Back to work ...

Well. That was fun. Almost four weeks has gone by without me doing my 'actual' job. I've had so many things to do lately that the core part of my job (and quite honestly, the fun and creative part) has had to be put on hold.

The end of the b.Tween festival marks my return to work, and I'm kind of looking forward to it. Sure, to say there's a backlog of editing for me to do is an understatement! Still, unrealistic deadlines have the effect of focusing the mind, and I fancy a challenge at the moment.

So, for the next 8 weeks this blog will be my forum for venting my frustrations, and hopefully a few moments of pride :o)

Stay tuned ...

Darth Calls In

Google video: Genius!

b.Tween Marathon

Ughh ... that was a long week. I've worked a 63 hour week, and every minute of it on my feet. My legs ache!

Hopefully the result was worth it. We were hosting the b.Tween New Media Forum, and as the name suggests - the technical demands were high. Unlike most events we host, this one had over a week of preparation time - and it needed it.

There was a massive demand on network bandwidth and connectivity, including rolling out a new WiFi network in many areas of the museum (Which, incidentally, I forgot to secure before I left yesterday - so if anyone wants free WiFi, head to NMPFT this weekend!). The event was also webcast, which caused me the biggest headache and a sleepless night prior to the event.

All that said, an hour into the first day of the forum I think I'd pulled it off. Everything was running smoothly, and for the first time in a week I could relax.

My only regret was that I was too busy to see any of the presentations. :o(

Ah well. Back to my normal job next week ...

Eurovision!

It's that time of year again. Large swathes of the country coalesce into groups to celebrate an evening of audio-visual torture ... and we're no exception.

As usual, my money is on the Moldovian entry. I doubt they'll win, but there's something about them that appeals to my insane nature.

Updates later...

Registrar: Check.

Today is the day: I'm confirming the date and time of the registrar for our wedding. So - we've got the venue booked, and the registrar. I know we've got a long way to go yet, but if nothing else happens -- at least we'll still get married :o)

I would tell you where and when it's all going to happen, but I'm afraid I can't afford for the whole of the internet to turn up on the day. Sorry :o)

UPDATE: Job done. 1400 on the magic date. It's all downhill from here, providing my credit card doesn't run out :o)

Log cabin anyone?

We've finally decided on a venue for our wedding next year. We searched high and low; looked at stately homes and posh hotels ... and then we found this place. It's a log-cabin retreat seemingly in the middle of nowhere. :o)

New Month - New Look

Well? What do you think?

I thought it was about time I sorted out this blog-thingie of mine. I was never happy with the old layout for all sorts of reasons ... the number 1 pain being that it could only display images that were 400 pixels wide, and Flickr serves them at 500 pixels. While the pictures look fine on my Mac (which does a fine job rescaling them on the fly), my photos looked awful when viewed on a PC (Hmm!).

Besides, there's something peaceful about this harbour template. I'm not sure exactly where a lighthouse fits into my life, but I'm sure it's a metaphor for something ;o)

Anyway. I hope you like the new layout, and I'm very sorry I've been such a slacker and havent posted squat for 5 weeks.

KEFin' Hell!

Ah, new HiFi kit. So small and unassuming, but looks can be deceiving. This thing needs clearance from Air Traffic Control if I want to turn it above -20dB :o)