Pay before you board...
From 23rd August 2003 you will need to pay before you board your bus in central London. Let me say that again, you will need to pay before you board. You will not be able to simply hop on a central London bus and pay the driver or the clipper, you will have to buy your ticket in advance. No ticket, no ride. All part of Transport For London's initiative to speed up the buses.
overyourhead - some irreverent musings by a gay London guy - crawling though technology, love and life... so you don't have to.
Thursday, July 31, 2003
Wednesday, July 30, 2003
Gay Pride: The Pictures...
We had a fantastic time at Pride last Saturday as I think the pictures below might show. The march was amazing (over 60,000 people apparently). The party in the park was a bit of a damp squib due to the rain - though it was great to see Marc and Jimmy on stage together again. More mischief was had at Duckie later - which is fast becoming my favourite club.
[Thanks to Marky for some of the pictures]
We had a fantastic time at Pride last Saturday as I think the pictures below might show. The march was amazing (over 60,000 people apparently). The party in the park was a bit of a damp squib due to the rain - though it was great to see Marc and Jimmy on stage together again. More mischief was had at Duckie later - which is fast becoming my favourite club.
[Thanks to Marky for some of the pictures]
Tuesday, July 29, 2003
Happy birthday, Paul...
For years a fairy queen I've been
For years I foiled the Demon King
But alas I'm getting on, the years have flown somehow
And I feel that Fairy Snowdrop isn't wanted now
Chorus:
Nobody loves a fairy when she's forty (three)
Nobody loves a fairy when she's old
She may still have a magic power but that is not enough
They like their bit of magic from a younger bit of stuff
When once your silver star has lost its glitter
And your tinsel looks like rust instead of gold
Fairy days are ending when your wand has started bending
No-one loves a fairy when she's old
For years I reigned in Fairy Dell
I waved my wand and waved it well
If I can't do all I did I'm satisfied because
I'd sooner be a has-been that I would a never-was
Nobody loves a fairy when she's forty (three)
Nobody loves a fairy when she's old
The face of this Immortal One to many has appealed
But gone is the illusion once you've had it soled and heeled
When you've lost your little fairy dimples
And the moth holes in your dress let in the cold
The Goblins and the Pixies turn their backs and say Hi Nixey
No one loves a fairy when she's old.
Nobody loves a fairy when she's forty (three)
Nobody loves a fairy when she's old
As far as I can see they try to push you off the map
When once your wand has withered and your wings refuse to flap
When you can't cast a spell without it spilling
And a fairy tale for years you haven't told
You stand there shouting What O!.. but they all pass by your Grotto
Nobody loves a fairy when shes old.
Nobody loves a fairy when she's forty (three)
Nobody loves a fairy when she's old
They don't give you an earthly chance to make a livelihood
They're building council houses now in my enchanted wood
When you are past the age for Television
And the air you use is government controlled
It seems that they would sooner
Listen to a blinkin' crooner
Nobody loves a fairy when shes old.
Song was written by Arthur Le Clerq way back in 1934
For years a fairy queen I've been
For years I foiled the Demon King
But alas I'm getting on, the years have flown somehow
And I feel that Fairy Snowdrop isn't wanted now
Chorus:
Nobody loves a fairy when she's forty (three)
Nobody loves a fairy when she's old
She may still have a magic power but that is not enough
They like their bit of magic from a younger bit of stuff
When once your silver star has lost its glitter
And your tinsel looks like rust instead of gold
Fairy days are ending when your wand has started bending
No-one loves a fairy when she's old
For years I reigned in Fairy Dell
I waved my wand and waved it well
If I can't do all I did I'm satisfied because
I'd sooner be a has-been that I would a never-was
Nobody loves a fairy when she's forty (three)
Nobody loves a fairy when she's old
The face of this Immortal One to many has appealed
But gone is the illusion once you've had it soled and heeled
When you've lost your little fairy dimples
And the moth holes in your dress let in the cold
The Goblins and the Pixies turn their backs and say Hi Nixey
No one loves a fairy when she's old.
Nobody loves a fairy when she's forty (three)
Nobody loves a fairy when she's old
As far as I can see they try to push you off the map
When once your wand has withered and your wings refuse to flap
When you can't cast a spell without it spilling
And a fairy tale for years you haven't told
You stand there shouting What O!.. but they all pass by your Grotto
Nobody loves a fairy when shes old.
Nobody loves a fairy when she's forty (three)
Nobody loves a fairy when she's old
They don't give you an earthly chance to make a livelihood
They're building council houses now in my enchanted wood
When you are past the age for Television
And the air you use is government controlled
It seems that they would sooner
Listen to a blinkin' crooner
Nobody loves a fairy when shes old.
Song was written by Arthur Le Clerq way back in 1934
Monday, July 28, 2003
Kill the software pirate...
Deep Freeze - the software piracy game. A rather lame attempt to publicise software piracy by the BSA.
Deep Freeze - the software piracy game. A rather lame attempt to publicise software piracy by the BSA.
Friday, July 25, 2003
Gay Pride: The Parade...
Tomorrow is Gay Pride in London. The march starts at noon near Cleopatra's Needle by the river and ends where the party will be, Hyde Park - at last, a central venue! Details of the march can be found here. The theme this year is "Our History, Our Future" and thankfully the Metropolitan Police have agreed that motorised floats can be integrated into the body of the parade, rather than the quarter-mile separation of previous years.
There will be five mini parades each representing a decade, separated by blocks of people walking. The first mini parade will reflect the 1960s, the second the 1970s and so on, finishing with 'today and tomorrow', the 2000s decade.
Last year I had a bit of a rant about why gay people should go on the Gay Pride march. My point being that if you're gay you have a duty to go. Be seen. Be proud.
Well this year my tack is different. You should just go because it's fun. And what's more you might see me.
Why might you see me? Well, I shall be doing my little bit. Doing my little bit for a good cause. I am just soooo giving, me.
And the good cause? Why, Freedoms, of course: the marvelous condom distribution scheme (free at gay venues, massively discounted on their Freedoms web shop) that Marky had more than a little hand in setting up.
So yes, punters, it's true, I shall be tirelessly supporting a good cause this year.
And where will I be? Where might you see me? Why, I'll be shall be selflessly waving at you from atop of the big Gaydar bus along with the contestants of Mr Gay UK all clad in skimpy shorts.
Did someone mention a champagne reception too?
The things a gal has to do for charity!
Tomorrow is Gay Pride in London. The march starts at noon near Cleopatra's Needle by the river and ends where the party will be, Hyde Park - at last, a central venue! Details of the march can be found here. The theme this year is "Our History, Our Future" and thankfully the Metropolitan Police have agreed that motorised floats can be integrated into the body of the parade, rather than the quarter-mile separation of previous years.
There will be five mini parades each representing a decade, separated by blocks of people walking. The first mini parade will reflect the 1960s, the second the 1970s and so on, finishing with 'today and tomorrow', the 2000s decade.
Last year I had a bit of a rant about why gay people should go on the Gay Pride march. My point being that if you're gay you have a duty to go. Be seen. Be proud.
Well this year my tack is different. You should just go because it's fun. And what's more you might see me.
Why might you see me? Well, I shall be doing my little bit. Doing my little bit for a good cause. I am just soooo giving, me.
And the good cause? Why, Freedoms, of course: the marvelous condom distribution scheme (free at gay venues, massively discounted on their Freedoms web shop) that Marky had more than a little hand in setting up.
So yes, punters, it's true, I shall be tirelessly supporting a good cause this year.
And where will I be? Where might you see me? Why, I'll be shall be selflessly waving at you from atop of the big Gaydar bus along with the contestants of Mr Gay UK all clad in skimpy shorts.
Did someone mention a champagne reception too?
The things a gal has to do for charity!
Gay Pride: The Party...
A little while ago lots of Pride posters appeared on the advertising boards of the tube. I'll not actually seen anyone stopping and reading one yet which seems a bit of an oxymoron given the name of the event. Good line-up though.
The Party running order is currently:
3:00 Liberty X
3:35 Gina G
3:50 Kaci
4:00 Jennifer Ellison
4:15 The Cheeky Girls
4:25 Sister India
4:35 Matt Goss
4:55 Ultra Nate
5:10 Gay Men`s Chorus
5:25 Appleton
5:40 Never the Bride
5:55 Jarvine
6:10 Blue
6:30 Junior Senior
6:50 Jocelyn Brown & Friends
7:05 Mis-teeq
7:25 Skin
7:45 Dead or Alive
8:05 Tom Robinson
8:20 Jimmy Somerville
8:35 Jimmy & Marc
8:40 Soft Cell
9:00 Heather Small & Pride finale
A little while ago lots of Pride posters appeared on the advertising boards of the tube. I'll not actually seen anyone stopping and reading one yet which seems a bit of an oxymoron given the name of the event. Good line-up though.
The Party running order is currently:
3:00 Liberty X
3:35 Gina G
3:50 Kaci
4:00 Jennifer Ellison
4:15 The Cheeky Girls
4:25 Sister India
4:35 Matt Goss
4:55 Ultra Nate
5:10 Gay Men`s Chorus
5:25 Appleton
5:40 Never the Bride
5:55 Jarvine
6:10 Blue
6:30 Junior Senior
6:50 Jocelyn Brown & Friends
7:05 Mis-teeq
7:25 Skin
7:45 Dead or Alive
8:05 Tom Robinson
8:20 Jimmy Somerville
8:35 Jimmy & Marc
8:40 Soft Cell
9:00 Heather Small & Pride finale
Thursday, July 24, 2003
Wednesday, July 23, 2003
The Theatre Of The Post-It Note...
Currently showing: Dribblin'. My favourite though is in the archives: Something To Do While Stuck Indoors.
Currently showing: Dribblin'. My favourite though is in the archives: Something To Do While Stuck Indoors.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
240V Local Area Network
This little box of tricks (reviewed by ADSLguide.org.uk) will allow you to run an Ethernet network over your household power mains. Plug and go. A range of 150ft and 56bit encryption built in should cover most privacy needs too. It's simply a bridge so effectively it's just lke a long piece of cable. Nice.
This little box of tricks (reviewed by ADSLguide.org.uk) will allow you to run an Ethernet network over your household power mains. Plug and go. A range of 150ft and 56bit encryption built in should cover most privacy needs too. It's simply a bridge so effectively it's just lke a long piece of cable. Nice.
Meteorite Attacks Printer...
In Chicago recently a meteorite decided to drop in and bust up a printer on the way.
Imagine the support call:
Punter: "Hello is that HP. My printer isn't working anymore."
HP: "Have you got the correct drivers installed for your printer?"
Punter: "Yes, I have. But the real problem is it's been attacked from outer space."
HP: (click)
Punter: "You still there? Hello?"
Apparently "the average homeowner should expect to repair direct meteorite damage every hundred million years."
In Chicago recently a meteorite decided to drop in and bust up a printer on the way.
Imagine the support call:
Punter: "Hello is that HP. My printer isn't working anymore."
HP: "Have you got the correct drivers installed for your printer?"
Punter: "Yes, I have. But the real problem is it's been attacked from outer space."
HP: (click)
Punter: "You still there? Hello?"
Apparently "the average homeowner should expect to repair direct meteorite damage every hundred million years."
Monday, July 21, 2003
Friday, July 18, 2003
Goldfrapp: Strict Machine
Out this Monday is Goldfrapp's newie, Strict Machine: Great song, great Moroder-esque remixes and, of course, a great video.
Out this Monday is Goldfrapp's newie, Strict Machine: Great song, great Moroder-esque remixes and, of course, a great video.
Thursday, July 17, 2003
Move towards work drug testing...
The BBC reports that four out of five employers would be prepared to drug-test their employees if they thought productivity was at stake, a survey found.
The BBC reports that four out of five employers would be prepared to drug-test their employees if they thought productivity was at stake, a survey found.
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