The new version of Windows Media Player was revealed today in the form of a technical beta. Version 10 boasts a modified design and new features such as synchronising with portable devices. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like mine will work with it because it doesn't show up as a Mass Storage Device i.e. requires custom drivers :(
There was rumours of a new firmware for the Zen series to allow driverless connection so there might be a chance. That is unless Creative decide not to work on the Zen NX.
03 June 2004
02 June 2004
Barry Chat
Got a chance to meet up with Barry last night. Tasha joined us and we chatted about this and that. Must organise a BBQ for all our friends in the not too distant future...
27 May 2004
Absinthe!!!
Tasha's mum brought me back 2 bottles of Absinthe from Fuerteventura. It's so cheap abroad, only 15 euro per bottle compared to near 65 euro over here.
The first bottle is a Black Absinthe by Jacques Senaux and clocking in at 85% vol. I think the black is a colorant and you can taste it within the usual flavour. It's nice though and has a strong burn and dried my throat a little :)
Haven't tried the other one yet. It's called Absenta Tunel and clocks in at 70% vol. and 140 proof. It smells like Hills or Le Fey so it should taste similar.
I'll have everyone on missions to buy me Absinthe from abroad.
The first bottle is a Black Absinthe by Jacques Senaux and clocking in at 85% vol. I think the black is a colorant and you can taste it within the usual flavour. It's nice though and has a strong burn and dried my throat a little :)
Haven't tried the other one yet. It's called Absenta Tunel and clocks in at 70% vol. and 140 proof. It smells like Hills or Le Fey so it should taste similar.
I'll have everyone on missions to buy me Absinthe from abroad.
24 May 2004
Decorating
Bit of a break cause LJ was blocked in work. Seems to be back now.
Spent weekend decorating Tasha's mum's bedroom. Utterly knackered now, but it was worth it.
She brought me back 2 bottles of Absinthe to add to my collection
Spent weekend decorating Tasha's mum's bedroom. Utterly knackered now, but it was worth it.
She brought me back 2 bottles of Absinthe to add to my collection
12 May 2004
Whitby Tickets
Ordered out tickets for Whitby in November and the payment's gone through. Can't wait to go again.
Just wish I knew what bands were playing?
Just wish I knew what bands were playing?
10 May 2004
Quiet Saturday
Had a quiet enough weekend. Stayed in on Saturday with Tasha. Fiona and Finn came over and we watched the new Peter Pan...
I do believe in fairies, I do, I do :)
The new notebook to TV cable I got works perfect except for of Tasha's TV. Otherwise, had pizza and drank wine. Good combo.
Went to see Van Helsing on Sunday. Not exactly brain surgery but good fun anyway.
I do believe in fairies, I do, I do :)
The new notebook to TV cable I got works perfect except for of Tasha's TV. Otherwise, had pizza and drank wine. Good combo.
Went to see Van Helsing on Sunday. Not exactly brain surgery but good fun anyway.
04 May 2004
Repaired Zen NX
Got my Jukebox Zen NX back but they cheaped out on me and only returned the base unit. Some people on the Net said they got a whole new kit, battery, earphones, etc.
Suppose I shouldn't be greedy :(
Suppose I shouldn't be greedy :(
28 April 2004
Broken Zen NX
My Creative Zen NX went belly up over week ago and I sent it off for repair. Unfortunately, the dingbats at Creative have misplaced the order and claim we need proof of payment again. Even though we did that already.
We wouldn't have sent if off if weren't told it was good to go???
We wouldn't have sent if off if weren't told it was good to go???
27 April 2004
Dominion 24th April
Headed out to Dominion last weekend. Had a great time with Tasha and Finn. Seb did a VJ set which is always cool and was well received by everyone.
A few muppets from upstairs wandered down and were hassling Anita but fortunately, her boyfriend/friends came over and they fecked off.
In music news, I've been trying to buy up more CDs, preferably cheap ones, of different bands. I got All About Eve - Scarlet And Other Stories, Field Of The Nephilim - Earth Inferno and Xmal Deutschland - Tocsin last weekend. All are great and in total cost only 25 euros.
A few muppets from upstairs wandered down and were hassling Anita but fortunately, her boyfriend/friends came over and they fecked off.
In music news, I've been trying to buy up more CDs, preferably cheap ones, of different bands. I got All About Eve - Scarlet And Other Stories, Field Of The Nephilim - Earth Inferno and Xmal Deutschland - Tocsin last weekend. All are great and in total cost only 25 euros.
13 April 2004
All About Eve gig
Just back from my sister's wedding and during the week beforehand, we got a chance to go see All About Eve in Bury near Manchester.
They were supported by, a late arriving, The Last Dance. They did a great performance despite their rushed setup and sounded quite like The Cruxshadows (in fact they thank them in their CD inlay). I got one of their albums, Whispers In Rage, which I've seen before in a few magazines. I'm looking forward to getting a chance to listen to it properly.
Again, the delay held up All About Eve who had been at the venue since before The Last Dance arrived. They did an excellent set which was very similar to their set list at Whitby (think this gig was a continuation of a tour) including Our Summer, What Kind Of Fool, etc. but no Martha's Harbour even though someone in the audience called for it :-) Julianne and Andy joked about between songs and kept the mood enjoyable despite running late and having to axe some tracks. Got their Iceland CD for the lovely track Melting and their DVD which, so far, looks very polished and has plenty of content.
All in all a great time and look forward to listening to their material.
Back to work now I suppose
They were supported by, a late arriving, The Last Dance. They did a great performance despite their rushed setup and sounded quite like The Cruxshadows (in fact they thank them in their CD inlay). I got one of their albums, Whispers In Rage, which I've seen before in a few magazines. I'm looking forward to getting a chance to listen to it properly.
Again, the delay held up All About Eve who had been at the venue since before The Last Dance arrived. They did an excellent set which was very similar to their set list at Whitby (think this gig was a continuation of a tour) including Our Summer, What Kind Of Fool, etc. but no Martha's Harbour even though someone in the audience called for it :-) Julianne and Andy joked about between songs and kept the mood enjoyable despite running late and having to axe some tracks. Got their Iceland CD for the lovely track Melting and their DVD which, so far, looks very polished and has plenty of content.
All in all a great time and look forward to listening to their material.
Back to work now I suppose
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