Archive from March, 2007
It’s not in Google yet.
15 Mar 2007: Interesting example today of the way people use the web. Last week I set up a web site for my mother-in-law’s shop. It’s just a page, it’s quite accessible, although – naturally – it’s not in Google yet. However, my mother-in-law has been insistent she can’t see it, although she says her sister can! She asked a couple of customers to have a look (and she swears she gave them the right URL) and they said they couldn’t get it either. Any clues as to why this might have been? It’s been long enough for the URL to disseminate around the web. Here’s the answer, which I’ve only just discovered. Four people, with different backgrounds, and on different machines …and [...]The Beard will be no more.
14 Mar 2007: This is Laurence Marchini. I’ve known him for many years. He’s always had a beard. In fact, I suspect his Mum would confirm he was born with it. And on Saturday it’s coming off, for charidee. I am completely gobsmacked. Anyway, in case there’s any danger of him wimping out, you can encourage him to do it here. Now we just have to get Andy Pye to follow suit. Postscript: You can see the edited Laurence on the Electronicstalk home page.The Kitchen Extension – Roll the Credits
8 Mar 2007: Well… it’s just about over. The floor’s down, the fitters have signed off, and Mrs R is happy with the paintwork. Apart from the splashback behind the cooker, which is being hand-carved by elves as I write, whisper it quietly but I think we’re finished. Here are some photos! View from kitchen door The “Cooking Side” View looking back at the kitchen door and utility room Induction hob, Gas “wok hob”, Oven and Combi Oven Skylight Sandwich Prep Area! …and view to garden The “Disco Cupboard” (illuminated carousel) View into dining room and former garage. Both are filled with the spoils of a sixth birthday party and really aren’t that untidy as a rule! Credits in chronological order: Architect: Neil [...]These ones got people talking
What else is new?
- iTunes Match – what happened when I tried it
- Cineworld: run by robots who just don’t care
- My Top Ten Movies of 2011
- Why you shouldn’t leave your passwords in your Will
- Our Experience of Moving House in Cambridge
- Virgin Media “Customer Service” lives up to its reputation
- In Defence of the Olympic Tickets System
- Brit Floyd, Cambridge Corn Exchange, April 2011
- The Unthanks, Cambridge Junction 2, April 2011
- TV Comedy Spin-off Books From The Eighties!
- Spamalot: my favourite scene
- Big upload speed increase from Virgin Media cable internet
- Album of the Year so far
- My Favourite Apps of 2010
- My Favourite Sporting Moments of 2010 (Part 2)
- My Favourite Sporting Moments of 2010 (Part 1)
- My Favourite Gadgets of 2010
- My Favourite Online Videos of 2010
- My Favourite Websites of 2010
- My Favourite TV Programmes of 2010 (Part 2)
- My Favourite Blogs of 2010 (Part 3)
- My Favourite Live Performances of 2010
- My Favourite Radio Programmes of 2010
- My Favourite Movies of 2010
- My Favourite Blogs of 2010 (Part 2)
Me Tweet quite a bit
- .@Stuart_Watson Hmm, it appears the #itfc customer charter ("best in league" says press release) is one of those not mentioning abandonments 1 hour ago
- http://t.co/DwSbxqVY Blimey, even the Telegraph thinks our council's crap. 6 hours ago
- Being joined at the football this afternoon by @tonyrand - 'twill be just like the old days. Although we were mostly crap then too. #itfc 6 hours ago
- Wha-hey! If anyone was in any doubt, Suarez IS a complete git. 7 hours ago
- Can I say that the ground staff at #itfc must be absolute miracle workers? 8 hours ago
