I suppose I ought to tell the world. As of a couple of weeks ago, Mairi and I split up, after nearly 10 years together. It was Mairi’s idea. It wasn’t a big bust-up, rather a calm discussion about stuff, ending with the agreement that for the moment, I would move into the spare bedroom,… Continue reading Single Again
Month: January 2007
I Am Apparently William Gibson
In lieu of a proper post, I present the result of a short test. I am: William Gibson The chief instigator of the “cyberpunk” wave of the 1980s, his razzle-dazzle futuristic intrigues were, for a while, the most imitated work in science fiction. Which science fiction writer are you?The only problem with this is that… Continue reading I Am Apparently William Gibson
Pink and Blasphemous
I’ve made a terrifying discovery. Leafing through the 2007 UK IKEA catalogue or ‘Necronomicon’ as it shall henceforth be known, I found proof that Cthulhu no longer waits dreaming, but has arisen. As you know, the blasphemous incantation or ritual chanted by noisome cults in the lesser-known parts of the world is, “Ph’nglui mglw’nafh Cthulhu… Continue reading Pink and Blasphemous
Reality Copies Fiction (Well, A Webcomic Copies Bash.org)
You remember how in this chat transcript posted to bash.org years ago, someone called HatfulOfHollow invented the concept of a machine that will stab people in the face over the internet? Well, the characters in Achewood have only gone and done it! Check out the story… Ray and Teodor take the mickey out of Nice… Continue reading Reality Copies Fiction (Well, A Webcomic Copies Bash.org)
A Wizard Wheeze
My name is Matthew Petty, and I am an asthmatic. Phew, that took some some saying (mainly cos I have no oxygen in my bloodstream). I’ve had it since I was a child, but never very badly. I’ve never gone blue or fallen over or anything. No hospitals or ambulances have been called. Just the… Continue reading A Wizard Wheeze
I Like A Pavement Song
Mira dragged me along to see Pavement playing, several years ago. I thought it was 1999, and they were supported by Royal Trux. I remember thinking I really liked one particular song they played, and now, over 6 years later, I’ve tracked it down, in my own way, not involving borrowing Mira’s Pavement CDs and… Continue reading I Like A Pavement Song
The Results Are In
The Parsons Brinckerhoff Godalming Office Sports And Social Club Christmas Raffle (P.B.G.O.S.S.C.C.R.) results have been announced! Sadly I didn’t win the Xbox 360, or the LCD TV, or the camcorder, or the Cross pen set, or the champagne and flutes, or the hamper. But I did win some Xmas crackers and mince pies! So that’s… Continue reading The Results Are In
Handy Measurement Hint
Handy (and slightly sad) Hint – instead of getting the measuring jug out every time, find a mug which holds the right amount, and mark the packet accordingly. Ideally it would be the mug you make your tea in as well – less washing up. Or you could adopt the USA ‘cups’ measure.
365 Photographs
I’m doing the old ‘Take A Picture A Day’ thing this year. Give it a try at least. All the photos will be in Flickr in my 365 Photographs set. Here’s the first one, from yesterday. Today’s will be up later. 1/365 – New Years Day Breakfast. Beans & Veg Sausages, Mushroom Scrambled eggs, complete… Continue reading 365 Photographs