For the first time that I recall (although sadly it probably isn't the first), two soldiers from our local army base the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers have been killed in an Afghan incident. As I drove past this morning to work, flags were at half mast.
Can't imagine what their families or colleagues must be feeling. Nothing more I can add is there?
Monday, 16 March 2009
Saturday, 14 March 2009
Shaun Das Schaf
Many will know I love the adventures of Plasticine-built inventor Wallace and his dog Gromit but also the spin-off series Shaun the Sheep.
I was recently sent the link below for the German language version of the theme (thank you, Wunderlust). Quite funny although I think the guy finally blew it when he dressed as a giant sheep LOL. Here's the link: Shaun das Schaf. Enjoy!
Purists may also wish to visit the official Shaun site here and of course the Wallace and Gromit site, here.
I was recently sent the link below for the German language version of the theme (thank you, Wunderlust). Quite funny although I think the guy finally blew it when he dressed as a giant sheep LOL. Here's the link: Shaun das Schaf. Enjoy!
Purists may also wish to visit the official Shaun site here and of course the Wallace and Gromit site, here.
Friday, 13 March 2009
Music? What Music?
For any out of towners reading this, YouTube and the Performing Rights Society for Music have been having a little disagreement over royalties for music and videos broadcast into the UK. Or something like that, there's money involved somewhere along the way. The upshot being certain content is now blocked from being viewed in the UK.
Anyway, Joe Blogs has this to say today on the subject. Go read. Couldn't agree more.
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Knight At The Palace
Owner and chairman of Reading Football Club, John Madjeski was knighted today for services to charities. Madjeski is the founder of Auto Trader magazine as well as being Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire, Chancellor of the University of Reading and has funded a school academy that carries his name. Well done Sir John.
Sir John Madjeski and the Princess Royal
Sir John Madjeski and the Princess Royal
Something New
A colleague has recommended poached egg on Marmite toast as a delicious and quick meal. If you've been reading this blog, you'll know I do quite like Marmite and I do also have a liking for poached eggs so this sounds like an intriguing com
bo. Gonna try it tonight and will report back...
Stock image of poached egg on toast, Marmite not depicted LOL
bo. Gonna try it tonight and will report back...Stock image of poached egg on toast, Marmite not depicted LOL
Tuesday, 10 March 2009
Not Enough
Reading 2 - 2 Charlton
On paper, the Royals should have easily beaten the bottom of the table visitors.
On paper, the Royals should have easily beaten the bottom of the table visitors.
Commonwealth Day- 60 Years
How sad this momentous day passed by yesterday with barely a murmur in the media.
Read about it here.
Saturday, 7 March 2009
Plymouth 2 - 2 Reading
Promotion hopefuls Reading travelled to lowly placed Plymouth today. Twice the Royals had to come back from a goal down to earn a point. Reading remain third in the Championship although still retaining two games in hand over the leading pair.
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
Feel The Force...
The Force was definitely with me tonight- produced 4 new pots on the wheel. Not bad considering it's the first time I've been near the wheel for about
12 months. Wish I could say it was like riding a bike and came easily to me. Anyway they look pretty much exactly like this...
I've also just uploaded some new images of recent work to Webshots. Please take a look here.
Also today I attended Parent's Evening at the school. The teachers are on the whole very pleased with Little Lad's progress. He's doing nicely.
Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 2 Reading.
12 months. Wish I could say it was like riding a bike and came easily to me. Anyway they look pretty much exactly like this...I've also just uploaded some new images of recent work to Webshots. Please take a look here.
Also today I attended Parent's Evening at the school. The teachers are on the whole very pleased with Little Lad's progress. He's doing nicely.
Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 2 Reading.
The Coca-Cola Football League Championship : Table
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
| | Home | | Away | |||||||||||||
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Wolverhampton | 36 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 67 |
| 2 | Reading | 34 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 19 | 30 | 62 |
| 3 | Birmingham | 35 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 61 |
| 4 | Cardiff | 33 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 56 |
| 5 | Preston | 36 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 3 | 56 |
| 6 | Sheff Utd | 34 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 55 |
| 7 | Burnley | 36 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 23 | 29 | 0 | 55 |
Monday, 2 March 2009
Information Slow Lane
So I've been having a difficult time with my Internet Service Provider of late.
I've found it's been increasingly difficult to get any sort of Broadband connection these past 10 days or so. My ISP has a message on their web site saying they have an issue, which of course you can only read if you can actually get on the internet; it's dated 19 Feb. Yesterday I finally decided I'd been patient enough and gave their "help desk" a ring. That was the start of my pain which then endured for over 70 minutes on the phone, going over the same information a number of times with different operators grrrr.
The first person, I will call "C" (because who knows, she might actually read this!) was quite rude and in fact at one point went as far as to basically imply I was lying grrrr. Anyway I have made a complaint about "C." Apparently according to "C" the fault lies with my phone company, despite the ISP putting their equipment into the exchange ("C" denied this) and stating on their site it was a fault at their end. Also apparently Call Centre supervisors aren't there for our benefit but for the phone operators. Go figure.
Anyway and I'm going to wrap this up because it's not that exciting really, I finally got passed along. First to another lady "L" who was most helpful and finally to "R" a man in the technical dept, who finally confirmed they have an issue they are working with but couldn't say how much longer it will take. Keep checking the web site (if you can get connected).
Had a go with a 56k Dial-Up modem last night. Quaint but it worked LOL.
Right got that off my chest now.
I've found it's been increasingly difficult to get any sort of Broadband connection these past 10 days or so. My ISP has a message on their web site saying they have an issue, which of course you can only read if you can actually get on the internet; it's dated 19 Feb. Yesterday I finally decided I'd been patient enough and gave their "help desk" a ring. That was the start of my pain which then endured for over 70 minutes on the phone, going over the same information a number of times with different operators grrrr.
The first person, I will call "C" (because who knows, she might actually read this!) was quite rude and in fact at one point went as far as to basically imply I was lying grrrr. Anyway I have made a complaint about "C." Apparently according to "C" the fault lies with my phone company, despite the ISP putting their equipment into the exchange ("C" denied this) and stating on their site it was a fault at their end. Also apparently Call Centre supervisors aren't there for our benefit but for the phone operators. Go figure.
Anyway and I'm going to wrap this up because it's not that exciting really, I finally got passed along. First to another lady "L" who was most helpful and finally to "R" a man in the technical dept, who finally confirmed they have an issue they are working with but couldn't say how much longer it will take. Keep checking the web site (if you can get connected).
Had a go with a 56k Dial-Up modem last night. Quaint but it worked LOL.
Right got that off my chest now.
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