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The Blog of Thog
http://thoggy.blogspot.com/
A geek's blog about anything and everything, hopefully on occasion bordering on humourous. From gaming to construction, it's all here
LATEST ARTICLES ( 658 )
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Pedometer Challenge - Post One!
Hi! Amazingly for someone of my sturdy physique, I'm taking on a pedometer challenge. mmm... smell that computer monitor. Maybe I can eat it. Read more
Posted on 31 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Signs Are No Match for Stupidity
Want to guess where I leaned whilst in the chip shop? Here's a clue: Yep. It was hot. Ouch. In other news, my latest book vlog is up on my YouTube channel -... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fortune Telling and DIY Achievement!
Hi! Apologies for the delay in blogging - it's been a busy bank holiday weekend (highlights including talking about toasters and fuel efficiency in a bar, a wid... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Flowers Are Rubbish
What's the deal with flowers? Why do people like them so much? In my garden there are two types of plants, which are categorised thusly: a) ones that grow... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
I Tried to Defect!
I've had enough. I've tried for so long to work with Google Chrome. But I can't put up with it any more. I love Google Chrome. Read more
Posted on 19 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
National Relaxation Day and Did You Enjoy YouTube Geek Week?
Firstly, it's National Relaxation Day! I think this day is a great idea - we are in so much of a rush all the time to get stuff done, it's important to take som... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Happy International Left-Handers Day!
It's Left Handers Day today! (hence the photo of my dad at the bottom of this post - a left hander - otherwise it wouldn't make much sense. That's banana bread... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Defeat of Limits...
I've had my limits challenged tonight, by a meal. I don't like meat with bones. Ask anyone that knows me, they'll say "Mike doesn't like meat with bones".... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Free Polish Dessert
We ordered Polish food today (again). We got free dessert!!! Pancakes with oranges on skewers. Yeah! If you've not been on YouTube in the last couple of days,... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
New Video - Omega 4!
I have a new video live! Meet Omega 4 - he's a geek, he's a hero, he's a heroic geek. There is a rather bad continuity error in the video (actually 2... at... Read more
Posted on 03 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
No News Is... More and More Common These Days
You know, in the olden days, there wasn't any Internet? You had to wait for news. You watched the news programme on TV (BBC in our household, we didn't mix... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Blogging About Blogging
Firstly - happy birthday to me! I'm 31 today, and i don't look a day over 35. Perhaps this might be the year I don't get asked for identification when I buy... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Happy Don't Be A Dick Day!
Today it is Don't Be A Dick Day aka Wil Wheaton's birthday! So don't be one! The website above includes a really handy flowchart to work out if you're being a... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Experience of the Surprise Polish
For the last few Monday nights, we've generally had a Polish takeaway from Kuchnia in Hull. Polish is ace because it tastes great and it's cheaper than some... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Story In Pictures. And Words. And Auto-Awesome.
We had a lot of milk in our fridge. My partners mum had gone away for a few days, and being helpful, we raided her refrigeration unit to use up anything that wa... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Of Course I'm Not Doing Anything Important
Today I'm extremely fortunate to feature a guest post by the one and only Duncan Swallow. Duncan, amongst other things, runs an excellent blog,... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Do You Have a Geek Code?
BREAKING NEWS: The royal baby is a boy. He was born at 4.24pm and weighed 8lb 6oz. I certainly didn't post this just to try to get loads of hits on my blog.... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Birthday Wishes...
I've been writing my birthday list! For my birthday and for Christmas, I produce a birthday list for my other half to use and share with friends and family - I'... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fortune Telling Video is Up!
So, my fortune telling video is live! You can take a look at it here or click on the video below. I'm not as happy with the way it turned out as I could have,... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Farewell My Dear Nokia
It is with great sadness that I say farewell to my Nokia C2-01 today. It's served me well for a good while (especially for a non-smartphone - I'm not going to... Read more
Posted on 15 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION