Spoons
Once upon a time I used to have a teaspoon in my works mug. A proper metal one. This I finally lost approximately 3 years ago after it successfully followed me in my career since 1985. Rather than buy a replacement spoon, I have relied on a succession of plastic spoons from the canteen. The longevity of these varies, especially when placed in very hot water. The spoon bends in a variety of distorted directions, making each successive use a new and rewarding experience. My final 'teaspoon' snapped in the cup yesterday, leaving me with the only free alternative from the canteen... a rather splendid plastic desert spoon. Now this may seem odd, bearing in mind I'm using it for coffee, but even odder, is that this is the only type of spoon available to eat a variety of potted products. A yogurt can last as many as 4 spoonfuls.
When I say coffee, it also includes Green Tea with Lemongrass.

Riddle
Who was #1 clonemeister on the planet describing as...

"an oversexed Transit heater dies on Monday" ?

for the answer click here

Unusual Grime
"RACH WAS ERE", inscribed not on the side of a grubby Transit Van, but on a the side of White Renault Laguna. Low quality message, but in a unusual location. Rare to see an inscription on the side of a "normal" vehicle, instead of the usual light/heavy haulage vehicles. One assumes "RACH" is a female, which in itself is unusual. Past evidence suggests these "witty" messages are the work of the under-educated, hungover, tabloid reading citizens of the transit industry. For example, one particular truck witnessed over the holiday period had "I SLEEP WITH MY MUM" etched in the dirt. Now, unless the said driver was exhibiting a proud exceptance of his Oedipusic lifestyle, one can only imagine the type of colleague that would scribe such a slogan... just try for 30 seconds to imagine... are you laughing yet?

Breezes Update
Now, you may remember that the washroom originally held two air blowing hand dryers
1) The fast blowing cold air
2) The weak puffing warm air

You may also remeber that Bemuddlement carried out a deep scientific test on the effectiveness of the different types (see December 8 post).

Well Dryer 1 has been removed and replaced with a duplicate version of Dryer 2, just as ineffective. Watch this space.

Font!
Yes, I've changed the font. Yet to decide whether the main site should trundle down the dull Arial route. Was starting to think that Verdana was sooooooooooo 2003!

Little Defeat
Sweet tasting cup of hot Campachino 18p;
Inserted £1;
Returned 62p;
Net LOSS!!!! 20p

2004 Running Total -15p

Little Victory
1 packet Walkers Crisps (Ready Salted) 28p;
Inserted 50p;
Returned 23p;
Net profit 1p;

2004 Total Profit: 5p

Nixie Clocks

Seems these are the new retro for 2004. I so want one of these. More wonderful examples of 1960's digitalia here and here
	Object of Desire 2004

Little Victory
Strong Black Coffee (No Sugar) 18p;
Inserted 20p;
Returned 4p;
Net Profit 2p;

2004 Running Total: +4p

Little Victory
Campachino 18p;
Inserted 20p;
Returned 4p;
Net Profit 2p;

2004 Running Total: +2p

Little Defeat
Tasty cup of Campachino 18p
Inserted 20p
Returned... nothing
Net Loss 2p

... and my Jaffa Cakes (35p, correct change given) are slightly stale... stop laughing out there.

Car Sticker
One is puzzled at the mentality of someone who would place a a car sticker in their rear window, in the style of the Nestle Kit Kat logo "Have a Break, Have a Kwik Krap".
Spotted rear window red transit.

Little Victory
First one of 2004. Tasty cup of vending maching campachino 18p; Inserted 50p; Returned 34p; Net profit 2p.

Breezes
Hand Dryer #1 (the fast blowing cold air blower) has been removed leaving Hand Dryer #2 (the slow puffing warm air blower). Hand drying time 1 min 30 seconds.

First Post of 2004
Well I'm not going mad, it really was darker this morning (as I made the terrible journey on the UK motorways). For an explanation, click here