Top Gear is one of the perennial subjects of conversation among we ladies of a certain age at work, and yes I agree it is not quite as focussed as last series. more…
Metcheck is back! The 'Interactive' section where you were able leave your own local weather reports is not functioning, instead there is a message saying it is down for 'cleaning'. It has been like that for a long while - strange, how long does it take to delete old files on a server? Not long!! more…
I have noticed it has "gone" for the last day or two. I know they did an update about a year ago and it wasn't available then but there has been no mention of that recently.
Come back, Metcheck - I need to know if I can look forward to golf on Sunday or not! more…
i presume obama will have his honeymoon period, then everyone will start finding fault with him.
then all the news reports will be about how rubbish he is! more…
The guys are working on it and there do seem to be some problems. It will come back on but looks like a bit more is involved than was first thought - this from the facebook metcheck group. more…
I use metcheck every day(favourites list) and am totally p****d off that it seems to have disappeared and been replaced by some site that wants you to look at anything other than the weather. I need to know if I can put washing out or the pool up for my two young children.
Chris from Chippenham more…
i too could not find it but after a bit of googling I managed to find it with this link http://92dot48dot114dot106/V40/UK/HOME/
this was the same yesterday
odd more…
I just tried to call it up (it's in my Favourites) and all I get is a page for a domain name vendor saying that the domain is registered with them. Could be cybersquatting or a domain name dispute.
Anyway, metcheck.com (which was a huge site) is nowhere to be found. No holding page, nothing... more…
Has anyone here EVER used a Space Pen to the very last bit of ink (resin?) left in its refill? I've been through 3 or 4 of these and the story is always the same.
They start off wonderfully - black, bold - almost "wet" looking in quality, smooth and creamy to use. About two to four months into it (I don't use it daily but keep it in my pocket for more…
Hi Lissa - no didn't go to the circus - there were camels, ponies, Llamas, some big brown cow with huge horns and some performing dogs - thought about going but.... more…
Sounds a great place, and a respite after all your family has been through. Not convinced about the lion, but he looks a healthy enough specimen. Did you atcually go to the circus? In the days when British circuses still had wild animal shows I remember a huge furore when two great cats briefly got loose in the streets of Grimsby. The circus was on more…
I had to go to the funerals of two much loved aunts in the last couple of weeks. In a weird way, funerals can be quite strengthening. In my case, I got to see again cousins I'd been close to in our childhood, after not seeing them for many years and had a real sense of a family united. But naturally, the closer family you are, the harder it gets, e more…
I was reading your blog entries. Can I pass on my sympathies, my father died July 6th 1997 after having exactly the same cause of death in front of me and my mum aged 52.
It's really tragic and can I advise you to spend some time after the hubbub and noise has ceased to get yourself slowly checked over time with your GP for risk of clo more…
I suspect the other two expressions of sympathy come from people who know you and your family outside blogland, but the fact that we have never met doesn't make my sympathy any less sincere: I'll keep you in my prayers. more…
I don't think you did but he was only 11 years older - my mother is, as you can imagine, living hour by hour to get through the day - there will be a pm I suspect so it will be a while before it is all sorted. Thank you for your prayers.
Ian more…
Recent comments (30)
In response to: "Sometimes....." 107 days old
by LissaT Pro
Sorry to hear about your friend.
Top Gear is one of the perennial subjects of conversation among we ladies of a certain age at work, and yes I agree it is not quite as focussed as last series. more…
In response to: "Where has Metcheck gone" 253 days old
by Mike S [Visitor]
Metcheck is back! The 'Interactive' section where you were able leave your own local weather reports is not functioning, instead there is a message saying it is down for 'cleaning'. It has been like that for a long while - strange, how long does it take to delete old files on a server? Not long!! more…
In response to: "Where has Metcheck gone" 270 days old
by Steve [Visitor]
I have noticed it has "gone" for the last day or two. I know they did an update about a year ago and it wasn't available then but there has been no mention of that recently.
Come back, Metcheck - I need to know if I can look forward to golf on Sunday or not! more…
In response to: "Where has Metcheck gone" 270 days old
by Mike Hazelwood [Visitor]
It seems to have disappeared again. I'm getting this message when I try to log on today
Microsoft OLE DB Provider for ODBC Drivers error '80004005'
[Microsoft][ODBC SQL Server Driver][DBNETLIB]SQL Server does not exist or access denied.
/INCLUDES/GENERIC/_connection_open.asp, line 3
more…
In response to: "Where has Metcheck gone" 350 days old
by Shocked and disgusted!! [Visitor]
He got 8 yrs for his disgusting acts!!I would have gave more but least that's another freak off the streets.
see here..
http://www.sentryparentalcontrols.co.uk/news/eight-years-for-andrew-bond-who-groomed-boy-14-before-rape-and-abuse.aspx
more…
In response to: "Well at last it's over" 367 days old
by kevinwilson Pro
i presume obama will have his honeymoon period, then everyone will start finding fault with him.
then all the news reports will be about how rubbish he is! more…
In response to: "Where has Metcheck gone" 401 days old
by Annon [Visitor]
The guy who owns Metcheck (Mr. A Bond) is on remand for being found guilty of being a paedophile.
http://www.thisisexeter.co.uk/news/Paedophile-abused-boys-groomed-net-sites/article-259464-detail/article.html more…
In response to: "Where has Metcheck gone" 483 days old
by john [Visitor]
check here http://92.48.114.106/V40/UK/HOME/ more…
In response to: "Where has Metcheck gone" 483 days old
by iangec [Member]
The guys are working on it and there do seem to be some problems. It will come back on but looks like a bit more is involved than was first thought - this from the facebook metcheck group. more…
In response to: "Where has Metcheck gone" 483 days old
by chris hardy [Visitor]
I use metcheck every day(favourites list) and am totally p****d off that it seems to have disappeared and been replaced by some site that wants you to look at anything other than the weather. I need to know if I can put washing out or the pool up for my two young children.
Chris from Chippenham more…
In response to: "Where has Metcheck gone" 483 days old
by natalie [Visitor]
i too could not find it but after a bit of googling I managed to find it with this link http://92dot48dot114dot106/V40/UK/HOME/
this was the same yesterday
odd more…
In response to: "Metcheck has gone awol" 483 days old
by Peter Kahl [Visitor]
As of today (11 July 08) it is no longer there. www.metcheck.com only takes you to a domain vendor's site.
Anyone know what happened? more…
In response to: "Where has Metcheck gone" 483 days old
by Peter Kahl [Visitor]
I just tried to call it up (it's in my Favourites) and all I get is a page for a domain name vendor saying that the domain is registered with them. Could be cybersquatting or a domain name dispute.
Anyway, metcheck.com (which was a huge site) is nowhere to be found. No holding page, nothing... more…
In response to: "As they lived their lives so they will pass on together." 641 days old
by Rowenna [Visitor]
I'm sorry. I hope you don't lose anyone else. I think you've had more than your fair share lately. more…
In response to: "Coloured Inkiness" 738 days old
by Lesia [Visitor]
Has anyone here EVER used a Space Pen to the very last bit of ink (resin?) left in its refill? I've been through 3 or 4 of these and the story is always the same. They start off wonderfully - black, bold - almost "wet" looking in quality, smooth and creamy to use. About two to four months into it (I don't use it daily but keep it in my pocket for more…
In response to: "Intelligent cricketers are out there....." 819 days old
by Rowenna [Visitor]
I love it when they say things like that! more…
In response to: "Measuring stuff......." 820 days old
by iangec [Member]
Indeed it was - A door of the correct size now in place...... more…
In response to: "Measuring stuff......." 826 days old
by LissaT Pro
I believe that the national poet of what is now your native land had a word or two to say about the best laid plans of mice and men . . . more…
In response to: "Holidays and back at work" 836 days old
by iangec [Member]
Got to agree on the clown thing - never did like them when I was young - stopped going to the circus after the first or second visit...... more…
In response to: "Holidays and back at work" 843 days old
by Rev Ruth [Visitor]
I'm envious, Ian. But not about the circus. Never keen on the animals and I HATE clowns! more…
In response to: "Holidays and back at work" 846 days old
by iangec [Member]
Hi Lissa - no didn't go to the circus - there were camels, ponies, Llamas, some big brown cow with huge horns and some performing dogs - thought about going but....
more…
In response to: "Holidays and back at work" 847 days old
by LissaT Pro
Sounds a great place, and a respite after all your family has been through. Not convinced about the lion, but he looks a healthy enough specimen. Did you atcually go to the circus? In the days when British circuses still had wild animal shows I remember a huge furore when two great cats briefly got loose in the streets of Grimsby. The circus was on more…
In response to: "Passing" 873 days old
by lizdavies [Member]
I had to go to the funerals of two much loved aunts in the last couple of weeks. In a weird way, funerals can be quite strengthening. In my case, I got to see again cousins I'd been close to in our childhood, after not seeing them for many years and had a real sense of a family united. But naturally, the closer family you are, the harder it gets, e more…
In response to: "Passing" 874 days old
by cassiefrappz [Member]
sorry for your loss.......cassie more…
In response to: "Moving along" 880 days old
by Dick Morrell [Visitor]
I was reading your blog entries. Can I pass on my sympathies, my father died July 6th 1997 after having exactly the same cause of death in front of me and my mum aged 52.
It's really tragic and can I advise you to spend some time after the hubbub and noise has ceased to get yourself slowly checked over time with your GP for risk of clo more…
In response to: "Not a good day" 883 days old
by iangec [Member]
LissaT,
Thank you - all kind thoughts and prayers are appreciated more…
In response to: "Not a good day" 884 days old
by LissaT Pro
I suspect the other two expressions of sympathy come from people who know you and your family outside blogland, but the fact that we have never met doesn't make my sympathy any less sincere: I'll keep you in my prayers. more…
In response to: "Not a good day" 887 days old
by iangec [Member]
Ruth,
I don't think you did but he was only 11 years older - my mother is, as you can imagine, living hour by hour to get through the day - there will be a pm I suspect so it will be a while before it is all sorted. Thank you for your prayers.
Ian more…
In response to: "Not a good day" 887 days old
by iangec [Member]
Rowenna,
Thanks - it was a bit of a shocker as you can guess - things will be a bit strange for a while more…
In response to: "Not a good day" 888 days old
by Rev Ruth [Visitor]
So sorry to hear of your brother's death. Did I ever meet him? I know he will live on in your hearts and minds.
I shall keep you in my prayers. more…