Oxford...

I went to Oxford for a few days, a few days ago.

Absolutely wonderful place, with history oozing from every street and building [in the main, old part anyway].

Had some wonderful food and want to recommend The Mission or Giraffe for good mexican food, and Chutneys for good, tasty Indian food.

I didn't get to see Inspector Morse or Lewis, but I did visit a few museums and some bookshops.

The place I stayed was quirky and comfortable, with a nice homely feel to it...

...And right near the centre of interesting part of Oxford.

I took a few photographs, and I'll try to get at least one of them onto my picture gallery.

Peter

Old School RPG !!

I bought a copy of Shadowrun v1 nearly a month ago, but sent to someone else because of travel and work, but only just opened it.

My own copy was given away about 10 years ago to friend, and talk about old editions has cropped on websites now-and-then.

It's such a joy to open a book over 20 years old, that's so full of memories and inspiration.

Back then, cyberpunk was just starting out, and cyberpunk fiction was just making waves as a literary genre.

Lots of memories, and lots of inspiration - Mmmm

Oxford Steampunk

A lovely Valentines, wandering around Oxford with my dearly beloved.

An interesting town with lots to see - looks more modern that Cambridge, with it's no cars rule and narrow streets.

Whilst there, we visited the Steampunk exhibition at the Museum of the History of Science.

Amazing pieces of brass and wood technology from an alternative time.

I've seen many of the pieces that were there in books and on t'internet, but it was great seeing them in the flesh.

It was only a small steampunk exhibition, but I definitely whet my creative and inspirational juices !!

...And so 2010 progresses

Well, 2010 is underway and I'm making progress.

Websites being redesigned, though I'm finding it hard to decide on what software to use - iWeb, Freeway or Flux.

And all I want is a simple website, with links and simple structure [oh, and a tiny bit of php].

Looks like handcoding with Coda, or Textedit, might the way forward *sigh*

Until next time,

Peter

Looking forward...

Well, back to work tomorrow...

Wish I had more time off, but that's the deal - I work, they pay me.

I'm hoping that I've ironed out the bugs on my personal website...

...And if so, I can use that as a basic template for the other websites.

I want this to be the year I make it on my own.

Wish me luck !!

Peter