Change

Abi started her new job today, so was at the train station bright and early this morning. Me, I ended up working from home, I had enough problems getting the... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on February 08, 2007 07:38 PM

White

Snow today, first time this year, and to be honest, there wasn't any at the tail end of last year. Not too heavy, just made getting out of the local... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on January 24, 2007 10:15 PM

Juice

Our latest electricy bill showed up today, and shows that despite not leaving everything turned 24/7, we're still using too much juice. I'm not overly worried about the environment... my... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on October 27, 2006 09:02 PM

Challenges

It's been a pretty tough week at work. I've learned a good few things, not least about the team I'm working with, over half of which I've not really had... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on October 20, 2006 09:47 PM

Still going

Back at work again today... hoping to get some time off next week.... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on July 23, 2006 10:12 PM

Steam Powered

Back in work today for "essential server maintenance". Fortunately it's a little cooler today than it has been all week. Unfortuantely that's due to storms and flash floods, which cause... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on July 22, 2006 09:50 PM

Final Payment

The final payment goes out on my car today. So now both Abi and I own our own motors (though mine's a fair bit older). That's one less financial commitment... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on July 03, 2006 06:48 AM

Camcorder

Got me a camcorder today, nothing too fancy (as I'll probably not use it enough to warrant the extra money), but it should do the job. My idea being that... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on June 30, 2006 09:54 PM

Modified Sleep

I tried my new idea last night. Previopusly with Rupert we'd go through a routine of putting him in his cage, turning off all the lights, closing the curtains, turning... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on June 29, 2006 09:49 PM

Improvement

Well Rupert definately slept better last night, but still there was 20minutes or so of yapping before he got to sleep. I've an idea to help with that which I'll... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on June 28, 2006 09:46 PM

Grump

I think Rupert slept better last night. I can't truthfully say though as I slept like a log I was so tired. He could have been yapping all night long... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on June 27, 2006 09:34 PM

Sleepless

Another rough night, and me a little more tired than usual. Not sure it's got any better yet. Back to work for me today though.... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on June 26, 2006 09:41 PM

Hayfever

Totally mad hayfever this morning. Not so much running nose, but almost uncontrolable sneezing. Was really quite daft. Around lunchtime it started to ease of a little though. Worst I've... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on June 21, 2006 09:12 PM

Work

Back to work and it's scorching. As ever though plenty to keep me busy.... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on June 12, 2006 08:20 PM

Late finish

As ever been very busy of late, mostly at work. Tonight was more of the same, not home until quite late. Abi had a job interview this evening which she... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on May 19, 2006 10:11 PM

Busy week

Another long and tricky week at work. Off to the wedding reception of one of my work colleagues this evening. The past couple of days have been fantastic weatherwise, sunny... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on May 05, 2006 10:02 PM

Final Payment

A landmark day today. My bank statement today, listed the only outgoing I've ever actually wanted to see on my statement: STUDENT LOANS CO FINAL PAYMENT So after 5 years... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on March 15, 2006 11:01 PM

Worse for Wear

Last nights drinking leaves me feeling a little green this morning, but I'm feeling a lot better by the time I get to work, so I press on with the... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on February 03, 2006 10:45 PM

Road Trip

Today's day ends with a trip up to Manchester. And after we get through what's needed there, out into town for some bears. Shame I've got to be up early... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on February 02, 2006 11:43 PM

Settling

Apologies for the lack of entries of late. Things have been both busy and stressful of late at work, and the last thing I've really wanted to do is drag... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on February 01, 2006 09:38 PM

Light

Well, with the light at the end of the tunnel, today is a lot less stressful than the last four, even if I'm still working flat out. Back home and... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on January 13, 2006 09:47 PM

More of the same

Well, things are starting to show signs of improvement, in as much as I'm making inroads in the piles of work. Still, lots of work reuqired, and another late night.... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on January 12, 2006 09:51 PM

Cyclic

This week is rapidly turning into a work-eat-sleep-work-eat-sleep cycle. Busy as ever again today, and late home again.... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on January 11, 2006 10:30 PM

Even More Busy

Things have been pretty busy since the new year, and I don't think I've been home on time once since. This week though has all the hallmarks of getting a... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on January 09, 2006 09:23 PM

Snow Expected

Finally. Friday. Hopefully a chance of a brief break this weekend. It's been a tough slog this week, and that's despite it being 4 day week. I've been quite late... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on January 06, 2006 10:23 PM

Tasty

Abi's been cooking up some cracking meals this past week. I guess that watching what you eat means a little more creativity. Very tasty stuff indeed. More work for me... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on January 05, 2006 09:21 PM

More Of The Same

Another typical day at work, and just as busy as before.... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on January 04, 2006 10:19 PM

Back to Work

First day back, and there's no chance of "easing into it". Back at full throttle from the first seconds. Back home and exhausted.... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on January 03, 2006 09:21 PM

Back to Work

Back to work for me today. There's been a little snow yesterday so it's a tad slippy getting to work. The day goes by without too many problems though. Abi's... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on December 28, 2005 10:07 PM

Closing Up

And so, my last day at work today. I get plenty of loose ends tied off, and everyone seems in pretty good spirits. Back home and a chance for a... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on December 23, 2005 09:40 PM

Getting Closer

There's plenty to keep me busy at work today, but for the first time in ages it's showing signs of easing off just a little. Back home and Abi's had... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on December 22, 2005 09:36 PM

More

Another long day at work... the work's not easing off any yet. Back home and we head out to pick up a few more food and drink items to complete... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on December 21, 2005 09:34 PM

Food

Back to work today. Back home and Abi's used her day off to go shopping, which means we've got lots of cool munchies for the approaching festive break(s).... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on December 20, 2005 09:18 PM

Work/Holiday

Another day off work for me, though with the antics in the office and someone off ill, I spend most of it working, though from home for a change.... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on December 19, 2005 09:14 PM

Party 1

My office Christmas party tonight, so after a tough day at work, I head home to change quickly before Abi kindly drops me in Oxford. The party goes well enough... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on December 16, 2005 11:41 PM

More Busy

Another day, much like yesterday, just busy with work, and glad of a repreive when I get home.... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on December 14, 2005 09:29 PM

Busyness

As ever, back to work and the usual busy busy for me. Abi's car in for service today, though it appears it's a computer maflunction that makes it think it... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on December 13, 2005 10:26 PM

Falling

So, a busy day at work, and rush home. Abi's office Christmas party is starting early in Milton Keynes, so we get over there as quickly as possible. This is... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on December 08, 2005 11:55 PM

Long Slog

Another long long day at work today. When I finally get home it's not very long at all before I'm ready for some sleep.... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on December 07, 2005 09:53 PM

Nearing the End

Back to work today, all and a pretty normal day all in. Getting close to project launch at the end of the week, so plenty to keep me busy.... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on December 06, 2005 10:19 PM

Food

Abi's parents visit this evening, so once back from work we head out to a Bangladeshi resteraunt in town for some reasonably nice.... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on December 02, 2005 11:15 PM

More of the same

See yesterday... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on December 01, 2005 10:11 PM

More work

Yup, no surprises, at work again today.... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on November 30, 2005 10:09 PM

More Work

Another typical day at work.... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on November 29, 2005 09:07 PM

Back to work

Back to work for me. Once home we head into Abi's work to double check why she didn't get any email all day. With that sorted it's a quiet evening... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on November 28, 2005 09:45 PM

Short Break Ahead

I'm on holiday tomorrow and Friday, so today is my last day at work this week. And as ever it's pretty busy.... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on November 23, 2005 09:09 PM

Niggles

A typical day at work. On the way back I talk to Abi about the niggles she's had today with the new PC, and once home I set about fixing... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on November 22, 2005 10:08 PM

New PC

Our new PC shows up today. Once home it takes a bit of moving things around before we get it up and running. Abi's working from home, so I spend... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on November 21, 2005 09:08 PM

Last Day

Another day at work for me. Nothing special, except for the fact I've got a day off tomorrow.... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on November 17, 2005 09:48 PM

New Puter

Another day back at it at work. A recent meeting has left me with a long list of things to get done, which I'm zipping through pretty rapidly. Over the... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on November 16, 2005 09:25 PM