DSL problems...

I've been hit by network problems for most of this week: my router dropped its DSL connection earlier in the week and has been stuck in a down/up loop ever since. I've finally fixed the problem by reseating all the cables — actually I moved the box to the main phone point and then moved it back once I'd confirmed everything was OK and the reseat was completely incidental — I really hope this isn't a first indication that my ancient router isn't about to die for good...

Not the best of starts

Took GB bouldering this evening. He's done it before and he's signed off to boulder, but I hadn't realised (a) quite how rusty he was; or (b) that he had signed up last week without trying any of the problems. Consequently, I felt a bit bad cajoling him into trying things that even I found tricky: the first three problems are relatively easy — although even they are deceptive! — with everything beyond that point requiring a moderately serious investment in effort.

I just hope the experience hasn't put him off completely...