So what's new in Sonicworld I hear y'all ask? Well, I've been struck by computer woes recently. My broadband access was powered by a Jurassic DSL modem, which this week has been sounding it's death rattle. Only problem with it's replacement, a super-slick modem router, is that it requires an ethernet connection that my not-exactly-new computer doesn't have. I duly located and purchased an ethernet adapter on Ebay for £1.99. Only after I clicked Buy did I learn that these gizmos apparently slow down your net-speed somewhat. So I ended up buying an ethernet card this afternoon. Couple of hours later, both card and router are installed and running nicely, so all's well. Now I don't have to leave the cosy confines of Chez Soniqué to use the facilities at the local library for local people. The whole scene down there is just too weird for me.
In other news, the people in charge of the UK's weather have admitted that they got things wrong a while back. Turns out that our summer of lawn-darts, croquet, daisy-chains and al fresco dining was a government lie. Instead, it's sideways rain and central-heating. Now there's a thing.