The defence of airsoft goes to the Lords

Posted on 21 October 2006

From the ABA website:
When I spoke to an amendment in Committee on 22 May at col. 623, the Minister said that the Government rejected it and that they believed that there was no compelling reason for airsofters to use realistic imitations. That is the very point at which airsofters and the Government diverge in their [...]

Because you are only 21 once!

Posted on 29 September 2006

Yesterday I went to the pub after work to celebrate James’ birthday.  I present to you the absolute slaughter everyone made of Karaoke!
A fun night!
 
First No Women, No cry … at least I think it is!  Sung by Will:

Next, you lucky people, comes the musical masterwork Re light My fire sung by Natalie:

 
And finally, we have the [...]

Basho becomes a CITP!

Posted on 27 September 2006

In 1984 the Queen gave Royal Charter to the British Computer Society (BCS) to go out and create a set of standards for IT professionalism. The highest of these, the Chartered IT Professional (CITP), is the gold standard for the IT Industry and proof positive of qualifications, professionalism and experience. It is built [...]

Q. Which art for self defense?

Posted on 11 September 2006

 
I answered a question on Yedda today:
Which Martial art would be better to learn , for self defence purposes- Muay Thai or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Note that I’m a beginner with no previous experience in martial arts.
Thanks.

The answer to this question depends on two factors:
1. Your age.
2. Your philosophy regarding combat.
Now, [...]

Unwelcome house guest

Posted on 31 August 2006

This morning I awoke to Cesca screaming “oh my god!” I knew immediately what had caused the shriek as there is only one thing that puts that tone in the voice.
El spidero!
I didn’t even need to see the beast to know that I was going to need the airsoft shotgun for this one. [...]

UK knife law

Posted on 18 August 2006

The carrying of knives.
Much like many other media mania terms (terrorist springs to mind), the word “knife” has a strong streak of fear running through it these days. Only nutters, criminals and terrorists carry knives! Only “bad kids” from the “wrong side of the tracks”, gang members, etc.
Right?
No. Not even close. In fact the [...]

I am soooo, soooo zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Posted on 19 June 2006

I am alseep but awake.  I am so tired that I have passed beyond sleep, through that malstrom of exhaustion and into a limpid crystal pool of rest, where I lay and watch the waves of times wake lap gently at my toes.
I am on my upteenth wind.  My head is throbbing and my brain [...]