Beleted thanks

As I said in my phonepost last week, I moved on Tuesday. Russell (WINOLJ), a friend from uni years, called me to ask when I was moving, and upon hearing that I was unloading as we spoke, offered to come over and help. Dad , Lynne and I took that opportunity to eat and found a nearby place to eat, and he arrived in no time so joined us for food too. Then came the mamoth task of unloading. I'm by no means unfit, but I'm impressed by his stamina; Russ was almost running up the stairs with the boxes.

I'm so greatful for that - without him we would have taken even longer and been even more knackered. What better way to be welcomed to a new city, than by being helped on one's first day?

I've still got a few things to get - some crates for storing stuff under my bed and a couple of issues to riase with the landlord. Off out now into town to get a new HDD for my computer (it's making dying noises) and the remainder of Christmas shopping.

This post written with an elisp client

catching up

I did a bit of CHristmas shopping last night, and also got myself a rice cooker. Yes, I know cooking rice isn't difficult and I've done it plenty of times.

My reasons for getting one were that I only have two rings on the hob, and as well those being slightly underpowered, I was cooking something which would otherwise require 3 rings.

Anyway, the point of this post: Why "annoyed" as the mood? I was cooking salmon and as I opened the pack, it smelled a little strange, but not bad or unpleasant. I just assmed it was due to me getting it from a different supermarket. You know, how each person's house has a characteristmic smell.

All way going well, until I served up. I took a bite and it was most foul. The "feint" smell from before was now pungent and minging. So I binned it and got a 'bab. I was looking forward to that.

Came back home and chatted with various online, as I now have net access. (Got it installed Tuesday) I read about 400 backdated LJ posts and then gave up. If there's anything important happening then please let me know.

Out ringing tonight with mrk.

Tomorrow I have work stuff to catch up on. Might be able to do a bit when I get back in the evening; I had a lie-in so have a suitably-adjusted sleep cycle.