Neil Hopcroft

A digital misfit

“Originally, upon thinking about the potentials of making a LEGO musical instrument, I had hoped to reproduce a piano, but ditched the idea due to the enormous tension involved (40,000 lbs.)–there’s a reason why pianos have steel frames. Its ancestor, the harpsichord, seemed more practically possible–the key/jack workings are simple levers, the strings are plucked, it’s smaller, and it maintains less tension.”


Talking to Grandi again this evening has reminded me that I was going to investigate taking an MBA. This is deeply foolish given the current state of the British economy, but hey you gotta keep yourself busy somehow.

Anyone here done an MBA? Or other management course? Was it worthwhile? Would I benefit from it?


“(Police) want to reassure the community that there were no satanic intentions in relation to these incidents” the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said, adding that the man “should have known better.”


A meme from sushidog:
01. Reply with your name and I will write something about you.
02. I will then tell what song/movie reminds me of you.
03. If I were to apply an o’clock to you, it would be…
04. I will try to name a single word that best describes you.
05. I’ll tell you the most memorable moment I’ve had with you.
06. I will tell you what animal you remind me of.
07. I’ll then tell you something that I’ve always wondered about you.
07.5. Answer these questions for me (as in, tell me what song or movie reminds you of me, use a single word to describe me, etc)
08. Put this in your journal.


johnfkent up to his usual tricks: A final note – please remember not to wear your best clothing, the pig will no doubt be frightened by what he is facing, and what is facing you may have an unpleasant reaction.


Someone was talking about heading to Intrusion tomorrow night…did that ever turn into a plan?