Posted on Wed 04 May 2005 in general
So tomorrow in polling day and I have still to make my choice. I'm pretty much decided I'm not going to vote tactically. My Dad convinced me that even if it makes no difference locally my vote will register on the national share of the vote. So the choice is …
Posted on Tue 03 May 2005 in general
Yesterday was entertaining due to the (successful) attempt to hold a BBQ with Manchester's abnormally schizophrenic weather. I even inflicted some original Trek on my guests after they retreated to the living room. They may never forgive me...
The Maelstrom downtime deadline is tomorrow and I still haven't decided how …
Posted on Mon 02 May 2005 in general
I love visiting my parents. It is so nice to have the opportunity to head back to you roots and just relax. Today's activities have not been excessively taxing but enjoyable none the less. I started by doing a 3 mile run, keeping up (more or less) with the training …
Posted on Sat 30 April 2005 in general
So far the visit to my folks has involved a long drive down to Cambridge. Followed by beer and wine. A long walk in the country side. Followed by ale. A minor re-engineering of the BBQ. Shortly followed by some more beer.
The weather down here is proving to be …
Posted on Fri 29 April 2005 in general
It is 9.00am and I'm in the office at work. "What!" I hear you gasp, "what have you done with the real Alex?". Unfortunately this isn't part of a new working schedule but due to me pulling a muscle in my back while at work yesterday evening. I couldn't …