Damn weather

So, I was hoping (along with Karen, and a friend from work) to go skimboarding at Troon on Sunday, but the weather doesn't look like it's going to be conducive to a day at the beach, so it looks like we're stuffed.

Got a panicked call from K earlier.  The tv is stuffed.  It's switching off, then on, then off, then on.  Problem is, the final "on" state is taking over half an hour now.  A quick search online, and this appears to be quite a common fault with Samsungs.  Admittedly, we've had it a couple of years, but even so, you'd expect a tv to last longer than that.  All the forums say the same thing, it's cheaper to replace than repair, and at least that way you get (at least) a years guarantee.  So, while she's not working this afternoon, Karen is off in search of the holy grail (ok, a new tv, but if you watch as many movies as we do, it may as well be the holy grail)

Just bought a skimboard

In an attempt to find a new and exciting way to take myself out the gene pool, I've bought a skimboard.  This isn't as daft an idea as you may think, as and ex skateboarder and snowboarder, it's just an aquatic progression.  I'm thinking Troon, or the quieter end of Ayr beach should be cool for this. (Or even Girvan given that it's not the tourist mecca it once was)

For those who don't know what skimboarding is, check out this video.