Year: 2005

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Reading
A quick thanks to everyone who took the time to a/ read my book list b/ suggested what I should read next. After some deliberation I plumped for Ghostwritten (although if I’m honest, it’s mainly because it’s been sitting on my shelf the longest, came recommended by Caterina if I remember correctly). Don’t know why I hadn’t read it having enjoyed number9dream so much.

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Football
Congratulations to Chelsea. Whilst the millions invested obviously have had a large bearing it was certainly a team effort in the game last night. Great game to watch as a neutral as well.

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Call centres
I’m guessing the phone systems are computerised, so why don’t they publish the current queue time data to a website somwhere, or at the very least do some analysis and release some info on when is best to call.

Do they already and I’ve missed this vital piece of information?

Granted the initial publicity might not be too complimentary but I think, for the customer anyway, this would be a great step forward for a lot of companies.

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Weather
It’s another glorious day, he says as he wistfully gazes out of the window. Not a cloud in sight. I think I’ll go for a walk at lunchtime, nip down to the shop or, better still, grab my camera and wander through the local woods.

UPDATE: Blue skies and brass monkeys. brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

bookmark_borderMeme: 60 Seconds

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In the last 60 seconds I:

Finished my cup of coffee, grimacing as I swallow the tepid dredges.
Paused to figure out why iTunes had decided to play a Neil Diamond track (Brooklyn Roads) right after The Flaming Lips – Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.
Rubbed my left eye, removed some sleep.
Opened a Word document.
Listened to the birds singing outside the window.

What did YOU do in the last 60 seconds? (BEFORE you read this)

bookmark_borderMeme Aid: The Bloggers' Disco

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That man mike is on a musical roll at the moment, and I’m LOVING this idea (I feel an MP3 compilation coming on!), and it’s all in the name of Comic Relief.

Imagine, if you will, the blogmeet to end all blogmeets. One blogosphere under a groove. A sea – nay, a veritable ocean – of “LOVE your work!” hugs, “Darling, you were ROBBED at The Bloggies!” air-kisses and “WHEN is someone going to PUBLISH you!” schmoozes, where tout le monde and their blogroll are getting royally rat-arsed on Vodka Red Bulls, and bopping around like maniacs to the sound of… WHAT, precisely?

So, which tune? Do I raid my hospital radio DJ past or go for something contemporary and über-cool? Do I risk becoming a social outcast for choosing a floor clearing track, or will plaudits be heaped on me for an inspired choice that will be THE hit of the night.

Ach, bugger it. I choose The Trammps – Disco Inferno (grab it while it’s there – limited time only! TOO LATE), Burn baby burn! – Burn that mama down!

Go on, join the fun!

bookmark_borderAd Hoc

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Received this from a friend. Might not be as funny for you, dear reader, as you lack context but it made me giggle.

Is “Ad Hoc” a process?

They seem to be working very hard to perfect it.

In other news, I’m very very very busy.

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bookmark_borderMob Rage

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Gosh what a nasty lot you are! I can almost picture you all, gathered on mass, banners held high, BAN HIM BAN HIM BAN HIM!!! And not once has anyone mentioned free speech. I’m so proud of you (I knew you wouldn’t let me down).

For the record I’d already pretty much decided on my course of action, but thanks to Adrian for suggesting a comment policy, I’ve created one much to my dismay.

The best line I’ve read on this issue, sorry can’t recall where, in fact I may even have made it up myself (“Blogger in original content shocker!” the headlines blare) was that “your site is not a public forum, it is a private one with millions of invited guests”.

Anyway, enough of this nonsense, there is so much more than this, but thanks for your kind words of… er… support?

More from me later, but for now may I point you in the direction of the culmination of one of the blogging events of the year – the results of Which decade is Tops for Pops?. I’ve left a similar comment on his site but I’d like to take another moment to thank mike for doing this (again). It’s been fun as ever, although I’m somewhat surprised at the outcome. I know where my votes for next year’s Bloggies are going!