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Mouse v Elephant

Note to self.  Always buy a medium size mouse. I’ve just replaced my Logitech LX8 which has suddenly stopped working, with a larger Microsoft Mouse 5000.  Things I like about the Logitech is it’s not too small, not too big, on//off and reset buttons, but I kept nearly losing the USB transceiver, because it doesn’t have a snap-in bay on the mouse. The LX8 is one of the few mouses that’s comfortable for me without a mouse pad.

The Microsoft 5000 mouse does have a snap-in bay for the transceiver, and a great smooth wheel.  It felt really good to use in the shop, but it’s wider and slightly higher than the LX8 that I’m used to, so not quite as comfortable for me, but I’ll bet it’s great for others to use. I hope my wrist doesn’t keep hurting whilst using this new mouse, otherwise I’ll have to buy another LX8!!

Things I like

I thought I’d do a recap on things I like right now, instead of the slight blogging bias towards whinging, complaining and ranting! It’s easy to write about the things I like, I just look out across my table/desk and see what’s lying around and closest to me;

Podcasts – I’m loving listening to Adam Carolla, Fighting Talk, Danny Baker, Sportsweek, 606 Football Phone-in, TWiT, Jonathan Ross, Desert Island Discs, and where has Christian O’Connell gone?

Audio Books – WoW!  Audible audio books, the two I’ve listened to recently are fantastic, The Outliers read by Malcolm Gladwell, and A Short History of Nearly Everything, by Bill Bryson, which I’m certainly getting my money’s worth on that audio book!

iPhone – Yes, easy to use, this is my first phone which gives me web and email access, some of the apps, audio books, maps,  access to everything

Keyboard – 15 bucks for a Microsoft keyboard.  Excellent.

Sansa Clip – My portable, cycling, walking, on the train, mp3 podcast player.  Excellent.

My Job – Loving the job.  Not easy on some days, but it’s something I can really get my teeth into.

Piano – My 6 year old son has cleaned me out of every simple piano duet I know, in less than 2 months.  Playing piano duets with your kids, a dream come true!

Using old stuff – I’ve resurrected my old Samsung LCD screen, it’s nearly 9 years old but going strong, as a second screen for my netbook.

Cheapo Copy Aftershave – The alcohol works a treat inside my shoes!!

And finally, Ergonomic Cycling HandleBar Grips!!  I can’t explain how much better my riding position is, being able to rest the palms of my hands on these grips.

“When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I’m feeling sad, I simply remember my favourite things, and then I don’t feel so bad!!”