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RIP Old Mouse & Keyboard

OK earlier today my existing mouse and keyboard died, so I had to venture out in the 40+C heat today to go mouse and keyboard hunting. I got to say I was initially none too impressed with what was presented in the marketplace. Everything I saw were "mini" mice, suitable for notebooks n' stuff - I'd just gotten rid of one of those, although my old one was a tad larger than what was generally on offer...I looked at both Logitech and Microsoft but to no avail... I was almost ready to give up and then I found it... a glorious shaped, exceedingly stylish, large-ish mouse and it felt as if it was made for my hand... I was extremely eager to get back to the office and put it through its paces. Using this mouse is almost orgasmic... really it just glides over all surfaces and it feels as if its an extension of your own hand. It is quite simply the best mouse I've used... its just amazing. So what is it, you ask... its a Microsoft Explorer Mouse with BlueTrack Technology. ...

Monopoly

Happy New Year everybody and I thought I start this years' blogging with something outside the box... For many years MBH (much better half) & I have collected Monopoly games, thankfully many of our friends have indulged us in our pastime. I did have a list but as another friend pointed out recently, a picture is worth a thousand words... With thanks to all who supported us in our little collection, here it is...