I am, as they say around these parts, a little on the "porky side" at the moment. I am trying my best not to get any more rotund, so these words of wisdom from Richard Herring, a popular Balham based comedian, rang especially true with me. Cutting to the chase, he says; .. but losing …
Category Archives: General Musings
Look
After a nine month break, I have posted some more photos. The wedding snaps are coming soon, honest.
Timeliness
To prove what a schedule fixated, delivery oriented chap I am I would just like to say that the end date I set myself for this re-design was … The 31st of October, 2002. I may have to review my estimating techniques somewhat. Until then if I promise to do something, it will be done, …
Redesign
The reason I have been slightly quiter than normal should now be obvious. I’ve been re-designing my whole web site. From the front page; New for March, 2003. A completely different look for this web site, again. I’ve gone back to basics in the vain hope that my Dad will now be able to read …
Phrase of the week
This weeks winner is "Cheese Eating Surrender Monkeys", a glowing tribute to the French. Whilst not necessarily agreeing with the sentiment I do think its a fantastic colection of words, hence the award. I don’t think he coined it, but I first spotted the phrase on Dean Allen’s most excellent blog, Textism.
Leviathan
I’ve just finished reading a book. Steady on now folks, its not that much of a surprise as I have read a few in my time. Anyway, I would just like to use this little web site to urge you all to read it. The author is a chap called John Birmingham, author of such …
Bad English
Thanks in no small part to Mr Templeton I have been tipped over the edge. Bad writing, inappropriate use of words, the English language is a mess. But thats how it develops and grows, and is a large part of the reason that it is the lingua franca of the modern world. Well, that and …
Woo Hoo
Received yesterday; “”” Dear Mr Todd, Thank you for your order for Demon Internet services. I am happy to inform you that your new ADSL service is due to be enabled on 25/02/2003. Once again, thank you for choosing Demon Internet. Kind regards, Demon Internet “”” Marvellous. I’m now on the intarweb 24 hours a …
Bugger
I’ve been following the progress of Kingfisher 2 via the wonders of the intarweb for the last three weeks. Everything was looking good and then this happened. Luckily all of the crew are fit and healthy and on the plus side they will at least get a wash and a hot meal slightly earlier than …
Crikey!
There has been an update at Bobo’s Babblings. In it she describes why my life is so great. They key word here is "glowing", every time I use it in the vicinity of my beloved I get a slap. Can’t think why On the good news front I’ve got a updated demo version of this …