Monthly Archives: October 2007

The day after my working from home day and there was a lot to do. There were various meetings and catchings up to be had. This was, in some ways, the aftermath of being out of the office for a … Continue reading →

I went into the office for an 8am meeting, stayed until about 10.30am and then returned home to work from home. In some cases, “working from home” is a euphemism, for slacking off. In this case, though, it was a … Continue reading →

Work happened. I was up early for some reason. I think I had a conference call or something like that. Note: sorry – this is a late entry and I’m just noting down the essentials. Then I went home and … Continue reading →

It’s Sunday evening at 9.15pm. I’m on a train which was due to depart at 8.15pm and which, unsurprisingly to the reader of the title, has been delayed. I have, therefore, decided to pay for the on train broadband. This … Continue reading →

I heard recently that my builder is moving out of the area in December. This explains his recent extreme interest in getting my house completed, putting extra work in himself (at a cost, of course) if necessary. I like the … Continue reading →

Following last night’s conference call on the move, I’ve just spent quite a productive couple of hours on a train with my laptop. It’s odd. I’m going to try pushing myself by working from home on Tuesday of next week. … Continue reading →

Last night’s gig: Guy in audience: I wish I was fat.Me: Why? It’s a pain in the arse.Guy: No. It’s not. It’s different.Me: If by “different”, you mean “sweaty and awkward”, then yes. Is that what you want?Guy: Yeah. Great.Me: … Continue reading →

I would buy many of these books if it wasn’t just a pastiche website.

Actually, the title doesn’t work here. The gig tonight was at the Square Pig, there was no round hole. The “hell” wasn’t that rounded either. It was a tricky gig, though. Following my on-bike conference call and a train journey … Continue reading →

Work makes its demands and I’m actually quite interested in trying to satisfy them. I know that sounds a bit grudging, but it’s not meant to. The idea of an environment which puts pressure on is one which filled me … Continue reading →