Oh, the loneliness of the nocturnal worker! Still going for the moment though. Anyone else about?

I will, if you like. PM me if you wish me to do so and I will give you further contact details. Thanks.

I'm disappointed with all of us! Naseema is no better of in having a decision made for him since he originally posted, since both project A and S are 50/50! We need someone to come along and with the power of their vote make the ultimate decision for him.

I will! Using my advanced PhD research skills I employed Google using the following search terms [software] + [testing] + [PhD] to yield the following result, via computermagical wizardry...http://www.shef.ac.uk/dcs/research/groups/vt/phd/software_testing_projects.html

Go forth, my friend, and seek your rightful place as a self-initiated and problem solving researcher.(up)

I'd go for a! Career-wise, I think you can go much further with a than s, especially if you're after publications and a lectureship post.

Welcome on board, Sue! Anyone else working late tonight? I'm writing some of my methodology chapter and it's fxxking terrible -doesn't flow proper or anything! I hope this is normal.

Good morning PhD bug - hope your work's going well. Myself? I've been writing all day and am starting to get a head ache. I'm on the ropes in fact, and may have to alight the Midnight Express early by pulling the emergency lever. Mmm...we'll see. Hope it's all going well for everyone else :)

Hello Danzig, and hallo gibt, Chrisrolinski. I hope we can all manage to get something productive done tonight, or, as Chrisrolinski might say, '
Ich hoffe, wir können eine Menge von Schreiben und Lesen erfolgt'.:-)

Hello late nighters (if there are any)! Who's joining me in a little twilight intellectual endeavour tonight?

My choice of research topic is...feet. And nope, there's nothing deviant about me - apart from a failure to shave for a week. So beat that anyone!

Really sorry to hear about what's happened Pineapple - he seems like a right toss bag. I hope you don't mind me chipping in (I'm a chap but also a qualitative researcher, so in touch with my feminine side :$) No-one deserves to be treated in the way that he has been treating you. I agree with everyone of the posters below - get rid of him like the used piece of toilet roll that he is. To have the nerve to still want it on a plate outside of a relationship - grrr! You can do infinitely better, you'll never be happy with him (because of who/what he is), thank God you don't have a family with him, and the way you feel now won't last forever. I was always crap at English, but Shakespeare was bang on when he said that love was blind. You'll feel like crap for a little while, so take some time away from your work (whatever you can afford). Like associates with like, and I'm sure he'll get his comeuppance in future. Whatever you do, don't give up that PhD - you've come so far and done so well. I've followed all your posts, both your ups and downs, and you're almost there. Once you get that PhD and become Dr Pineapple (beauty and brains), you've got such a good future ahead and then you can make new plans, go anywhere and meet someone else, who will give you both the love and attention you deserve.

Best wishes x

Well, here I am alighting at Workinghell - what a boring ride. Danzig, you missed the train...again! :-)

Ladies and gentlemen, the Midnight Express will be departing from Hard Graft Station in approximately 15 minutes time. Travellers are advised to to gather their belongings - laptops, PC's, files, folder, articles, felt tips and crayons - and make their way to the platform as soon as possible. Tonight the Midnight Express will be travelling to Workinghell, calling at Busy Bee, Piled Higher and Deeeper, Callitaday and Notnearlyenough. We hope you have a pleasant and safe journey - and manage to get some work done! Choo choo!