We are now away on our holidays. Back in a week with some fiendish tips for garnishes.
Category Archives: General Musings
More Jollity
Courtesy of that extra special smasher, Mr Scaryduck; Say hello to Nostalgia Central, 1970s style. Guaranteed to be the 70’s throwback’s favourite ever site of all time, ever. Of course, if thats not good enough, they do have an 80s page.
Happy Birthday To You
Mr Benjamin Brian Reeve, 21 again. Even though you don’t look a day over 34. I would have sent you an email, but you haven’t sent me your new address since you changed jobs.
Rain, Rain, Go Away
Ciaran mentioned yesterday that it was raining in Sydney, but not this much. Blimey. It reminds me of August 1998 when it rained every day, and I had to walk from my house to Manly Wharf every day to catch the ferry. That period can best be described as soggy. It is good to see …
True Stories From The Grammar Police
Spotted in an email from my project manager this morning; "With respect to the Web Workshop on Tuesday, we need to decide how to support the process from a Technical perspective. Arguably <developer> should be present, but that will impact the <hand waving> stream… we’ll catch up on this one." The scary thing is that …
Not Quite Retro Enough
I’ve found out where all of the good music has gone to – BBC – 6 Music. Sadly only available on the intarweb or new fangled digital radio but we’ve got a nice fat pipe at work (ooh err). Although I’m sure the 70’s throwback will say that its not quite retro enough they are …
New Book
This just in, and rocketing to number one on my list of books to buy, a teaser for Neal Stephenson’s new book Quicksilver, volume one of what he has called "The Baroque Cycle". If you haven’t read any of his books then shame on you, and line up behind me to get this one, you …
More Ex-Pat News
As an addendum to yesterday’s mention of people I know from Oz who are now here in blighty, I recently received an email from Mr Perusco. In it he mentioned that he quit his job with the mighty employer and was indulging his wanderlust. In essence he was asking if I knew anyone who could …
Distractions
Add this to the list of things that Bobo shouldn’t be looking at any time soon. Still, it is quite funny. Although still not as funny as the duck, to whom many thanks for that link. Today I am mostly listening to Anoraknophobia and am actually back at my desk after what feels like several …
I’ll Get Me Coat
I’m back from Accrington, for a while at least, and the Fast Show is on UK Gold. All is well in the world for the time being. This evening’s episode included the tip-top classic sketch where Ralph tells Ted that his wife is dead ("Tomato, Ted Aubergine, Your, Potato, Wife’s Turnip, Dead. "). Oh, how …