In happier news - I have a swish new kitchen.

Okay, the walls need redecorating (tiler arranged for bench surround)and the rangehood goes in tomorrow. But what the hey! It's a new kitchen with mod cons.

Just ignore the bombsite where the old cabinetry is resting before the skill saw starts up.

Ever had one of those weeks when you are waiting for colleagues to supply you with information so you can do your job? Well I am this week and my mood is deteriorating because of it ( Read more... )

Had a few brief moments of triumph at the gym ( Read more... )

I have spent a week or so pretending to be a forensic accountant. This is a role I have not tried before and I now understand why ( Read more... )

Following on from yesterday's braggarts-r-we post I managed a personal best for 5,000m row: 18:36.1. Woot! now pass the oxygen, there's a good chap ( Read more... )

Dear Diary ( Read more... )

Haven't been able, or just lacked enough energy, to post for the last couple of months. Lack of energy has extended to reading, which has slowed down considerably. This long weekend has meant that enthusiasm has coincided with energy ( Read more... )

Following from my last post, where I was both astounded and chuffed that I had been quoted on a book cover, on Saturday just past (the 5th for those without calendars) I went to the official book launch of that book. The quotation was “Ms Victoria has created a fascinating world and a strong cast of characters who at turns surprise, fascinate and ( Read more... )

Just finished the new book by Mary Victoria Samiha's Song and happened to glance at the back cover...and spotted a review quote ex-SFFANZ that I had written. I was one part shocked and two parts stoked (hence this brag post).

This the second review quote I have. Crikey dick.

Went to the gym at lunchtime today; probably the last session for the year. Came away feeling drained ( Read more... )