Swindon actually made it into the play-offs!!
I'm naturally very pleased about this. They all but confirmed their play-off status some weeks ago, needing only one point from three games (and not even that if other results went their way). However, in a true display of inconsistancy that will be familiar to any true fan (i.e. not Man United fans...) they contrived to lose two on the trot and almost threw it all away.
On June 8th this year, we will be able to witness the first Transit of Venus for over a hundred years.
The Transit of Venus is a 'rare astronomical phenomenon in which the planet Venus passes across the face of the Sun' (it says here...), and therefore Venus is visible as a black dot crossing the Sun (though of course you need to use apparatus to see it without going blind...)
I've just been trying to download some additional security features for Macromedia Dreamweaver, and come across this rather amusing page on the Macromedia site.
It basically says that if you're from Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Sudan, or Syria, you're not allowed to download software from them 'cos it contravenes U.S. export laws. So in other words, 'You can't have none of our software, you're in the axis of eee-viiiil...
We went to see Shaun of the Dead last night. I'd seen the trailer and thought it looked pretty funny, so I was looking forward to it.
When the certification screen came up with 'Shaun of the Dead' came up, I actually felt excited, I've not felt that in a long time. I must confess, the last time was probably when Phantom Menace came out, and boy was that a big disappointment (I know it sounds sad, but it was a brand new Star Wars film, I didn't know it was going to be drivel did I ?)
The greatest fixture of the Football season approaches.
Normally of course, this would be the FA Cup final, but since this year the final promises to be one of the most one-sided walk-overs in years, contested between two of the most loathed teams in all the leagues, it's hardly a tantalising prospect. Maybe a sweepstake on the Wise vs. Keane early bath race might raise some interest?
No, this year there is a new and more entertaining fixture in prospect - Oxford University Computing Services versus Oxford University Library Services.
It was my Dad's sixtieth birthday yesterday. Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate it with us.
Happy Birthday Padre!
Well, it's official - Arsenal are the Premiership top dogs. Not that anyone's really doubted it all season, but Man Utd failing to end Arsenal's unbeaten run, with the record-breaking that entails, just feels like a defining moment to me.
Despite the current form of the two teams, I could help feeling that Fergie might be able to galvinize his players to ruin the party. His failure to do so shows not only how far Arsenal of come in terms of character, but also how much United have lost.
We're in Cyprus for a week with Hev's parents, seeing the sights. It's not that warm, seeing as it's only March (though of course it's warmer than in England...)
We've rented a jeep, so we've managed to see quite alot of the island. They drive on the left, which is a relief, but the jeep is automatic, which I've never driven before. It's dead easy, infact, as far as I'm concerned, it's not proper driving, it's just cheating...
I was interested to see last week that Ruud van Nistelrooy 'broke ranks' (journalist speak for 'putting his foot in it') and admitted that, duh, yes, Man Utd. were missing David Beckham both on an off the pitch.
While this may be stating the obvious for most, it's hardly something that many Utd. players would be brave enough to publically (or even out loud, in case Fergie hears...)
Well it's been a bit of an up and down week so far. On Saturday I was up early (for me, for a weekend...) to play football, and also to see if I could get hold of some tickets for the Pixies' Brixton shows. I called repeatedly whilst on my way to footie (though not while driving, of course) but it was always engaged.
Our friendly match was then called off at the last minute by the council groundsmen. This was very annoying, we had to settle for a kick around, after which I tried again for Pixies tickets, but they had sold out.