Scout training this evening. Apparently I have to go in full uniform! Hope I am not the ONLY person to spot this in the joining instructions

Got son2 an iMac G3, not fast enough. Got him a cute G4, still not quite there. Picking up a high spec 20" iMac G5 tonight, 3rd time lucky?

Backstage at the boiler room waiting to go on with my fellow ukuleleists and Me B

FINALLY being a parent has paid off. My eldest has just come home from school and handed me my invite to his friend's Laser Quest Party.

BLOODY HELL! I'M PLAYING AT THE GUILDFORD BOILER ROOM TONIGHT AND I HAVEN'T PRACTICED AT ALL!

Up early ironing my uniform for the parade later. First time in church for long while, hope I don't spontaneously combust on the threshold.

I have the impression, based on my wife's reaction, that the phrase "Women love a man in uniform" does not apply to Scout leaders.

It's a good job I find the pitter-patter of rain relaxing as it is all I can hear in my new loft office.

Went to IKEA, will I ever learn...

Carpet men are here installing the carpet in my loft. I have been looking forward to this day for 4 months. Sad really.

Sitting here arguing with Siri is probably not healthy. Think I will wait for the update. Basically we are officially not on speaking terms.

I saw this and it made me laugh http://ping.fm/LILlM

Sofa arrived, it looked blue in the shop, but it's blacker than the underside of a crow's wing on a dark night after falling in a coal mine.

Conversation with my wife in sofa shop. "Oh dear, look at THAT sofa". "I really like it", she says. "OK, sod it, let's get it", I reply.

Conversation with my wife in carpet shop. "Oh dear, look at THAT carpet". "I really like it", she says. "OK, sod it, let's get it", I reply.

All this talk about chocolate eggs. People should remember the true meaning of Easter. That poor bunny died for our sins!

Had a lovely week staying in a little cottage in Portscatho, Cornwall. Visited loads of places and caught up with my family.

Went to fill up my car last night and was faced with a 20 minute queue. Seems people are getting worried about the fuel strikes early.

Wow what a great sunny day. Got some stuff done in the garden. Family over for a BBQ. Fighting with 5 boys on the trampoline, so much fun.

Surprisingly chipper considering I had a bit of a mad night out. The youth of today can keep their clubs, I'll start frequenting wine bars.

I am sure I am supposed to be doing something today. Where the heck is my wife with my breakfast?

If you watched the Kony 2012 thing then you probably should watch this. http://j.mp/FOXEMb Charlie Brooker is my hero, tells it how it is.

I am not ashamed to admit that I am in love with my R.A.T. mouse. It is like something from the not too distant future + it worries my kids.

The world is getting excited about iPad HDs. I, however, have just spent way too much on a mouse, same level of excitement.

Mass Effect 3 coop session with the ORC crew this weekend. Looking forward to it. About to spend WAY to much on a mouse. http://j.mp/ztU2xr

That was a great laugh. Nice people, great kids. I don't regret signing up to the scouts for a second.

1 hour on a plane and I now know the life story of the bimbo airhead behind me. Snap out of it love, it's not all about you.

Work related road trip from Amsterdam to Bonn today. Heading home tomorrow. Knackered.

That's the Raspberry Pi ordered. Cool :)

Trust me, this will end very badly. Dystopian future looming. http://j.mp/wUQITL

Yay, the Raspberry Pi is finally available, well sort of. Slightly disappointed the rest of the planet wants one too.

Hangover, check. Hundreds of embarrassing photos of me tagged on Facebook, check. Mission accomplished.

In bed. Everyone asleep. New viz magazine. Friday tomorrow. I like these moments. Night night.

Pep Guardiola is FA's favourite for the England manager position. Never heard of him. First & last football related tweet.

Just in time, my costume has arrived for the Mexican themed fancy dress party on Saturday. I tried it on and laughed pretty hard.

Plumbing Quiz: What DON'T you do when you realise you have put a screw into a water pipe? Bonus question, what did I just do?

Couldn't find all the elements of my planned fancy dress costume. Party is on Saturday! Arrrgggh

Son1 is so like me, loves spicy food & olives, playing computer games, running around being a zombie. Now he LOVES diving too!

When I sit at a piano I try to release a tune I made up that floats in my head. Finally I have exorcised it (first draft) http://j.mp/xPioW9

Son1 called Son2 a "Butt Ninja". Quite a formidable insult. Note to self, block access to ITV channels.

Just back from seeing James and the Giant Peach at Bramley village hall. It was really really good. The boys loved it.

Train to London with the family, natural history & science museums, aquarium, ride on the eye, quick burger then home. Good day. Knackered.

New networked fire alarm system went off. Ear splitting ring in every single room. Luckily the boys didn't wake up. Oh, hang on.

To use an outdated advert inspired idiom - New heating pump £90. Being able to sleep at night again, priceless.

Boys had a great time in the snow this weekend, nothing but slush left now. I've been feeling exhausted, getting over a virus.

Just spent £100 on a load of GU10 LED lightbulbs for the attic. Ouch, severe pain in the wallet.

I lay down for a bit at 7pm and have just woke up :( not sure if I should get up. Don't think I'm well.

Son1's favourite film is Fantastic Mr Fox, I'm pretty proud of his excellent taste. It's in my top 10. Watching it yet again.

Ahhh... Bed!

Builders are here working through the last few items on the snagging list. Be glad when it is all complete. Very happy we did it.