Typical Bloody Purchase
Mon, Feb 26 2007 04:16 | Permalink
DIY mania struck yesterday and in a frenzied three hour session have restored a doorway back to an arch and removed the old gas fire. A successful trip to B&Q and I returned with a 'bargain' fire that belied it's cheap price with a sleek modern look. Some major hammering and drilling later and the hole in the wall is finally ready. Once fitted, it looked the part and when plugged in the effects where extremely pleasant on the eye.
Tonight the fire got it's first real test as I settled down to watch some TV. Five minutes and a click later and the fire seems to have entered 'power saver mode'. "Unplug, wait five minutes, and plug in again" say the instructions. I don't recall seeing a 'made for windows' sticker on the fire but carry out the reboot anyway. Well that sorted out the lifeless fire, it is now permanently on and due for a return to it's maker.
As the title says, this is a typical purchase for me. I seem to attract items with missing parts, items that don't work or items that break within days. If it seems too good to be true, then it probably is, and this fire seemed too good to be true.
Tonight the fire got it's first real test as I settled down to watch some TV. Five minutes and a click later and the fire seems to have entered 'power saver mode'. "Unplug, wait five minutes, and plug in again" say the instructions. I don't recall seeing a 'made for windows' sticker on the fire but carry out the reboot anyway. Well that sorted out the lifeless fire, it is now permanently on and due for a return to it's maker.
As the title says, this is a typical purchase for me. I seem to attract items with missing parts, items that don't work or items that break within days. If it seems too good to be true, then it probably is, and this fire seemed too good to be true.
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Happy Birthday to Me
Fri, Feb 23 2007 03:28 | Permalink
43 years ago today I enetered this life. Had a good day at work, came home and started my 'birthday tea' which tonight is the tasty delights of the local indian takeaway. Three mouthfulls in and I suddenly get this overwhelming sensation of being full up. My stomache feels like I've eaten a five course meal. Further disaster happens when a migraine starts. I'm starting to feel that I'm not meant to enjoy this birthday. 2 tablets and an hour in bed thankfully save the night and by nine o'clock I'm feeling mucho betterer and the birthday can continue.
Welcome
Thu, Feb 15 2007 04:47 | Permalink
Seeing as you're reading this, I'd better introduce myself. My name is Paul and I lilve in North Wales. I'm married with two children and work in the IT solutions industry. I'm currently 42, almost 43 and living a content life. I'm writing this blog as a personal record of my thoughts and views.
Site Development
Tue, Feb 13 2007 03:28 | Permalink
This site has been developed using Rapidweaver on my MAC Mini. I wanted to create a blog site that was easy to update as I must be the worlds worst 'doer'. I spend plenty of time thinking about things but not enough doing things. If adding content to this site involves anyhting more than filling in a box and clicking submit it'll end up getting neglected. Rapidweaver gives me just that.
