Archive for July, 2007
Daft Hands – Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
This is clever, be patient (or fast-forward a minute, or if you like Daft Punk – enjoy it!)
It’s a mini adventure – remixed…
The MINI family is getting a new big brother. The MINI Clubman ($TBA) retains the trademark styling and agile handling, but gains new proportions, split-rear doors and a passenger-side suicide door. The 5-door Clubman has 9.45 more inches of body length and a wheelbase that’s extended by 3.15 inches, offering more leg and storage room. The Clubman will go on sale in the U.S. early next year with two models — the MINI Cooper Clubman (120-hp, 1.6-litre 4-cylinder) and the MINI Cooper S Clubman (175-hp, 1.6-litre 4-cylinder with twin-scroll turbocharger).
Cutting edge magic
You try and figure it out ?!
Movie: The Simpsons
Life size Simpson family at Vue Cinema, Purley Way…
Synposys: When Homer mistakenly pollutes the river with toxic waste from his "Pig Crap" silo, he causes the EPA to encase Springfield in a glass dome, and must save them before President Schwarzenegger gives the order for the town to be destroyed.
Conclusion: Well, imagine your typical Simpsons episode – but stretched out to 86 minutes. It’s great, it’s fun, plenty of visual comedy and fun surprises… See it if you are a fanatical Simpsons fan otherwise wait for the video — oh and wait through the credits at the end there are some fun clips to watch.
Aprilia RSV1000
Helped Mark pick up his new bike today, an Aprilia RSV1000 v-twin; I’m very.. very jealous. Followed him back on the motorway – you could tell that the bike wasn’t struggling at all even at 70+
Going for some grub at the local Tex Mex and then off to see The Simpsons movie… Sweet!
Saturday Post
Well, the summer block busters have arrived – 1st on the list is Harry Potter. I feel somewhat obliged to see the film as I’ve seen the past four, they suggest that this firm is even darker – lets hope it’s brilliance will shine through and it’s not lost in the depths of mediocrity.
At work, the week was uneventful – with enthusiasm taking a dive, pausing to wave at moral…
At home things were better, Mum has perked up a bit and seems a little more cheery. Yes, she still gets tired, but she is able to recover a lot quicker, she’s also been out of the house which is good…
Thought about the book, and I have some ideas now, although currently I’m thinking more about the looks rather than the content – need to get some outlines defined for the content rather than playing with the templates, fonts and styles!
Ok, thats different…
… was doing a search for "Urban Freeflow", and I found this on YouTube. Basically the guy has had serious injury to his knee and as he was a gymnast he decided to film a "day in the life" only doing handstands – I was impressed!
[edit] … as the comment says, Tim wasn’t a gymnast but into "breakdance and parkour", either way he’s very talented…
Sunday post
Well, Sunday again. I got fed up with my old Pantax camera when I was on holiday – I was replacing the batteries every day! So I bought myself a Samsung i70, I’ve been taking some pictures today so I’ll post them a bit later.
Really can’t believe the weather this weekend such a big change from ast week, it’s warm bright and comfortable it can stay like this for the rest of the year!
Sat post
Been quite a productive week I think – personally I guess. Spent my £500 credit note at Carphone Warehouse, an 80GB iPod, TomTom 6 for my Nokia, and x7 iTunes vouchers (£15 each)… Guess what people are getting for Xmas – hahaha…
Mum’s not doing so well, the results from her tests confirmed the heart was leaking due to high blood pressure. There are some pills that may help but the specialist that can perscribe them isn’t avaliable until September! We are currently looking for a light wheelchair that Dad can get in and out of the car.
My heart broke when she started to talk about how she might not be around for much more, but I did my best to reassure her, and not to talk silly. She is a very strong willed woman even now, and I’m hoping with our help she will pull through this low…