It would never occur to a printer (not the human kind – the noisy, breakable one) to poof off BEFORE a new – extortionately priced – ink cartridge has been put in (and cannot be removed because the carriage is stuck in an inaccessible corner). OBVIOUSLY!
Of all the peripherals, printers are THE most annoying. And expensive.
Slapping (and kicking) stupid printer!
Saturday, 30 January 2010
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Quelle surprise!
Now that our hard-earned cash isn’t going to subsidise Mr Ross’s extravagant lifestyle* any longer – who on earth needs, or deserves, a salary of £6m a year – I was hoping he might be replaced by a woman. Preferably a mature woman. There are quite a few who would do just as good a job, or even a better one. I wanted to nominate Francine Stock for Film 2010 (her programme on Radio 4 is always interesting).
After a lout (Jonathan Ross) and a dinosaur (Barry Norman), it would have made a refreshing change.
Unfortunately, rumour has it that it will be an ageing rocker with a quiff**.
Sigh. And slap!
*Actually, I have no idea whether his lifestyle is extravagant – I’m not interested enough to find out, but with that amount of dough at his disposal it certainly should be.
** Mark Kermode, who I always thought was related to the great literary critic Frank Kermode. He isn’t. Yet another disappointment.
After a lout (Jonathan Ross) and a dinosaur (Barry Norman), it would have made a refreshing change.
Unfortunately, rumour has it that it will be an ageing rocker with a quiff**.
Sigh. And slap!*Actually, I have no idea whether his lifestyle is extravagant – I’m not interested enough to find out, but with that amount of dough at his disposal it certainly should be.
** Mark Kermode, who I always thought was related to the great literary critic Frank Kermode. He isn’t. Yet another disappointment.
Monday, 4 January 2010
Frag Name of the Day – Serge Lutens
Earlier today, on a message board that I still read occasionally, people were arguing about the correct pronunciation of a French perfume house, and finally agreeing on an incorrect one, so I intend to record (and post here) a new name every day – starting with that of my favourite perfumer, Serge Lutens.
I hope all perfumistas out there will find it useful. Log in tomorrow for the next name on my list. What is it? Ah, that would be telling...
Update (5/01/2010): I have just found a blog host where you can download any sound file posted by the blogger. Go here if you want to save the file for further reference.
I welcome requests, please don't hesitate to ask by using the comments form.
I hope all perfumistas out there will find it useful. Log in tomorrow for the next name on my list. What is it? Ah, that would be telling...
Update (5/01/2010): I have just found a blog host where you can download any sound file posted by the blogger. Go here if you want to save the file for further reference.
I welcome requests, please don't hesitate to ask by using the comments form.
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