We had NTL cable installed here 15 days agom and at the start of the weekend it went on the blink. It has been off now for 5 days. The cable TV company has tried a few things but rather than occasional TV as we had originally, we now have nothing.
First it was a network problem, then something in our area and now it is just us. Either way we aren't very impressed.
NTL has a bad reputation for things like this. But alas, we have nowhere else to go as there are no other cable TV providers in the area. Sky TV (satellite) is also out of the question as there is a giant tree in the way.
So for now we have to wait and see what NTL can do.
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Sunday, September 18, 2005
Fifth Test
My friend Nick (below) and I went along to the fourth day of the Fifth Test of the Ashes series last Sunday.
It was the most boring day of cricket I have ever witnessed. When England were fielding they played the game at a snail's pace, ensuring that an absolute minimum number of overs would be bowled and that they would keep their strike bowler, Flintoff, fresh.
In total, we saw about three hours of play, but only the equivalent of about two and a half hours of cricket.
With the poor light for most of the day aiding their cause for a draw, the English batsmen didn't hesitate to come off the field when offered by the umpires.
But in all honesty, the way Australia played for much of the series they really didn't deserve to win the series. They were never truly able to get on top of the English team except for the first test.
It was the most boring day of cricket I have ever witnessed. When England were fielding they played the game at a snail's pace, ensuring that an absolute minimum number of overs would be bowled and that they would keep their strike bowler, Flintoff, fresh.
In total, we saw about three hours of play, but only the equivalent of about two and a half hours of cricket.
With the poor light for most of the day aiding their cause for a draw, the English batsmen didn't hesitate to come off the field when offered by the umpires.
But in all honesty, the way Australia played for much of the series they really didn't deserve to win the series. They were never truly able to get on top of the English team except for the first test.
Settled in
It seems like an age since I last posted on here. But yes, we're back!
Natalie and I have settled into our new home well. It is in western London. We are enjoying the greater space and small backyard (below) that we have here compared to our previous digs near Russell Square.
I am pleased to report that Natalie is very much enjoying her new job. I am also back up to speed well and truly with my work.
It has been a crazy month but things are settling down for us and we are looking forward to some relaxing weekends in the coming months.
Natalie and I have settled into our new home well. It is in western London. We are enjoying the greater space and small backyard (below) that we have here compared to our previous digs near Russell Square.
I am pleased to report that Natalie is very much enjoying her new job. I am also back up to speed well and truly with my work.
It has been a crazy month but things are settling down for us and we are looking forward to some relaxing weekends in the coming months.
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Off the air
Natalie and I are moving house this weekend and our broadband internet is probably being disconnected on September 1. We don't know when we will have the internet on in our new place. So this might be the last entry for a little while.
Stay tuned...
Stay tuned...
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