Week 256 - Crayons

Week 2^8 So, England failed to beat Argentina in their World Cup semi-final, owing to a tactical cock-up from our supposed super-tactician head coach. Irritating. No "second star" this time, then. The boys went to bed at half-time, and then shed a few tears when they watched the second-half highlights the morning after. Football: it toughens you up for future hope-then-disappointment events in life. Or it mentally scars you, I'm not quite sure which. I ordered a BUSY Bar in the early-bird sale. I'm not sure what I'll do with it, but I'm looking forward to hacking on its API and with its integrations. I'm confident it will be a valued addition to my desk, unlike the Stream Deck, which I really must get round to selling (offers welcome). After so much scorching weather, it was inevitable that there would need to be a hosepipe ban. Shame, I was just about to wash my car. At least it's been a little cooler. On Saturday we had Village Day, starting with a parade along the high street, up…