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A funny thing happened.

Ramblings / December 16, 2002 / John / 0

Well, it depends on your definition of funny, I suppose. Due to a bizarre set of circumstances (which are largely of my own making) I’ve managed to lose not only my entire development archive (graphics, code, sounds, everything) but all the backups as well. tch, eh? Bit of a pain in the neck really. Not

The Chicken Returns

Ramblings / December 16, 2002 / John / 0

More poultry fun, food fans! Debbie called Tesco up last night, to ask for some chicken-related advice. I’m not sure she managed to convey the proper level of dismay to the person on the other end of the phone though, because they were inclined to believe the situation was amusing rather than downright horrific. Anyway,

I see dead chickens

Ramblings / December 15, 2002 / John / 0

Oh yes, indeed. I have seen the future and it is chicken shaped. So, Tesco arrived tonight with our grocery delivery. Whilst unpacking, I came across a cold undefinable lump in the bottom of the bag. On pulling it out, it was revealed as an unfeasibly large chicken. By large, you understand, I don’t mean

Don’t kids grow up quickly this days?

Ramblings / December 10, 2002 / John / 0

Quote of the day from our seven-year-old. Little serious face on: “I’m not quite sure, but I think I might be falling in love with Kirsty. I’m not sure though.” Gahhhh. What do you say to that? Debbie almost swallowed her own head with mirth, and I managed to choke out “Well, don’t tell her

Here’s a thought

Ramblings / December 6, 2002 / John / 0

I’ve just read in the news that the UK goverment is stockpiling enough smallpox vaccinations to immunise the entire population of the UK in the event of a terrorist threat. People aren’t routinely vaccinated against smallpox anymore because it was wiped out several decades ago. So where do the terrorists get it from? Is it

Moving to uJournal

Ramblings / December 5, 2002 / John / 0

Hello? Anyone home? Ah, there you are. So, what’s all this about then, eh? Nothing much, I suppose – just some vague ramblings about stuff that’s happening. Perhaps I should begin by telling you all a bit about myself – in case you care. Well, I was born in Mayfield, Scotland (just outside Edinburgh). I

Ha!

Ramblings / January 1, 2000 / John / 0

To all Nelefans, large and small, bald and furry, odious and shiny, greetings! May we at Nelefa Towers wish you the grandest, happiest, and most voluptuous New Year possible. ps. No, I didn’t sit up to send this – I’m too lazy. cronjobs for the win!