Friday, 26 August 2011
Friday, 19 August 2011
Kitty Kitty
Been quite a boring couple of weeks, hence the lack of posting, but I can't be silent for ever.
So, on my very first night on my new job I got an out-of-hours support call. My first "day" on the job and I get a call, great. Turned out it wasn't that bad, and could wait until Monday - a "quick" restore of a database, a small code change and everything went swimmingly. Except that the girl who normally does first-line support was off all week, and so I had not only my new job to do, my old job to do and a graduate to train, but I have to answer the phones and do support too! Yay, what a fun week I had. Oh and the MDs wanted a release doing by Thursday too.
On the Saturday we went swimming at LA fitness (we hadn't been swimming since our holiday back in March) and the best part is it didn't cost us a penny. Got to love freebies.
Last weekend we went back to our home-town to see my half-brother before he went off to live in Sudan (he normally lives in Portugal, so I rarely see him at all) and I came back alone on Sunday, which was a weird drive home and evening all by myself. DW and the kids came back with my Mum on Monday.
On Tuesday night there was no choir practice, so I invited a friend over and we played Wii Party, ate pizza, and had lots of fun. Last night I played Red Alert 2 against WB and his friend, totally thwompped them both, hee hee. DW's also borrowed a bicycle trailer for the little ones to go in while her friend is away, so she can at least get out for a while while waiting to re-take her driving test (next Friday morning!). Shame on her first "real" trip the bike got a puncture, but hey, these things happen :o)
Right now I'm sat at work bored. Really bored. I've got a problem which I just cannot fathom, and I'm tempted to give up for now, and attack it again later. Actually, yes, that's exactly what I'll do. Time to move on.
In other news we're getting a cat tomorrow! A friend of DW had three cats and the girl gets "picked on" by the two boys, so DW wanted to "rescue" it. We used to have a cat called Gizmo, but he had to go after attacking TJ & WB, we gave him to a friend, but after a few days there he ran away and never came back. Our friend's friends have seen him around (he was a pretty unique cat) and he looks healthy and taken-care of, so at least he is safe and well.
So anyway, our new cat is call Tiger Lilly and she's about three years old. We've got to get some food, a bed, and something to keep her warm and dry outside when it rains, all things we really can't afford, but I've said yes now, so no going back.
No plans for this weekend other than WB going to a Harry potter-themed sleep-over at church on Saturday night, so hopefully we can just chill and do as little as possible.
OK, so maybe quite a bit has happened in the last two weeks, no so boring after all!
So, on my very first night on my new job I got an out-of-hours support call. My first "day" on the job and I get a call, great. Turned out it wasn't that bad, and could wait until Monday - a "quick" restore of a database, a small code change and everything went swimmingly. Except that the girl who normally does first-line support was off all week, and so I had not only my new job to do, my old job to do and a graduate to train, but I have to answer the phones and do support too! Yay, what a fun week I had. Oh and the MDs wanted a release doing by Thursday too.
On the Saturday we went swimming at LA fitness (we hadn't been swimming since our holiday back in March) and the best part is it didn't cost us a penny. Got to love freebies.
Last weekend we went back to our home-town to see my half-brother before he went off to live in Sudan (he normally lives in Portugal, so I rarely see him at all) and I came back alone on Sunday, which was a weird drive home and evening all by myself. DW and the kids came back with my Mum on Monday.
On Tuesday night there was no choir practice, so I invited a friend over and we played Wii Party, ate pizza, and had lots of fun. Last night I played Red Alert 2 against WB and his friend, totally thwompped them both, hee hee. DW's also borrowed a bicycle trailer for the little ones to go in while her friend is away, so she can at least get out for a while while waiting to re-take her driving test (next Friday morning!). Shame on her first "real" trip the bike got a puncture, but hey, these things happen :o)
Right now I'm sat at work bored. Really bored. I've got a problem which I just cannot fathom, and I'm tempted to give up for now, and attack it again later. Actually, yes, that's exactly what I'll do. Time to move on.
In other news we're getting a cat tomorrow! A friend of DW had three cats and the girl gets "picked on" by the two boys, so DW wanted to "rescue" it. We used to have a cat called Gizmo, but he had to go after attacking TJ & WB, we gave him to a friend, but after a few days there he ran away and never came back. Our friend's friends have seen him around (he was a pretty unique cat) and he looks healthy and taken-care of, so at least he is safe and well.
So anyway, our new cat is call Tiger Lilly and she's about three years old. We've got to get some food, a bed, and something to keep her warm and dry outside when it rains, all things we really can't afford, but I've said yes now, so no going back.
No plans for this weekend other than WB going to a Harry potter-themed sleep-over at church on Saturday night, so hopefully we can just chill and do as little as possible.
OK, so maybe quite a bit has happened in the last two weeks, no so boring after all!
Friday, 12 August 2011
Driving
DW failed her driving test today :o(
Hit a kerb pulling out from a junction. Let's just hope she can get another test in before the summer holidays are over, chances are slim though :o(
Update: She's got a test booked for next Friday (26th)
Hit a kerb pulling out from a junction. Let's just hope she can get another test in before the summer holidays are over, chances are slim though :o(
Update: She's got a test booked for next Friday (26th)
Wednesday, 10 August 2011
Friday, 5 August 2011
Adiamu
Friday, yay!
Friday, boo, it's my boss' last day at work. OK, yes, it means on Monday I start my new job, more money, more hassle, but I'd much rather he stay here. Ah well, things change, people move on. Time to grow up. Yeah right.
Joined the gym today! Well, kinda, got a free 3-day pass so I can use the pool with DW and the kids over the weekend, free swimming? Yes please!
Nothing much else to report, been a boring week at work, played Red Alert 2 with WB a few evenings this week, and will probably play Left 4 Dead with DW tonight!
Hopefully I'll have something a little more exciting to disclose next time, until then, adieu!
Friday, boo, it's my boss' last day at work. OK, yes, it means on Monday I start my new job, more money, more hassle, but I'd much rather he stay here. Ah well, things change, people move on. Time to grow up. Yeah right.
Joined the gym today! Well, kinda, got a free 3-day pass so I can use the pool with DW and the kids over the weekend, free swimming? Yes please!
Nothing much else to report, been a boring week at work, played Red Alert 2 with WB a few evenings this week, and will probably play Left 4 Dead with DW tonight!
Hopefully I'll have something a little more exciting to disclose next time, until then, adieu!
Monday, 1 August 2011
Pinch punch
Merry August! Or as Comedy Dave puts it; the Sunday of the summer.
KK woke up at 6:30 this morning but contented herself until just before 7, which was lovely! I took her downstairs and played Animal Crossing for a bit, picking up all the weeds and saying hi to the villagers. I'm now sat at work really really bored, I have work to do, but nothing inspiring and my mind is on other things: our family dog was put to sleep today.
Fudge has been with us for a long time, originally my brother-in-law's parents dog, she moved with him when they died and then to my sister when they got married. She eventually retired to my parents' house where she was a happy companion to my Dad on the daily walks to get the paper, and faithful leg-tripper-up to my Mum. She loved playing with her squeaky ball and chasing cats (even thought she used to live with two), walking around the woods, and nuzzling your hand with her nose if you ever dare stop stroking her.
She will be missed by us all, and far far beyond just my family.
I'll miss you x
KK woke up at 6:30 this morning but contented herself until just before 7, which was lovely! I took her downstairs and played Animal Crossing for a bit, picking up all the weeds and saying hi to the villagers. I'm now sat at work really really bored, I have work to do, but nothing inspiring and my mind is on other things: our family dog was put to sleep today.
Fudge has been with us for a long time, originally my brother-in-law's parents dog, she moved with him when they died and then to my sister when they got married. She eventually retired to my parents' house where she was a happy companion to my Dad on the daily walks to get the paper, and faithful leg-tripper-up to my Mum. She loved playing with her squeaky ball and chasing cats (even thought she used to live with two), walking around the woods, and nuzzling your hand with her nose if you ever dare stop stroking her.
She will be missed by us all, and far far beyond just my family.
I'll miss you x
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