I have solved the icon problem – I have found a series of free icons and PNG files with solid borders. They look professional, and allow me to provide a similar but different icon for each application in the suite of programs. I was unsure what they would be like in practice, but they provide the exact image I need. I have fixed the timezone issues, as well as giving the ability to see the speeds in metric rather than in marine units (knotts). Too many functions to add, too little time.
I am finding the USB phone charger for my phone great – I keep it in my Laptop bag, and it works really really well. I have just plugged it into my phone now since the battery is dieing and my charger is upstair away from my office.
I think I will have Thai for lunch… I have not been further than the front letter box since tuesday, so it is time I think too see the big wide world, rather than hearing about it, and trusting that it really does still exist. But I probably should stop procrastinating and get some more work done before that.