Silent Sunday

Tardis comes to school.

This week I've been busy building. Nope not computers, a Tardis. My daughters school runs a yearly bike parade. This year the theme was Time machines. The event ties in with the school's May event.

On discussing it with C, the caretaker the tardis came up and a challenge to mount one to the trailer. You know what that means people.

IT'S ON MOTHERLOVERS!!! 
I go home to be told I'm mad (and proud i admit that) and I begin.
On Saturday it's finally complete, still damp but attached to the bike just in time!

 Built with a wooden frame, wrapped in cardboard and paper mache. Like i said, still damp on attachment.

I will admit i've never cycled so slow to transport anything, But the end result was worth it.

The fete was a roaring success and many others bought amazing time machines and tardis' (or tardii?) including one completely made by two girls. It was awesome. I wish I'd taken photos of it now.

Sadly the day went and the heavy rain began.
After the third soaking the tardii began bleeding. Well, the paint began to run.  leaving a huge trail of blue everywhere and a sticky trailer for me to clean up. (i best do that soon)

I bear a challenge next year. Who wants to join in with me?

Paul

Love is

Building a tardis for your daughter's school fete. It's 4.25 and it has to be complete by 9AM. Gin Please!
(more on the blog when complete)
(for Limetree )

Fun in the woods

Wow this weather is awesome!

I took the midges on a trip up Dunstable Downs yesterday. After being hyped up this tweet and image from Jon,

#50things No. 4 Build a den - some one made a great den in Chute Wood today. twitpic.com/co8c2r
— Dunstable Downs (@DunstableDwnsNT) May 4, 2013

We we're determined to get to Chute wood and make our own den. And we pulled it off fantastically!

I will admit until Monday I didn't know about Chute wood. Shallowsrpings I ride an awful lot in the warmer parts of the year. It's a fun little place to go.  But Chute wood is perfect for the kids to play in. Especially as part of the 50 coolest outdoor things to do before you're 11 ¾ event. And before you say it. No I've not been asked to write this for the National trust. I've posted it as It's so much fun to do these things with the kids! There are also sheep in the adjacent field (be respectful with dogs or they could be shot

Also It's a rarity children put gadgets down and played with each other and helped build an awesome den of sticks. It was the most fun I've had in a long while. The kids have also demanded we do it again next week so I may see about getting friends to join us. (you have to be this epic to join us) ;)

More photos will be up soon on my flickr pages!
Paul

R.I.P. Jeff Hanneman

If you live under a rock you won't have heard that Slayer's Guitarist. Jeff Hanneman Passed away aged 49.

Sadly a legend has left us. But he will not be forgotten My thoughts are with his wife, Kathy Hanneman, family and friends close to Jeff.

I leave you with this video from 1995. (do not listen with children or those sensitive to metal!)

Rant: Buying a Budget phone Fail

Let’s talk phones for the moment. More my utter stupidity of buying an Alcatel ot903.

Now It’s a nice cheap device, designed to be affordable android. However it becomes a huge fail when you can’t remove programs that bloat it. Bloatware is one of the main issues on all NETWORK subsidised devices, I expect a bit of guff from the carphone warehouse supplied devices, after all. They subsidise unlocked devices. I wish they would bring back the days of locked branded devices or do what they do with iphones. Lock them once you sign up for a contract

I sidetrack, back to the alcatel. I can cope with the poor CPU speed thanks to overclock tools available with no root, I can cope with it running out of memory, I love the fact it came with a 2gb micro SDcard This is a real nice touch. I mean it. But it’s spoilt by the lack of internal storage.

Yes I could move tools to SDcard like I’ve already done, this causes more problems for the next device I hope to buy in two weeks.

Who in their right mind makes 100megabytes of internal storage and leaves 30 flippin meg free for end use?  Alcatel Does!
What? You say I should delete the bloatware? Root it to remove it?
Well I would if the device was rootable, No readily available method of tool works. XDA Developers can’t be bothered with the phone. It’s “ shit” in their words.

The bloatware Is sytem protected, and cannot be removed. On asking Alcatel through Social media they forgot to get back to me, then again and again.

Then the music player. I’ve become used to “unknown file type” for many media files. But this is at random. The same track that glitches now will work fine on reboot.
Then the lock button. One tap comes up with the shutdown options half of the time. Or will unlock the device in your pocket for no reason whatsoever.
Rebooting turns on mobile data. Yep you heard me, if you don’t notice your screwed on a low data package.

Wifi turns off after 10 mins of inactivity, so if you have mobile data it resumes. Not a bad thing unless your uploading a video or streaming music or torrenting (yes I seed! Sharing is caring!)

Yes I am an idiot for buying it I think.

VodafoneUK got any buy now handsets for contract users?

CAN YOU MAKE YOUR GARDEN CENTRE STAGE?

  

CAN YOU MAKE YOUR GARDEN CENTRE STAGE?

WIN A PRIVATE GARDEN GIG FROM JUSTIN MOORHOUSE

If you've ever dreamed of turning your garden into a stage fit for a comedy gig, now’s your chance.

Entries are now open for Ronseal’s new competition to win a private comedy gig for friends and family from top stand-up comedian, DJ and star of Phoenix Nights, Justin Moorhouse.

DIYers from across the country could have their garden transformed into a stage for a money-can’t-buy day of comedy.

 

To be in with a shot of welcoming Justin Moorhouse into your garden and hosting an unforgettable gig, you’ll need to prove to Ronseal that you’ve got a sense of humour. Simply head to the Ronseal Facebook page and share a joke or anecdote about your garden on the app.

The ultimate winner will receive products to update their decking under the watchful eye of Ronseal experts. They’ll also get £200 of food vouchers to cater for the guests during their garden gig by Justin Moorhouse.

20 runners up will receive £100 of garden products.

Justin Moorhouse said: “I’m really excited about working with Ronseal on this campaign. I’d never really thought that DIY and comedy could go together, but I guess they’re actually a great fit. Ronseal has a very honest and straightforward approach to everything they do, which is very similar to my style of stand-up comedy.

Kate Sitch, Marketing Manager for Ronseal, said: “DIY isn’t always the most fun topic of conversation so we wanted to run a competition with a touch of humour. Justin Moorhouse is the perfect choice for a garden gig prize. He is family friendly and extremely funny - a perfect fit for Ronseal.”

To enter, simply head over to https://www.facebook.com/Ronseal.UK.Ireland/app_558037047560268

 The competition is open now and closes on Wednesday 12 June.

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