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Reply from Jake

Jake — Tue, 5 Sep 2006 08:47:00 +0100

Jerry. It's hexagonal and the back 3 back panel are solid. Gives good protection against glare.

Reply from Jerry Carter

Jerry Carter — Sat, 5 Aug 2006 11:20:00 +0100

P.S. I know you've tried and ruled out Dell already Jake, but my Inspiron 6000 has an insanely bright and high contrast 9:16 screen on it... eats battery alive though. usually get 3.5 hrs out of it. Works quite well in the shade, marginally so out from under if the sun isn't right on it.

The problem is, no matter what sort of screen you have, it can't compete with the sun on lumens. Even CTR's go greenish. Shade is your best bet. You might consider a semi transparent roll up blind for your gazebo to keep the light down.

Reply from Jerry Carter

Jerry Carter — Sat, 5 Aug 2006 11:16:00 +0100

Awesome spot in the garden. Is that Gazebo enclosed on the backside or just up against a shrub / fence? Really nice addition to the garden. I didn't think it could get any better. :-)

Reply from Dragon Cotterill

Dragon Cotterill — Sat, 5 Aug 2006 02:57:00 +0100

Heheh. Monday morning.

"Okay folks. Summer's over. Move along. Nothing to see here."

Reply from glyn

glyn — Mon, 5 Jun 2006 17:13:00 +0100

What a fab place to work, no commute, fully air conditioned... I am have a similar working environment (not as nice) Don't worry about making money...I have been developing a product (in C#) for about 5 months+ solid now, no money, fresh air sandwiches with no guarantee of any sales...however, plenty of cups of tea, but I love everyday.

Reply from andre @ ytria

andre @ ytria — Fri, 5 May 2006 04:41:00 +0100

hi jake,

what a cool place... nice garden - amazing work place - all the people in tokyo who read this will be well jelous ;)

as i recently moved houses i need to install my new wireless network today so i will also be able to sit in the garden and get tanned while working ;)

hopefully the tan will result in me having more fun going out at night if you know what i mean...

have a good weekend

andré

ps: guys check out our newest tool it is FREE until the end of may (see website above)

Reply from Dragon Cotterill

Dragon Cotterill — Fri, 5 May 2006 04:38:00 +0100

Oh! "That" {Link} kind of '66. Personally, I loathe sport. My wife however has forced me to clear disk space on my new toy {Link} ready to record certain events. {Link}

Me? You'll probably find me in my office glued to the computer screen.

Reply from Jake

Jake — Fri, 5 May 2006 04:11:00 +0100

Dragon. I was thinking of football ;o)

You're right I take the thinkpad in the shade in the gazebo. Even then it's not perfect conditions and I find myself squinting close up to the screen a little.

Reply from Dragon Cotterill

Dragon Cotterill — Fri, 5 May 2006 03:59:00 +0100

"Repeat of '66"???

Doubtful. But it might be a repeat of '76. {Link}

OK, here a question about laptops. I suspect that you are using such to be outside, but who can actually see what's on a laptop screen when in the sun? I've tried IBM Stinkpads, Compaqs, and Sony VAIOs in the outside world, and they mostly fail dismally. I suspect you are hiding in the Gazebo for the same reason. Can't see the screen in full sunlight. Does anybody actually have a make/model that is useable?

About the only think I can use well in full sunlight is my trusty Psion. {Link} (And I can still use part of Domino on it.)

Reply from Robert

Robert — Wed, 5 Apr 2006 21:54:00 +0100

Remember Jake, you don't work "for yourself", you work for customers, otherwise you'd never get paid! It's maxim of which I've reminded myself and others (typically family) many times since setting up my solo-consultant company in 1998.

May your customers continue to retain your services and your garden continue to grow. It looks great!

Reply from Jake

Jake — Wed, 5 Apr 2006 16:44:00 +0100

Thanks Colin. It's the one feature of the house, which we bought two years ago now, that we knew we wouldn't need to alter. The previous owners had amazingly green fingers.

The garden's a lovely place to be. There's a hidden pond in that photo and another pond further up the garden with lots of frogs and fish in it. The bushes to the left of the shot mark the boundary, to the left of which is a little stream that trickles by, with calming effect.

I can spend hours just sat in the gazebo drinking tea and listening to the world around me.

Reply from Colin Williams

Colin Williams — Wed, 5 Apr 2006 16:27:00 +0100

Wow, what a pretty little garden!