I’ll jump in if I notice any more errors

I find this immensely amusing, simply because it panders to the Dilbert manager stereotype, the Pointy Haired Boss. By contrast, my bosses have always been great. But still, I think this humour is pretty universal… we can all at least imagine it… everyone knows at least one PHB, even if they don’t work for them.… Read more

Weights

Went to the gym again tonight, and started on the weights. Well, actually I went for a little tour this afternoon with a trainer there, to get familiar with some of the equipment and work out an initial regime. That’s about it, really. It was good. :)

One track minds

The only TV show so far today that has gotten both Ash and Brett’s undivided attention is a little “expose” on Hugh Heffner and his girlfriends. It’s disgustingly cliché.

Our songs

It’s funny how song associations develop and change. Sarah and I had a few songs that were special to us. And I found out that way that picking good songs to be “Our” songs is a really dumb idea… they become irreversibly tainted once you break up. After we broke up, there were a few… Read more

Retirement Vehicles

I just remembered another anecdote from my ride to Rancho San Antonio. At the retirement town there, they had a medical centre. In the carpark out the front, every second spot was taken by a golf cart. It looked hilarious. :) I’m quite jealous… wish I had a golf cart.

Riding to San Jose (well, trying)

So I’ve had a pretty good day, exercise wise. This morning I went the gym and worked out for an hour or so – just light stuff for the moment to ease myself into it. Then Ash and I went for a ride down towards San Jose, as traced on this map. I included a… Read more