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Okay, I suppose I should be greatful that I haven't had major issues with this machine in almost 3 years. But it still sucks when something goes wrong.
This time it's (possibly) a loose connection somewhere. Basically, half the screen is...not working properly. It's like somebody took the colours and striped them down the screen, only it keeps flickering on and off and being bloody annoying.

(okay, at least I can still see half of the screen, enough to get *some* stuff done)

Good news is that I forked out extra to get access to tech support. And they'll pick it up and fix it. Bad news is that they can't collect it until Wednesday, and since it'll have to be shipped to the UK, i'm looking at probably at least a week to 10 days without it.
(I think i'm having withdrawal symptoms already, whimper)

Tech support *did* say if I bring it back to the shop, they'll be able to open it up and if it *is* just a loose wire they should be able to fix it there, but anything else and it'll still have to be shipped off (sighs).

Ah well, I was considering getting a new machine anyway and keeping this one for backup. Guess it might be happening sooner than planned.

Fingers crossed though, I might be able to borrow one of the work machines for a few weeks. So long as nobody needs it for actual like, 'work'!

Picked this up from kelticbanshee

( Meme )

(found this over on fajrdrako's journal)
Pick five of your favourite shows, in no particular order, before you read the below questions, then answer them!

(Current or just-finished shows only)


( Five shows )

It's funny this came up, because I actually did find 100euro on the ground in a car park a few weeks back.
A tenner, or even a twenty euro note I'd have possibly just pocketed it, but 100euro...
I was on the way out of the car park at the time, so I waited until I was heading back to the car to hand it in to a guy at the security desk. Whether he pocketed it or not, that's up to his conscience.

The Census of Ireland 1911 is now completely online at the National Archives

It's quite fascinating looking up my grandparents generation, most of whom were still living at home in 1911.
It confirms a bunch of stuff I already knew about in the family tree, but also adds more questions. For instance, I knew my grandfather on my mother's side had about 4 or 5 siblings, but according to the census return, he was actually one of 9, but only 6 were still living at that point.

And it's sort of sad to think that there's probably nobody in my family now who would have known this as all that generation are now dead, even my great-uncle who was only a year old on the record.

Still, it's something worth having a rummage through for anybody who's interested in their family history.

Your Word is "Think"

You see life as an amazing mix of possibilities, ideas, and fascinations. And sometimes you feel like you don't have enough time to take it all in. You love learning. Whether you're in school or not, you're probably immersed in several subjects right now. When you're not learning, you're busy reflecting. You think a lot about the people you know and the things you've experienced.

I try and keep my fandoms out of my personal LJ, but these sites deserve the attention.

Spoilers for Torchwood a show with the Torchwood label slapped on it, aka Children of Earth behind the cut.

( Click here )

A meme I picked up from silversolitaire several months ago.

1. Reply to this post and I'll assign you a letter.
2. List (and upload, if you feel like it) 5 songs that start with that letter.
3. Post them to your journal with these instructions

I was given 'W' and decided to take some of the W's that were the most played on my I-Pod

1. Walk through the fire - from Once more with feeling, the musical episode of Buffy the Vampire slayer - I love songs from musicals. Especially ones like this with all the different characters singing in their own little worlds until they all sing together (see also the Quintet from West Side Story and One day more from Les Miserables)

2. We all stand together - Paul McCartney (and the frog chorus). I loved this song, especially the video, when I was a kid. Classic.

3. Wild boys - Duran Duran - another song that I absolutely loved the video for when I was a kid.

4. Wouldn't it be good - Nik Kershaw - again, loved the video for this. One of the videos they used to play practically every week on MT-USA

5. (the) Worst pies in London - Sweeney Todd soundtrack (hey, the i-pod sorts it as a W) I'm actually noticing a theme here, most of my songs - not just this selection - are either from musicals or the 80's. Go figure.

You Are Cyclops

Dedicated and responsible, you will always remain loyal to your cause. You are a commanding leader - after all, you can kill someone just by looking at them. Power: force beams from your eyes

You Are a Pinky

You are fiercely independent, and possibly downright weird. A great communicator, you can get along with almost anyone. You are kind and sympathetic. You support all your friends - and love them for who they are. You get along well with: The Ring Finger Stay away from: The Thumb

From Spiderine

1. You can ONLY answer 'Yes' or 'No'.

2. You are NOT ALLOWED to explain ANYTHING unless someone messages or comments you and asks-and, believe me, the temptation to explain some of these will be overwhelming. Nothing is exactly as it seems.

Copy and paste this into your notes, delete my answers, type in your answers, and tag as many of your friends as you'd like to.
( Y/N )

Your results:
You are Uhura

Uhura 70% Jean-Luc Picard 70% Deanna Troi 65% Chekov 60% Leonard McCoy (Bones) 55% Spock 52% Beverly Crusher 50% An Expendable Character (Redshirt) 50% Data 49% Geordi LaForge 45% Will Riker 45% Worf 40% James T. Kirk (Captain) 35% Mr. Scott 30% Mr. Sulu 30%

You are a good communicator with a pleasant soft-spoken voice. Also a talented singer.

Click here to take the Star Trek Personality Quiz

1. Grew up on a farm in a 150+ year old house.
2-5 - various lodgings, shared houses when I was in college.
6. one year living in a house in town with my parents between 1 being sold and the 7 being built.
7. New bungalow built for my parents
8. Living with a friend of the family in the big city. Spent almost a year sleeping on a mattress in her bedroom, then another 8 months or so in my own room after her lodger moved out.
9. Living in a shared house with people I'd never met before I moved in. Lots of random people moved in and out in the five years I lived there.
10. Living in an apartment with a friend from college with whom i'd shared most of 2-5.
11. Another apartment in the same complex as 10, also with friend from college.

Of them all, I think my favourite would have to be 1.
I grew up there, and while it might have been a bugger to heat and was fairly isolated, the rooms were spacious and I loved the peace of the countryside.
Least favourite? Well some of 2-5 were pretty grotty, but I was young, I was in College, and it really didn't matter. I'd say I was least happiest in 9, but I'm well out of that now.

You Are a Visionary

You tend to be a the rock in relationships - people depend on you. Thoughtful and caring, you often put others needs first. You aren't content to help those you know... you want to give to the world. An idealist, you strive for positive change and dream about how much better things could be. Your strength: Your intuition Your weakness: You put yourself last Your power color: Rose Your power symbol: Cloud Your power month: June

Yeah, don't really think that it's got my 'weakness' right, hah!

Last Monday I cooked a batch of what I call my 'student survival mince' because I practically lived on it in University.
Minced beef, mushrooms, onions. Grated carrots, a packet of soup - made up with only half the amount of water. Garlic puree, tomato puree, a tin of tomatos, mustard. Tumeric, paprika, cayenne pepper, and a spoonful of golden syrup.
Brown the mince, fry the onions and onions. Throw everything into a saucepan and simmer for about 20 to 25 mins.
Serve with rice or pasta or potatos.
The closer to the end of term I'd make it, the less meat i'd be able to afford to put in it!

You are The High Priestess

Science, Wisdom, Knowledge, Education.

The High Priestess is the card of knowledge, instinctual, supernatural, secret knowledge. She holds scrolls of arcane information that she might, or might not reveal to you. The moon crown on her head as well as the crescent by her foot indicates her willingness to illuminate what you otherwise might not see, reveal the secrets you need to know. The High Priestess is also associated with the moon however and can also indicate change or fluxuation, particularily when it comes to your moods.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

I love you

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Just a few pictures from my Annual trip to Arundel for the Man from UNCLE convention


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found this through fajrdrako

You're on my friends list! I wanna know you. I want to know 33 things about you. I don't care if we never talk, talk every day or already know everything about each other. Short and sweet is fine. I just want to know you.

1. Can you cook?
2. What was your dream growing up?
3. What talent do you wish you had?
4. Favorite place?
5. Favorite vegetable?
6. What was the last book you read?
7. What zodiac sign are you ?
8. Any Tattoos and/or Piercings?
9. Worst Habit?
10. Do we know each other outside of lj?
11. What is your favorite sport?
12. Negative or Optimistic attitude?
13. What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me?
14. Worst thing to ever happen to you?
15. Tell me one weird fact about you:
16. Do you have any pets?
17. Do you know how to do the macarena?
18. What time is it where you are now?
19. Do you think clowns are cute or scary?
20. If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?
21. Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?
22. What color eyes do you have?
23. Ever been arrested?
24. Bottle or Draft?
25. If you won $10,000 dollars today, what would you do with it?
26. What kind of bubble gum do you prefer to chew?
27. What 's your favorite bar to hang at?
28. Do you believe in ghosts?
29. Favorite thing to do in your spare time?
30. Do you swear a lot?
31. Biggest pet peeve?
32. In one word, how would you describe yourself?
33. Will you repost this so I can fill it out and do the same for you?