Oh for fuck's sake

Phoned Orange on Saturday to say "Phone Dead!" They agreed that it was dead, and that I should get a new one. But they couldn't arrange it for Monday, as they only work 24 hours in advance. I, of course, was in Birmingham today (until 15 minutes ago), so couldn't really be in to have it delivered to me. So we agreed that I'd phone back today to arrange to have it delivered tomorrow (Monday). Only, of course, their stock system is in uproar today, so they can't arrange fuck all. So now I have to phone back tomorrow and arrange for delivery on Tuesday. Lucky I have the week. isn't it?

Hurrah for the forces of Good!

Apparently the US has been kidnapping children in order to put pressure on their family members. I bet this makes the world a much safer place.

*IMPORTANT* You are invited to a party.

On August 21st this year, I shall be 35. Therefore, on August 18th this year I shall be having a birthday party. You are invited. I am aware that a large chunk of you are distant people who will not be able to make it to Edinburgh, and that numerous of you are distant people who don't even know me except for finding the occasional link amusing. But those of you who can make it are welcome to come by and see whatever flat I'm living in by then...

The party will have a theme. That theme is "Villains". If you can't think of someone evil you think looks cool then frankly you're just not trying. You do not have to dress up, however, if you have a note from your doctor reading "The carrier has a phobia of wearing silly costumes, and is thus excused from ever having fun."

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