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{ Monthly Archives } January 2008

The Work Laptop

So, I received my work laptop on Friday. It was like a small, defenceless child, seeking my protection. After nearly a full day, it is now (nearly) ready for use. Bearing in mind it came with Windows XP Pro, installed in OEM mode, this meant I had to:

Finish installing windows
Update Windows
Restart Windows
Update Windows
Restart Windows
Update Windows
Restart [...]

Even Poorer Kitty

Well, Leia seems quite comfortable with her shaved patch and operation wound. So much so that yesterday she thought nothing of trying to pull the stitches out. Another trip to the vets to check she hadn’t pulled them out, and the fitting of a collar ensued. Also, she now has to watch Luke go out, [...]

Poor Kitties

The cats have both been to get ‘done’ today. Leia doesn’t seem happy (understandably really!). Luke doesn’t seem fussed that he no longer has testicles, and is just curious as to why Leia Doesn’t want to play!

The Wonders of technology

Do Not Read if easily disgusted.
(10:04:04) sheepeatingtaz: Hello?
(10:04:25) sheepeatingtaz: Please can you do me a favour?
(10:04:41) sheepeatingtaz: I need a toilet roll
(10:04:48) sheepeatingtaz:
(10:05:41) mrssheepeatingtaz is no longer away.
(10:05:49) mrssheepeatingtaz: are you kidding?
(10:05:56) sheepeatingtaz: No!
(10:06:11) mrssheepeatingtaz: you’re instant messaging me from the loo
(10:06:22) mrssheepeatingtaz: eugh!
(10:06:29) sheepeatingtaz: it’s not my fault I was left a single [...]

Laptop Recommendations

Unrelated to my previous post! Yesterday, my boss said:
Steve, get yourself a work laptop. But Don’t spend more than £400
So, seeing as it is for me, I want the most for my money!
I would like 2Gb Ram, but am aware I may have to settle for 1Gb.
Hard drive is not really an issue. It’s a [...]