Author: Dan Q
Dan Q is a software engineer, a director of a voluntary organisation, a trainee counsellor, a keen geocacher, and an amateur magician. He lives with his partner and her husband in a polyamorous triad, and occasionally finds time to blog.
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Windows XP Multiuser Remote Desktop
Bookmarked via del.icio.us: Windows XP Multiuser Remote Desktop.
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The Saga Of Initial City-Link
A few weeks ago I ordered a Logitech MX1000 laser mouse. It's a nice mouse - chunky for my big hands, laser rather than LED for significantly higher resolution, wireless because it's fun (but using a frequency that makes it as responsive as any other USB mouse), charges in a cradle. It's even got a …
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River Bugging
On Thursday afternoon, Claire and I went river bugging in Scotland. I can't even find a Wikipedia article on it, it's so little-known as an activity, but apparently it's gaining popularity in New Zealand (presumably a direct result of access to white water rapids and a suitable level of insanity amongst the general population).
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Another Troma Night At Adam’s, Perhaps?
Looks like those folks in Aber will have to have this week's Troma Night at Adam's place again: Claire and I won't be back at The Place in time for it. In other news: we're back in England from our trip to Scotland, but not in Wales yet. Updates (and piccies) to follow. You have …
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Le Grande Tour
Firstly; thanks to everybody who tested my kitten-based authentication system yesterday. It seems to be working quite well.
Claire and I are undergoing a grand tour of the United Kingdom this coming week, as follows:
This afternoon, we're driving (in Claire's car) to Cardiff. Coincidentally, Gareth, who was visiting us this weekend to help me … -
Good Friday
Yes, I'm at work. On Good Friday. People keep asking me why I'm here, despite the fact that I don't have to be, so I thought I'd try to explain myself:
It doesn't really matter whether I have to be here or not; I'm here by choice anyway. I'm off next week to do various sports … -
An Update From Gareth
We've not seen so much of Not-Gay Gareth of late. He's sent me an e-mail to let me know why this is, and he's allowed me to share it with you all, so anybody who cares can see quite how busy he is:
AAAARGH!!!! I feel I should owe everyone an email to explain exactly … -
Sundeep Versus Blogging
By the way: everybody did notice that Sundeep deleted her blog, right?
I mean, deleted it entirely. Not just made the whole thing "private" (so much as such a thing exists) or even, presumabley, backed it up (although I can't confirm that for sure) : actually just wiped the whole thing.
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Murder Mystery Night 2
Last night, Ruth ran the second of her murder mystery nights, which was cool. It didn't work as fluidly as the first - partially owing to, in my opinion, a less well-conceived pack, and partially because it turned out that Paul's character, who's gender Ruth had changed to facilitate the number of people available, was …
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Of Unusual Troma Nights
Well, Paul's mid-Troma Night fire was still on, so after watching The Wicker Man we all raided the nature reserve for wood, raided the filling station for petrol (mmm... accelerant) and went and set up on the beach.
Hollywood Pizza were good enough to bring us our pizza on the beach, which was awfully nice of … -
Fun And Games With Google Suggest
Ah, the fun that's to be had with Google Suggest:
Some interesting facts we've learned:
"Gay people are gay" results in more hits than "Microsoft is bad".
The only things people seem to say about Wikipedia is that it's slow and that it's down.
The only people who don't distrust or hate eBay … -
Lightbox JS v2.0
Bookmarked via del.icio.us: Lightbox JS v2.0.
JavaScript image popups which look great, resize gracefully, and support slideshows. Requires prototype and scriptaculous. -
Fire Has Moved!
Fire is now at the far South beach, through Trefhacan (or however it's spelt). See you there soon!
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Fire At Will!
Okay, the aforementioned fire is on! It'll be windy, but it shouldn't be wet, so we're gathering anybody who's game (and any dry wood we can find) for a small fire and barbeque on North Beach. Wood-scavenging begins at 7pm at The Place, ignition at 8pm. Bring your own food if you want it burned.
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Fire!
Hmm.
I'm promised folks (like Statto, who's visiting) a fire on the beach this week, but the weather's conspiring against me. Watch this space for updates.