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Isn't it astonishing what you can find when you poke through the small channels at random times of day? *rolls eyes*

I have finished off a large portion of the whisky that Jane's parents bought for... was it my birthday? I didn't dare start on the Balvenie Doublewood because right now, I just wouldn't appreciate it apart from for it's alcoholic value.

Tonight has been all about memories. Old Simpsons, old tunes. Been recording CDs, and have tonight done the Spin Doctors' "Pocket full of Krytonite", Prodigy's "Music for the Jilted Generation", Orbital's "In Sides", Eels' "Electro-Shock Blues" and "Beautiful Freak". Next is No Doubt's "Rock Steady", "No Doubt" and "Tragic Kingdom". No Doubt is a fascinating album. I believe it was their first (I am prepared to be corrected). Beacon Road was their first independent album... not anywhere near as good as Tragic Kingdom.

But "No Doubt" - Ska. Pure Ska. I find it hard to see how they managed to get it released, to be frank. At the time, it was far from the most popular music around. Even since, it's hardly made a dent in popular music. So how an upcoming band managed to get an entire album of it released is beyond me.

I got this email in response to something I sent several weeks ago:

Dear Philip

Thank for submitting your CV to Audible with regard to the position of Customer Support advisor.

I would be interested in conducting a preliminary phone conversation with you to discuss your suitability for the above role. I would hope to do this on either Monday 19 or Tuesday 20 December at a time that is convenient for you.

If you are still interested in the position please reply with a few times that you would free to talk and I will confirm this by reply.

Between now and the phone conversation please look at www.audible.co.uk as I will be interested in your thoughts on our service as well as your general thoughts about customer service.

I look forward to talking to you in the near future.

Regards,

Paul ****
Customer Support Manager
Audible Ltd

Yay. I replied with some times I'm available. I can't remember where the job's based now, but right now I don't care and will move.

Just before I pick up a PC World assignment - my ink cartridge runs out.
Bloody typical.
Yes, you know things are bad when you start working your shopping needs around available assignments :) But why pay for something if you can get an MSing company to pay it for you? But I've got one to do tomorrow, and no ink cartridge. How am I meant to fill in my paperwork now?

And yes, I should be in bed. The whisky was so nice............. I couldn't resist opening the Balvenie.

[Written at 4pm, forgot to post it...]
One Man and His Dog - hosted by Ben Fogle! I recognise her too, but can't remember her name.

I can't believe this is still on.

I did good today. I spent £15 on bets and won back £25 on top of my stake. Nice. My horse came in 2nd in the 3rd - should have gone each way instead of a win :) I haven't done the last store I was going to, might head out about half past and make the purchase. It needs to be returned too and I hate doing that. It almost screams out "hey, look at me - I'm assessing you"...
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In the end I cancelled it. I just couldn't face doing it.
This evening has been present wrapping. The problem I came up to face was that after I'd wrapped everything, I forgot which parcel was which. Argle! Silly me. After much shaking and rattling, I managed to identify each present and it's intended recipient. Shame really because some people might enjoy the presents intended for the others ;)

Just for the record, I didn't watch ANY of Strictly Come Dancing or X-Factor. I would like to claim to have had better things to do but no - I just refused.

Looking forward to a reply from Paul @ Audible tomorrow.

Have decided to leave letter from North Wales Police until late in the month, 28 days is allowed to return the NIP and then after that they need to process it, and send me their response. Presumably I'll be offered a fine & points, and a further 14 or 28 days to pay up - by then I should find I'll have been paid for all this month's MSing work :) Shame really, as this means I'll have done a whole load of work for nothing. What a waste of my time & money, the police's time and money. Why the hell are they spending their time doing me for going 8mph over the limit rather than chasing real (& dangerous) criminals?