Mystery Beard

Mystery Beard

When I got back from London earlier this week I had a few nice presents put through my door for my birthday. Thanks to whoever it was who sent me Hot Fuzz, thanks to Ilan and Maru for Robocop Trilogy, and then there is an oddity. I received this: The package was...
Random

Random

Just a typical axe fight outside my student bedroom with Craig. More [memories here](https://www.flickr.com/photos/jonobacon/sets/72157602074539902/) for the bored and nosey.
28 Years Young

28 Years Young

Well, today I clock the ‘ol age-ometer up to 28. It has been a hell of a year. Thanks to everyone for their birthday wishes. Also, thanks to the mystery individual who left a Ferrari with a big decorative bow on it, parked on my drive. Very generous. 🙂
Cover Songs to Live and Die By

Cover Songs to Live and Die By

I recently heard the abomination that is Amarillo by Brainstorm. I had forgotten how truly awful a cover it is. Then, on the flip side, take The Sound Of Silence by Nevermore. Stunning. I have noticed that metal bands seem to love doing cover songs, some taking...
Gutsy Release Parties, Bring It On

Gutsy Release Parties, Bring It On

It is great to see that the [Gutsy Release Parties](https://wiki.ubuntu.com/GutsyReleaseParties) page which I threw up (put online, not vomited) is getting filled up with parties. Already, parties in New Mexico, Ohio, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Belgium, Catalan...