Indeed. I'm off! (Actually - I had a job offer yesterday that I'm probably going to accept, just negotiating details. University pay and, in particular, promotion freezes, were a big part of me looki… (View Post)

"So Rach, when are you going to quit and get a Proper Job?" "Heh, mess with you and you'll be saying hello to my Butty Bach*!" "Yeah, he's a right little Gem he is, wilting w… (View Post)

I think the thought process is something like: * I've made a statement * I won't back down on it * I will contort as necessary to support facts 1 and 2 An important skill in life* is admitting when y… (View Post)

Lacks ambition. Buy a load of phones/tablets and string them all up on USB cables for power, displaying one card on each device. For distant relatives/acquaintances it may be acceptable to have multi… (View Post)

The local Evri depot is next to our local Screwfix - I've observed the parcel transfer from lorry to cars there and all I can say is that it's astonishing that anything ever arrives. (View Post)