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We did a spot of househunting today. Yep – still looking. This one was nice, but not right. Our non-negotiables are: 3 double bedrooms (or more if possible, actually), double glazing, gas central heating (with a decent, reliable boiler) good shower (not electric), good kitchen – preferably gas hobs and electric stove. As long as [...]
Jake’s dubstep progress (file under: Proud Dad) 0
Bizarre Request by JD [Link to video] Jake‘s been working pretty hard at developing his music programming skills. He’s been getting familiar with Ableton Live (which he’s becoming quite a fan of), and has been getting some pretty good results. I really like the dark aesthetic he’s heading towards. More towards the ambient end of [...]
How do you make Dubstep? 2
My son Jake just posted his first attempt at a dubstep track up to YouTube, which – it turns out – is where all amateur dubstep (ie: the vast majority) lives. Jake’s asked me to stress that this is his first dubstep composition – but he is keen to get feedback that will help him [...]
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Dinner at our friend Jo’s – always a very serious affair We don’t have too many New Zealand friends in Britain – so it’s nice to sometimes just hang out and just be kiwis. It was a very sensible and polite dinner party, and in no way were there any foodfights, communal icecream, musical beer [...]
Looking for a place to live 5
Nothing fancy, you understand… (Photo by R.Duran) We’re moving house. Or at least – we’d like to. And not far either. The area we live is pretty much spot on for us right now. It’s just that all of the little niggly things about the house we’re in at the moment are starting to become [...]
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Sunday ritual: pint of lager, salt and vinegar crisps and crushing defeat Jake and I have kind of made Sunday afternoon at the local pub for a pint and a game of chess our regular thing. Normally, Jake can beat me at chess pretty easily – but over the last three weeks, I’ve won twice [...]
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