Monthly Archives: January 2006

New Game – Advance Wars DS

Posted on January 31, 2006 by flotsky

This has been occupying a lot of my time the past few days. Beautifully done game, basically an old-skool war strategy game. Some extra features compared to the older GBA version, but overall the same basic gameplay. Improved massively with … Continue reading →

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My word that seemed a long time since my last pay day

Posted on January 30, 2006 by flotsky

Partly because it was, nearly six weeks ago. Feel slightly more solvent now, which is no bad thing. Good weekend due to it, quiet one with a little drink out at the start of it with mrsfb on Friday, and … Continue reading →

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Got a lot done tonight, really

Posted on January 25, 2006 by flotsky

Finished reading a geek book. Read some more Vernon God Little. Re-cabled the pc. Tidied up all the stuff that had fallen down the back of the pc. Helped someone set up a blog. Set up my new mobile properly. … Continue reading →

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BBC in talks on Google link-up – Neowin.net

Posted on January 23, 2006 by flotsky

This is a really big deal. Basically we get a BBC channel on YouTube, and hopefully far more content appearing quicker. Ideally more podcasts too, but I’m not holding my breath on that count. The BBC is in advanced negotiations … Continue reading →

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Have been quite chilled

Posted on January 23, 2006 by flotsky

Didn’t necessarily achieve much this weekend. Did tidy up our place some, manage a long walk, but mainly about relaxing. Which is good. I think my main aim for this week is to get back on with some reading. Have … Continue reading →

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Just thought I’d show off my gaming setup

Posted on January 21, 2006 by flotsky

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This brief post is inspired by Wonderduck

Posted on January 20, 2006 by flotsky

Mr Wonderduck has pointed out in comments to a previous post that he does not have broadband. This makes me sad, as it has totally changed my internet experience. I think I have had it for roughly 5 years now, … Continue reading →

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Podcasts – Year Two

Posted on January 19, 2006 by flotsky

Well I was thinking on the bus into work today, I’ve been listening to podcasts on my iPod for nearly a year now, and was wondering what I have stuck with. I’ve tried a lot of different ones, but there … Continue reading →

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Working on stuff

Posted on January 18, 2006 by flotsky

Trying to create an RSS feed for the site at the moment. If you subscribe to this site using a feed reader (I know at least two people do, and one of them isn’t me), it is using Atom rather … Continue reading →

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Not a bad weekend

Posted on January 16, 2006 by flotsky

Saw some mates for a good drink on Friday night, then a quiet one in with mrsfb on Saturday. We caught up on the end of Lost (The first series) which was great and unsatisfying all at once. Then again … Continue reading →

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