Tuesday, February 17, 2004
February 1989
Extremely mild, generally wet, with some exceptional gales in the north. 300mm of rain in northwest Scotland, with flooding in Inverness. Heavy rainfall on the 5th and 6th led to flooding in the Highlands; the 127 year old rail bridge over the Ness at Inverness was swept away. A record low-level gust of wind of 142mph at Fraserburgh (Kinnaird Lighthouse) during at storm on the 13th. On the 25th a depression with a maximum depth of 948 mbar crossed the south cost of England. The pressure reading of 952 mbar in London was the lowest since Christmas Day 1821.
The mildest winter on record (6.5)
The mildest winter on record (6.5)
Monday, February 16, 2004
Dear Dogs and Cats
When I say to move, it means go somewhere else, not switch positions with each other so there are still two of you in the way.
The dishes with the paw print are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note, placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.
The stairway was not designed by Bernie Ecclestone and is not a racetrack. Beating me to the bottom is not the objective. Tripping me doesn't help, because I will fall faster than you can run.
I cannot buy anything bigger than a king size bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue to sleep on the couch to ensure your comfort. Look at videos of dogs and cats sleeping, they can actually curl up in a ball! It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other, stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out the other end to maximise space used is nothing but sarcasm.
My compact discs are not miniature Frisbees.
For the last time, there is not a secret exit from the bathroom. If by some miracle I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, try to turn the knob, or get your paw under the edge and try to pull the door open. I must go out through the same door I entered. In addition, I have been using bathrooms for years; canine or feline attendance is not mandatory.
The proper order is kiss me, then go smell other cats bums. I cannot stress this enough. It would be such a simple change for you.
My bike seat is not your personal hammock and the car bonnet is not your private warming plate
Please note that I do not stare at you when you eat, so please do the same for me
When I say no in a loud commanding voice, it does not mean continue what you were doing, only more diligently"
To pacify you, I have posted the following message on our front door:
Rules for Non-Pet Owners Who Visit and Like to Complain About Our Pets
1. They live here. You don't.
2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture.
3. I like my pet a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, it's an animal. To me, he/she is an adopted son/daughter who is short, hairy, walks on all fours and doesn't speak clearly.
5. Dogs and cats are better than kids. They eat less, don't ask for money all the time, are easier to train, usually come when called, never drive your car, don't hang out with drug-using friends, don't smoke or drink, don't worry about buying the latest fashions, don't wear your clothes, don't need a gazillion pounds for college, and if they get pregnant you can sell the results.
The dishes with the paw print are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note, placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.
The stairway was not designed by Bernie Ecclestone and is not a racetrack. Beating me to the bottom is not the objective. Tripping me doesn't help, because I will fall faster than you can run.
I cannot buy anything bigger than a king size bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue to sleep on the couch to ensure your comfort. Look at videos of dogs and cats sleeping, they can actually curl up in a ball! It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other, stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out the other end to maximise space used is nothing but sarcasm.
My compact discs are not miniature Frisbees.
For the last time, there is not a secret exit from the bathroom. If by some miracle I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, try to turn the knob, or get your paw under the edge and try to pull the door open. I must go out through the same door I entered. In addition, I have been using bathrooms for years; canine or feline attendance is not mandatory.
The proper order is kiss me, then go smell other cats bums. I cannot stress this enough. It would be such a simple change for you.
My bike seat is not your personal hammock and the car bonnet is not your private warming plate
Please note that I do not stare at you when you eat, so please do the same for me
When I say no in a loud commanding voice, it does not mean continue what you were doing, only more diligently"
To pacify you, I have posted the following message on our front door:
Rules for Non-Pet Owners Who Visit and Like to Complain About Our Pets
1. They live here. You don't.
2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture.
3. I like my pet a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, it's an animal. To me, he/she is an adopted son/daughter who is short, hairy, walks on all fours and doesn't speak clearly.
5. Dogs and cats are better than kids. They eat less, don't ask for money all the time, are easier to train, usually come when called, never drive your car, don't hang out with drug-using friends, don't smoke or drink, don't worry about buying the latest fashions, don't wear your clothes, don't need a gazillion pounds for college, and if they get pregnant you can sell the results.
Friday, February 13, 2004
38.095238095238095% of me is a huge nerd!
Thursday, February 12, 2004
Cruise and Brighton pictures published
Wednesday, February 11, 2004
Central heating is fixed!
Monday, February 09, 2004
Comprehending the Computer Nerd 2
The optimist says the glass is half full.
The pessimist says the glass is half empty.
The nerd says the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
The mathematician says that the statement is meaningless because the glass is not a perfect cylinder, and the phrase "half full" could mean either that the beer fills exactly half the height of the glass, or that it fills exactly half the volume of the glass; which are different quantities.
The physicist says the the container is full, but the bottom half is full of beer and the top half is only full of air.
The chemist says that the bottom half is full of beer, and the top half is full of a mixture of air and beer vapour, but that no useful conclusions can be drawn because it is not stated whether the system is at equilibrium.
The biologist says that although only the bottom half is full of a nutrient fluid that could support life; the top half is neverthless of interest because it contains airborne bacteria which might fall into the nutrient and so contribute to its ecosystem.
The pessimist says the glass is half empty.
The nerd says the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
The mathematician says that the statement is meaningless because the glass is not a perfect cylinder, and the phrase "half full" could mean either that the beer fills exactly half the height of the glass, or that it fills exactly half the volume of the glass; which are different quantities.
The physicist says the the container is full, but the bottom half is full of beer and the top half is only full of air.
The chemist says that the bottom half is full of beer, and the top half is full of a mixture of air and beer vapour, but that no useful conclusions can be drawn because it is not stated whether the system is at equilibrium.
The biologist says that although only the bottom half is full of a nutrient fluid that could support life; the top half is neverthless of interest because it contains airborne bacteria which might fall into the nutrient and so contribute to its ecosystem.
Friday, February 06, 2004
Comprehending the Computer Nerd
Two nerds were walking across the park when one said,
"Where did you get such a great bike?"
The second nerd replied,
"Well, I was walking along yesterday minding my own business when a beautiful woman rode up on this bike. She threw the bike to the ground, took off all her clothes and said, 'Take what you want'"
The second nerd nodded approvingly,
"Good choice. The clothes probably wouldn't have fit"
"Where did you get such a great bike?"
The second nerd replied,
"Well, I was walking along yesterday minding my own business when a beautiful woman rode up on this bike. She threw the bike to the ground, took off all her clothes and said, 'Take what you want'"
The second nerd nodded approvingly,
"Good choice. The clothes probably wouldn't have fit"
Wednesday, February 04, 2004
P. Snipkins is still around
Monday, February 02, 2004
Che Guardener
Sunday, February 01, 2004
Raingauge back up
This morning the wind dropped and I climbed up to fix it with cable ties
Took a few pictures with the 'phone camera to add to the weather site
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