Wednesday, January 24, 2007

[This is a Sponsored Post] I do get to choose what I write about, and I had to bring your attention to this... Millionaire Dating. This appears to be a Yahoo! site for dating, but you have to admire their strategy. If you could sign-up and meet the person of your dreams, that would be great; and if that person had shedloads of money, then awesome!
Number 64 - Congrats to my boss who earlier today has seen the birth of his first child! It couldn't happen to a more genuine and deserving chap. The nipper probably came out, felt how cold it was and went back in!
[This is a Sponsored Post] Like I said, I have my annual appraisal recently, and it went very well. It is nice to have lots of good things said about you, and it was cool that my boss recognised lots of small things I do; like sometimes making the tea. www.managerassistant.com offer a range of employee review software packages to help give a performance appraisal. I'm sure it wasn't easy for my boss to put all of my appraisal together, maybe this software could have helped.

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Number 63 - I'm thinking about having a prize for getting a particularly hard one soon. Nothing massive, just a token to show excellence in the field of guessing tube stations from little images... i'll keep you posted (ha ha!)
[This is a Sponsored Post] - Now on to Cheap Car Insurance UK. As before, I agree that comparison sites are the way forward, get cheap quotes from a selection of insurers in less than 2 minutes. Most individual insurers have a large a panel of schemes, but only a comparison web site can give you the choice from several insurers at once. QuoteZone have over 30 insurers to search through for you online, and you can save not only time, but money also. This is a UK company, so don't be afraid to visit them, and they feature such insurers as Women on Wheels, Swinton, NIG and HSBC.
[Revisited] Every time I look at this image, I wonder how they drew the picture in the corner so quickly. It'd be funnier if he was burping instead of ..............
[This is a Sponsored Post] Going back to an insurance post - an area I have a great deal of experience in. Comparison web sites are a great way to get the best price with minimal leg work. Most home insurance companies have their own panel which is made up from different insurers and underwriters. QuoteZone has a panel made up from UK insurance companies, giving a vast selection with a cheap quote available in around 2 minutes online. Think of them as being on top of the home insurance pyramid as they search from companies such as Churchill, Budget, AXA and Lloyds TSB.

Monday, January 22, 2007

Number 62 - I know at the time of posting this that number 61 is still to be guessed; but I hate leaving a sponsored post on top of my blog! This is one of the first images that I made, but forgot to upload it! It's not quite perfect, but should be obvious!
[This is a Sponsored Post] I hate to admit it, but I have been completely reeled in by Ugly Betty. The Stateside producers tend to do comedy / drama very well, such as Desperate Housewives, and Nip/Tuck. Anyway, www.soaps.com features all of the Soap Opera News that you need. Ok, it might all be US shows, but there are updates on Ugly Betty. All this site needs is a section for Hollyoaks, and it just might make it into my favourites folder. I've just seen the Days of Our Lives section on the site; wasn't that just a joke from Friends, or just a very clever piece of crossover TV?
Number 61 - Here is another quick one to keep you all on your toes whilst 56 continues to prove difficult! I remember the days when i'd post at 9am, and by 9.15am, it'd be done and dusted with a top effort from the regular suspects!
[This is a Sponsored Post] - Back to mobile phones... This web site offers free cell phones to people. I'm still thinking about my upgrade. I want a good camera on it, but also it has to be a decent phone. I've seen a 10 megapixel camera on a new Samsung - TEN MEGAPIXELS!? I'd like to be able to upload photos to a blog from it, which I hear is available in the States. Anyway, this site offers free shipping and boasts the largest selection you can find. Browse deals for the best one for you. Isn't the internet great? you bet.
[Revisited] Another classic that took a while to solve. I hope y'all had a good weekend. Rocky Balboa this week - shud be gud!

Saturday, January 20, 2007

[This is a Sponsored Post] I'm always looking at mobile phones; its a bit of an addiction. My contract isn't up for over 6 months, but I still look around as if were next week. Motorola has a new range of mobiles. I won't lie; I haven't always got along with the Motorola phones, and have heard of several re-occuring problems. I believe technology can evolve, and they are now releasing some very sexy but thin models. Just look at the Motorola KRZR K1 and the Motorola Z3, 2 very cool but functional models. One thing that my mobile always has to be is unique, and I can see these 2 babies ticking that box.
[Revisited] One of my stranger posts from the archives! I'm off to the island again this weekend to see my newborn niece. I wish you all a good one!
[This is a Sponsored Post] - Is this the new wikipedia? It has a long way to go! Encylocentral appears with lists and lists of info on just about every topic. It even has an article on Argos co uk, documenting the store's history. It does state that '17 million UK households are using their services with great fun', which I guess is slightly true, if worded a bit 'artistically'. Check it out, if you want. P.S. I have to put this in to make PPP recognise the post.. You pick the article and insert the title HERE

Friday, January 19, 2007

Number 60 - Wow, i'm 60 today! Its been a few months since i started, and still going strong. I really like this image, very crisp and minimal.

P.S. Still no joy on 56.

Thursday, January 18, 2007

[This is a Sponsored Post] - I just read on wikipedia about a website that paid the town of Halfway, Oregon to change its name to Half.com. Ebay then bought the site for a huge amount. The guy who masterminded it has written his own book, and now is a professional speaker on the circuit.
Number 56 - This one is still causing grief, as no one has solved it yet! Keep trying guys and gals.

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

[This is a Sponsored Post] - Finally, a relevent sponsored post! Peasy.com is a brand new site that enables homeowners to lease out their driveway as parking spaces. Strange you say? What about people who live near stations that are out all day, or around big sporting events? People can go online and instantly book parking spaces from £10 a week. There is easy money to be made, and this fills a nice niche in the market. So if you have trouble parking centrally or have an empty drive... well, i don't need to tell you what to do.
Number 59 - This has to be one of my favourites, the ones with lots of different images are. I really think that if this was polished up, the London Underground should put it up at the station it represents!

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

[This is a Sponsored Post] - Prank phone calls used to be all the rage. I once called my housemate at home, and pretended to be a British Gas rep asking for a meter reading. I forgot the meter was deep in the garage. At www.SpoofCard.com you can buy a card at you dial up with and change your voice; you can even block the caller ID. No computer needed, just call the number, log in; then piss someone off!
[Revisited] - I don't like tagging the sponsored posts on to the older images, it just seems really cluttered. Here is a classic old post.
[This is a Sponsored Post] - Loans - Social Irony: people borrow to get of out debt. Never the less, if you do need a great deal of money reasonably quickly, then getting one can be a massive weight off your mind. If you need a debt consolidation loan, then help and advice can never be a bad thing. UK Personal Loan Store (yes - they're based in the UK) can help with this and other loans such as bad credit loans, and IVA. Their web site seems friendly enough and straight forward, and they have around 200 loan plans to look through for you.
Number 58 - Just a little note to say i'm sorry for the volume of sponsored posts; I'm trying to determine how this system works. Feel free to have a guess at the clues though! I might have to consider breaking the mold and making the sponsored posts text-only. Good luck with this little one - i can see number 56 is still causing grief: good stuff!

Monday, January 15, 2007

[This Post Is Sponsored] - Saving money is always a good thing - especially in January. Coupon Chief has a wide range of offers for loads of websites, simply enter your chosen coupon code. My choice? I'm a font man; so head over to the fonts.com area of the site, and get Fonts.com coupons
Number 57 - Another quick and easy one today... still a very busy week. Hope you all had a good weekend!
REVISITED - I love kitchenware. Everything has to be chrome; tin openers, kettles, toasters... know what I mean? Shame my kitchen is a bit of a mess, otherwise I would kit it all out with the finest stuff. Do everyone have ONE item of Kitchenware that they couldn't live without? I have to have at least one knife that is so sharp it could have featured in Kill Bill.

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Number 56 - Got my end-of-year review next week - wish me luck; I don't think I can survive on sponsored posts alone! If anyone needs a full time blogger/seo mastermind... you know my name! (i love that song)

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

(Revisted) - You might have noticed that my revisited posts are now sponsored, enjoy! If you need help with quickbooks accounting then these guys can help small businesses. They say they are good, and quite frankly, i want to believe them. Why not read how they work . They moot (i love that word) 'inexpensive prices'. I remember BC101 - Business Computer Systems back at Uni, I hated it, maybe I should have got the professionals in! So, to summarise: If you need bookkeeping services from people who have experience by the shedload - give these guys a shout!
Number 55 - Another quick one, which you'll probably guess in seconds, not particularly hard! Is everyone else finding January such a struggle to get up in the morning, and generally breathe?

Sunday, January 07, 2007

Number 54 - A quick, but no less special post today, as I have reached the ripe old age of 26. I must be getting old as I'm starting to make myself sandwiches alot more often - what was ever wrong with toast?

Friday, January 05, 2007

Number 53 - One more original post from Uncle Mike - my sister having just given birth to a little girl! Congrats to them! I've made it my mission to find a suitable Aunt for my niece; maybe I should start 'Aunt Idol' or something?
EDIT! - I've read the side of the OXO cube! Mix with milk??? wrong. wrong. wrong.

Thursday, January 04, 2007

(Revisted) I've been in the insurance game before, and know that if you are looking for car or home cover then the cheapest isn't always the best.

Wednesday, January 03, 2007

Number 52 - Another quick one for you guys, well done for keeping me on my toes! Rocky 6 is out soon - I'm not saying 'I can't wait'; but it should be good. I read on one site, someone said 'Stallone Gotta Eat!'. Classic.

Tuesday, January 02, 2007

Number 51 - Back to work today, more emails than I ever thought possible awaited me. I have a challenge for you all today; make sure you say to someone 'That is so 2006', or '....... is so 2006'. Please leave comments as to how this was used and in what context. Make me proud!

Monday, January 01, 2007

Number 50 - The golden post! This is the 50th image on the site - and the first of 2007! Here's to the next 50, and a successful New Year to all!

Sunday, December 31, 2006

Number 49 - I can't believe I'm sat watching 'Kindergarten Cop'. Is there any actor that hasn't done a single bad film? Stallone has 'Stop or My Mom Will Shoot', Segal has... well everything, but who likes to think when watching a film anyways?

Saturday, December 30, 2006

Number 48 - I hope everyone had a merry xmas, i certainly did! Here is a nice easy one to break you in to the new year's worth of images. Wishing you all a good one, and best of luck in 2007.

Thursday, December 21, 2006

Number 24 (Revisited) - One more before I go! (i couldn't resist). This is one of my favourites purely because people who got it were like 'aww, Mike, thats awful.' It made me laugh.
Number 47 - This could very well be my last post before xmas, due to a family visit to the Isle of Wight for the weekend, and the dire web connection at my parents house. I'd like to wish everyone the best holiday season possible, and also tell you all to stay tuned, as i'll be back before the New Year! In the words of that computer on StarFox for the Super Nintendo; 'Good Luck'.

Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Number 2 (Revisited) - I think this is the first post to start being a bit tougher, back in the day (september). One of my favourites, and most memorable as I have had the pleasure of being a guess of this station.

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Number 46 - This is another tough one for you, that will hopefully keep you occupied until tomorrow. I say hopefully because I have so much to do - so take your time!
Number 7 (Revisited) - Starting my best of the year series (to keep you guys busy!) is one of my favourites so far.
Number 45 - Just a quick one today, I was expecting the last one to go the distance, as least until Thursday! But well done Mat! I've got plenty of thinking to do about the mext few.

Monday, December 18, 2006

Number 44 - This is quite hard, so I'll be impressed if you get it quickly.

Jim mentioned that I should have undertaken 'The Hair of the Dog' yesterday - does anyone else go by this method when completely hanging after a night on the tiles?

P.S. This post is in no-way related to the current events in Ipswitch.
Number 43 - What a weekend, I got absolutely smashed, so missed out on Sunday through an alcohol related illness. Hope you all had a good one! On with the final week of work before xmas!

Friday, December 15, 2006

Number 42 - I'm starting to run out of ideas, i'm going to have to start tackling the longer ones, and move into some animations!
Number 41 - 1.00am in the morning and all i can think of is images that could make a station name! This is a bit of an obsession! Forgive me in advance for switching off this weekend!

Thursday, December 14, 2006

Number 40 - Ok, I got bored, and wanted to hit the big 40 with a nice simple one! Do you reckon London Underground would be interested in using some of these to maybe entertain people on the platforms?
Number 10 (Revisited) - I felt like going back to one of the first images that I made, all the way back in September (so not that long ago!) Not too difficult for a batch of new readers! Look forward to a new one tonight (I do have a full time job to do!)
Number 39 - The last one proved a bit tricky, so back to some more simplier concepts. I'm trying to stay away from the really really simple ones (although I did let 'Greenwich' slip through last month).

Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Number 38 - Not one of my finest image creations, but it does feature one of my favourite cars. I wish my Fiesta had the Zetec-S badge, and engine for that matter.

14/12/06 - IMAGE UPDATED - good luck!

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Number 37 - You guys are quick of the mark at the moment! Well done for keeping me on my toes.

What is your opinion of a blog made up for daily mobilephone snaps? I wish it was easier to do something like that via text, and it not look like a bag of balls.

Number 36 - Lots of colour for this post! I'm using the map more and more now to get station names, i still have 200ish to go!

P.S. Anyone have a xbox 360 they want to donate?

Sunday, December 10, 2006

Number 35 - There were a few ways I could have done this entry - i've gone a bit tenuous! Best of luck!

Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Number 34 - Don't think I'm just posting pics of comedy characters, this is relevant! AdSense seems to pick up on text on the site, so lets have some fun! Turnip, badger, kookaburra, nostril! Feel free to click the best ads!