"I didn’t know I was this geeky until I discovered the online world through my office’s 2400 baud modem back in ’93." Tag Archives for money
MSG me
Just bought a pair of GA tickets for U2 at Madison Square Garden in New York on October 8. The new pre-sale system U2 have conjured up with TM actually works (old fanclub ‘zine subscribers get first pick). At 135 … Continue reading
UK vs NL Christmas
Average amount Dutch person spends on Christmas: 101 Euro Average amount Brits spend on Christmas: close to 800 Euro Brits spend that money on prezzies Dutch spend it on food (only half decent meal of the year) Christmas is on … Continue reading
The road to Mizen head
We’re dependant on the network’s reach. It’s been a while, a week, or more, or less. My head’s been killing me and my shoulders ache in sync. I got a signal outside, he says. How are ya? OK, I say … Continue reading
Professional my arse
Can I pick up my camera tomorrow? No, I can’t. The shop hasn’t got it yet. I think it’s time to demand my money back. Hey Google-bot, catch this: Do not buy from Foto Professional on Nieuwendijk in Amsterdam. They … Continue reading
The one about the girl who bought a camera
The EOS 300d is mine. Only it isn’t. Read if you want to share in my consumer angst. Having tortured myself over the cost of this toy, this thing I can only barely justify buying, (“I don’t have kids or … Continue reading
Seventeen Seconds
Why download 80s copy cats when you can shill out money for the real thing? I picked up The Cure’s Seventeen Seconds on CD (I only ever had it on tape). I wasn’t adolescent enough to completely fall for its … Continue reading
‘Have you planned a holiday?’
‘Have you planned a holiday?’ someone asked. I haven’t. I hardly ever take holidays in summer, I don’t have anyone to travel with I’m afraid – most of my friends are in relationships or just on a different vibe. (read … Continue reading
