It's over, 10k's in the bag! & £1000!

Here I am, back any my favourite keyboard, with slightly sore/aching knees and a blister that's so big it practically has it's own post code!

Today (October 29, 2006) was my big 10k Run for Cancer Research. I got there in plenty of time and finished the run in 1 hour, 22minutes - with a sprint finish I'd like to add!

Here's me (white t-shirt):

The team ran a superb race, without their support and cheering I'm not sure I'd have made it. So a huge thank you to Nat, Dan, Dan and Barry! - and a big Well Done to them also for completing the 10k!

As a team we've raised (so far) £893 and hoping to top the £1000 before sponsorship runs dry.

We each got a medal (Barry nearly didn't but that's for another post!) that's hanging in pride of place, off the right corner of my monitor.

What's next on the running agenda? Another 10k probably! although I'm hoping for something smaller as 10k is pretty tough!

Until the next time,

Stay safe

C.

Dawn of War: Winter Assault...has arrived

It's here! The (for me) long awaited expansion for Dawn of War!

Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War: Winter Assault!

The game is based around the mighty Imperial guard and their hero units.

The cool thing about Winter Assault is the size of the units. In Dawn of War the units are 6 strong in the early stages of the game, then they grow in size as you upgarde your HQ, however in Winter Assault they are 9 strong. Brilliant!

I just love the Dawn of War series and can't wait to finish Winter Assault and move onto Dark Crusade!

I'll provide a proper review of Winter Assault as and when I complete it, probably be a while knowing the speed that I get through games.

For now, wish me luck on the Orc killing spree that's coming!

Stay safe,

For the Imperium!

C.

Review: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War

I've literally just finished playing Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War. Excellent game. Loved every level!

The game play is very easy, graphics are excellent, sound is brilliant and overall winner.

Graphics: 8/10
[More zooming would be nice]

Sound: 9/10
[Love it, very rousing speeches and calls from the heroes]

Immersiveness: 8/10
[I found myself really feeling for the captain which makes it all the better in the last missions opening video]

Gameplay: 9/10
[What more can I say. Brilliant]



definitely recommend playing this.

Stay safe

C.

Wallets at the ready...

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Children of all ages!

Reach for your wallets, piggy banks, purses and areas of the body that stores money/credit cards....Visit this website: http://www.10ksponsorme.org/DanandChris and sponsor me please!

All in the name of Cancer Research.

I'm going to be attempting a 10k run and I need your help through sponsorship.
http://www.10ksponsorme.org/ <-- more info there.

Many many thanks to those that have sponsored me and to those that will sponsor me.

Stay safe

C.

Ok, ok, so I might have been a little harsh.....

Alright alright! I admit it....Microsoft's aren't THAT bad!

After a good 10 minutes on hold to the Microsoft Support Staff in India, I got welcomed by a, what seemed to be over excited, Customer Services Agent.

After reading out one of the worlds longest numbers, the kind lady told me to punch in another huge number and like magic, with the excitement of a small boy at Christmas, I clicked "Finish" and my copy of Windows XP Home was again - "Working as intended"

Furthermore...The rumor I heard about Windows Media slapping DRM restrictions on burnt CD's was utter rubbish!

It seems that I've been a victim of useless propaganda lol

I gracefully bow down and apologise to the Big M.

Nevermind, we live on...

Stay safe peeps

C