’s not in my camp anymore.

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@Malarkey working on it… I’m the only one on the call for the time being :/

via web in reply to Malarkey

current theme “will I stay or shall I go”

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back from our school meeting and joining a conference call - all that in one breath

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Always wanted to save audio/video from the web but never knew how to? Checkout “audio/video capture for OS X review” http://t.co/SvxDRH5S

via Zite Personalized Magazine from Carouge (GE), Geneva

Despite whatever I said or tweeted, I think I’m slowly switching from @gowalla to @foursquare (can’t believe I just tweeted that)

via web from Carouge (GE), Geneva

First meeting of the day done. Whoosh that was early. Let’s get a coffee.. (@ Cybermedia Concepts) http://t.co/h3Y410Ns

via foursquare from Cybermedia Concepts, Carouge (GE)

Just read about “11/22/63” in Wired, Stephen King’s latest novel. I <3 time travel - out to get it http://t.co/1HoP8Nb0 http://t.co/E0LCgGug

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Kev Adam groupies (spot my kids) http://t.co/EdQEIukh

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Kev Adams — at Salle Des Fetes de Chêne-Bougeries http://t.co/QiWn5Hja

via Gowalla

On our way to see Kev Adams. Anyone know if he’s any good?

via Twitter for iPhone

Setup, configured and running our own Minecraft server #fun but I might have lost my MBP for good.. http://t.co/RTSO6UNJ

via Instagram

Taking a guided tour of Em’s @Minecraft world. Amazing. Reminds me of the worlds I use to build in #Lego, except you never run out of blocks

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Going through last year’s travel weblog with a tinge of nostalgia http://t.co/oze3lzqS No India for us this year #missyou

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All the best @Stefidi ! Unplug and enjoy (to what part of India are you going to?) Send my love to Mother India for me :)

via web in reply to Stefidi

Welcome back <time> “W3C Adds Time Element Back to HTML5” http://t.co/t91Jrj7V

via Zite Personalized Magazine from Switzerland

Yes! The Pina movie has arrived! http://t.co/7qgGRELu

via Instagram

Me too @Malarkey - will miss you. Safe trip home mate.

via web in reply to Malarkey

Thank you @nicolasfleury and all the #iso team for your commitment and motivation. You guys are ace!

via Twitter for iPhone from Geneva, Geneva

Thank you @Malarkey for your inspiration and vision - and formidable expertise. My world’s a better place when you’re around :) Cheers mate!

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to Malarkey from Geneva, Geneva

Cleaned up the code and the room. Ready for “big boss” time with @Malarkey and the team at ISO

via web

Chilling out on the terrasse after a long day — at Les Brasseurs http://t.co/EP2D8XJY

via Gowalla from Les Brasseurs, Geneva

I’m really not sure about all this <time> vs <data> issue “Goodbye time, datetime, and pubdate. Hello data and value.” http://t.co/tq5eT5nA

via Zite Personalized Magazine from Geneva, Geneva

Sweet. It buried, but it works “OS X Lion has a hidden ‘drop box’ for easy file syncing between Macs” http://t.co/AghKY1rH

via Zite Personalized Magazine from Geneva, Geneva

The lake is cristal clear tonight. Spent a great evening with @Malarkey enjoying my 1st fondue of the season. I live in a beautiful city :)

via Twitter for iPhone from Geneva, Geneva

Fondue! — at Bains des Paquis http://t.co/DPbQUxQc

via Gowalla

Final sprint — at ISO http://t.co/P5sGpODI

via Gowalla from Geneva, Geneva

Missing our sailing moments

via Twitter for iPhone from Geneva, Geneva

Shame this doesn’t work internationally.. PlugBug Charger: http://t.co/y6A1EUUE. See picts here: http://t.co/ZA2QcAWo

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Precious reading “Avoiding common HTML5 mistakes” http://t.co/nDEumovE

via Zite Personalized Magazine from Geneva, Geneva

Nice interview with Lea Verou on css, colour and gradients “Five Questions with Lea Verou” http://t.co/1e09j4Yv

via Zite Personalized Magazine from Geneva, Geneva

Not much good in Geneva if the Apple Store App is locked on German “Details on Apple Retail’s [..] Self Check Out [..]” http://t.co/Qx1wYMNY

via Zite Personalized Magazine from Geneva, Geneva

Breakfast in one of my favourite spots after another broken night — at Le Cottage http://t.co/vR9EIgLk

via Gowalla from Geneva, Geneva

Is it me, or has the world gone mad? Gimme a break guys, I want out..

via Twitter for iPhone from Geneva, Geneva

Nothing like a chat with General Ursus to brighten one’s day :) Thanks @Malarkey! http://t.co/Ygv6ZupI

via web from Carouge (GE), Geneva