July 2009
It’s not lupus.
Given the number of photos I’ve taken recently, I wonder if I should start saying my hobby is “carrying a camera around”.
“That’s some bad hat, Harry.”
Low Rise →
Hello Kitty Monopoly →
Lease →
Listening to The White Stripes, Elephant. Presumably, ‘The Hardest Button to Button’ is the one on the cuff of your shirt.
I sat on the edge of the bed, and put my hand on something cold and round, next to me. It was a pea. Unusual.
Patrick Stewart Totally Looks Like Vendetta Mask →
Everything takes two minutes to microwave, and everything takes half an hour to cook in the oven.
“…a sofa made out of Chuck Norris.”
Any productivity gains from using Apple products are more than used up by the time spent polishing them.
Pedestrians exist. This should be taught in the Highway Code, and in town planning courses.
I once saw one of the cast of Last of the Summer Wine in a department store in Darlington. #lameclaimstofame
I once guided two members of The Inspiral Carpets across campus to where the rest of the band and crew were waiting. #lameclaimstofame
I was in the studio audience (and briefly on screen) for an obscure digital-only BBC show, before *anyone* had digital TV. #lameclaimstofame
Estimation →
Hot dogs, bread and French’s mustard. Om nom nom.
“I am extremely fragile right now.”
Hot dogs, bread and French’s Mustard for breakfast too. Maybe I just lack imagination.
Dear manufacturers and marketing people, The word “Pro” doesn’t mean what you think it means. Same for “Titanium”.
There’s something strangely satisfying about being really well stocked with toilet paper.
Sheeple →
I like umbrellas. Some people think they aren’t very manly. I got around that by buying one that’s half pink.
Call in the Socks Army - @sockington is missing - http://bit.ly/OSe8d - seriously. We have 800,000 ready to search.
(Yay! Stand down, army.) FOUND http://bit.ly/OSe8d SORRY FOR THE SCARE EVERYONE being taken care of now back tomorrow (via @sockington)
Form →
DS Web: Jobs, Singular →
Living in a top-floor flat in Devon makes for wonderful views, and a sense of regret every time you arrive home with heavy shopping.
Switching to Mac Part 5: Finding a Photo Editor →
One thing that struck me as a bit odd about the whole process of switching to the Mac was that there didn’t seem to be an obvious choice for photo editing. On Windows, I’d happily used The GIMP, and…
Dear Tesco, Lettuce leaves are a good ingredient for a wrap. The trunk of a lettuce tree, not so much.
Where Cats Sleep →
Right. Time for Torchwood.
FACEBOOK and other time vampires →
(or a list of excuses for neglecting my blog) I can’t remember where I came across the expression “time vampire” but it perfectly sums up what happens to me when I switch on my computer on a…
Pictures from recent fangirly adventures →
I’m not ashamed to admit it. This year I have become one of those sorts that go to conventions, and fan events and all sorts of fun malarkey like that. I even cosplay. Not as well as others, but…
The number game of truths about me… from Facebook →
Well, it’s not a massive development in my blogging revival, but these notes can sometimes be entertaining, so I thought I’d do one over here for a change… 10 Things You Wish You Could Say to 10…
My new toolkit: Aperture, DoubleTake, and Pixelmator. Quick, smooth and easy; and they play nicely together.
Sign of the time: we’re considering using our old wooden CD rack to store tinned food. CDs live in a cardboard box on top of the wardrobe.
Hello Kitty Bar →
I’m working through Myst on my iPod. I’ve dedicated an A5 Black n Red notebook to it. Been to three ages so far. It’s fun. And odd. But fun.
Qwertial Aphasia →
