I've just spent 2 days without the internet, because BT broke some fancy bit of equipment in a deep dark hole somewhere in Croydon. Or Chichester. Or maybe in Siberia, who cares. The point is, that despite there being several hundred of us on different ISPs without the internet, it took BT over a day to admit that it was their fault. So I had find things to do that were not internet related. For TWO DAYS. This ranks high up on the horrible chart. In fact, it's right up there with going without coffee. Almost. There is nothing that...
technology sucks: January 2010 Archives
I've just spent 2 days without the internet, because BT broke some fancy bit of equipment in a deep dark hole somewhere in Croydon. Or Chichester. Or maybe in Siberia, who cares. The point is, that despite there being several hundred of us on different ISPs without the internet, it took BT over a day to admit that it was their fault. So I had find things to do that were not internet related. For TWO DAYS. This ranks high up on the horrible chart. In fact, it's right up there with going without coffee. Almost. There is nothing that...
A while ago, when the world was frozen - Mr Boxer Shorts and I made a huge mistake. It was a mistake that only the lack of heating and a damp smell can provoke. We live to regret that decision every day. Brace yourself for a revelation of the most mundane variety... We sold our leaky cold SAAB and bought a heated Renault Megane Scenic.I am sorry, this is a post about cars. But don't worry, there are rubber bands in this post. Just hang in there. As a rule, I don't like cars. I don't wish to talk about...
