My new fun thing on my phone is a dog whistle that allows you to select the frequency and then pulse that pitch. I got it to test my hearing and found it to be about right for my age and lifestyle. Interestingly my wife and dogs are not as deaf and I can sit on the downstairs throne and make all 3 yelp….Hehehe…only time i’ll be happy being a little deaf…
I could watch this guy for hours…..
Got the sad but expected news that the legend that was my Great Uncle Herbert has passed away. You may remember my last visit with Cousin. A great character and the last of that line. You will be missed Darky…
As walked into Millie’s room just she said Aw dad you look really cool. First and last time for everything…
Today was the final tidy up of loose ends before 4 glorious days off and a pay day. The disaster recovery went to plan which is cool as you never really have the time or kit to do it yourself. Nice to know that in 24 hours and lots of caffeine we would be back up to the last backup if the site was involved in an incident. Today chip has been painting the Moo’s bedroom a lovely shade of pint ready for the return of the water creature from Turkey on Sunday. We’ve missed her so much its going to be ace to have a day where we can spend all Monday chilling. The voice has nearly returned which is cool too …
Well I finished work at about 3 Saturday afternoon starting to feel the onset of a cold and got home just in time to shower and shave then be round at Mom’s before I was a dead man. Today was the day of the summer party that had been arranged semi in our honour to celebrate the wedding for those who couldn’t make it to the real one. I was so exhausted that I managed to buy myself 30 minutes of deep sleep with several pillows over my head before I woke up the sound of a real jazz trio playing in the distance and my wife gently tickling my back calling my name. It felt like I was coming out of a coma and the jazz just made it appear dream like. 10 minutes later I am walking into a marquee in a tux and having photos taken left right and centre. If you do happen to see these early snaps you will understand why I look like a deer in the headlights – I had only just woken up. The marquee itself was an amazing room with chandeliers and material draped around like something out of a fantasy film. Which is kind of how it felt in all honesty, it was like walking into a set of a fairytale movie; Heather looking amazing in her wedding dress, everyone dressed up to the nines and me spaced out trying not to fall over. A very large tray of curry later and I’m back up to speed. Throw a few Guinness in there and I’m rolling. It was great to see everyone including many we haven’t seen for ages – or indeed ever. And it was a shame that all couldn’t make it – I know you would have if you could have. We partied on until about 3 by which time I had completely lost what remained of my voice and drifted back to our house.
Sunday morning we went back up for breakfast and started clearing up. By the time we went out for dinner at 6, I had no voice at all and was referred to as ‘the mute’. Bizarre feeling being unable to contribute to a conversation other than hand gestures. Made me understand a little what it must be like to be in that situation for those less fortunate. Luckily it was only for 1 night as my voice repaired to a whisper by Monday morning. Today it is now something crossed between Darth Maul and Homer’s assistant Karl from the Simpsons. OK so about 3 people go that reference..Either way, I still feel like crap on a stick but as there is a lot riding on this week I have to come in. As one project ended, a 3 day Disaster Recovery test began so I’m here all week – try the fish……
Words can’t even begin to construct the framework around the foundations of the gigantic, stupendous, inter stellar sign that says the words ‘Thank You’ to Mom and Paul for throwing an unforgettable party. We both had a wonderful time and will never forget just how much effort you and everyone else did to make it so enjoyable! Thanks again x …
Last night went well. The phone system not only worked but didn’t explode or gain a sentient artificial intelligence and link into skynet destroying humanity. Both were very real outcomes. Luckily or rather thanks to nearly a year of planning, the result is favourable with only a few weird issues mainly down the 20 year old cables and the way they have been fitted. It was a long day, but a good one. About to go back in for round two and then off to the party at moms later…
Just about to unplug the old faithful telephone system. Man, its been a long time coming. Fingers crossed, here goes….get the pizza’s in boys, its going to be a late one….
Me and the wife have Android phones and after an update last weekend from T-Mobile we have the same version of operating system. Which is very cool as we now have the same toys to play with. One of them is Google’s Latitude which I remember coming out but it didn’t impress me at the time. That said, I played with all the new toys on Sunday now that there is another phone that will respond to all the gadgets and this one is really very interesting. You have a list of contacts in Google that you can do ‘stuff’ with (call, email, txt, etc) but now you can find out where they are! AND get directions to them! All this sounds like something from a science fiction movie but I can now see where my wife’s phone is (or was in the last hour) on a Google map which I can then do all sorts of cool stuff with like see a street view of what she can see. The Google navigation has meant that I’ve ditched my GPS and hasn’t failed me yet. The only issue is when you hit an area that you haven’t got mobile high speed data coverage in – like the United States for 10 days – then the plan falls on its arse….
Anyway, this weekend we officially ‘rested’ and didn’t do a great deal which flippin’ rocked. I practised and practised until I nearly have ‘The wolf is loose’ by Mastodon down and we went to the cinema to see the new Twilight (wife’s choice) and Inception (my choice). Eclipse was, as was to be expected, awful but not as awful as the previous one. Inception on the other hand blew my tired mind and left me with the same feeling as when I saw the Matrix for the first time – highly recommended and want to see it a second time!..
Well, this morning I took Mills on her final day at nursery. She went in looking like a princess in a party frock, tiara and a huge bouquet of flowers. Just can’t get over how grown up she is and how much of her development is direct result of their excellent care. Next step is school and I don’t know if I’ll be able to hold back the tears on that day…
