Better...

Gidday.

Well I am not sure if one should celebrate or not at this early stage so I will keep it low key... but it appears that we may have internet again. I'm sure it is only a matter of time before it breaks again, but time shall tell.

Finally we are seeing some reasonable speeds, approximately 12 mbits down and 1mbit up. Not quite as quick as NZ adsl2+ but getting reasonable, it shall suffice.

I successfully managed to get my kitset web server in a box built and online today, which was good. It's not entirely straightforward but it is usable. Not entirely sure what I am going to do with it but I will think of something.

Spent yesterday working, hanging whiteboards and projectors into a local school. Took a lot longer than we wanted, but however, at least it is done now. Ended up heading into town last night, met up with some interesting people, including a kiwi chick. She must of been here a while, because she speaks like an Auzzie.

Currently watching a programme on TV called "talkin' 'bout your generation" which is quite entertaining. They do have some good TV here, the only catch is they play all the good programs at stupid hours of the day. I thought a good solution would be to buy a PVR to record programmes, which may still be the answer, but it turns out you cannot buy "generic" PVRs over here. They are all locked with special "australian freeview" firmware which locks out any advanced features... this includes brands like topfield, even if you buy straight from manufacture. I may be able to upload unlocked firmware, but I will have to investigate. They treat everyone as idiots in the country, which I guess most of them are.

Back to work tomorrow, for another week. Then off to Maura again for another week. The time is flying past pretty quick actually, it's surprising where the year is going.

Right, not much else to report, and my laptop is beginning to burn my lap so I will give up for now.

TTFN