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Wimbledon 2001
Posted Jul 11, 2001
Went to Wimbledon just under two weeks ago now. Caught a train on the Thursday from Manchester via Euston to Wimbledon (the underground when carrying a large rucksack containing a tent is *such* fun), where I met some friends in a nearby pub. When everybody had arrived, we caught the bus to the grounds and joined the queue at about 7pm on Thursday.
After setting up our tents and getting out the self-contained barbecues (we were /organised/ 
), we settled down for the night, popping off to play frisbee on the open land opposite every so often.
Having arrived so early, we easily got tickets for Centre Court in the morning, which meant we got to see the Henman, Rusedski and Capriati matches, though when the start was delayed due to rain, I started to worry! I also got to see the start of a women's doubles
match, and the opportunity to pay exorbitant amounts for food.
I succumbed to the merchandising, buying a t-shirt and a giant tennis ball, but I think it was worth it, even if everybody else thinks I'm mad...
Then, when the tennis was over, we trooped back to a friend's house (well, via the train and a pub), stayed the night there and I just made my return train the next day.
Since getting home, I have discovered a photo of me in the Saturday Guardian sports section the next day, and I have spotted myself on the TV (third row, just left of the scoreboard, commentator's end). I was so near the commentator's box that I could see inside and see what was appearing on BBC TV (including the instant replays), which was quite handy.
All in all, it was great fun and I'd do it all again. Well done Ivanisevic!
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I am a fool!
Posted Jan 15, 2001
So, I've got to get this online signup [URL Removed by moderator] - by tomorrow, and I still haven't started it... 
I've been having too much fun reading h2g2 entries, chatting to friends, finding out about the Lord of the Rings film [URL Removed by moderator] and generally messing about.
I joined h2g2 back in July 1999, posted one journal and one guide entry, then never came back until yesterday. But I think I might use it more now...
Oh well, let's get this script written, then to bed. Lectures start tomorrow, and I should be getting my exam marks back as well. I'll let you know how I did.
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Computers
Posted Jul 26, 1999
My girlfriend's dad just deleted her directory off their harddisc (accidentally, something went wrong with ScanDisc...). She was rather upset as it contained an awful lot of information, and it made me think yet again of how unstable and pathetic Windows based PCs are, with their bloat and unnecessary stuff. Give me an Acorn any day!
I think all this free Internet access is going to my head. Previously, I would never have thought of visiting Shockwave-only sites, or other bloated creations, but now I don't care, as I'm not paying a penny! I'd also never have got round to signing up to h2g2, so obviously it is a stroke of fortune.
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