Hello and welcome to 2011. I know I’m a little late getting around to you, and I know I didn’t actually send you an invite, but I’m glad you made it all the same.
So, here’s what’s been happening in Peachville (up yours Zynga, I’m keeping that) since the little episode with our stupid American friend.
Life In All But Name
This is the stuff that gets in the way of doing meaningless unimportant things that are far more fun than the serious business of work and maintaining a family life. That’s not to suggest family life isn’t fun. Who put this hole here? Anyway, work is moderately satisfying, the family are wonderful, and the house needs work.
Games Unplayed
You’d think that as most of my posts inevitably turn to the subject of games that the lack of posts meant that I hadn’t been playing much. While my gaming has been suitably restricted, those who truly love me will know that I’ve been giving my ill conceived game related words to www.plughead.net and www.gamingdaily.co.uk who seem to like my musings so much they pollute their otherwise excellent content with it. You should visit them. Frequently.
As I discovered when we had our daughter, it’s difficult trying to nestle a child while using a keyboard and mouse, so the arrival of the boy means it’s console gaming time again. The Wii waggling doesn’t work either as there’s still too much scope for dropout, so I’ve finally relented and bought an XBox360. My experience with the Xbox support team is a tale for another day, though you’d be right to surmise I’ll be declaring them a bit shit.
Vroom Vroom
Since the accident last August that killed my FZ6 Fazer I’ve eased back into riding. It took a few months of exercise and physiotherapy to get my neck and shoulder back to how they should be, but thankfully there doesn’t appear to be any long term damage. It’s interesting for me how my caution in certain situations has been replaced by fear. I’m hoping that over time that will change as it does detract from what is an otherwise very enjoyable way to commute. Thankfully the car driver’s insurer didn’t mess us about over the bike and payed up, though I am still waiting for my out of pocket expenses, not least for the replacement gear. Having never been in this position before I don’t know if it’s normal for it to take this long.
Tomorrow
I’ll be a little bit fatter, a little bit balder, and with less life left.
And that’s about it for this brief howdy do as I really should get back to mingling. Try not to make too much noise when you leave.
