Posts by andyc@mastodon.sdf.org
(DIR) Post #AbMSLYz7xDYadgb9wu by andyc@mastodon.sdf.org
2023-11-01T11:12:08Z
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My mother-in-law asked me for my 'Christmas list' three weeks ago.
(DIR) Post #Abd1BSVZmiVUa63IKO by andyc@mastodon.sdf.org
2023-11-09T10:46:11Z
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I try not to get too worked up about politics but I truly believe Suella Braverman is a horrible, hateful person.- 'hate marches'- 'living in tents is a lifestyle choice'
(DIR) Post #Abd6PEhiP9pvaq7RDc by andyc@mastodon.sdf.org
2023-11-09T12:01:21Z
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Fall of the House of Usher.Much hyped. Overly long and directionless. Every single character horrible. Oh so predicable story line.In this episode, guess what - another member of the family meets a grisly death. Every sexuality catered for. Not sure I can summon up the energy to get to the end.
(DIR) Post #AbjV5IfLd2QxtKMUGu by andyc@mastodon.sdf.org
2023-11-12T14:20:44Z
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@dick_turpin Purple poppy remembering animals that died in the wars. Never knew that.
(DIR) Post #AbpQXqRzXBQPav7ZYW by andyc@mastodon.sdf.org
2023-11-15T10:58:10Z
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@dick_turpin Congratulations to you both ! That affectionate, loving smile on your face is genuine.PS. Won't crack the tired, old '32 years - you get less for murder' joke :-)
(DIR) Post #AbrQgDKOkTNzBGToiO by andyc@mastodon.sdf.org
2023-11-16T10:03:54Z
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Fair play to Jess Phillips for taking a principled stance. Compare and contrast with Sulleman.https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/nov/15/heavy-heart-jess-phillips-letter-of-resignation-in-full
(DIR) Post #AbrR7mT0DAj5yqeJtY by andyc@mastodon.sdf.org
2023-11-16T10:14:02Z
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@dick_turpin Yes. Kier Starmer will be forever haunted by the anti-semitism links from Corbyn days. But to get a 3 line whip was rather foolish. Just allow a free vote.
(DIR) Post #AbrRNyIPzworIlQ2mu by andyc@mastodon.sdf.org
2023-11-16T10:12:26Z
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That 2024 Tory manifesto in full:.'Pass emergency legislation to declare that Rwanda is a safe country''Pass emergency legislation to declare that austerity is over'.'Pass emergency legislation to declare that the conflicts in Israel/Gaza and |Russia/Ukraine are over'.'Pass emergency legislation to declare that NHS waiting lists no longer exist'.'Pass emergency legislation to declare that inflation is now 0.5%''Pass emergency legislation to put headphones on and go La La La'.
(DIR) Post #Ac4MmCTOxw8BVOlktE by andyc@mastodon.sdf.org
2023-11-22T15:01:03Z
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Customer doesn't understand difference between 'Fixed Price' and 'Time & Materials'.Unfortunately, neither do my two colleagues who claim to work in pre-sales.Customer want Oracle to underwrite everything, guarantee everything and deliver by end March 2024. Moon on a stick - standard stuff.We are now on an internal 'post' call giving me an analogy of walking down Mayfair to buy some designer shoes that cost £100 more than he originally told his wife he was prepared to spend.WTF ?!?!?
(DIR) Post #Ac8NjUx6gJPoXEmLQW by andyc@mastodon.sdf.org
2023-11-24T12:16:21Z
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Nice customer has finally signed contract. This is excellent news as it means when horrible customer finally signs next week after weeks of prevarication and endless pointless queries, we won't actually have any resources free until March 1.'Unprofessional''Increasingly condescending''Lacking in technical expertise'Karma.
(DIR) Post #AcKekzo5Tr1RdUNYzg by andyc@mastodon.sdf.org
2023-11-30T12:32:16Z
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RIP Shane McGowan@mjd @tregeagle https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67546785
(DIR) Post #AcKg92jGMq7vbS9Xeq by andyc@mastodon.sdf.org
2023-11-30T12:47:04Z
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@dick_turpinI felt the same when Mark E. Smith passed away. God knows how many drugs and gallons of alcohol he pumped into his body in his 65 years.
(DIR) Post #AcXIusjaxU5Yf048TQ by andyc@mastodon.sdf.org
2023-12-06T14:59:59Z
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@sullybiker @craigmaloney Same. Sorry you've been denied the PET scan. All the best Andy
(DIR) Post #AcXJeGNvsAn32hZZOC by andyc@mastodon.sdf.org
2023-12-06T15:08:07Z
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@dick_turpin Factory reset. Blah blah. Recovery from backups not possible. Blah blah blah. I'm not technical. Blah blah blah. Ruffles hair.
(DIR) Post #AcXUxxZAeIgnxsQLPk by andyc@mastodon.sdf.org
2023-12-06T17:15:00Z
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@sullybiker @craigmaloney Yes. In 2012, I needed experimental radiotherapy treatment (Cyberknife - robot, highly targeted) that was not officially approved by the NHS in the UK (in clinical trials).The expensive request got questioned (not rejected) but my consultant reassured me,.'It's approved. I told them "If Mr. Brightside dies within the next 5 years due to his cancer diagnosis, you will be facing a sizeable law suit".
(DIR) Post #AcZMKQ4Cr2vvSPUlMG by andyc@mastodon.sdf.org
2023-12-07T14:47:27Z
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@dick_turpin +1
(DIR) Post #AchQIB4sSd4k4RurHU by andyc@mastodon.sdf.org
2023-12-11T12:09:42Z
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@dick_turpin @neil fond memories of @basil FATW (First Against The WALL) identi.ca group. He was such an angry young man back then.
(DIR) Post #AdTBYIdBN6XSzvj13w by andyc@mastodon.sdf.org
2024-01-03T13:10:34Z
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@dick_turpin An excellent read. Glad you managed to conquer all those obstacles. 'Happy wife, happy life' :-)
(DIR) Post #AdgZQNq4GaAN4FzNI0 by andyc@mastodon.sdf.org
2024-01-09T23:54:35Z
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Now I am intrigued by the precise nature of the flaws in the Post Office Horizon software. Seems like it was essentially double entry ledger bookkeeping with stock control and the ability to upload to a central server.Fujitsu describe it as the largest, most complex software project (outside of the military) and the excessive costs and timescales as a badge of honour.
(DIR) Post #AdgbE1KWKNrXguSv8C by andyc@mastodon.sdf.org
2024-01-10T00:29:34Z
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@penguin42 That is truly a fascinating, staggering and depressing read. Thanks for sharing the article.