Pottering in Cyberia
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izmeinaIckle Iz is going goggle eyed. Should be at home sitting watching the stars with a glass of red and a big fat slab of cheese, or even plodding through a pile of capital gains tax questions. But no....Izzie is glued in front of the google box, typing tweeking and clicking.
But after yet another episode of nasty little netscape tricks, I have decided - damn, I will sell my soul and stick to using evilnet explorer for web page testing... well at least at the Min of Fin anyway.
But it is possible that the vanishing netscape frames may have something to do with the Goblins. Been using Mozilla and Netscape over at Petunia's place and never have any problems there at all. Here at the Min of Fin they even warn us about using NS. Everything is M$ here so the bugs might be part of an evil scheme to scare off defectors.
Been so busy with this latest artistic adventure that I almost totally forgot about the wonderful morning at the Zoo. Today's creature feature was the most absolutely elegant of all serpentine creation - the boa constrictor. "Pat a python" has never been so much fun.
But the poor things have really stupid names like Brian and Brendan. Iz says....oh such silly names.. I prefer to call them "Preciousssssss"
"Oh you have been watching too much Harry Potter" the reptile keeper says "I can see by your hat. But no -it's that fellow in Lord of the Rings who says 'prccioussss' isn't it?"
Yesssss..some one has finally realized the significance of that Slytherin badge on my dark green felt hat!
Oh... was hardly going to tell her that I had just bought the DVD 30 minutes previously in spite of not even having a DVD player. Oh I could pop it in the computer right now but Iz does not have the luxury of 3 hours to watch movies. Actually I'd intended to get 'Gladiator' because it was on sale and even though I have not even seen it, it would be worth acquiring just for the soundtrack alone. Izzie wonders what happens if you put a dvd into a cd player. Do you get sound only or nothing or even worse big hairy scratches? It does not make sense that movie sound track CDs often cost half as much again as the whole movie on DVD with all the obligatory extra features that are usual these days.
Bad bad Izzie. Gone from having to make five silver sickles last for five days to getting rid of 140 of them in only two days! Mind you that does include the 42 that I've put aside for the ma for bringing over those nice bottlies on Wednesday.
Next week I am rostered on for one of the speeches at our public speaking group. Never did get to tell the tale about the Izzie suggestion to adopt club colours and a mascot - the very day the program director had bought some bright shiny silvery stainless steel coffee cups!
Over here we have a very dodgy football team whose colours are blue and yellow. It gets worse! They are actually called "The Eagles" Honestly! Izzie is not making it up. Mind you, have never quite understood. Ravenclaws must be as blind as bats from all that studying. Apart from the fact they both have feathers and lay eggs, is not exactly clear how anyone could possibly mistake an eagle for a crow. Unless it is simply pure snobbery and delusions of grandeur;)
Well, the topic of next week's speech is "Have I got a deal for you!" Problems is - I cannot work out whether to be a goblin or Gill Bates of ...well what shall we call that little software company?
On Sunday there will be a fascinating program on the radio about whether or not myths and stories are the best therapy. I am sssso looking forward to it. Once heard on the same station, an English eccentric called Neville Symmington - or something similar talking about his book called "A Pattern of Madness" about that very same subject. It was almost like listening to "This is your life" But that is a long long story and Izzie is not in the mood to tell it - assuming that anyone would be interested in hearing about it.
Well if nothing else, at least stories are cheap and often fun too.
But after yet another episode of nasty little netscape tricks, I have decided - damn, I will sell my soul and stick to using evilnet explorer for web page testing... well at least at the Min of Fin anyway.
But it is possible that the vanishing netscape frames may have something to do with the Goblins. Been using Mozilla and Netscape over at Petunia's place and never have any problems there at all. Here at the Min of Fin they even warn us about using NS. Everything is M$ here so the bugs might be part of an evil scheme to scare off defectors.
Been so busy with this latest artistic adventure that I almost totally forgot about the wonderful morning at the Zoo. Today's creature feature was the most absolutely elegant of all serpentine creation - the boa constrictor. "Pat a python" has never been so much fun.
But the poor things have really stupid names like Brian and Brendan. Iz says....oh such silly names.. I prefer to call them "Preciousssssss"
"Oh you have been watching too much Harry Potter" the reptile keeper says "I can see by your hat. But no -it's that fellow in Lord of the Rings who says 'prccioussss' isn't it?"
Yesssss..some one has finally realized the significance of that Slytherin badge on my dark green felt hat!
Oh... was hardly going to tell her that I had just bought the DVD 30 minutes previously in spite of not even having a DVD player. Oh I could pop it in the computer right now but Iz does not have the luxury of 3 hours to watch movies. Actually I'd intended to get 'Gladiator' because it was on sale and even though I have not even seen it, it would be worth acquiring just for the soundtrack alone. Izzie wonders what happens if you put a dvd into a cd player. Do you get sound only or nothing or even worse big hairy scratches? It does not make sense that movie sound track CDs often cost half as much again as the whole movie on DVD with all the obligatory extra features that are usual these days.
Bad bad Izzie. Gone from having to make five silver sickles last for five days to getting rid of 140 of them in only two days! Mind you that does include the 42 that I've put aside for the ma for bringing over those nice bottlies on Wednesday.
Next week I am rostered on for one of the speeches at our public speaking group. Never did get to tell the tale about the Izzie suggestion to adopt club colours and a mascot - the very day the program director had bought some bright shiny silvery stainless steel coffee cups!
Over here we have a very dodgy football team whose colours are blue and yellow. It gets worse! They are actually called "The Eagles" Honestly! Izzie is not making it up. Mind you, have never quite understood. Ravenclaws must be as blind as bats from all that studying. Apart from the fact they both have feathers and lay eggs, is not exactly clear how anyone could possibly mistake an eagle for a crow. Unless it is simply pure snobbery and delusions of grandeur;)
Well, the topic of next week's speech is "Have I got a deal for you!" Problems is - I cannot work out whether to be a goblin or Gill Bates of ...well what shall we call that little software company?
On Sunday there will be a fascinating program on the radio about whether or not myths and stories are the best therapy. I am sssso looking forward to it. Once heard on the same station, an English eccentric called Neville Symmington - or something similar talking about his book called "A Pattern of Madness" about that very same subject. It was almost like listening to "This is your life" But that is a long long story and Izzie is not in the mood to tell it - assuming that anyone would be interested in hearing about it.
Well if nothing else, at least stories are cheap and often fun too.
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a little company
Date: 2003-09-05 02:47 pm (UTC)Re: a little company
"MUGGLESOCKS" Does that sound right? Sort of cheesy,smelly, full of holes and bugs with lots of loose threads hanging out all over the place;)
And the poor house elves really seem to believe that acquiring these desirable objects will set them free from slavery and daily drudgery!
Re: a little company
Date: 2003-09-06 05:59 am (UTC)Btw have you ever read this piece (came across it again today on slashdot)
(maybe a bit too technical but nevertheless insightful :)
Hello,
Recently I've been introduced to an operating system known as Linux. Lured by its low cost, I replaced Windows 98 on my computer with Linux. Unfortunately the more I use it the more I fear that this "Linux" may be an insidious way for the Dark One to gain a stronger foothold here on Earth. I know this may be a shocking claim, but I have evidence to back it up!
To begin with, Linux runs numerous background processes. These processes are unsettlingly termed "demons." Furthermore in order to start or stop these "demons" a user must execute a command called "finger". By "fingering" a "demon" one excercises an unholy power, much the same way that the Lord of Flies controls his black minions.
Also consider some of these other Linux commands: "sleep", "mount", "unzip", "strip" and "touch". All highly suggestive in a sexual nature. I know that our Lord cannot approve of these, and I urge them to be renamed to something appropriate to the Christian community.
Third, Linux uses a flavor of DOS known as Bash. Bash is an acronym for "Bourne Again Shell". On the surface this would appear to be supportive of the Lord. However, remember that even Satan can quote the bible for his own purposes! While I believe Linux may be born-again, its obvious by the misspelling of "born" that its not born-again in an Christian church. Will the lies ever cease?
Additionally, one of the main people involved with the GNU Free Software Foundation supports contraception and abortion. His web site even advocates government support of contraception. He also wears fake halos, and has quips about his made-up church that relates to his free software. I find such blasphemy to be extremely unsettling.
One must also remember that the creator of Linux, a college student named Linux Torvaldis, comes from Finland. I'm sure all the followers of Christ are aware of the heritical nature of the Finnish: from necrophilia to human sacrifice, Finnish culture is awash in sin. I find little reason to believe anything good and holy could arise from this evil land.
Finally, let us remember that there is an alternative to using the Satan-powered Linux. I think history has shown us that Microsoft is quite holy. I'm told that its founder, William Gates is a strong supporter of our Lord and I encourage my fellow Christians to buy only his products to help keep the Devil at bay.
I wish I had more time to expound upon my findings. Unfortunately a family of Jews has moved in across the street and I must go speak to them of Jesus Christ before they are condemned to eternal hellfire. Please investigate this as you see fit and I'm sure you'll reach the same conclusions that I have.
and of course...
Date: 2003-09-06 11:53 am (UTC)