Monthly Archives: June 2005

New software

Posted on 14/6/2005 by mrBen

I’ve been playing with a couple of bits of new software, and I thought I’d share the joy Bitlbee is a clever little server program that acts as a gateway between your IRC client and Instant Messaging protocols (Jabber, MSN, … Continue reading →

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….and so are we

Posted on 13/6/2005 by mrBen

Heather and I have just agreed a purchase on this flat, and will probably be moving at some point in early August. Expect BBQs and the like Anybody want to buy a lovely 1 bedroom tenement flat in Whiteinch? Mail … Continue reading →

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We’re moving…

Posted on 13/6/2005 by BigAl

And I’m not talking about JediMoose. That’s been done. I’m talking about Ruth and me. I’m going to the letting agency tomorrow afternoon to sign and pay for stuff and pick up the keys. Then it’s the fun of moving … Continue reading →

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Lack of Doctor Who posts?

Posted on 13/6/2005 by BigAl

Did you all see Doctor Who on Saturday? Wow. Excellent stuff. And worthy of a post… But that would mean that I would have to post for the previous 5 episodes which I never really got around to. I have … Continue reading →

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Advice for Web Developers

Posted on 9/6/2005 by mrBen

Like many offices, the church office has a content filter installed to make sure that nobody looks at bad stuff on t’Intarweb. We use the excellent DansGuardian (the author of which is attending LUGRadio Live at which point I shall … Continue reading →

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The Moose Party morning after

Posted on 5/6/2005 by mrBen

Well – the party is over, and a good time was had by all, not least Alan: And we managed to capture the entire Moose family in a single photo! From left-to-right: Guy Incognito, Big Al, Cheezy, Alphonse, mrBen, SuperGingerMan(not … Continue reading →

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If this is Big Brother, where is Room 101?

Posted on 3/6/2005 by BigAl

Two big brother posts in one here. Last night, while the wife was out, I watched 1984 (the movie, not the year). Much like the book, the movie is brilliant. John Hurt is perfectly cast as Winston Smith, the poor … Continue reading →

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Here comes the rain

Posted on 2/6/2005 by BigAl

Is it summer yet? Any one seen the sun recently? I don’t know where you’ll be reading this from but over here, in sunny Scotland, it’s grim, gray, overcast and (mostly) pissing it down. And it’s cold as well. It … Continue reading →

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Flat hunting – progress report

Posted on 2/6/2005 by BigAl

We have found a flat in Partick which we like. So some forms are in with the letting agency and the reservation fee has been paid. All we’re waiting for is for them to check us out and give us … Continue reading →

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Lego ships off the starboard bow

Posted on 2/6/2005 by BigAl

Check out www.zemi.net. Inspiration or what? Building a space fleet out of Lego is now on the “things I must do before I die” list. Actually, it may be the ONLY thing on the list… BigAl

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Women gamers? Madness…

Posted on 2/6/2005 by BigAl

Yesterday, after dropping off some forms at Newton letting agency, I nipped into Games Workshop. It’s not the kind of place I go anymore as my Warhammer habit had died off long ago. But I like to believe that one … Continue reading →

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