I am here
I thought it was about time that I finally blogged about where I've been for the past 2 months…
The house in the above picture is where I currently live and work. Originally here for a 2 week contract to install a lovely new Linux server and to sort out various networking issues, I am currently charged with the task of replacing an ageing (but huge) MS-DOS database management system with a complete PHP/MySQL driven web-based intranet for the music publishing company known as Spartan Press.
Although it is still only a temporary job (length of contract indeterminate), I consider myself extremely lucky to be here: the work is good, the landscape is fantastic and all the people here are very friendly. A welcome change from being unemployed for a year anyway!
Plus I get to play with some fun toys. ☺
Posted: 2003-11-10 15:51:53 UTC by Xiven | Cross-references (1) | Comments (34)
Comments
Lou (2005-10-14 17:33:25 UTC)
Can I borrow your mower?
Max (2005-10-14 17:34:41 UTC)
Why?
Tom Oliver (2005-10-14 17:35:31 UTC)
That is a nice mower you have there. Could I buy it for $3, light it on fire and sell it back to you for $50?
Tom again (2005-10-14 17:38:09 UTC)
How about $40
Tommy Boy (2005-10-14 17:38:25 UTC)
$30???
Tom!! (2005-10-14 17:38:58 UTC)
$20. Come on, Im desperate!!
Tom (2005-10-14 17:40:05 UTC)
$10. Im really desparate. My wife died and my child left home.
Harold (2005-10-14 17:41:33 UTC)
I'll give you 60!
Tom (2005-10-14 17:41:53 UTC)
$4???? Im down on my knees begging
Tom (2005-10-14 17:43:48 UTC)
Go away Harold. MY LAWNMOWER. MINE
Harold (2005-10-14 17:44:49 UTC)
Then bid more money on it you tight ass.
Tom (2005-10-14 17:51:33 UTC)
I live in a tent in the West Warratah caravan park. How do you expect me to pay more than $60
Xiven (2005-10-14 17:56:36 UTC)
Going once....Going Twice.....Sold to Harold for $60
Tom (2005-10-14 17:57:20 UTC)
YOU SON OF A BITCH XIVEN. THAT WAS MY DAMN LAWNMOWER. CONSIDER YOURSELF SUED!!!
Toadie (2005-10-14 17:59:16 UTC)
I represent Tom Oliver. I am going to get a sum of $12.55 from you over the coming weeks. Get ready to empty your bank account!
Xiven (Registered) (2005-10-18 23:56:31 UTC)
Ok, now THAT was truly bizarre.
Mo Jangel (2005-10-21 17:19:29 UTC)
What's so bizarre? Seriously, tell me, I don't see it.
Tom (2005-10-21 17:39:00 UTC)
Its bizarre because that idiot Harold got my damn lawnmower. He doesnt need it. I will get Toadie to sue him as well.
GIVE ME MY LAWNMOWER XIVEN....
...Please :)
Tom (2005-10-21 17:41:31 UTC)
Check out my website. I had great plans for that lawnmower.
Tom (2005-10-22 13:52:17 UTC)
Would you like to trade mowers??
Here is a photo of my current one
Eliza (2005-11-22 14:31:51 UTC)
I love Dan!
Kip James (2005-11-22 14:32:12 UTC)
Hey, what's going on here?
Chris Sabin (2005-11-22 14:33:23 UTC)
Hail Sabin!
Dan (2005-11-22 14:33:50 UTC)
Oh thank you darling!
Kip James (2005-11-22 14:34:16 UTC)
YOU...butt out!
Zip Names (2005-11-22 14:34:34 UTC)
Bite me Kip!
Max (2005-11-22 14:35:50 UTC)
Did you say something??!! I can't hear you!
Vixen (2005-11-22 14:36:48 UTC)
Oh baby!
<font color=red>Max< (2005-11-22 14:38:23 UTC)
What?
Anonymous (2005-11-22 14:40:11 UTC)
Xiv, these idiots are spammin your site man.
Max (2005-11-22 14:44:03 UTC)
Oh sure, go running to Xiven about it. If you'll excuse me we are trying to do business here.
Tom (2005-11-22 14:44:18 UTC)
He deserved it. All I wanted was what is rightfully mine - The ride on lawnmower
Tom (2006-01-16 00:05:17 UTC)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
've been polite so where is my mower??
Tom Oliver again (2006-04-14 13:21:43 UTC)
Please can I get that mower? I have been waiting for months for it. My lawn is taller than me, I really need the mower, more than anything else.
Please, I am begging you.