Born in 1963 in Yorkshire, England I was educated in the UK and USA ending up somehow with a BA (Hons) Economics and a MSc Information Systems Design and Management. To the best of my knowledge I have never actually used either of them since the days I graduated.

I have lived and worked in the UK, USA and Spain before settling down in Almerimar, Spain in 2003, where I spend my time running Almerimar Life, doing some Internet marketing, blogging for clients, and blog design and hosting, as well as helping Sands with Almerimar Life Strays.

I probably spend far too much time online, but somehow never spend enough time on this blog! Originally it was called MyAppleStuff and I reviews all things Mac. I still have a huge love of the Mac and it’s applications and accessories but over the years have expanded the blog to include pretty much everything that I am interested in: technology, photography, cats, Harley Davidson’s, business and the odd rant!

The views expressed are mine and mine alone – I am happy to share them with you, and I am happy to hear back from you on any subject!

Passions

Sands

Married in 1992, Sandra is the island of sanity in my world. She has a tolerance towards me that is beyond belief. Happily she enjoys the use of technology but isn’t a ‘techy’ by any stretch of the imagination!

She is really into fitness and health, and from time to time takes on clients as a Personal Trainer. Her main interest is in helping the stray cats here in Almerimar, and she does a tremendous job with Almerimar Life Strays.

Moreno

Adopted in November 2006 off the streets he has utterly and totally taken over our apartment and our lives – and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Somehow he managed to read the manual on “how to be a cat” and he fulfils his role superbly every single day.

It is a real joy having him around! He even has his own web site.

Saidi

Adopted in January 2008 off the streets she had certainly had a tougher life than Moreno having had two litters at least, and it is probable that she is Moreno’s mother. After a few initial problems they tolerate each other and she has developed her own personality that is different from Mori’s which is great!

Oscar

Adopted in February 2009, this little chap was found drowning in the marina and rescued by some friends. He was due to go to Germany but we ended up fostering him for a couple of days and that was that! Mori is totally in love with him, best of mates from day one and it is just so nice to see them so friendly. He is such a happy chap, never has to be told off, happy to occupy himself or play with whoever is around.

20001 Fat Boy

This 2001 Fat Boy was the first Harley I owned and I love it. Have spent way too much money chroming it up, and whilst it can be set up for touring I much prefer it set up in solo seat mode.

Love nothing more than cruising round the bars and along the beach on this baby.

2002 Road King Classic

This 2002 Road King Classic has done a lot of miles with Sands and I and it is just the most perfect way to travel around Europe. We don’t use it anywhere near enough BUT have big plans for some trips over the next couple of years.

My Other Sites

Almerimar Life – is a blog about life here in Almerimar. I love living here and wanted to share that passion while at the same time trying to help the local community. The blog is primarily an outlet for my photography and writing, and it provides a great means to work alongside Sands. I also want to try and help the English people in Almerimar integrate more with the Spanish businesses and way of life, and I would love it if the blog helped to attract more people to Almerimar on holiday. A combination of information, reviews, articles, news and photographs, the blog is a great way of getting involved on a day to day basis for both Sands and myself.

Moreno’s World – is a iWeb site dedicated to capturing the photographs, movies and day to day experiences of our 3 cats.

And Finally

Almerimar Life Strays – is the site that we have set up to support Sands amazing work in helping rehouse the stray cats in Almerimar to Germany.