Ash

So let me tell you what happened last night.

I have a favourite band. I think we all do. But my favourite band isn't all that popular. You may not have heard of them, which is understandable. They are called Ash. They are from northern Ireland and have been around a while, about 15 years (I think '96) was their first release).

I discovered them in 2001 when I saw their song called Burn Baby Burn on I think a music channel called Q. I immediately fell in love with them and they've been my favourite band ever since

Anyways, they were doing a gig in Birmingham last night, which I knew about for a while, but didn't want to spend much more money this month so didn't get tickets. But what I didn't knew about was they were also doing a signing there, in HMV, like they did a few years ago the last time I saw then and got an album signed.

But I found out early that day, a few hours before the gig. Tidied my self up for my man, Tim Wheeler (lead singer and guitarist) and set off to see then.

Last time I saw them, they also played some songs and I was hopeful to see then do more this time. They didn't, even though I'd brought my Asus transformer to record it. I was going to take my usual HD camera, but the SD card keeps popping out. I'm currently looking for a cheap decent HD camcorder.

Anyways, I bought their new album, which is a lot like they old one, Intergalactic Sonic 7s, but not as good, waited in line to see them (after looking at cameras in Currys), and went in when it was time.

I hand the cover of the CD to Rick McMurray (drummer), he said "Alright?", I said it back. He signed it, passed it along to Charlotte Hatherley (ex backing singer, pianist, backing guitar), she signed it, passed it along, smiled at me, i smiled back (she clearly wanted to ravage me). Tim, signed it. Then he notices what I was wearing. I'd specifically put on my Ash hoodie, just in case someone noticed it. Tim did and said "Nice jacket, there". I smiled like an idiot. He then passed it to Mark Hamilton (bassist). He didn't do say or do anything.

So they handed it back. i left with a big smile, feeling very happy. I had just met my favourite band for a second time. I really should go to more of their gigs

The Death of a TRUE Technological Legend

Now we all know that Steve Jobs has died. And yeah that's sad. But what you probably didn't hear about is the death of someone more important and pioneering. A Mr. Dennis Richie. Now you probably haven't heard of him. To be honest I hadn't. But let me tell you who he is.

Dennis Richie created Unix. Unix is what Linux is based on. It is also what Mac OSX is based on. So without him, there's be no Linux and there would be no iOS or OSX.

So just think about that, Apple lovers. Think about just which one of those people are more important. The creator of Unix, the basis for the best OS (and Mac)are based on, or a guy who takes old technology and sells it at an extortionate price.

Link to the article here:

http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2011/10/dennis-ritchie-heres-to-you/

Girlfriend

So for the past couple of months, I've had a girlfriend. I've mentioned her before. The past few days she's been in England (from Ireland) staying with me. She left yesterday. It was the best few days i've had in a long time. I know she's my soul mate. We're just similar in so many ways. We're perfect for each other.

So she got here from Dublin on Friday (it's Wednesday as I write this), we stayed in a hotel for a couple of nights, then went to mine and stayed there for a couple of night. I know what you're thinking. I did want her to stay at mine the whole time, but my dad wouldn't like that. Yeah i live with my dad unfortunately.

The hotel was average. Nothing special. There was no hot water and the clock had stopped. But we managed. She bought a relatively cheap but decent 10 inch Android tablet. See, perfect. She also hates Microsoft and Apple, just like me. Oh, on a side note, I'm sitting here in a snuggie. That is all.

I did take my PS3 to the hotel with me, but i forgot to bring a video cable, so i bought a HDMI cable from i think Argos for £5, and that didn't work, so we had no PS3 games while we was there. Although we played a bit when we got to mine. We also watched Wall-E, Tron and Tron Legacy. And played Tony Hawk 2 and Fur Fighters on Dreamcast. And Black Ops on PS3 with my best friend Andrea and her daughter Sharon. With Tracey of course (Tracey was on the winning team).

When we went to buy Tracey's tablet (and my HDMI cable), we went into Currys and there was an alarm going off. Turns out there was a guy trying to steal something and they'd caught him and were holding him down. Welcome to Birmingham Tracey :D

We also watched a weird movie online. It was really weird. I won't tell you about it. Just find an hour and a half and watch it.

Autopsy: A Love Story

Oh yeah we also had a lot of amazing sex. Especially the first night. Damn she's one horny chick. anyway I'm hoping to go over to Dublin next month or the month after. I just want to make sure i have enough money to pay for everything i need. I don't want her paying for anything i want. I hate when people buy things for me. I like to buy my own things.

Lost

So yeah. You know how i more or less fixed my HTC Hero (or at least improved it a bit)? Yeah, i kinda lost it. I don't know if it fell out of my pocket on the bus or it may even be in my bedroom under the bed (maybe i should check). Either way, i can't find it. A thought occured to me last night. I may have insurance on it.

My bank account gives me gadget and mobile phone insurance called First Additions. Only problem is i can't log into it. I can't remember what my log in details are. So i can't do a lot about it. I could phone them up but i hate phoning companies. . Maybe i'll go into Barlcays and do it.

Anyway i think that;s all for now. Time to play Black Ops with the missus