h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Yes. It be very good, in cases where you need to talk to someone who lives 10,932km away and can't be online very often... I got a Skype-In number in Seattle, which makes it cheaper for both of us.

One of these days I'll do something about Skype... *sigh* Maybe later this year, when things are a bit more placid.

Oh good I can worry about you less now *relaxes*

But you will still worry to some extent?

Thanks.

Course I will If I didnt worry I'd have nothing to do !

So I have my uses, then. I'll have to tell my boss. Then I'll go on to enquire whether he serves any purpose...

Ivan, on both counts, Lease and smoking. Is it really that long Ivan? That's brilliant, but where's the time gone?

and with your new start. I am sure a new, brilliant job will follow.

Websailor

Yes, it really is that long. It gets easier and easier too.

& I really do have to convince myself that I want to stop.

Might I suggest a bout of pneumonia and a visit to the emergency ward? It worked for me.

That would probably do the trick. When my rolling sick-leave has rolled far enough to get last January's 10 day 'flu put of the way I'll consider it!

It was a really nasty case of bronchitis that got me to quit the ciggies. Fantastic job, Ivan!

Skype sounds great, but unfortunately there isn't a version available for Windows 98. Unless I upgrade my OS in the near future (which may well be a possibility!), I'm going to have to remain Skypeless for a while longer yet.

You *really* have to get Skyped up! I's great!

>I's great!<

Of course you are; you're fabulous!

But what do you think of Skype?

Awhile ago I had a five-way conversation on Skype (me, Mudhooks, MoG, zoomer and six7s) that was a lot of fun. I use it quite a lot now - amazing talking to people as far away as the US, Canada and New Zealand and totally free.


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I like the 'totally free' aspect... That's one of the main reasons I'll get myself set up with Skype eventually. I could save a fortune on calls to the family, for a start.

The removalists' paperwork turned up here today. It's all a bit convoluted; I'll have to call them tomorrow and sort things out. But at least they've confirmed 30 January as the date of the move.

You're making it look easy, Ivan. Congratulations
[Guess you've got them charmed 'on the outside' too ]

....if you don't mind me saying so.

Well done sorting the house out, Ivan.

Thanks.

This is my last day in the dreaded office before The Move. I need to call the removalists, query the paperwork, send them a fax, post them the 'official' acceptance of the quote, and arrange for delivery of dozens of empty boxes when I'm here to accept them.

I also need to change my address details with the payroll people, and clear my desk as we'll all be moving further down the floor in my absence.

I also need to type up a change-of-address note and print off a few copies while I have access to a printer.

There's also the small matter of the actual w*rk that I need to get through.

And I promised someone that I'd take her a half-dozen of those pestilential lavender seedlings...