I’m about to leave for my short trip to North Wales as mentioned in one of my previous postings. I will be back on the weekend, but until then I am leaving my computer(s) and so my blog behind. I will be sure to take some nice pictures while I’m there though and post them up for all interested

As many people know I am an avid supporter of the phpBB group and their superb bulletin board project, which I enjoy using and writing mods for on many different websites that I build and maintain.

It was therefore great news when I read that limited edition phpBB Bears were going on sale for the second time (as far as I know, in history). There were a limited number available before a while back, and I missed them, but this time, I managed to get my order off on time, so hopefully in the not too distant future I should be getting my bear in the post! They are going on sale in recognition of the forthcoming release of the next generation of phpBB bulletin board, codenamed Olympus.
If you know all about phpBB then you will recognise the significance of the bear and why I really want to have one, otherwise, just enjoy the bear cuteness in the photo below

I haven’t been blogging for the last few days because I’ve been taking some time off. Its amazing how cumulatively tired you get over the course of a busy term and I have been enjoying some long lie ins and late nights as my sleep pattern gets all messed up, still as a couple of people were telling me today its does you good to unwind and chill out occasionally, and it has been nice to kick back and watch a couple of movies and suchlike.

I’m going to be taking short trip up to Noth Wales on Thursday, coming back on the weekend, which should be a very nice addition to my rest; good sea air for a few days with plenty of walks and a nice pebble beach, after a long term in a city I couldn’t ask for anything more really.

I will try and take some photos while I am up there so I have something to pop up in the gallery. It will be nice to get the cam out again

There is something about having a ticket for a late train. Something that makes you get ready really early, then have to kick your heels for ages waiting for the time to come when you can make your way to the station. Not because you don’t have anything to do, but because everything you have to do will take more time than you have available. Ah well.

I’m heading home tonight, but will keep blogging hopefully. I’m going to try and “unplug” for a short while though; its amazing how much I feel myself morphing into a computer sometimes. Its when I find myself thinking about re-organising my file structure rather than cooking myself some food that I start to worry. Will be good to have a little rest at least.

On the music front I’m looking forward to Incognito at the Jazz cafe at the start of April. Matt just e-mailed me mentioning that he couldn’t make it, but as I’d nearly forgotton it came as a nice reminder I had that to look forward to in just a few weeks!

Its only two days to go till I’m going back to St. Albans for the Easter break. Problem is I can’t really see at this stage how I’m going to get everything done! Theres two pieces of coursework to finish, all the while trying to get little bits finished up I can’t do from home and then I’m trying to get as much python done as possible for the project. Hectic just isn’t the word. I can’t tell you how much I’m looking forward to veging out in front of the TV for a few days once I get home. On the other hand, perhaps a little break is what I need. Wardrobe tonight…. hmmm, I’m sorely tempted.