January 03, 2002
A new year
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As you can tell - didn't get round to updating over the holiday at all - instead had an excellent time and a good rest. A. and I spent the first week of the holidays at my parents near the lakes. It was great showing A. round some of my favourite haunts and the places I grew up in. The picture at the top was a favourite sunday morning walk when we where kids - Birk Rigg common. The picture was taken on christmas morning and is looking north towards the lakes and east across morecambe bay. Got to spend some good time with my brother and sister as well which was cool as well.
Since I got back haven't really been up to much at all - shopping for baby stuff has been one priority, lazing about has been another. Spent a bit of time getting jMax working. This tool is heavily used by the laptop brigade and has not really been available for windows until recently - I am hoping that this will fill some of the musical requirments I have.
Been reading the Lord of the Rings once more - a damn fine book and a great pleasure to read again. The other book I have been reading is The Sea Kingdoms. This is a fascinating look at the kingdoms of the Celts - and how their customs, language and culture has affected ours. It jumps about a bit but it is an excellent read.
Back at work now so life is accelerating once more - not to mention the iminent arrival of a small boy.....
Posted by Mark at January 3, 2002 11:19 AM