Back working tomorrow (only two days late & unlikely to be in the office as I just cba and am still snuffling at olympic level) BUT I bought a lovely little desk calendar before christmas!
I don't think I can actually take it to work, but oh, i want to. Some exhibits from days so far...
I don't think I can actually take it to work, but oh, i want to. Some exhibits from days so far...
January 11, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Back working tomorrow (only two days late & unlikely to be in the office as I just cba and am still snuffling at olympic level) BUT I bought a lovely little desk calendar before christmas!
I don't think I can actually take it to work, but oh, i want to. Some exhibits from days so far...
I don't think I can actually take it to work, but oh, i want to. Some exhibits from days so far...
Coming out the other end of Plague26 is fine, appreciated even (still barking and snuffling but can string whole sentences together and breathe). BUT, I swear that laundering the bedding, duvets, fluffy festering on the couch blankets and all the associated gubbins might be what takes me out again
January 10, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Coming out the other end of Plague26 is fine, appreciated even (still barking and snuffling but can string whole sentences together and breathe). BUT, I swear that laundering the bedding, duvets, fluffy festering on the couch blankets and all the associated gubbins might be what takes me out again
Established eyeballs are too pants to read without specs on. This peeves me. Not much peevage for now, as I've been asleep for 80% of the past two weeks.
But still. That's disappointing, thought I had another 5-10 years grace. Genetics can swivel IMHO.
But still. That's disappointing, thought I had another 5-10 years grace. Genetics can swivel IMHO.
January 8, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Established eyeballs are too pants to read without specs on. This peeves me. Not much peevage for now, as I've been asleep for 80% of the past two weeks.
But still. That's disappointing, thought I had another 5-10 years grace. Genetics can swivel IMHO.
But still. That's disappointing, thought I had another 5-10 years grace. Genetics can swivel IMHO.
So. Made it out of Plague HQ for a lemsip/bread/veggies top up & on way back have been tempted for a MacRon's apple pie; first one since about 2017? No pressure lads, better be worth it. Fortunately it's had 15/20 mins to cool down on the run back home, so might be edible withour melting my face
January 7, 2026 at 9:01 PM
So. Made it out of Plague HQ for a lemsip/bread/veggies top up & on way back have been tempted for a MacRon's apple pie; first one since about 2017? No pressure lads, better be worth it. Fortunately it's had 15/20 mins to cool down on the run back home, so might be edible withour melting my face
In a change of tack for 2026, I've pre emptively tapped out for Thurs and Fri as I am, technically, royally fecking broken and I'm taking the time off.
Currently enjoying the strange squeaky noises from my lungs as I breathe out. Does the beeb still have a sound effects dept? Sign me up!
Currently enjoying the strange squeaky noises from my lungs as I breathe out. Does the beeb still have a sound effects dept? Sign me up!
January 6, 2026 at 4:19 PM
In a change of tack for 2026, I've pre emptively tapped out for Thurs and Fri as I am, technically, royally fecking broken and I'm taking the time off.
Currently enjoying the strange squeaky noises from my lungs as I breathe out. Does the beeb still have a sound effects dept? Sign me up!
Currently enjoying the strange squeaky noises from my lungs as I breathe out. Does the beeb still have a sound effects dept? Sign me up!
May have just had a tantrum after taking tooth related painkiller an hour ago* & realising that means no bedtime lemsip for 3 hrs.
*I fear that the pre festive fixing that found a diff problem which might have been OK... was in fact not OK. But I'm a wuss so we'll pick a hill and this is not it.
*I fear that the pre festive fixing that found a diff problem which might have been OK... was in fact not OK. But I'm a wuss so we'll pick a hill and this is not it.
January 3, 2026 at 10:04 PM
May have just had a tantrum after taking tooth related painkiller an hour ago* & realising that means no bedtime lemsip for 3 hrs.
*I fear that the pre festive fixing that found a diff problem which might have been OK... was in fact not OK. But I'm a wuss so we'll pick a hill and this is not it.
*I fear that the pre festive fixing that found a diff problem which might have been OK... was in fact not OK. But I'm a wuss so we'll pick a hill and this is not it.
Not only is the right bin out, but the council now have a calendar widget for the bins. Progress or something!
December 30, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Not only is the right bin out, but the council now have a calendar widget for the bins. Progress or something!
I (just) remembered to fill in and submit my work doohdah to buy more hols for next year. Like 24 hours before deadline.This is nothing shy of a miracle.
December 27, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I (just) remembered to fill in and submit my work doohdah to buy more hols for next year. Like 24 hours before deadline.This is nothing shy of a miracle.
Went to costco to stock up on the absolute joy that is pip&nut snack bars - absolutely divine.
Haven't had lunch or tea 'cos I got distracted.
I assume this is why I also left with 24 tins of Branston baked beans (which I've not tried but am praying to the 'stuff on toast' gods that they'll pass)
Haven't had lunch or tea 'cos I got distracted.
I assume this is why I also left with 24 tins of Branston baked beans (which I've not tried but am praying to the 'stuff on toast' gods that they'll pass)
December 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Went to costco to stock up on the absolute joy that is pip&nut snack bars - absolutely divine.
Haven't had lunch or tea 'cos I got distracted.
I assume this is why I also left with 24 tins of Branston baked beans (which I've not tried but am praying to the 'stuff on toast' gods that they'll pass)
Haven't had lunch or tea 'cos I got distracted.
I assume this is why I also left with 24 tins of Branston baked beans (which I've not tried but am praying to the 'stuff on toast' gods that they'll pass)
Are we at the point in the year when it's acceptable to raise an IT ticket with the issue description being, 'excel is being an utter knob'?
You know me, I love excel, but today it is TESTING ME
You know me, I love excel, but today it is TESTING ME
December 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Are we at the point in the year when it's acceptable to raise an IT ticket with the issue description being, 'excel is being an utter knob'?
You know me, I love excel, but today it is TESTING ME
You know me, I love excel, but today it is TESTING ME
If anyone in the NE saw a quick flash of blue sky, that would be as a result of me dropping a litre bottle of cleaning stuff directly on my big toe and the outburst which followed.
Related: if nail bed went purple within 2mins, can i assume said nail isn't long for this world?
Also, ow.
Related: if nail bed went purple within 2mins, can i assume said nail isn't long for this world?
Also, ow.
December 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
If anyone in the NE saw a quick flash of blue sky, that would be as a result of me dropping a litre bottle of cleaning stuff directly on my big toe and the outburst which followed.
Related: if nail bed went purple within 2mins, can i assume said nail isn't long for this world?
Also, ow.
Related: if nail bed went purple within 2mins, can i assume said nail isn't long for this world?
Also, ow.
I'd like to congratulate ariva on the ongoing bus/lottery system. I'm on a bus that live tracking doesn't acknowledge the existence of, and it's either the late running previous service, or the early running next one.
I have got my brolly that changes colour when it rains tho, so little wins 😁
I have got my brolly that changes colour when it rains tho, so little wins 😁
December 6, 2025 at 10:37 AM
I'd like to congratulate ariva on the ongoing bus/lottery system. I'm on a bus that live tracking doesn't acknowledge the existence of, and it's either the late running previous service, or the early running next one.
I have got my brolly that changes colour when it rains tho, so little wins 😁
I have got my brolly that changes colour when it rains tho, so little wins 😁
I don't appear to be hungover and I'm deeply, deeply confused by this
Morning all.
Morning all.
December 6, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I don't appear to be hungover and I'm deeply, deeply confused by this
Morning all.
Morning all.
I'm not a card carrying member of the fandom, but the only reason I haven't launched anything or anyone out the window today while reviewing the data packs is down to bopping along to the current and back catalogue of T Swift. Distraction and redrafting lyrics 😉
Services above and beyond, thank you
Services above and beyond, thank you
October 13, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I'm not a card carrying member of the fandom, but the only reason I haven't launched anything or anyone out the window today while reviewing the data packs is down to bopping along to the current and back catalogue of T Swift. Distraction and redrafting lyrics 😉
Services above and beyond, thank you
Services above and beyond, thank you
Went to Miss Saigon at Theatre Royal and it was fab. Amazing. Loved it. Actually tempted to go back.
Which explains why I'm bribing myself to draft a tender (went back to office after) by having the Broadway soundtrack on full welly.
Either I'm mad or my job is. Poss both.
Which explains why I'm bribing myself to draft a tender (went back to office after) by having the Broadway soundtrack on full welly.
Either I'm mad or my job is. Poss both.
October 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Went to Miss Saigon at Theatre Royal and it was fab. Amazing. Loved it. Actually tempted to go back.
Which explains why I'm bribing myself to draft a tender (went back to office after) by having the Broadway soundtrack on full welly.
Either I'm mad or my job is. Poss both.
Which explains why I'm bribing myself to draft a tender (went back to office after) by having the Broadway soundtrack on full welly.
Either I'm mad or my job is. Poss both.
Went to lovely wedding just under 4 weeks ago. When I got to the hotel, I was confused as to where the dress specific under-upholstery was. Had put option 1 and option 2 on top of case as top importance...
They were not there. Just found them when I pulled the couch to hoover.
Eh??
They were not there. Just found them when I pulled the couch to hoover.
Eh??
September 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Went to lovely wedding just under 4 weeks ago. When I got to the hotel, I was confused as to where the dress specific under-upholstery was. Had put option 1 and option 2 on top of case as top importance...
They were not there. Just found them when I pulled the couch to hoover.
Eh??
They were not there. Just found them when I pulled the couch to hoover.
Eh??
I'm not saying that I'm past it, but have walked in the door, dumped bags in vicinity of useful places (unpacking is not today), washed face, brushed teeth & am now in bed
Seems a ceilidh after a wedding and catching up with a rake of pals from 20 years back tips me over the edge. Lovely tho❤
Seems a ceilidh after a wedding and catching up with a rake of pals from 20 years back tips me over the edge. Lovely tho❤
August 31, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I'm not saying that I'm past it, but have walked in the door, dumped bags in vicinity of useful places (unpacking is not today), washed face, brushed teeth & am now in bed
Seems a ceilidh after a wedding and catching up with a rake of pals from 20 years back tips me over the edge. Lovely tho❤
Seems a ceilidh after a wedding and catching up with a rake of pals from 20 years back tips me over the edge. Lovely tho❤
Broadcasting from the office again...think I'm using this as an accident report book. Anyway, took out little finger on bit of sticky backed chrome last night.
Absolutely gowping (sp?) today.
So that's nice. Think lumpy ankle is going down tho, so a nett win.
Absolutely gowping (sp?) today.
So that's nice. Think lumpy ankle is going down tho, so a nett win.
August 25, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Broadcasting from the office again...think I'm using this as an accident report book. Anyway, took out little finger on bit of sticky backed chrome last night.
Absolutely gowping (sp?) today.
So that's nice. Think lumpy ankle is going down tho, so a nett win.
Absolutely gowping (sp?) today.
So that's nice. Think lumpy ankle is going down tho, so a nett win.
I do enjoy being stupidly allergic to random crap. As now on day 4ish of reaction to *something* have gone into the car box of site crap, snaffled a fine point sharpie and drawn the frickin margins.
Despite nice musings of med prof, I'm 35 years into the game of, 'will this need proper steroids'...
Despite nice musings of med prof, I'm 35 years into the game of, 'will this need proper steroids'...
August 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I do enjoy being stupidly allergic to random crap. As now on day 4ish of reaction to *something* have gone into the car box of site crap, snaffled a fine point sharpie and drawn the frickin margins.
Despite nice musings of med prof, I'm 35 years into the game of, 'will this need proper steroids'...
Despite nice musings of med prof, I'm 35 years into the game of, 'will this need proper steroids'...
Have not long finished gift wrapping the front garden after liberally dousing in stuff to kill off the horse tail infestation.
Surprising number of folk out and about, including dog walkers in pyjamas.
I'm still very confused over why I live here.
Surprising number of folk out and about, including dog walkers in pyjamas.
I'm still very confused over why I live here.
August 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Have not long finished gift wrapping the front garden after liberally dousing in stuff to kill off the horse tail infestation.
Surprising number of folk out and about, including dog walkers in pyjamas.
I'm still very confused over why I live here.
Surprising number of folk out and about, including dog walkers in pyjamas.
I'm still very confused over why I live here.
Also, splendid week as weeks go.
Lovely pals, lovely day (congrats to the happy couple), car fixing signif less expensive than guesstimated and did I mention seals?
SEALS!! Sorry I made minimal effort but they were v chatty
Lovely pals, lovely day (congrats to the happy couple), car fixing signif less expensive than guesstimated and did I mention seals?
SEALS!! Sorry I made minimal effort but they were v chatty
August 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Also, splendid week as weeks go.
Lovely pals, lovely day (congrats to the happy couple), car fixing signif less expensive than guesstimated and did I mention seals?
SEALS!! Sorry I made minimal effort but they were v chatty
Lovely pals, lovely day (congrats to the happy couple), car fixing signif less expensive than guesstimated and did I mention seals?
SEALS!! Sorry I made minimal effort but they were v chatty
So clearly, it's at least partly my own fault for showing interest I previous years but it's the start of August. WHY are at least half a dozen brands starting their advent calendar launches 😬
Can we not at least hang fire til:
- schools are back (I know it's next week)
- October break
- Hallow'een
Can we not at least hang fire til:
- schools are back (I know it's next week)
- October break
- Hallow'een
August 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
So clearly, it's at least partly my own fault for showing interest I previous years but it's the start of August. WHY are at least half a dozen brands starting their advent calendar launches 😬
Can we not at least hang fire til:
- schools are back (I know it's next week)
- October break
- Hallow'een
Can we not at least hang fire til:
- schools are back (I know it's next week)
- October break
- Hallow'een
Just trying to interpret my handwriting from notes on a call at 2pm.
Not a clue. I was trying to ask the questions, note the answers and tie into what was coming next.
Creativity incoming 🤔
Not a clue. I was trying to ask the questions, note the answers and tie into what was coming next.
Creativity incoming 🤔
June 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Just trying to interpret my handwriting from notes on a call at 2pm.
Not a clue. I was trying to ask the questions, note the answers and tie into what was coming next.
Creativity incoming 🤔
Not a clue. I was trying to ask the questions, note the answers and tie into what was coming next.
Creativity incoming 🤔
Had what must be a 4+ year out of date but single prescription pair of specs, not varifocals, on for what turned out to be 12hr of database fun. My wee eyeballs enjoyed just looking straight ahead 🤣,
But I will track down whoever mullered that data pack and I will be giving them a VERY hard stare
But I will track down whoever mullered that data pack and I will be giving them a VERY hard stare
a bear wearing a chef 's hat and apron looks at the camera
ALT: a bear wearing a chef 's hat and apron looks at the camera
media.tenor.com
April 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Had what must be a 4+ year out of date but single prescription pair of specs, not varifocals, on for what turned out to be 12hr of database fun. My wee eyeballs enjoyed just looking straight ahead 🤣,
But I will track down whoever mullered that data pack and I will be giving them a VERY hard stare
But I will track down whoever mullered that data pack and I will be giving them a VERY hard stare
Don't try to edit a spreadsheet on a bus. That's my lesson for today.
April 22, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Don't try to edit a spreadsheet on a bus. That's my lesson for today.