Update: The computers are back up already, so the hamster has had his dinner and is back on the power wheel. The problem is getting all the back-up traffic sorted, which will take time. Heathrow, for example, operates at 99% at normal times [hence the call for another runway there]
TOP TIP OF THE WEEK FOR DOG WALKERS . Protect yourself from muggers by simply putting all your valuables in a small black plastic bag.
Some of them throw them down or hang them in food-grade see-through plastic bags. Which is kind of thoughtful, in a thoughtless gesture, kind of way. Just imagine the conclusions one can draw from it though.
The Transport Secretary tells NATS that today's breakdown at Swanwick, and the disruption it caused, is unacceptable, and a full explanation is required. To be honest, I think that kind of statement is so shot full of bullshit and misunderstanding of what used to be, and what is now, that I can't take it seriously. Of course, a full report will be compiled, as is the nature of these things.
https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blog...s-six-year-battle-with-illness-111317370.html Darren Fletcher talking about his long term struggle with ulcerative colitis. I have known 2 people with this distressing illness...massive sympathy for him.
My year 9 class were pretty horrific BUT sometimes you have days or classes that make all the stress worth it. And there's so much comradrie between teachers, nothing like working in an office.
Talking of downers, I dropped my colleague at Heathrow approx 2:30pm for his flight to Geneva today... I had zero idea of today's problems until twenty minutes ago. I hope he is on his way now as he is not answering his phone.
