How come you can have an observation but you can't observate?
Hmmmm ...
Sunday, 13 April 2008
Sunday, 6 April 2008
Comments roll call
First of all, thanks for dropping by :)
Rhonda ... thanks again!
Bitey ... no worries, we have your contact details and can ship the soundtrack CD out to you so that you can learn the words, sing the songs, wear dresses home-made from flowery curtains, and finally claim your official gadget lover membership card!
Devil's Refugee ... yes, we have webcams strategically placed around the globe, which are monitored regularly. We know where you live ;)
Frammie ... remember, we are never "scared" to post anything ... but some things are best left to the imagination. Hehehehehehehehehe.
Diane ... what did we miss? This blog is not super-moderated you know /:) We'll take sleepy comments too, we're not picky!
Rhonda ... thanks again!
Bitey ... no worries, we have your contact details and can ship the soundtrack CD out to you so that you can learn the words, sing the songs, wear dresses home-made from flowery curtains, and finally claim your official gadget lover membership card!
Devil's Refugee ... yes, we have webcams strategically placed around the globe, which are monitored regularly. We know where you live ;)
Frammie ... remember, we are never "scared" to post anything ... but some things are best left to the imagination. Hehehehehehehehehe.
Diane ... what did we miss? This blog is not super-moderated you know /:) We'll take sleepy comments too, we're not picky!
Saturday, 5 April 2008
The intricacies of U-hauling - Gadget lover
I. Where to move
Gadget lovers like new things. New things with buttons and lights and dinky functions. So, first up, what's your UDF (u-haul dink factor)?
You cannot automatically assume that the gadget lover will have a place that fits the bill - the latest gadgets do not come cheap and there is no guarantee that they will have their own personal batcave set-up. But wouldn't that be cool?! Think of the role play fun that could be had! But we digress ...
If either of your current abodes is an old property (as in European old, not American old), you will have to check the electrics. The number of electrical outlets must be carefully checked and the potential ability to add more should be properly determined.
Never underestimate the need to charge up mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras, and PDAs while boiling the kettle, watching a DVD on the (HD, Tivo equipped large-screen, widescreen, flatscreen, you screen, I screen, we screen) TV by lamplight while your other half plays Guitar Hero in the other room, letting the answer machine screen any incoming telephone calls and recharging a load of batteries, etc., etc., etc. Proximity to power stations may also be something you should add to your checklist.
Storage is a big consideration. You will need at least three cupboards:
a) old stuff
b) current stuff
c) free space for the latest drool-worthy toy
If it comes down to hanging up your clothes versus storing umpteen gadget toys, you'll probably find that you don't miss the coat hangers so much after a wee while.
On the whole, as long as the place is reasonably secure and has enough power sockets to run a small community on a distant island getaway, things should work out quite well. If it's a close call between your place or hers, if your fitted kitchen has an electric can opener or anything remotely gadgety, you may find you have a winner.
II. What to bring
Well, if the gadget lover moves, they will simply bring all their gadgets, a few clothes and a toothbrush. Of course, the toothbrush might fall into the category of gadgets so they might surprise you with something else. Might even be a pleasant surprise ... but again, we digress ...
If the non-gadget lover moves, in the interest of saving the planet, we recommend bringing every item that has even a slight chance of off-setting your combined global carbon footprint.
III. How to go about the move
Of all the gadgets in the world, there is still not one that will move all your stuff when you want it done. There's just something plain wrong with that. In the spirit of u-hauling, the move should happen quickly and without thinking too much about how it will all work out. Try to do it with the minimum amount of breaks, otherwise the gadget lover will find a toy and be no use to anyone for the rest of the day.
Gadget play is to be used only as an incentive as a reward at the END of the move. Also, in order to avoid scary moments, let the gadget lover carry / move all their gadgets. We don't want anyone to get hurt and it's best for all concerned. You do not want to have first hand knowledge of where some of these new cameras and phones can end up if things go awry.
So pick a day. Get all the boxes ready (labelled with the latest high-tech labelling technology, with barcodes and tracking database and coffee maker thingummyjiggy), prise the current gadget out of her hands (do it with love), and get it done as quickly as possible before the withdrawal symptoms kick in!
Gadget lovers like new things. New things with buttons and lights and dinky functions. So, first up, what's your UDF (u-haul dink factor)?
You cannot automatically assume that the gadget lover will have a place that fits the bill - the latest gadgets do not come cheap and there is no guarantee that they will have their own personal batcave set-up. But wouldn't that be cool?! Think of the role play fun that could be had! But we digress ...
If either of your current abodes is an old property (as in European old, not American old), you will have to check the electrics. The number of electrical outlets must be carefully checked and the potential ability to add more should be properly determined.
Never underestimate the need to charge up mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras, and PDAs while boiling the kettle, watching a DVD on the (HD, Tivo equipped large-screen, widescreen, flatscreen, you screen, I screen, we screen) TV by lamplight while your other half plays Guitar Hero in the other room, letting the answer machine screen any incoming telephone calls and recharging a load of batteries, etc., etc., etc. Proximity to power stations may also be something you should add to your checklist.
Storage is a big consideration. You will need at least three cupboards:
a) old stuff
b) current stuff
c) free space for the latest drool-worthy toy
If it comes down to hanging up your clothes versus storing umpteen gadget toys, you'll probably find that you don't miss the coat hangers so much after a wee while.
On the whole, as long as the place is reasonably secure and has enough power sockets to run a small community on a distant island getaway, things should work out quite well. If it's a close call between your place or hers, if your fitted kitchen has an electric can opener or anything remotely gadgety, you may find you have a winner.
II. What to bring
Well, if the gadget lover moves, they will simply bring all their gadgets, a few clothes and a toothbrush. Of course, the toothbrush might fall into the category of gadgets so they might surprise you with something else. Might even be a pleasant surprise ... but again, we digress ...
If the non-gadget lover moves, in the interest of saving the planet, we recommend bringing every item that has even a slight chance of off-setting your combined global carbon footprint.
III. How to go about the move
Of all the gadgets in the world, there is still not one that will move all your stuff when you want it done. There's just something plain wrong with that. In the spirit of u-hauling, the move should happen quickly and without thinking too much about how it will all work out. Try to do it with the minimum amount of breaks, otherwise the gadget lover will find a toy and be no use to anyone for the rest of the day.
Gadget play is to be used only as an incentive as a reward at the END of the move. Also, in order to avoid scary moments, let the gadget lover carry / move all their gadgets. We don't want anyone to get hurt and it's best for all concerned. You do not want to have first hand knowledge of where some of these new cameras and phones can end up if things go awry.
So pick a day. Get all the boxes ready (labelled with the latest high-tech labelling technology, with barcodes and tracking database and coffee maker thingummyjiggy), prise the current gadget out of her hands (do it with love), and get it done as quickly as possible before the withdrawal symptoms kick in!
Thursday, 3 April 2008
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