Thursday, November 30, 2006

Ok, so it's not exactly the snowman I promised but you've got to admit it's a pretty fine snow dog!!

Wednesday, November 29, 2006

DONOR IS SOUGHT TO HELP REBEKAH

Staff and pupils at St Benedict's School are launching a desperate appeal for donors to help leukaemia sufferer Rebekah Deponeo.The 13-year-old's chances of survival hinge on finding a donor for a bone marrow transplant.Blood tests are being carried out at the Arle Road, Cheltenham, school on Thursday to find a match.

Rebekah was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia - a rare form of cancer that affects only 500 people a year in the UK - in June after complaining of stiff legs.Initial X-rays indicated nothing but the disease was spotted after a blood test showed some abnormal results.

The session at St Benedict's is being run in conjunction with the Anthony Nolan Trust, the charity that finds lifesaving donors for patients in need of a bone marrow transplant.

Everyone tested will be entered into the charity's database.Their blood may be matched with Rebekah or someone in need of a transplant.

The testing session is being run at St Benedict's School, Arle Road, Cheltenham, from 4pm to 7pm on Thursday.

Monday, November 27, 2006

Snow - and lots of it!!!!

Hi all

Just thought you might like to know - we had about 40 cm of snow over the weekend - and it's funny cos you'd think that Canadians were used to that - oh no, not here near Vancouver, the schools are closed , people are crashing there cars and we are all whining about the cold!! It's just like being at home - although admittedly it did take 40 cms not 4!! anyway, I'm going to make a snowman this afternoon, and then figure out how to upload photos to this blog and show you all the lovely snow!! I better make sure I have lots of warm stuff on though - it's -10 out there and the wind chill is making it more like -20 brrrrrr..... Will be bakc later with piccies.

How to tell if a Catholic is driving too fast

My Mum the Catholic HeadMistress sent me this! (clcik on the blob is it isnt displaying properly

Saturday, November 25, 2006

I am going to be an UNCLE!!!!

My Brother and Mez his wife came up to Cheltenham and told me and my sister and Yvette that they were expecting a baby on 8th June!!! She is 12 weeks pregenant!

WOO HOO :D heres a pic of the baby!

Friday, November 24, 2006

Your all in Safe hands now

The reason i have been quite all week is due to me being on a First Aid course for the last four days. I passed with flying colours so you will be happy to know that if i am around you are in safe hands.

Anyway what are people doing this weekend?

haha minted

Lysol
more here - i love bottom row - 4th from right "she might be clean but"

Thursday, November 23, 2006

NEWSFLASH

15 people have been found glued to the celing at Charing cross subway station, London. Key witnesses stated there was a loud exploshion.

Police belive terrorists have launched their first "No more nails" bomb.

:o)

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

What celebrity do you look like?

Celebrity Photo Fit

Apparently I look like Alyson Hannigan (Buffy/American Pie) but when I click on the next set of photos with smaller percentages of who I look like, I resemble Annette Benning, Kate Bosworth, Harry Potter (no really), Paris Hilton, and a host of American people I have never heard of!)

Hary Potter Teaser

Here

Monday, November 20, 2006

Im in love im in love and i don't care who knows it

Not really (well maybe a bit) but thought i would quote from Elf (Ben/Drew and i's favourite film).

Well my weekend was as follows:

Friday i was off work so went to the King Eddie for lunch with my lady it was lovely, Fri night as below went to see Bond - ace.

Sat as below played footie - shouldn't have lost and looks as though the league may be slipping away but hope is not lost just yet.

Sat night stayed in with Becky and James and eat cake/ice cream and pringles and watched Pushing Tin.

On Sunday i went out with Becky to meet her family as it was her Mums birthday. Went to The Windmill near Oxford for Sunday lunch which was really nice i eat a lot of food then went back to her parents house for a brew and to meet all the animals (4 dogs, 1 cat, 2 tortoises, a lizard, parrot and fish). Was a bit nerve racking as there were 11 of us but i didnt make a tit of myself so think i did ok.

Went back to James' and played some XBox (Becky loves Ghost Recon but tends to get a bit loud and swears a lot) then we watched a film called Dead End which was pump was supposed to be scary but was just weird.

Im back in Bristol this week (well until Friday) then taking my mum to Heathrow as she is going to Bali for a month as her 50th birthday present. Im taking Becky down to meet her and her boyfriend Graham then will take her to see my Dad too so this week it is her turn to be nervous.

Looking forward to seeing Sparks in a couple of weeks then having most of December off.

Bye Bye

Think I will stick with IPOD

Microsoft's Zune Only Looks Simple

By Rob Pegoraro
Sunday, November 19, 2006; Page F01
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/18/AR2006111800040.html



The new Zune digital-media player may be an all-Microsoft production, but it feels like it came from two companies.

One's the smart, aggressive competitor that built the Xbox and Xbox 360 game consoles, carving out a franchise from scratch in a tough market. The other's the clumsy, lumbering giant that can't seem to avoid occasionally stepping on its own customers.

That combination won't help the Zune grab market share from Apple's iPod. Apple has dominated the market by emphasizing simplicity above all, and Microsoft aims to follow suit with the Zune, a wireless-enabled player that sells for $250.

But the Zune's relentlessly proprietary nature suggests Microsoft drew the wrong lessons from Apple: It matched the restrictiveness of the iTunes Store, not its utility.

The Zune player itself is the most appealing part of the package. About the size of a deck of cards, it comes in dark gray, brown or white and provides almost 30 gigabytes of hard-drive storage. It has an intuitiveness absent from most other iPod rivals.

Pick up the Zune, and its controls fall under your thumb: a back button, a circular four-way controller that resembles an iPod's click-wheel dial and a play/pause button. Once you realize that the central controller doesn't spin, its operation is pretty much self-evident: Press up or down to adjust volume; press left or right to skip to the previous or next song.

The Zune's bright, clear color screen, three inches across, allows more room to present its menus. That made building a playlist more obvious than on an iPod.

When you view photos or videos, the screen automatically switches orientation to a wide landscape mode. A built-in FM tuner offers an alternative to your music and can even display the program data many stations broadcast, such as song titles or call letters.

The rest of the Zune's design shows a similar elegance. Its headphones click together magnetically for tidier storage, while its grippy, rubber-like surface should resist scratching. The thing even looks clean, without the usual Windows logo or even the word "Microsoft." (Only a tiny "Hello from Seattle" on the back reveals its ancestry.)

The Zune, however, is a little thick and heavy, about six-tenths of an inch and just over six ounces with headphones. That added bulk comes from the Zune's major innovation, its wireless music sharing.

If you and a friend with a Zune are nearby -- we got this to work from 50 feet away -- you can beam songs to each other.

This isn't a permanent transfer; the Zune erases the song after three days or the third playback, whichever comes first. But it is a neat way to expand your music library, and eventually your tastes.

If you like the new music, you can flag it for later attention. When you plug a Zune back into your computer, its software will look for that song in your music library and Microsoft's Zune Marketplace.

With wireless on, a Zune's battery lasted through 12 hours of music playback; with that feature off, it ran for 13. This rechargeable battery, sealed inside, will wear out eventually, but Microsoft hasn't set a battery-replacement policy yet.

If Microsoft had stopped there, the Zune would be in fine shape to challenge the iPod. Instead, the company chose to limit the Zune to one program and one Internet music store.

The Windows XP-only Zune software is almost functionally identical to the new Windows Media Player 11. Like that program, it can't subscribe to podcasts or print out CD labels, but otherwise it handles most digital-music chores smoothly.

But the Zune program takes longer to install, counting time needed for a mandatory update of the Zune player's firmware. (Microsoft says you'll need to do that with Zunes sold this year.)

Incompatibility with other Windows Media-based online music stores should provoke a lot more angst. Zune software and hardware only play "unprotected" MP3, AAC and WMA files, plus Zune Marketplace downloads. They ignore anything obtained before from stores using Microsoft's formats. Rhapsody, Napster or MSN Music songs, audiobook loans from a library, Amazon Unbox video rentals--they're all dead to the Zune. This is a breathtaking display of corporate faithlessness, cluelessness or both.

The Zune Marketplace can't replace those other sources of Windows Media content, since it doesn't sell TV shows or movies. Its music library totals about 2 million songs, fewer than other popular Web music services, with most available for either rent or purchase.

Rentals can be copied to two Zune players, but they can't be burned to audio CD and will go silent if you cancel your $15 monthly subscription.

Purchases don't require a subscription and have the same usage limits as elsewhere; for instance, you can't play them on more than five computers at once and can only burn a playlist to audio CDs seven times.

But unlike other stores, the Zune Marketplace doesn't let you pay in U.S. currency. You must first purchase "Microsoft Points," a financial instrument Microsoft created for its Xbox Live video game service, then trade them in for each song or album.

Like a county fair that makes you buy food tickets, this system forces you to buy more than you need for the next transaction. The minimum Microsoft Point purchase is 400 points for $5, while songs go for 79 points each -- at the current exchange rate, nearly 99 cents. Album prices equate to $10 or so.

Beyond the arrogance of requiring Microsoft's own "money," the Zune Marketplace also shows sloppy workmanship.

Its registration screen wouldn't accept three Washington, D.C., Zip codes.

When presented with a shared song that I'd tagged (and which was in the Zune Marketplace inventory) its search function couldn't find it.

And when I tried buying a new album, I only got six of 13 tracks and a message that the others "might not be available." (Microsoft said that shouldn't have happened.)

Microsoft has enough of a challenge without all these self-inflicted flaws. Do the folks there realize nobody's handing out extra points for difficulty?

My Weekend

Apart from bond (see below) Saturday involved football lost 3-1 (got beat by 3 mistakes :( ) didnt deserve it. nothing was dropping for us. but then the usual gang went to the pub and had lunch and had a good time.

Saturday night Yvette and I went to her "uncles" 50th birthday. Had a skittle tournament - our team came 4th - out of 6th. i cam 8th out of about 40 in killer - so that was not too bad.

Sunday James and I went to see Tenacious D, but due to a printing error it wasnt actually on - but Cinema didnt bother telling people. So we went to Copa (Peppers) for brekkie, wandered around the shopes and went back to mine to play james new copy of Gears of War - WHAT A GAME.

We also started making Lasagne.

Hearts played Rangers - shoosh!

then Yvette came home had tea, watched 6th episode of lost, then planet earth - minted series.

Then ran James and Lou home. went to bed

Craig..Daniel Craig goes in @ #2

Bond was minted!

From the opening black and white sequence to the end (bar the crap theme tune) the film was firing on all possible cylinders.

Daniel Craig was superb, Bond is a killer, and Craig looked like he could kill. Looks like the Sean Bond as you could belive he could kill whilst Roger Moore could ony raise an eyebrow. Mr Brosnan has gone to #3 but he was a good bond too - when he killed Electra in the world is not enough you believed he was a glorified hitman. And the women seemed to like him.

But back to Casino Royale. No Q branch and no miss moneypenny - although a quick sly nod to her in one scene. Aston Martin was back, thank goodness they got rid of the damn beemers in the last one! there was no gadgets which was a good thing as in the book there was none either. Talking of Ian Flemings 1st Spy novel, the film stayed true, although the baddies were updated to be world terrorists and instead of playing the card game baccarat we saw bond pit his wits in high stake Texas Hold 'em which again is an update to current times.

There was never a dull moment in the film, cant wait to see the next one!

Friday, November 17, 2006

bond

8pm tonight at Cineworld

dont be late

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Do You expect me to pay

No Mr Tosh we will give you £7.

Booked Bond tickets for the 8 below - will be £7 each.
cant do student tickets on a friday - sorry.

Euromillions to be won this week

The 120 million must be won - if there are no jackpot winners this Friday the jackpot amount will be rolled down and distributed among any winners in the next winning prize tier of this draw.

Cinema outing

Last night Me and James went to see the Magic show film - the biography of Paul Daniels! It was magic - sooo good.

ok went to see the prestige, great film with superb cast - batman, wolverine, Jordan Two Delta and of course Charlie Croker at the helm was batman begins and memento director Christopher Nolan.

some bits were a bit slow, but in whole the movie was cool, lots of twists and turns and all coming together at the end. cant really tell you alot apart from:

A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences. From the time that they first met as young magicians on the rise, Robert Angier and Alfred Borden were competitors. However, their friendly competition evolves into a bitter rivalry making them fierce enemies-for-life and consequently jeopardizing the lives of everyone around them. Set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century London.

tried to book bond tickets for friday but cant with our cineworld cards - so i will book student tickets tonight. the list is

Me
Yvette
James
J
Bex
Drew
Ben
Naomi

Monday, November 13, 2006

Simpsons trailer

Simpsons trailer

Can you believe it....

I have not posted anything other than comments for 2 weeks!!

Well its recap the weekend time. Friday went over to the boys at 7.30 and it was lucky i did or Drew would have been on his own cause Rusty stayed in Bath with Catherine and Anna. I am sure he will tell you the funny story about his night out in due time. Drew and i watched some films then hit the hay.

Saturday we were up early for the football (8am) Tosh picked us up with his roof down and we went to Evesham High school for the match. There was girls hockey on so i did get distracted sometimes, ok a lot of times. Reminded me of when i used to play hockey for my school, the injuries i caused (not all mistakes you know). Anyway, the boys played a nice game, the opposing team played the hoofit tactic most of the time. With careful tactics and skill Cheltenham Trinity managed a 5-1 win, with Drew getting a Hat-Trick, including a 35 Foot Wonder goal! Well Done guys. We drove back to Chelts in Toshs car, with the roof down again. Rusty came home with the girls just befor lunch, so we all went into town for some food. Meet up with Jay, Becky, James, Tosh and Yvette so the 10 of us went to Chiqitos for lunch. It was just enough to fill me up for the afternoon. Went back to the boys house, drew went home to P-Head for the night, so Russ, Catherine, Anna and I started watching 24 season 5, Russ got it for Anna for her birthday (20th November people so we need to get her a card). Watched a few of those before i had to get ready to go out. Meet up with Jay, Becky, James and Yvette in Vodka Revolution, Tosh had to collect Sheps from The Slug as he was a little drunk. We had a good time in Revolution, Sheps got up and said "I am going home" then vanished leaving his coat behind. So Jay, Becky, Tosh, Yvette and i went to Blush, Drank lots more danced a bit etc etc, Photos are on my MSN Space. At just before 2 Tosh was hungry so we left, they went for food and i ran home to the boys. On the way back i found a mobile phone on the floor so i picked it up.

Sunday was a lazy day, got up and made breakfast for everyone, then we all sat about watching more 24 till 3pm. Sparky and Emma popped in to say hello on his way back from looking at where they are having their wedding. It was good to see them both. Rusty took the girls back to bath and i waited for Drew to come home. Waited and Waited some more it got to 7pm and Annie came home. I waited and Waited some more chatting with Annie, It got to 9 and Emma C came over to watch Ghost on channel 5, Waited a little bit more and then Drew came back. Watched all of Ghost, Took Emma home then went back to my house and went to bed. Now it is Monday.

Thursday, November 09, 2006

de ya like dags

Jay and Becky are staying tonight till sunday, should be good.

Sheps is over on saturday so will go and meet him for a couple of drinks

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Funniest Quiz Question I've Had Yet....

Why do farts make a sound?




For those of you who want the answer, it's because of the vibration of gas passing through the anal sphincter. Nice.

Monday, November 06, 2006

Borats Wife

Morning

My passenger car door won't close properly. I realised today it was open all night, which is not ideal since i've got a car full of my stuff to move into town most nights! Dunno what's causing that but it annoyed the hell out of me since I had to pull over twice this morning to push it shut again. Grrrrr.

Oh, but at least the might Spurs beat Chelsea this weekend! Woohoo!

Weekend News

Another weekend goes by and this is how it unfolded.....

I came up to Chelts on Thursday so i could go footie training, waste of time as there are too many people there nowadays and Drew and i weren't picked for Saturday as the management were experimenting with the team. I picked Becky (my girlfriend for those who don't know) up from a works party and went to beddie byes.

Friday i worked form James' house as i had a touch of man flu, in the evening we went to Tosh's house to watch the first 5 Lost season 3 episodes. I fell asleep during the 3rd one and dribbled on Tosh' cushions.

Sat got up to go and watch Tosh play footie. I had received a text the previous night asking me to play, i took my stuff so i could play a half.

We were playing a team that were not supposed to be very good hence all the changes but at half time it was 1-1. I came on at half time and although i didn't influence the game very much we managed to score in the 2nd half and played pretty well so came away with a 2-1 win. Tosh played well and if Drew had been playing too we probably would have scored a few more. Other footie results didn't go our way though with Hearts and Bristol City losing:(

Sat afternoon James, Tosh and i went to see Borat at the cinema, very funny film Tosh was wetting himself at times.

Sat night we went to the racecourse to watch the fireworks, very nice and then went to Vodka Revolution and had a few drinks. Drew, James, Becky and i went home and the rest of the gang (Benji, my bro, his girlfriend and his girlfriends sister )went to Blush and got drunk.

Sunday James made us omlettes which were gurt lush then we went into town to watch the rugby. James and i settled ourselves into seats at Tailors and watched the Arsenal/West Ham game before we watched England get stuffed by the Kiwis with Drew, Becky and Beckys friend Sam. Ben came to meet us after and we stayed in Tailors for a bit before going to QBar to play some pool where we met Tosh and Yvette.

Today i have the day off and am spending it with the lovely lady chilling out before i take her for a meal tonight. Back to Bristol tomorrow for the grand total of 2 nights (dont know why i moved back) before heading up to Chelts again to spend a weekend with my friend Mr Toshack and Yvette.

Hope you all had good weekends.

Jagshemash.

Friday, November 03, 2006

Cucking Funts (My Moan)

Went to my car on Thursday morn to find that someone had caved the rear in and driven off without leaving contact details.

The cost to me - £1000!

Upsetting huh?

On a lighter note, saw The Automatic in concert at the Carling Academy Bristol the other day. Very good Live.

Thursday, November 02, 2006

24 SEASON 6 TRAILER!

James found one but then i found the extended one - oooOOOOoo get me!! minted

Your Birthday #1

Check out what the number 1 single was in the UK Top 40 on the day you were born!
Find out yours here

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

FIFA 07

This is a minted game, love it (thanks Yvette!) last night i turned it on and it went to a radio station - talk sport i think and had like a podcast of the days footy news! told me all about how john collins has joined hibs and had teddy saying hes glad to keep scoring -can pro evo do that. I love it, really hard and i havnt played it as much as i would like, so no doubt james can kick my arse ;)

Godfather is a good game too - i will distribute it when i have finished it.