I've been toying with the idea of buying a home computer for some time now. I've even been making enquiries, and reading up on what's available, and have set a date for going to buy it (Sept. 5th, when Allan can come with me -- he knows about these sort of things).
But while I was away in England, something happened over here to change my mind slightly. The government cancelled, with immediate effect, the so-called Private PC Scheme. For the last two decades, it has been possible to buy a computer through work, and get a tax refund. The scheme was intended to get people PC-literate, but the equipment has to have a work-related purpose. Of course, most people just got them and then had their children play games on them. But this is not the point. The point is, that the computer chains are now stuck with surplus stock, and the expectation is, that as a result of this, prices will go down in the autumn. So, I will just have to wait a little longer, and then I can get myself a state-of-the-art computer and peripherals at knock-down prices!
But while I was away in England, something happened over here to change my mind slightly. The government cancelled, with immediate effect, the so-called Private PC Scheme. For the last two decades, it has been possible to buy a computer through work, and get a tax refund. The scheme was intended to get people PC-literate, but the equipment has to have a work-related purpose. Of course, most people just got them and then had their children play games on them. But this is not the point. The point is, that the computer chains are now stuck with surplus stock, and the expectation is, that as a result of this, prices will go down in the autumn. So, I will just have to wait a little longer, and then I can get myself a state-of-the-art computer and peripherals at knock-down prices!
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Hey B, how're you doin'?
Dark brown with pink stitching, and the new riding boot nose. Gorgeous.
They sound it. Heels a bit high? Try them on and see how tall they make you: tall and lanky? Don't bother. Tall and a knock-out? Get them!
BTW, you know what the latest thing is in London, footwear-wise? Slouch boots. They're everywhere, and mostly, on people's feet. I'll see about getting me a pair next time I'm in town.
This time, I only brought one pair of shoes back with me, though: black and white pumps with anklestraps and square toes, and killer heels (4 inch, I'm guessing). Only 30 quid in the sales! They're a bit tight up front, but I'm hoping that a month of careful stretching over feet dripping with petroleum jelly will help.
Amen. And much, much nicer than those UGGs you see all around these days. As if people are stepping out with their novelty slippers still on!