Bought a new toy today … a vacuum cleaner ! It’s the techno-geek’s favourite cleaning buddy… a Dyson ! These things are so cool, not only do they look great, but they work really well too – they really suck ! (in the way vacuum cleaners are supposed to). We got the Dyson DC-08 Turbine … [Read More »]

I’ve been neglecting many things of late – for many reasons. I’ve been so busy with work, with travel, with all the little things that get in the way of getting stuff done, that I’ve let a few things slip. Last night I stayed up until 1am working my way through the 400 or so … [Read More »]

My first eBay purchase (HP Printer Server for my laser printer) turned out to be a dud. It didn’t work. Fortunately, the place I bought it from is actually a specialist printer company and offer warranty on all their products. I sent it back to them and they tested it out, confirmed it did not … [Read More »]

I just got invited to apply for a Platinum Amex card … but I’m not sure if I really want it. It’s going to cost $900 per year (yes, that’s $900 !!!!) – but there are quie a few benefits you get for that (which I’m not going to detail here … look it up … [Read More »]

Our electricity provider has been pestering us for a couple of months, trying to get us to sign a 3-year contract for the supply of energy exclusively from them. As a sweetner, they offer a 4% discount on their normal supply charges. Now, I’ve already refused once without even considering the offer because I simply … [Read More »]