Who needs the HS2? Our investment here is in ‘the HSL’ (Hall, Stairs and Landing!) The project started today with our textured ceilings being ‘flattened’. Next on the list is to re-site the burglar alarm panel, then paint, then wallpaper, change the lighting (to LEDs) and finally source some new wall decorations/pictures. Unlike the HS2, …
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Month:October 2013
Wibbly Wobbly, Timey, Wimey Stuff!
Doctor Who fans: Don’t blink!Non-Doctor Who fans – look away now! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all its forms), together with a fondness for the art of writing seemed to be …
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Chimichanga’s – The Return of the Tormented Tortilla
After last week’s visit to Kettering’s latest eatery, Chimichanga’s, that left Ann and I slightly underwhelmed, I was still looking forward to going there tonight with good friends Ian and Mags to see if things had ‘moved up a notch’. When we arrived just before 7.30, the same very warm welcome awaited us, and we …
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4G’s a Jolly Good Dealo
Possibly the corniest blog title ever! I’ve been with O2 for what seems like forever, and I always seem to end up on a good tariff from them. However, I’ve also found it helps to ring every so often to see whether I’m still getting the best and latest deal. Today was no exception, as …
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Count Clockula Lives! – an OCD confession
No, not the latest timepiece from Transylvania, but a cheap trick to get you to read this far! In many places, the clocks have just been altered – back an hour – and it got me thinking about the process of changing the times of ALL the timepieces in a typical 21st century household – …
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Ola Chimichanga!
There’s a famous military quote: “Time spent on reconnaissance is seldom wasted”. and it turned out to be so appropriate for tonight, as Ann and I checked out Kettering’s latest eatery – ‘Chimichanga’s’, in preparation for the meal there with friends Ian and Mags next Monday. As you might guess, if you’re not familiar with …
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Messing about in a Boat!
I spent some time with David on his boat today. More of a ‘winter-prep’ session than a proper trip-down-the-river – but great fun anyway even though the man event was emptying the on-board chemical toilet!!!! The weather was unbelievable warm for (almost) November!! Afterwards, we had lunch at the Marina – a first visit for …
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5ive Go to Bath
After last year’s very enjoyable Trainers Go to… event in beautiful Stratford-upon-Avon, this year, we headed for a weekend in Bath. Carey had to drop-out at the last minute (which was a great shame), but we know she was there in spirit! It was my turn to organise it all and after some initial difficulties …
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DVD: Fast and Furious 6
Those that know me, know that I like my cars – the faster, the shinier, and the more more unusual, the better! So, as Ralph and I sat down to watch Fast and Furious 6, I thought I was in for a real treat! Oh dear, what a disappointment! Maybe I’m getting old, but this …
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Tech Alert: The Kindle HDX
We love Kindles – any shape, any size, anywhere! Now Amazon here in the UK has followed the US and launched a new super-duper version (just in time for Christmas!) called the ‘HDX’. Scrummy spec and a good looker too. Have a read HERE. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not …
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Indians!
Rabbit! Jo, Janet, Ann and I drove into town to pay a return visit to the rather splendid ‘The Exotic Dining ‘ Indian restaurant. Courtesy of J and J, we discovered this unsung hero of Indian fusion cuisine about two years ago – and we were blown away. The menu is extremely varied, offering standard …
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Brass Monkeys and Grey Dustbins
So, the Winter preparation of the garden continues – but with soooo much to do, and a less-than-enthusiastic team member (me!), it was now time to call in the ‘big-guns’! No sooner had my neighbour, David, returned from his holiday, he was then in the thick-of-it (quite literally) at ours, and adding ten very green …
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Keep taking the Tablets!
Our septuagenarian friend, Lee just bought a new Google Nexus 7 Tablet – all I did was place the order for her online! This is the latest Tablet to join the gazillions of others on the market. What makes this so different is that it’s got a better display and is more powerful than an …
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Too Early to Mention ‘Christmas’?
Yes, quite possibly! Today, we began to get into ‘Christmas-mode’. First task of the day was to review our Christmas card address list. This is always worthwhile, but always takes far longer than I think it’s going to. Every year, I think ‘Oh, there won’t be many address changes’, and every year, I discover there …
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Preparing the Garden
I love a nice looking garden (who doesn’t?) but I HATE the physical preparation side of it with a passion! Give me a non-functioning PC or a web-site to design and I’m happy, but weeding, planting bulbs and pruning is just sooooo un-rewarding for me. Tough luck then, because our garden needs a shed load …
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Beans on Toast – Not!
Ann’s home this week – can you tell? Well, it beats my normal Monday lunch – Beans on toast! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all its forms), together with a fondness …
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Antique Chair
After a brief visit to Neil’s and then Mum’s, I was then off to the annual reunion & AGM of the OCA, and hopefully my re-election as Chairman. It was a good turnout by recent standards and I wasn’t completely surprised that in spite of contacting every member (all 500+), a month-or-so ago, to ask …
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You wait for ages and then..
…loads come along all at once! I was London-bound today to meet up with my good friend Angela C – and a trip round the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden. On the way down, I was surprised to see Denise M join the train at Bedford and so we spent the rest of the …
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