Funny old life :(

Was reading in the papers today about twins… boy and girl aged around two… children of a couple who had IVF treatment in order to have them. Kids were left in the care of their grandfather.
Seems they climbed up a three metre ladder to reach the roof of the household water tank. The roof gave [...]

Talking of money (2)

Yes I *am* aware we weren’t… but still I thought an update might be in order now I’m finally back on here properly.
Surrounding me at my workstation are the fruits of modern life… four computers each carrying out a different if small task.
The laptop is running some French ‘cash bar’ thing which may or may [...]

Technology woes.

As I said, I’m sitting quietly by my workstation trying to earn a few dollars, as I do, but the computer has started running like treacle. Reboot yes… but why? I can’t see any obvious reason for it and *that’s* what’s driving me crazy… well one of the things that’s driving me crazy… if you’re [...]

Tempus fugit.

Amazing how fast time passes when you’re having fun… or just plain busy. It seems only a day or two ago that I was getting concerned about the imminent arrival of the oldies and how we were going to be able to prepare in time for their stay… and now I turn around and six [...]