Old Heatonian

Early, Cold and Long

So far, this week has been one of very early starts and long journeys…

My job as a software consultant often takes me away from beloved Bradford to visit customers, providing them with training and consultancy on the implementation of the applications we provide. This may seem glamorous to those who have not tried it – don’t get me wrong, I enjoy it – but scraping the car at 6:15 in the morning in an effort to get to Wolverhampton for 9:30 – 10:00am soon puts the whole thing in perspective.

Yesterdays experience was particularly arduous, as the snow caused all sorts of problems on the M62, stretching a 3/4 hour phase of the journey out to over 2 hours. Oh well, at least I had plenty of thinking time.

While driving, I often think of many ideas of things to write about on the Old Heatonian, often composing whole articles in my head as I fight my way through the traffic. Unfortunately, they are almost always forgotten by the time I come to sit here at my keyboard. When I discussed this with Mrs Funk, she suggested I should use my dictaphone. However, as I pointed out in no uncertain terms, the buttons are far too small, and in the interests of keeping within the law, voice activated dialling is good enough for me!

In other news, anticipation is now almost at fever pitch in the Kings, as the Lotto Bingo rolled over yet again last week, meaning the prize pot is now at an unprecedented £1040, with 16 players waiting for one number. Most other players are waiting for 2 numbers, so it is highly likely that the prize will go tonight. Good luck everyone, and remember your old mate Funk when buying a round at the bar if you win. Landlord Andy recommends making sure you have paid your stake before the draw.

Finally, WordPress, the engine which drives the main functionality of the Old Heatonian, is undergoing a major upgrade this week, which I hope to apply asap, as among other things it will improve the way that comments work, as well as many other improvements in the backend (the bit I see). Consequently, we may experience some disruption, as I fix the code that I have written to take account of the changes, so please bear with me if you notice anything strange – normal service will be resumed.

Random, Site News | Funk | December 3, 2008

6 Comments

By Yorkshiresoul, December 3, 2008 @ 10:17 am

Where were you last night, I thought you were coming over to Leeds for the book group ?
By LegalMaid, December 3, 2008 @ 11:24 am

I fell over today trying to get down Emm Lane. Twice. Spare a thought for us on the pavements. On other news, I’m waiting for 3 numbers, so no excitement for me.
By LegalMaid, December 3, 2008 @ 11:26 am

I just thought I’d add, because it doesn’t sound too bad to fall over twice on such a long road, that I fell over twice in between Ashwell Road and JobCentrePlus’ house. Then I gave up and went to get a lift. This is why I hate snow. It turns into this.
By Jobcentreplus, December 4, 2008 @ 9:25 am

Poor Legal Maid, i well sympathize, i have today been out to help my sons girlfriend try and get her car out of his drive as the ice/snow was causing problems and they were sliding all over, hence i got them a spade and some sand and oversaw the proceedings, to wit an hour and half later the car was out, moral of the story? don’t park in sloping driveways when it is icy, lessons were learnt today?? What will i do tomorrow…….
By Dave Marshall, December 4, 2008 @ 5:35 pm

Instead of using your Dictaphone when driving I find fingers are much easier
By Funk, December 4, 2008 @ 8:55 pm

Dave, while driving you shouldn’t really be using your fingers for anything but driving!