Archive for December, 2006

Friday, 29th December, 2006

On Cricket

I didn’t actually get to watch much of the recent England vs Australia test match on television, which is probably a good thing. This is the only time I’m going to mention the 2005/6 Ashes series and Aggers sums up my thinking perfectly.

Wednesday, 27th December, 2006

St-rike!

Since Monday the boys and I have mainly been playing with our new Nintendo Wii. It is lots of fun. And in no way does our lounge look anything like this. Everyone has their own Mii and no, mine doesn’t look like a complete nerd.
The Wii Sports game that comes with the console is [...]

Sunday, 24th December, 2006

Late Christmas Presents

If, like my brother, you’ve missed the last post for both cards and presents consider yourself chastised. And then forgiven. You can make it up to me by buying me a t-shirt from the Militant Geek range. Iain will be getting me this one, which will only be understood by people who read my other [...]

Wednesday, 20th December, 2006

A fitting description of daily toil

Quote of the day today from the ever grumpy Charlie Brooker;
“proper work” usually involves performing a task you hate on behalf of people you’d gleefully club to death with a bull’s knee if only it were legal to do so.

Monday, 18th December, 2006

Can you stop the cavalry?

Here’s one from the "Not Arf" 1980s. Happy Christmas everyone;

Monday, 18th December, 2006

All I want for Christmas

If you are stuck for a Christmas present for me (and you shouldn’t be) can I suggest a t-shirt. You can’t go past the quality wearables from RedMolotov.com. Can I suggest this one, this one or failing that buy me this one and I’ll be your best friend forever.

Saturday, 2nd December, 2006

Todd Family Christmas Picture

Last year we sent out a photo of the tin lids with our Christmas cards. You can see it to the left of these words. A seasonal theme and some (vaguely) smiling children, what more could you want?
This year we had a flash of inspiration. We were off to watch the England v NSW cricket [...]