We attempted the Christmas Market at the bottom of Montpelier Hill (Just opposite the Slug and Lettuce) today. A mix of stalls and food concessions were the main stay with a smattering of small fairground rides at the…
November 2013
30 posts
Harrogate Christmas Market : Aborted mission- Sophie's presentation on the play in Wales
Sophie (aged 7) had an assignment from school. She was to make a presentation to give to the rest of her class on any subject of her choosing. The presentation was to last for less than 10 minutes. I helped her with it…
- Parents Evening
Went to Felix's parents evening - the boy dun good! It's his first one we've been to since he started his GCSE's. Very pleased with the feedback we got - he's predicted A in most stuff - even an A Star in one. The only…
- Quick trip to London
I've been to London today with m' colleague to see some clients. I ran a workshop session thing. It went well. Gearing up to begin. Discovery. I like this stage of a project - the design part (coming up next) is my…
- Busy ramp
Starting this morning, I've got a very busy few days ahead of me. Work wise, the complexity is ramping up on a few things and a deadline is within sight. I had one of those meetings that I wasn't looking forward to this…
10 years agoMonday's eh? They often set out to remove the last vestiges of ones weekend gusto, the erstwhile enthusiasm and creativity generated over the weekend can so easily dissipate, if you're not careful. I don't let them…
- Stag do in Dentdale
Last night I went to a stag do at a big ol' country pile of a place deep up in't dales. A mansion (owing to its two staircases) in fact. Heading up past Skipton, up the Kendal road then off the beaten track then off the…
Irlen® GlassesJaygo got some new glasses today. They have specially coloured lenses in. He's been diagnosed as having Ireln® Syndrome. The ® part of the syndrome makes me a bit suspicious , as did the price tag but some of the info…
- A classic first test second day
Two days into The Ashes first test and England have collapsed beyond much hope. I actually woke up at 04:40 this morning and tuned in for 15 minutes. A silly thing to do. England had just lost a string of wickets for…
Bitcoins. They're wierd.A friend of mine posted a picture of a bitcoin mine, over on facebook earlier today. He went on to say that bitcoins were making more than his regular job at the moment, possibly thanks to the recent price hike, where…
- Second The Ashes in a year.
What a treat. The finest of contests, the ultimate of sport, The Ashes. I'll not bang on about it too much. Actually, I probably will. I can't afford to stay up all night this first test though as I'm too busy in the…
- eCommerce Conference
I've been in London today for an eCommerce conference with work. Fascinating and insightful. Pretty pooped now - just got home and need sleep (its been a full on 16 hour day so far) but I want to brain dump a few…
- I've got less than 3 minutes to write a blog
So, I'm in London, I've just arrived at my hotel. We're meeting up again in the lobby and finding a pub (next mission - I'm thinking Foursquare). I'm down here for a conference thingy tomorrow. I'm doing a quick blog…
Family GatheringWe've been up north today. Darlington, County Durham to be more specific, for a family gathering - my dad's side. You know that thing where you all go "we should get together sometime, we really should meet up as a…
- I'm a qualified Samaritan
Today, after the final full day training session, I concluded my "SIT1" training and was told I'd passed. I am now a qualified Samaritan. I've got an official number (with a P for Probation after it for the time being)…