Category Archives: Rant

I was Microsoft’d Again !

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Ian R. Sandy

I really should know better I suppose. I have previously had so many poor experiences using Microsoft’s Internet Explorer that quite some time ago I stopped using it completely and till this week I really hadn’t given it any thought … Continue reading →

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Geek Temptation

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Ian R. Sandy

They’ve tempted me again – ThinkGeek has some of the coolest items available for the totally nerdy, and I’m still on their mailing list of cool things that they offer for sale. I’ve wanted to order a genuine Dr Who … Continue reading →

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Metric Drill Bits and Canada

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Ian R. Sandy

Every once and while you stumble across something unexpected – take drill bits for example. Canada started to move over to the  ‘metric’ system of weights and measures in 1970 and by 1980 most things people dealt with on a … Continue reading →

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UPS Canada Issues

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Ian R. Sandy

While working on my GT750 project bike, I’ve had to source a few bits and pieces from overseas as parts to fit older vehicles like this just can’t easily be found here in Canada, if at all. Generally this has … Continue reading →

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