Captain's log #3382 - Network Wizzard

Am finally confirmed network wizzard!

For weeks whenever I wanted to connect my work laptop via wireless to the world wild web or even the Nielsen network, it worked for about 2 minutes and then deterioated very quickly. Even the new arrival (still need to find a name for the baby) did not cure this problem. A second wifi access point did actually help - but it still made no sense - you could sit 2 micrometers away from the original router and it would still not work.

Then I noticed that the security protocol on the two wifi routers was different - the original was set to WAP, the new one to WAP2. I did try to read up on this stuff, but boy - you need a degree. Anyhow, I changed it, risking total network breakdown..... but, yes - wait for it - it cured the problem! Fastest network ever (65Mb), access at the deep end of the garden and general network mania breaking out.

Now, where did I put the little scrap of paper with the network access key again?

Captain's log #3381 - My new laptop has arrived...

and it's a sad day in a way, because I had to say good bye to a very special piece of kit, my old, equally loved and hated HP laptop. 5 years and countless circumnavigations it has been a loyal companion, letting me down only very occasionally, but never in critical situations.

How can you get attached to a piece of hardware? Well, probably in the same way you get used to your car or your favourite jeans. Something makes us attached to things, love and cherish them even - alternatively it's just me, and I am getting old.

Captain's log #3380 - On the "Transactional Model"

An old one but a good one. I have learned a lot from it over the years and used some of the ideas and concepts in teaching and in living.

If you haven't read about it, give this a try:

http://www.businessballs.com/transactionalanalysis.htm

Captain's log #3379 - On Syberian Swans

They have arrived in England like every winter, trying to avoid the very cold winds out to the east. But, wait for this - they are 4 weeks early.... experts say this points towards a long and harsh winter. This global warming situation really rocks!

Captain's Log #3378 - The Central Team

The central team is the superglue which holds the Global Modelling Team together. What a fabulous group of people. I am grateful every day for their contributions, tenacity, and knowledge.

Relocation Relocation

The captain's log has relocated to the world wilde web - the iShare enclosure does not suit me any more.

So welcome - and I promise that for every blog I write, I will import one from the past!

Cheers gang