Done it again

Left ankle this time. I'm getting a little tired of this. I know people who think they are funny will say things like "its your age" and "take the hint, its time to stop playing" but thats nothing to do with it. I was just unlucky. I think it should be OK by the weekend, but I'm not certain, so we'll have to wait and see. A lot of pain last night though. Also, I had a massive attack of cramp (charley horse for our American cousins) at about 1.00 this morning on my right hamstring. And every time I moved in my sleep I woke up because of my ankle. So I'm not really 'bright eyed and bushy tailed' this morning... not in the best of moods at all. I better not have to deal with any idiots today, they will be getting short shrift from me.

Thats about all there is to report. More maybe tomorrow.

Just remembered something that put a smile on my face

New R.E.M album out today! "Accelerate".
Went out, bought it, listening to it now... is it good? Hell yeah.

(Also bought "St. Jude" by The Courteeners - will let you know about that later).

Forgot to post what greeted me Sunday morning

Spring my arse....

Good morning

Well its not, not really, but its the standard greeting isn't it?

I'm really struggling with this recording lark... I can't get it sounding good enough for my own ears, so there is no way I'll be putting it out there in the public domain. I think it might be a case of over-estimating my own ability. I've got tonight with an empty house so I'll try again but so far NOT so good.

A very, very quiet weekend. As I was alone, I ended up speaking to precisely no one. I didn't have one single conversation. I know, it sounds sad doesn't it, but actually, it was quite restful. I watched a load of stuff I had Sky +'d and did things like caught up on the ironing etc. I also cooked whatever I wanted for dinner (another teriyaki marinated steak last night - a beef rib-eye this time) and just generally bummed around.

Football tonight, and then at some point tomorrow the family are back. Then next week they're away again, leaving me on my own for longer this time. *sigh*

I know, I'm sounding very melancholy today... sorry. I'll try and 'perk up' later... oh, I'll be listening to that radio broadcast from last week again tonight... so I've gotta think of a good request or two to send in. Have a good Monday children.

Recording update

OK, so thanks to one of my work colleges I have a recording setup at home that now works. There is one MAJOR problem though. My talent (or lack of).
When I play a song and sing along to it, I think I sound OK... I mean, good enough for me, anyway... but when I tried recording it last night (I tried the first verse and chorus of "High And Dry" by Radiohead) it sounded awful. The thing is, the microphone picks up all the little missed notes and strumming, and my voice... good God. Now to be fair, I didnt really have too much time, so the setup wasn't brilliant, but if this is how its gonna sound all the time, I doubt if any of the recordings will see the light of day.

Anyway - this weekend. I found out that the wife is going away until Tuesday now, and taking Jake and the dog with her. So I'll be on my own for a few days. Yes, I know, some of you are thinking "ah, peace and quiet" but to be honest Im annoyed that they're all going away without me this weekend, seeing as next week they are gonna be away as well. But Im not going there, thats a whole other can of worms I can't be arsed to get into. So, as it happens, I will have an empty house, so can rig a better recording setup and see how that sounds.

Have a good weekend all, maybe more posts over the weekend if I get bored enough.

Another useless study

This study here says that a persons perception of intelligence is affected by someones accent.
The thing is, it says its a new study, like this is some mind blowing 'eureka' moment... I have news for you boys, this has been known about for ages.
I know most of us like to think we're well-rounded, modern individuals with no race, creed or colour (or color for those American among you) prejudices (except for xxxxxxxxxxx... yes you know who you are, you nasty person) but I bet anything you like you have ALL, at some point in your lives heard someone talk with a certain accent and instantly formed an opinion on that person. For us in the UK, that accent was probably brummie, or yorkshire, or west country, for those in the U.S someone from Alabama or New Orleans, or New York. If you dont know the person, and they are not saying something super-thick ("You want fries with that?" "But why can't I smoke while I fill up with petrol?" "I've just dented my combine harvester") then their accent WILL form an impression, however wrong, in your mind about that person. This is NOT news, its been going on for years. Scientists? ScienTITS more like...

Another gap between postings

Sorry about that.

Tuesday I had to work from home for one reason and another. Yesterday I had the day off and went to play golf with a couple of friends in Gloucester. It was a good day, a nice day weather wise, and although I came last out of three (gggrrrrr) I still shot a score I was happy with, and I know the shots that cost me, so I can work on and improve on them so I know I can do better.

Tonight Im playing football, and then tomorrow night Im round my mate's house for another night of beer, video games and take out food.

This weekend, no plans really, except the better half is going up to Manchester for the day on Saturday, so its either gonna be just me and the dog, or Jake might be staying with me so it'll be the three of us for the day.

Sunday no plans... I dont think Im gonna go down the driving range, I could do with a break I think. We'll see....

I have a piece of work to do today and tomorrow, which is good because it means the day should go quite quickly. Oh, and I badly need a shave.

Have a good day listeners, and if I can think of anything interesting to post later, I will. Ciao ciao.