My family is coming to visit and I will probably be getting drunk with my Dad for the first few days, so don’t expect me to answer the phone (at least Don’t expect me to make any sense if I do) He's coming all the way from South Africa, I'll be picking him up in the Morning (Yawn, that's 5 hours from now).
The only time we see each other is when we use Skype, I'm not sure is he looks that Pixelated in real life or not.
I might even post a picture of me and my Dad together, that will give you a laugh!
Checkout the new links on the website, stay tuned to our shenanigans.
ALL FENIX PRE ORDERS WILL BE DEALT WITH DURING THIS TIME, YES I WILL FIND TIME TO SORT YOU OUT :O) FAVORITISM I KNOW.
The New Fenix Shipment is On the way!!
But New Orders made from 29th to the 9th will have to wait until my family have left the building (I work from home, not many rooms, I’ll let you figure it out!)
Anyway, sorry for the inconvenience, but to be honest, I’ll be bloody glad of the rest and I’m looking forward to it.
Now where did I put that Tequila?
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
What to do when family comes to town (Party of course)
Monday, April 07, 2008
Company Trademarks - Unintentional Uses
You know, when a company with a trade name contacts me by sending a letter, (usually a sheet of paper and a second class stamp.) It had better be important, I have an email address your know.
I got one today from the Corporate Councel of a Thermal Flask company, sent by FedEx (Extremly Urgent) from Rolling Meadows, IL, USA. Telling me not to use their trade name.
I had no idea their tradename was even in the Copy of this product (Brugo).
Fair enough, If they don't want me to use it, no worries.
BUT
This Letter used 4 sheets of paper, 1 envelope & a Cardboard envelope PLUS had travelled 3865 Miles by Plane, Train & Automobile (Actually, you can double this as a copy was also sent to my Registered Office too!) They had to pay extra for the speedy, signed for delivery and someone to type it out (and print out the web shots of my pages)
All they had to do was drop me an email and say
"Hello Doc, you're using our trade name, could you stop it please? Unless you would like to sell our insulated flask & travel mug products, then we would be happy to supply you."
Heck, I would have been pleased to hear from them, I've liked their products for years, I used to think they made great stuff.
A bit of Advice though. Next you want me, email, call or text. I'm a very helpful guy, and this was the wrong way to do things. I have feelings you know.
Yes, OK, it got the name off my website, but come on. You had only to ask and think if what you would have saved.
So much for your company having Zero Carbon Emmisions this year huh!.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Earth Hour - 29th March at 8pm
PLEASE sign up for Earth Hour,
29th March at 8pm, switch off your Lights for an hour (and anything else you fancy) and See how a little Action by One Person can be Transformed in to A GLOBAL Action by Many.
So far its 25 that have joined through me :o)
This newsletter goes out to nearly 3000 people, I'd be disspointed if I didn't get at least 100 people to do it.
I know I don't need to bribe you :o)
Thanks.
Happy Easter!
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
A Quick Word About EGGS at Easter
Eggs, I love em. The yummy things you can make with eggs are many, but where do these eggs come from?
If you say a Chicken, I swear I will slap you.
Do you buy CHEAP eggs, you know "Battery Farmed" eggs? If you say yes, then let me point you in this direction: Visit The Battery Hen Welfare Trust
They would love to show you how you can NOT BUY BATTERY EGGS as it's just WRONG!
BUT Maybe you buy your eggs and make sure it says FREE RANGE on the box, good for you, so do I.
I always felt good doing that, knowing the cute little hens are having a whale of a time, running round in the fields and bushes, laying eggs with gay abandon and being generally happy little layers.
BUT WAIT... What about all the stuff you eat that is MADE WITH HIDDEN EGGS, like Bread, Pasta, Custard Tarts, Cakes, Ready Meals, Baby Food & CHOCOLATE etc..
Where do those eggs come from? Do you think they use the more expensive (and morally correct) FREE RANGE EGGS, or maybe they use BATTERY FARMED EGGS.
Hmm, what do you think?
Well, you're not going to like the answer see the List of Hen Friendly Products it's short, too short.
I've only just learned this myself, so I had to help pass on the word. If you already know, then I'm sure you're doing the same sort of thing, like ADOPTING an Ex Battery Hen (Rescued just before the are killed). YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE ONE YOURSELF, though they do make lovely pets (who actually earn their keep by feeding you) So I'm told.
Anyway, have a look, pass it on and this EASTER, think about the Battery Farmed Egg that has gone into that Cadburys Cream Egg you're munching on.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Skyfire Mobile Browser - The Real Web on Your Phone (Blimey)
Skyfire - whatever is on the page, you can see it and use it on your phone.
Flash, Java, Youtube, CNN, the lot.
It's in Private Beta at the moment and you need a USA Mobile number to use it, but it should be coming here soon.
Can't wait.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Hypnotised Beatbox Dancer
"I just love beatboxing (olskool style) and this just makes me chuckle everytime I do it."
Filmed during Freshers week and the University of the West of England student union.
DocsPack.com "My stuff comes where I go"
Be it Digital Camera, Macbook, Laptop, Pair of jeans, MP3 or Ham & Cheese Butties.
Movie player, Video camera, Bottle of Water, Bike lock or Toothbrush.
It needs to be carried about safely and not all BackPacks are equal.
There are many choices out there, but which one? Let me help.
Over the years I've carried various packs from Rucksacks to Dufflebags, Daysacks to Hydropacks, Pizza Bags to Record Bags to Tesco's bags. Some have been to the far side of the Earth with me, others just up the road and back.
If it's any good, I'll let you know about it, and heck I'll even sell it to you (That's why I'm here after all).
But if I've never used it, travelled with it or relied upon it, you won't find it here.
Welcome to DocsPack.com, Tried, Tested & Trusted by Doc.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
HTC TyTn II, Tilt, Kaiser - Jesus it's slow
Most connected phone I've ever had, it's cool.
BUT, it's bloody slow and it seems its not my imagination, that my old XDA is faster.
Turns out HTC have been naughty and not bothered to provide uptodate drivers for their new toys, that are not cheap, and supposed to be Multimedia devices.
Video playback is painful and webpages are cumbersome.
Seems theres a place where folks are meeting to gang up on HTC to try and get them to sort it out with some updates, wanna Join in the fun. Let have us a Lynching Boys.
