Charlie Jefferson:Gerrardasnails:Charlie Jefferson:My daughter has declined the offer/reward of a Macbook of some hue when she finishes her GCSEs next July in favour of a functional Windows powered laptop for immediate use. Knowing little to nothing about the latter and being far more au fait with the former, can anyone point me in the right direction?
She needs to be able to do the usual Word-based stuff, go online and store her burgeoning music collection.
As parents and Mac owning aesthetes we're naturally horrified at this snub, but hey ho, life, and daughter determination go on.
Thanks.
This made me laugh Charlie. I'm worried in case my daughter brings home a Man U fan as a boyfriend!
Back to the laptop. I would think that you could get a nicely spec'd machine from Dell for £500.
Thanks Gerrard for the Dell tip.
Re: other matters, I was born and braised in Ramsbottom and Altringham before defecting east of the Pennines, but not before my football allegiances were ingrained. First went to Old Trafford in the early 70's, then watched all but one home game in their one Second Division season. Steve Coppell (spelt Koppell in the programme) came on as a sub against Tranmere or Blackpool, I think. Funny what you remember when you're 10 or 11 years old. Always feel I have to contextualize my fandom for fear of the usual accusations. I'll skip on any cutting edge satirical comments about our Wayne though, if you don't mind!
I work with a die-hard Evertonian, so him and me have at least one thing in common, as you can imagine.
Peace and good luck with any future football supporting boyfriends of your daughter's.
I think at that age, or even younger, you remember everything about football when you are mad about it. My Dad came home from the third (I think) FA Cup semi final replay against Arsenal at Highfield Road, with a giant pencil drawn picture of the squad. I had it on my wall for years and to this day, I know the names off the top of my head.
I've always worked with a lot of Manc fans and have no problem with them (obviously). I love the banter and only football gives you that. I can't see your lot getting to 19 this season by the way - not that we will!