The Horror, The Horror...

No one knows the damage this can do to the socially inept.

It's easy sometimes to mock people that like computers; the lack of basic social skills, the bad dress sense and an intimate knowledge of the Batmobiles schematics are easy ammunition, but I've always tried to defend these unfortunate creatures as without them, I wouldn't be able to generate the magic of this blog. However, two days in close proximity to some of their kind has left me feeling slightly soiled, and I've shelved plans to watch any science fiction films any time soon.

For some reason I don't fully comprehend, I was sent to an Information Technology Gulag for education. Don't ask, it still stings. I've tried to block out the experience, but I can painfully recall jokes about Boolean Algebra, mobile phones strapped to arms like bandoliers, branded company polo shirts tucked into ironed jeans and people so fat they think a gymnasium was something used by the Spanish Inquisition. Someone more prepared would have armed themselves with methylated spirits or a large bore hunting rifle.

I got out of there as fast as I could, and needing a drink my choice of wine was based purely on what I could get my hands on the quickest, so the D'Arenberg Stump Jump 2007 and I were soon on first name terms. It's a simple but earthy blend of Grenache, Mourvedre and Shiraz with some soft red fruits and soft tannins. While it's at the bottom end of the D'Arenberg food chain, and a bit rough around the edges, it's a good value wine that unlike many of it's peers isn't over sweet for a budget wine. It also helped me forget computers, which can only be a good thing.

I'll talk more about D'Arenberg later as I'm a bit of a fan, until then I'll be seeing you.