Archive for August, 2006

Motorcycle Theory Test

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006

I passed.
I got 34/35 (Pass is >=30) on the multiple-choice questions and 57/75 (pass is >=45) for the hazard perception.
There are two basic rules for hazards when you are riding a motorcycle: 1) If it moves it’s a hazard 2) If it doesn’t move it’s a hazard.
My younger sister said that she knew I would [...]

Backup Problems

Friday, August 18th, 2006

These aren’t the traditional type of backup problems where you have trouble either making or restoring a backup. This backup problem is a whole lot bigger, this backup problem is to do with having way too many backups. You see my hard drive has been dodgy and also I have a bad habit of wiping [...]

Why do I need to know this?

Saturday, August 12th, 2006

A question from the Official Motorcycle Theory Test CD:
“Supertrams or Light Rapid Transit systems (LRT) are environmentally friendly because?
A) They use diesel power
B) They use electric power
C) They use quieter roads
D) They do not operate during rush hour”
This question in no way tests my knowledge of the highway code, safety procedures or anything else that [...]

Geek/Nerd Tests

Monday, August 7th, 2006

After seeing these tests on Planet Termisoc decided to see how I measure up.

Ben’s Post
Skippy’s Post
Ruth’s Post

My Results:

I guess there’s room for improvement…

The dark side of the house

Monday, August 7th, 2006

Recently my parents have been home improvement crazy. We have new windows, a new boiler, the lounge and dining room has been rececorated and now I have swapped rooms with my younger sister. My old room was at the back of the house (south facing), always used to get the sun first thing in the [...]

LUGRadio Live 2006

Friday, August 4th, 2006

As usual I write these posts and then decide they are not interesting enough and they sit in my drafts folder for ages until I either delete them or someone tells me to post something (thanks Simon).
Friday 21st July
Me, Ben and Seth left Plymouth at about 10am. I was under orders from my parents not [...]