Internet Problems

I went to connect to the internet tonight when I noticed that my username had suddenly changed and also the dial up number changed.

I tried 2 or 3 times to correct the information myself, then I decided to delete the internet connection and set up a new one. I tried this a couple of times, but for some reason, my username and the dial up number kept changing back to the new one. I had also tried restarting the computer in between.

In the end I called my ISP who talked me through changing the details in the Control Panel & updating the info in Network Connections. I tried to tell him that I had already tried this several times already but it still kept changing back to these alien details.

In the end I finally got it fixed - after having deleted the connection info, restarting the computer, deleting cookies & then re-establishing an internet connection.

I do not know what is going on! I have only been having problems since I changed antivirus programs. The one I have is SUPPOSED to be THE BEST, but it is driving me insane!

Don't Litter

We have newish neighbours across the road from us, who have made themselves well known among the neighbourhood, and not for the best of reasons.

Anyway, on New Year's Eve, they had a party, this time the father was home so it was fairly quiet, but people still parked their cars on other people's lawns and across driveways (*grrrr*).

The next morning we found several empty bottles and cans on our front lawn and in our backyard, luckily there were no broken bottles this time.

This is not the first time this has happened, but why do these people feel the need to dump their trash in other people's yards? Since they were hosting the party, surely they had bins for people to put their empties?

I have been tempted at times to take the rubbish that ends up in our yard after their parties and dumping them through the passenger window of their car (*evil grin*). I may just do it yet!!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everybody! I hope you all had a safe beginning to the New Year.

This is the year I have been dreading most... I will be turning 30!

Oh, it seems so long ago when I turned 18, then 21, then 25, and now 30! At least it's not until the middle of the year, and my best friend Mel will be 30 before me, at least by a couple of days. (*evil grin*)

Too Close For Comfort

We had a close call today with a bush fire coming way too close to home for my liking!

We had police blocking off the bottom of our street: it runs in a big "U" shape where part of it is parallel with Wanneroo Road, and over the other side of Wanneroo Road is Yellagonga National Park, which is where the fire was.

It actually jumped Wanneroo Road & came up to within a few metres of the houses at the bottom of our street, so it was within 100-200 metres of our house.

Thank god the wind was not blowing in the opposite direction otherwise it might have been a different story!

Book Review: Memoirs Of A Geisha

This type of book is not something I would normally read, however, I do want to see the movie when it comes out and I would like to have a fair understanding of the storyline.

I have only read a couple of chapters, but already I am engrossed!

Road Blitz

The police were saying that over the Christmas/New Year's period there would be a strong presence in force with radar's and booze buses.

I'd just like to say that is a crock!

I drove from Joondalup to Port Kennedy and back during the Christmas break and did not go through one radar nor booze bus or even see one police car the entire trip!

Nor have I seen them when I have been out doing my (very) last minute shopping every late night shopping day since last week. I think I have only seen maybe 3 police cars since Thursday when the "official" Christmas period started.

I was almost side-swiped on my way home from Port Kennedy because some idiot didn't have enough room to pull in front of me to overtake a car with a trailer. Luckily I guessed that he was going to try to squeeze between the two of us, so disaster avoided (narrowly!).

A strong police presence? I think not.

Return To Sender

I received a Christmas card from someone I've lost touch with in recent years, wanting to catch up over coffee. I would like to, however, they did not put their return address on the card or the envelope!

I only hope that the mobile phone number I have for them is still valid!

Did this person not learn how to address and write a letter when they were at school? Maybe I am showing my age a bit here, but I was taught when you send a letter or a card, you should always have the senders (your) address on the back of the envelope.

Christmas Shopping Success!

I have done it! I have finished my Christmas present shopping! (*happy claps*)

I managed to get my Kris Kringle present on Wednesday night which was a huge relief!

The only down side was that my step father didn't know what to get my mum. I suggested a jewellery box (since I was buying her earrings). I ended up having to buy the present for her for him (are you following?)

I had a budget of $50 that I had to stick to - now trying to find a nice, reasonably sized, wooden jewellery box for that price is asking a lot - but I managed it! I was really killing 2 birds with one stone because I was going to jewellery stores anyway looking for earrings.

Now all I have to do is my food shopping on Saturday, Christmas Eve, notoriously THE WORST day to hit the shops. (*cringe*)

Will I ever learn?

Dental Work

I've just been back to the dentist for some more fillings (see post Medical Forms), because the last time I went, he told me that I needed some done before Christmas; otherwise I would have ended up with a massive toothache or worse, needing a root canal!

I had the dreaded needle, but honestly, this guy is good because I didn't feel a thing. The only thing I don't like is how half your face is numb for a good couple of hours. Even my ear was numb! Now that was a very strange sensation trying to scratch inside my ear!

It's also really weird when the anesthetic starts to wear off, not to mention you start to feel the pain in your jaw. My whole chin/lower lip were itching like mad for the good part of an hour.

The best thing is, I've still got 2 more filling filled visits before my treatment is completed! That will teach me to have regular checkups (not every 2-3 years)!

Now I'll just pop some painkillers & head off to bed. Hopefully I will be able to eat solid food tomorrow!

Christmas Shopping Chaos

I say it every year... I will get my Christmas Shopping done early. Does this happen? No!

I have only 2 presents that I need to get; something for my Kris Kringle at work, and the other, my mum's present.

Kris Kringle is easy because we are given a list of 3 items to choose from (as elected by the person), so that should pose no problem. Wrong again! I need to go to Dusk. This is a great shop and I would personally buy (if I had the money) at least 1 of everything in the store, but it is a small shop with not a lot of room to move around. Everyone else seems to have the same thought: I have no idea what to get "insert name here"! I'll get them something from Dusk.

It took ages to figure out what to get my mum because she is so hard to shop for. It is pretty simple - earrings! Again, jewellery stores are not the best place to try shopping in at the moment. People see jewellery as the last resort too.

I am going to make an early New Year's resolution - to finish my Christmas shopping for next year before December.

Will that happen? You'll have to stay tuned to find out...