Our New Normal
During the height of the first phase of COVID-19 in the UK much was made of the potential for change, the opportunity for the public, business and government to adopt …
25th Wedding Anniversary
Twenty Five (25) years ago today Sands and I got married in the church in Houghton Conquest, followed by lunch with our guests at the Knife & Cleaver. What was …
The Pursuit of Happyness
Wow what an amazing film! Based on a true story never can one person have had so much bad luck, yet stay so positive. Well acted, with a well told …
Internet Help Desk
Check out this video! Really funny. Bit old hate but has a nice twist at the end for us Mac geeks.
A Good Year
Have to admit this was a pleasant enough film considering it had Russel Crowe in it, was based in France and was such a cliche it wasn’t even funny! I …
Our View
UPDATED since original post thanks to picture sent in from Wayne Well I finally got round to sorting out a panaramic view from our balcony, and the first thing that …
3:10 To Yuma & The Game Plan
A couple of plane movies that turned out much better than I expected. I picked the 3:10 To Yuma as I hadn’t seen a western for a long time, and …
Current Technology Woes
Boy am I struggling over here in Dubai with the technology that I brought with me. Now I can tell you in advance that a lot of this post is …
Spider Man 3 & The Flying Scotsman
Watched Spider Man 3 and The Flying Scotsman on the flight over last Sunday. Enjoyed Spider Man 3 but it felt a little ‘old’ as this was the 3rd one, …
Life in a Day
As you know I am in Dubai at the moment, and to say that my typical day is different would be an understatement to say the least!! Here is a …
Sumsing Turbo 3000 English Version
This is a REALLY funny video for anyone that has any kind of technical bias. Thanks to Dad for sending this through as well!!!
2008 Week 2 Progress
Or more accurately – no progress! At 217 lbs I have had a static week which is OK given that I haven’t really started running yet and had a pretty …
The Bourne Ultimatum
Finally got round to watching The Bourne Ultimatum – I told you I wasn’t a avid movie watcher! – and without doubt it as good a Trilogy as you could …
Brilliant Email From Father
One thing about your package. There was a huge crash on I4 yesterday and a truck containing mail caught fire. The USPS tracking number you need is XXXXXXXXXXX. Fingers crossed.
Google Ads Are Back
First up this is a 180° about turn I know but there is a reason for it, honest! When I first started blogging I added Google Ads, I mean who …
5 Photo Apps
To understand this article you need to understand my approach to photography, and what I am aiming to achieve. I have little doubt that everyone has different objectives, priorities, reasons …