bwah hah hah hah - the illicit not-office internet is now on!
now I can go back to just not bothering to post anything, rather than not being able to
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I haven't been entirely idle - honest
now I can go back to just not bothering to post anything, rather than not being able to
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I haven't been entirely idle - honest
Pasted in from elsewhere...
1) Have you ever brushed your teeth in the shower?
no
2) Does playing the guitar make a girl/guy more attractive?
Not massively - especially if they're mingers to start with
3) How old do you look?
about 53
4) How old do you act?
usually about 6
5) What's the last song you sang?
Hey Hey 16k
6) Do you have a crazy uncle?
Sadly he passed away three weeks ago :S
7) Have you ever smuggled something into america?
just myself - and I got away with it
8) Have you ever dropped your soap on your foot?
yep
9) Do you live in a city with a good sports team?
dunno - have newcastle actually won any games this season yet?
10) Have you ever finished off the popcorn and ate the junk from the bottom of the bag?
nope
11) You ever had sex in a tent?
:'(
12) What about in a boat?
define boat...
13) Have you ever dated a goth?
no
14) Can you fix your own car?
I can fix that fault you get when you run out of petrol - oh an I change tyres
15) Would you kill george w. bush yourself if you were
guaranteed to get away with it?
i'd kill anybody if i could get away with it
16) Should guys wear pink?
if it makes them feel good, why not?
17) Do you smoke?
No
18) Are you a lover or a fighter?
More of a retreater at great speed
19) What's your worst fear?
Crowds
20) As a kid, were you a lego maniac?
Why only as a kid?
21) Do you like reality tv?
Its shit at the moment - at least until "series 7" goes live...
22) Chew on straws?
nope
23) Were you a cute baby?
strangely - yes
24) Whats your favorite color?
blue
25) What color is your keyboard?
which one?
26) Do you sing in the shower?
no
27) Have you ever bungee jumped?
when there's a perfectly good set of stairs?
28) Any secret talents?
yes, but they wouldn't be secret if I shared them
29) What's your ideal vacation spot?
1st moon colony
30) Can you swim?
like a brick
31) Have you seen the movie "donnie darko"?
oh yes - what's not to love about a 6ft rabbit called frank
32) Do you care about the o-zone?
yep - I feel for all those penguins that keep cooking off
33) How many licks does it take to get to the center of a
toostie pop?
lick?
34) Can you say the alphabet backwards?
yes if I practise
35) Have you ever been on an airplane?
Yes
36) Are you an only child?
sadly not - although I'd have gotten away with it if it wasn't for those pesky kids
37) Do you prefer electric or manual pencil sharpener?
manual
38) Do you like your handwriting?
yep - its got built in crypto
39). What are you allergic to?
food colours - they're great
40). When was the last time you said i love you?
last night - right after I plugged the 360 in
41). Do you cry at weddings?
only if I'm forced to attend
42). How do you like your eggs?
with chips
43) What time is it?
about 2-30
44) Do you have a nickname?
several - some of them are even repeatable
45) Is mcdonald's disgusting?
depends what you're doing with it
46). When was the last time you were in a car?
About 3hrs ago
47). Do you prefer baths or showers?
baths
48). Are you afraid of the dark?
only of what's in the dark
49). What are you addicted to?
caffine, laptops, consoles, ...
50). Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
just ewww
51). Can you crack your neck?
nope
52). Have you ever rode in an ambulance?
yes - my dad bought a decomissioned one - that was ace.
53). How many times have you brushed your teeth today?
Once
54). Is drug free the way to be?
depends on the drug - it is your body...
55) Are you a heavy sleeper?
what's this "sleep" I keep hearing about?
56) What color are your eyes??
brown
57) Last inside joke?
TSRC
58) Do you like your life?
mostly yes
59) Have you read "catcher in the rye"?
nope
60) Do you play any instruments?
several - all badly
61) Have u ever stolen anything?
stolen is such a strong word - I preferr "borrow with intent"...
62) Can you snowboard?
No
63) Do you like camping?
As long as its someplace dry, with aircon & room service
64) Do u snort when u laugh?
No
65) Do you believe in magic?
no - and I kill fairies as well
66) Are dogs a man's best friend?
as long as they're real dogs - I don't know what the fuck those shitzu things are
67) You believe in divorce?
as long as its not my own!
68) Do you make a lot of mistakes?
Yeah
69) Is it cold outside today?
brass monkey cold
70) What was the last thing you ate?
toast
71) Do you wear nail polish?
only if I'm not going to get caught
72) What's the most annoying tv commercial?
they're all annoying
73) Do you shop at american eagle?
no, but if they're endangered I'd like to eat one
74) do you like chicken?
they did evolve into delicious creatures
75) If you could be with one person right now who would it be?
probably with his shortness - and a shit load of kid-safe computer games
1) Have you ever brushed your teeth in the shower?
no
2) Does playing the guitar make a girl/guy more attractive?
Not massively - especially if they're mingers to start with
3) How old do you look?
about 53
4) How old do you act?
usually about 6
5) What's the last song you sang?
Hey Hey 16k
6) Do you have a crazy uncle?
Sadly he passed away three weeks ago :S
7) Have you ever smuggled something into america?
just myself - and I got away with it
8) Have you ever dropped your soap on your foot?
yep
9) Do you live in a city with a good sports team?
dunno - have newcastle actually won any games this season yet?
10) Have you ever finished off the popcorn and ate the junk from the bottom of the bag?
nope
11) You ever had sex in a tent?
:'(
12) What about in a boat?
define boat...
13) Have you ever dated a goth?
no
14) Can you fix your own car?
I can fix that fault you get when you run out of petrol - oh an I change tyres
15) Would you kill george w. bush yourself if you were
guaranteed to get away with it?
i'd kill anybody if i could get away with it
16) Should guys wear pink?
if it makes them feel good, why not?
17) Do you smoke?
No
18) Are you a lover or a fighter?
More of a retreater at great speed
19) What's your worst fear?
Crowds
20) As a kid, were you a lego maniac?
Why only as a kid?
21) Do you like reality tv?
Its shit at the moment - at least until "series 7" goes live...
22) Chew on straws?
nope
23) Were you a cute baby?
strangely - yes
24) Whats your favorite color?
blue
25) What color is your keyboard?
which one?
26) Do you sing in the shower?
no
27) Have you ever bungee jumped?
when there's a perfectly good set of stairs?
28) Any secret talents?
yes, but they wouldn't be secret if I shared them
29) What's your ideal vacation spot?
1st moon colony
30) Can you swim?
like a brick
31) Have you seen the movie "donnie darko"?
oh yes - what's not to love about a 6ft rabbit called frank
32) Do you care about the o-zone?
yep - I feel for all those penguins that keep cooking off
33) How many licks does it take to get to the center of a
toostie pop?
lick?
34) Can you say the alphabet backwards?
yes if I practise
35) Have you ever been on an airplane?
Yes
36) Are you an only child?
sadly not - although I'd have gotten away with it if it wasn't for those pesky kids
37) Do you prefer electric or manual pencil sharpener?
manual
38) Do you like your handwriting?
yep - its got built in crypto
39). What are you allergic to?
food colours - they're great
40). When was the last time you said i love you?
last night - right after I plugged the 360 in
41). Do you cry at weddings?
only if I'm forced to attend
42). How do you like your eggs?
with chips
43) What time is it?
about 2-30
44) Do you have a nickname?
several - some of them are even repeatable
45) Is mcdonald's disgusting?
depends what you're doing with it
46). When was the last time you were in a car?
About 3hrs ago
47). Do you prefer baths or showers?
baths
48). Are you afraid of the dark?
only of what's in the dark
49). What are you addicted to?
caffine, laptops, consoles, ...
50). Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
just ewww
51). Can you crack your neck?
nope
52). Have you ever rode in an ambulance?
yes - my dad bought a decomissioned one - that was ace.
53). How many times have you brushed your teeth today?
Once
54). Is drug free the way to be?
depends on the drug - it is your body...
55) Are you a heavy sleeper?
what's this "sleep" I keep hearing about?
56) What color are your eyes??
brown
57) Last inside joke?
TSRC
58) Do you like your life?
mostly yes
59) Have you read "catcher in the rye"?
nope
60) Do you play any instruments?
several - all badly
61) Have u ever stolen anything?
stolen is such a strong word - I preferr "borrow with intent"...
62) Can you snowboard?
No
63) Do you like camping?
As long as its someplace dry, with aircon & room service
64) Do u snort when u laugh?
No
65) Do you believe in magic?
no - and I kill fairies as well
66) Are dogs a man's best friend?
as long as they're real dogs - I don't know what the fuck those shitzu things are
67) You believe in divorce?
as long as its not my own!
68) Do you make a lot of mistakes?
Yeah
69) Is it cold outside today?
brass monkey cold
70) What was the last thing you ate?
toast
71) Do you wear nail polish?
only if I'm not going to get caught
72) What's the most annoying tv commercial?
they're all annoying
73) Do you shop at american eagle?
no, but if they're endangered I'd like to eat one
74) do you like chicken?
they did evolve into delicious creatures
75) If you could be with one person right now who would it be?
probably with his shortness - and a shit load of kid-safe computer games
Its 3am and I'm awake.
Isn't there a law against this - especially as I went to bed at 12.
Isn't there a law against this - especially as I went to bed at 12.
Today's will to live - 8/10.
Waiting for a start date for my new job <hopefully soon>, discovered EVE Online <now I have a problem>, and his shortness comes back from holiday later today - mayhem will no doubt ensue
Waiting for a start date for my new job <hopefully soon>, discovered EVE Online <now I have a problem>, and his shortness comes back from holiday later today - mayhem will no doubt ensue
one midnight trip to the supermarket later, two copies of *the HBP* better off (I'm not even going to try fighting the boss for a copy), up till 3 reading and then spending all today reading.
What a great book - I so wish I'd been able to restrain myself to a chapter a day.
Now there'll be nothing this good to read for the next two years.
What a great book - I so wish I'd been able to restrain myself to a chapter a day.
Now there'll be nothing this good to read for the next two years.
This week is going all to hell.
Monday I had to tell someone who works for me that there isn't going to be a job for him after this month, which isn't my choice but a "board decision".
That's shitty in its own right, but I assumed that he'd have no problems finding a new job as he's an absolute code god - I'm no novice & he runs rings around me. Only to find out that even though he's applying for everything that moves (not a great deal in his part of the country mind), he's been rejected from two interviews so far as he doesn't have a degree, and even more laughably, "doesn't have enough experience".
I know its technically "not my problem", but he's more than earned my time and deserves (IMHO) far more than a "so long and thanks for all the fish" from me - hell, if it were me I'd keep him on and accept the increased financial risk to the company but hey...
Its frustrating as hell not being able to keep him on working with / for me, but its even more frustrating knowing that he's an excellent developer, works as hard as he is able to (sometimes pushes his luck here) and is struggling to get work because of some tick box system, and not being able to help him.
It'd be something if I was at least asked for a reference for him (I'm listed as a referee, just a shame the phone's not ringing on his behalf) as at least I could try convincing people to grab him while they had the chance.
arses.
Anyone looking for c++ devs in the leeds / bradford area by any chance?
Monday I had to tell someone who works for me that there isn't going to be a job for him after this month, which isn't my choice but a "board decision".
That's shitty in its own right, but I assumed that he'd have no problems finding a new job as he's an absolute code god - I'm no novice & he runs rings around me. Only to find out that even though he's applying for everything that moves (not a great deal in his part of the country mind), he's been rejected from two interviews so far as he doesn't have a degree, and even more laughably, "doesn't have enough experience".
I know its technically "not my problem", but he's more than earned my time and deserves (IMHO) far more than a "so long and thanks for all the fish" from me - hell, if it were me I'd keep him on and accept the increased financial risk to the company but hey...
Its frustrating as hell not being able to keep him on working with / for me, but its even more frustrating knowing that he's an excellent developer, works as hard as he is able to (sometimes pushes his luck here) and is struggling to get work because of some tick box system, and not being able to help him.
It'd be something if I was at least asked for a reference for him (I'm listed as a referee, just a shame the phone's not ringing on his behalf) as at least I could try convincing people to grab him while they had the chance.
arses.
Anyone looking for c++ devs in the leeds / bradford area by any chance?
This week - infosec 2005.
What can I say - thanks to everyone who got me where I am today - I know you're too numerous to mention individually, so I would like to just make one special mention for Bill Gates and Microsoft for creating operating systems with really shitty security.
Cheers Guys - this beers for you...
What can I say - thanks to everyone who got me where I am today - I know you're too numerous to mention individually, so I would like to just make one special mention for Bill Gates and Microsoft for creating operating systems with really shitty security.
Cheers Guys - this beers for you...
Just got back from my first trip to Vegas - wow - a walk in psychotic episode if ever I had one (almost as bad as watching "The Beast" after a 3 day spell of sleep dep.) - of course, now I need to go back so I can explore off strip - oh and take a car so I *can* explore off strip and try escape all those little pocket universes - having pretty much walked everywhere, its unreal how the scale of things gets distorted and how things that look about 5 minutes away are anything but (that was a taxi trip back to the hotel).
Then again - now that I know I need a next time, there's all the other things to go & look at - I particularly fancy the atomic testing museum - especially now that I know to book in advance (for security reasons) so I can go visit the test sites.
All in all, it was a hell of a come down getting back to the UK - particularly as it was snowing when we landed at Newcastle.
Then again - I think that the impending nervous breakdown I've been working on has been safely averted for a little while - and I have a built in excuse to get holiday time from work - flibble...
In the mean time - if you haven't so far, stop what you're doing and go see Sin City *now*
Then again - now that I know I need a next time, there's all the other things to go & look at - I particularly fancy the atomic testing museum - especially now that I know to book in advance (for security reasons) so I can go visit the test sites.
All in all, it was a hell of a come down getting back to the UK - particularly as it was snowing when we landed at Newcastle.
Then again - I think that the impending nervous breakdown I've been working on has been safely averted for a little while - and I have a built in excuse to get holiday time from work - flibble...
In the mean time - if you haven't so far, stop what you're doing and go see Sin City *now*
I *will* get around to putting something in here
I *will* get around to putting something in here
I *will* get around to putting something in here
oh - and while I'm on - "there's no place like home"...
I *will* get around to putting something in here
I *will* get around to putting something in here
oh - and while I'm on - "there's no place like home"...
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