New graphics card

 I bought my work PC back in November 2019 and the only thing letting down was it's graphics card, why didn't get something more powerful at the time i'm not sure.  Anyway, i've finally bought a new one and it should arrive at lunchtime today.

I've had to buy a new power supply to go with it too as it's fairly powerful.  Not top of the range but certainly at the top end when you look at the benchmarks.  I'm not that way inclined when it comes to fitting things like this so i've enlisted my brothers help to install them.  Hopefully we can sort something out early next week.

Time for a new laptop

 I've had my surface pro for 6 years now and I think I finally need to bite the bullet and get myself a new one.  It still runs football manager reasonably quickly but the battery can only last around an hour now.  An hour of of Football manager usage.

Unfortunately I won't be able to buy it through the company and save a lovely 20% on Vat and more importantly before corporation tax.

It's going to be expensive but I'm going for top of the range.  I'll be annoyed if I don't and if it lasts another 6 years 

5 years

Yesterday was the 5 year anniversary of moving into our 'new house'.

Apart from the silly amount it costs to run (gas / utilities), it's been a great house.  There's still plenty we want to do with it but we'll get there eventually.

• New front drive
• New doors throughout
• Refurbish back windows
• New kitchen
• Make permanent the conservatory
• Line and paint the hallway
• Replace the top front windows
• Redecorate the top 3 rooms and toilet
• Replace a window in the utility room

Staying alive

The first of many windows has be refurbished on the new house.