Monthly Archives: October 2005

Hey kids

I’m aware that I have more than a few readers now, and some of you are still at school. Well, lucky day, I’m writing a blog entry for you guys now. I have something to tell you that is going … Continue reading

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Headgear

When one is riding a motorcycle, one needs skull protection. This is what I bought:

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Why is it?

Why is it that no matter where I go, no matter what I do, no matter how hard I try, someone always decides they need to shit on me?

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Aaaaargh!

I… need… MORE… BANDWIDTH!

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Administrivia of the deceased

I’m not being morbid, I just want to be clear. Just to be completely clear with everyone: If I am in a persistent vegetative state with no hope of recovery, I want to be parted out to help as many … Continue reading

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The woods are lovely

“The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep.” Robert Frost Yesterday was a nightmare. I’m still not sure if I am awake, or if I am only dreaming … Continue reading

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Little Britain

Britain, Britain, Britain. I bloody love it. I stepped out of Rachel’s front door, walked down the street past lots of nice little shops- none of which were chainstores- and put my card in an ATM. I got money out, … Continue reading

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Fame at last!

At long last (and somewhat belatedly), the Symbian OS Internals book has creaked its way into existence. I wrote (most of) Chapter 18. Including the subheading “Pragmatism, not idealism” on page 833. Kate, I believe I win this game. Buy … Continue reading

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Anyone got any tips?

I can’t sleep. Seriously. I really can’t get any sleep at all. Not at the right time of day, anyway. Arrrrrgh.

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The Beagle Has Landed

Jet lag sucks. Yawn.

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We don’t want the Lunies taking over

We will go to the Moon. The world has a lot of changes coming, real-soon-now. I can feel it. The wheel is turning, and the smart people are getting angry, feeling cheated. World economics isn’t even a zero-sum game. It’s … Continue reading

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Things I love

The morning after a project-saving allnighter, when you walk through the office all early, and the golden sunshine is like God saying, “nice one”. The ballistic heave as you hit the powerband on your motorbike just as you’re coming off … Continue reading

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Cabin Decompression

So, I’m flying to New Mexico tomorrow. Asides from that, I went to Burning Man Decompression tonight. This was loud.

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People shy away

People shy away when I point the camera Maybe they think it will capture their soul Maybe it will Trapped in silvery grain and halide blush Fuji say their prints will last a hundred years That is the longest time … Continue reading

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Yellow dwarf

…but it still looks mighty big to this ugly bag of mostly water.

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Creepy, I swear it never felt a thing.

I’ve hit things a few times on my bike, and these events didn’t generally have comedy potential, but the times I’ve hit animals have been exciting, to say the least. This has only happened twice, and both times were when … Continue reading

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Today, I just Wasn’t

Sometimes, it’s art, science, poetry, sport and love and sometimes, you’re unable to mount root device (0, 0).

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Here comes a Low

Defined, by me, as the point when the serotonin runs out and my happy train is rudely derailed. It has a periodicity, you know. It’s measurable. If I was up and peaking on Saturday morning, I’m down on Monday about … Continue reading

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