The war between google and yahoo has allways been interesting to watch from the touchline. For the consumer, it's good because both still know that they have got to provide a predominantly free service yet entice users…
August 2006
15 posts
Google v Yahoo- Locks to slug
After the morning at the locks on Sunday morning, I popped home and geared up for the gig at the Slug. Technical hitchery, staggered the start till about 8.30 but when it kicked off it was an instant two thumbs fresh.…
Barnoldswick and a fry-upWent out to collect Eirene's bag that she left at that thing we went to last night in Barnoldswick. Grabbed some fry up fodder and found a picnic site next to these locks. Did a great fry up out the back of our van.…
Barnoldswick festivalFireworks and night kite , originally uploaded by DragonDrop . recently got in from Barnoldswick festival. It was supposed to be a hot air balloon festival but it was too windy to get them up - non the less it was a…
- What a fantastic culinary experience we had last night
What a fantastic culinary experience we had last night. Our mate who’s a chef has just come back from France. As well as bringing back shed loads of quality food and drink, he brought our dinner. First course consisted…
Ilkley Moor b’ah t’at (owzat?)Ilkley Moor b’ah t’at (owzat?) , originally uploaded by DragonDrop . Had a day out on Ilkley Moor today. Bracing Yorkshire wind cleared away the cobwebs. I love it up on't hills this time of year with the colour…
shamrockshamrock , originally uploaded by DragonDrop . Back in blighty now. Great mini holiday that was. Did all sorts. Hanging out with relations, eating lots, fresh air, chilling, exploring and all sorts. I've jsut uploaded a…
first guinnessfirst guinness , originally uploaded by DragonDrop . Sophie's first taste of the black stuff. (before you report me to the authorities / rspcc we only wet her lip with it). She accepted it with a gleefull look in here…
- glad we were'nt going further yesterday
So glad we were'nt going further yesterday. It was crazy in the Airport. Still, got to hang out with my lovely cousin and family. Chilled crossing - had a cabin which was a good move. Arrived in Dublin 22 hours after…
- Chaos
Today we awoke with a sense of excitement. We were booked on the 10.50 Ryanair flight to Dublin. 10 mins later after a phone call from my Dad we switched on the news to hear the chaos that was happening in airports over…
View from the boundary.This was me by the boundary at Headingley Cricket Ground to watch England v Pakistan. Superb day. Top spot in the East stand, access to a v/nice bar at the top. Good company. Streakers, Mexican waves, Sunday lunch,…
- Beautiful day: wedding of Chrissie and Steve.
Hello. I thought I would take a moment to say what a beautiful day we all had yesterday at the wedding of Chrissie and Steve. The bride looked absolutely gorgeous in a full length cream gown and green wrap. During the…
- I’m turning into a right creature of habit
I’m turning into a right creature of habit. For the last 4 Thursday in a row (I think) I’ve been out playing disc golf. Played 18 holes last night, got round in 73. Looking forward to this weekend. Off to a wedding…
SkiptonSkipton , originally uploaded by DragonDrop . Just come into skipton for me lunch hour. A wander down the canals revealed a very pretty side to said town that I'd not seen before.
- Huge yellow pipe
A while ago I commented on the huge yellow pipe that was carving it's way across the dales / Lancashire / Yorkshire. It's still there, behaving in a very odd way. Mark Simpson, the BBC's North of England correspondent…