Monthly Archives: May 2007

Business as usual and on ‘being an author’

Adding insult to the injury of last weekend’s shit weather, we caught a tummy bug from relatives. Our two girls threw up three times in the early hours of Monday morning in perfect and unbelievable synchronisation, even though in different … Continue reading

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The grey weather blues

Can’t shake them just now. My spirit doesn’t dent easily, but I must confess that the crap weather this weekend has got me down a bit. It might have been a different matter if I could have done some windsurfing. … Continue reading

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‘Consider Phlebas’

In spite of, or perhaps because of the crazy-mad-day yesterday, I sank myself into the last pages of this Iain M Banks book and once again the bastard went and upset me. Congratulations Iain! I salute you. I didn’t like … Continue reading

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It’s supposed to be a batton!

It’s supposed to be a batton, not a crock of sh*t! I’ve been passed a broken project! Now, on top of all the people and procedures I have to learn about, the paperwork and the technology to learn about, the … Continue reading

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The stuff of legends!

Yours truely, showing off. With gratitude to Otherphil for his fantastic camera, for taking this shot and making me look like a hero! Saturday was a VERY good day!

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Busy

Sorry all. Haven’t had time to read your posts. I am busy at work and busy at home with various projects. Good things that happened to me in the last week:1) Escaped from my consultancy post at LOB Bank after … Continue reading

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Just an ordinary night out!

Finally we’ve got broadband at home again and everything is set to rights again! Several days ago I promised to post information on my visit to the ‘Way Out’ club, so here it is… I was really looking forward to … Continue reading

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Incommunicado, with comments to make…

Still have no broadband connection at home since moving to the new house. My ISP claims the phone line isn’t compatible with ADSL and I’ve spoken to the phone company who insist that it is. Now given who these two … Continue reading

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Friendly neighbours – a good start

We’re in the new house. The move went fairly smoothly although there was a period when we were waiting with the removals firm, outside the new house, wondering whether the chain would complete! Thankfully it did. With help from friends … Continue reading

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