Man proposes to Woman via Portal II, with reeeaaalll GLaDOS
Is there nothing that science can’t do?
Zë Au Sol
Imagining the zombie apocalpyse
As I cycled to work this morning I tried to ignore passing cars, and instead replace them with eerily deserted day-time streets, imagining instead of the light day-bag on my back (Goruck Echo) a loaded out survival kit (Goruck GR2). ??The occasional slosh as I dodged a pot hole of
Bug out Bag for the London Riots: exitus acta probat
Now this isn’t going to be inflammatory, I thought it worth posting my BoB that I put together. I found myself getting off a flight back from the West coast of the US on Monday afternoon, straight into a rioting city: not the usual riot of choice of where
O tempora, o mores!
Whilst originally used by Cicero, questioning why Catiline hasn’t been executed for conspiracy, it seems equally relevant now.
Occasionally Sir drinks
And when sir drinks, he likes to get his tripod and snap a long-exposure photograph on occasion. Depicted here is an empty bottle of Laphroaig Quarter Cask, kindly donated by the American Contingent. Buoyantly, Sir imbibed the bottle, marking keen observations about its palette, unfortunately the more Laphroaig evaporated, the
In’n’Out Burger
Sir is a fond observer of local custom, often following the ravenous hordes to find what titillates their buds in his locus. Today’s salivatory stalking led Sir to In’n’Out Burger, a primarily West-coast chain that proudly proclaims ‘Always fresh, never frozen’. Brushing his passing thoughts about what
Flour Tortillas
I love this recipe for flour tortillas: * 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling Pantry * 1 1/2 tsp baking powder Pantry * 1 tsp salt Pantry * 2 tbsp olive oil plus more for bowl Pantry * 3/4 cup, plus 2 tbsp warm water Shamelessly stolen from http://brokeassgourmet.com/
10 ways to keep IT emergencies from derailing your vacation
8: Consider destinations that are conducive to privacy Some destinations are more conducive to privacy than others. For example, I spent my last vacation in Antarctica. During that time, it was physically impossible to contact me. Antarctica is beyond the range of most of the communications satellites, and once I
Supper at Côte
Sir opened this evening’s consumption with foie gras served on brioche, which was (to the quite murmured approval of the audience) lubricated on its way with a snifter of Château la Sabatiere 2005 Monbazillac. Following a brief round of applause, some polite questions and a brief brow mop, Sir
Bourbon Sour
Shake 45ml of Woodford Reserve Bourbon with 30ml of lemon juice and a dash of agave or gum syrup. For body and health, add in some egg white. (Don’t be a coward; people will only laugh.) Strain into a tumbler with ice and a Maraschino cherry. Drink. Although if
How to cure a work-related headache
1. Take a couple of your favourite pain killers. 2. Get some food on the go. 3. Whilst the food is going, have a shower. 4. Whilst the food is finishing, shake one measure of Hendricks gin, and two measures of Grey Goose vodka with a teaspoon of honey and
Hola Pelotas
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