WednesdayWe set off just after 8.30 and decided to go via the A14, the M1 and the M25 via Heathrow (rather than our ‘normal’ A14-M11-M25). Distance-wise there wasn’t much in it, but Google Maps suggested it would probably be quicker – at just under three hours. Well, even though it didn’t seem like it at …
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Author:Steve Palmer
I 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 the perfect combination to contribute a few words to the online community. But I'm no Samuel Pepys! If you're looking for deep and meaningful comments on a variety of subjects, then you've arrived at the wrong site! I only pen for pleasure! On average, my posts appear about twice per month, covering family & friends, cinema visits, eating out, holiday experiences and techy stuff. Oh, and as this is my hobby, there are no sponsored links nor adverts here – it's all done with love!
I hope you find it enjoyable, interesting and occasionally, even helpful!
Tablet Coaching: Google Play
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we began a series of lessons covering the components of the Google Play Store:– Apps– Movies and TV– Music– Books– Newsstand Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into …
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Computer Coaching: Music recap and 1-to-1s
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we recapped last week’s lesson about ‘music on your PC’ and then spent time with each learner, one-to-one, covering individual topics. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into …
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Computer Coaching: Web Browsing Recap
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today was the final class for this ‘Tuesday’ group. We recapped ‘Web Browsing’ and presented everyone with their certificates. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My …
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Computer Coaching: Music on your PC
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we started to look at the various ways to add music to your laptop. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer 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 …
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Cordyline Corner
Thanks to Ann’s green fingers, our trellis-painting skills and some help from David to erect it into position, this corner of the garden that was looking a bit sorry for itself in recent months is now looking much more attractive! Ready!Steady!Go! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post …
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Yes, Yes!
No… not a scene from When Harry met Sally but a reference to a couple of prog-rock elders (that’s Ian and me!) and our trip to see the supergroup, Yes, at the Royal Albert Hall tonight where they concluded the UK leg of their 2016 Spring Tour. We started the afternoon with something much quieter …
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Computer Coaching: Word Processing – Recap
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: In the Tuesday Class’s penultimate lesson, we re-visited the main features of word-processing. Filed under: Design 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 …
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Tablet Coaching: Google Maps
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we looked at another core app for Android Tablets: Google Maps. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer 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 …
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Computer Coaching: Windows 10 Overview
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we began to look at the features of Windows 10. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer 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 …
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Computer Coaching: Open Session
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: With only three classes left before this Group finishes the Programme, we’re using these final weeks to cover anything computer-related as directed by the Class. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 …
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Matlock for May Day Weekend
SATURDAY After my final Committee Meeting as Chair for The OCA yesterday, it was good to know we had a relaxing long weekend coming up with our great friends, Ralph and Karen in Matlock. We left around 10.30 and had a trouble-free journey (helped by the new bit of the road linking the A14 to …
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Computer Coaching: No Class
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: No Class today as it’s a Bank Holiday! Filed under: Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer 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 …
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Tech Alert no. 971: Cue Q!
Being a bit of a TV addict (and now with a lot more time on my hands), I was very attracted to Sky’s new bit of tech called ‘Sky Q’. Their marketing team played the game early and started to saturate all media with promise of ‘fluid viewing’ (whatever that is!) supported by seductive visuals …
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Computer Coaching: Burning DVDs
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we discussed how to burn files to a DVD. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer 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 …
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Host with a Roast!
It’s Sunday, so the perfect excuse for a roast… and a catch-up with a few friends!The table was at capacity today – Jo, Janet Carol, Chris and Pete and Lee helped us do justice to Ann’s cooking! It was a full three-courser too! Yummy! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my …
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Tablet Coaching: Core Apps – email (Part 2)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we looked at some of the more advanced features of email including: cc and bcc sending to more than one person adding attachments adding a signature Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post …
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Computer Coaching: Web Browsing (Part 2)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we looked in more detail at the features of a modern internet browser. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer 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 …
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Computer Coaching: Managing External Storage
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we looked at how manage external storage such as USB Sticks and Recordable DVDs. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer 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 …
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Computer Coaching: Introduction to Web Browsing
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we looked at the essentials of using a Web Browser. Filed under: Delivery, Volunteer 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 …
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Chilled-out Saturday – Friends, Friends, Friends
SATURDAYThis was a weekend focussed on friends. Ann picked up Lee on Friday as she was staying with us until Sunday afternoon. Nicki joined us later on Saturday and we all piled off to the ever reliable Thornhill Arms for lunch. You can’t go wrong with prices like that! and although the food was its …
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Computer Coaching: Staying Safe Online
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we looked in more detail at how to spot fake emails and fake websites. We concluded with a quiz that presented a mix of real and fake sites with the group determining which-was-which. Filed under: Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in …
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Tablet Coaching: Core Apps – email
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: We continued the theme of exploring core apps installed on most Tablets. Today we looked at how to manage the email app. Filed under: Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my …
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Computer Coaching: Word Processing (Practical)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we consolidated everything learned so far about Word-Processing and designed an advert to include – Various fonts– A picture– Aligned text– Various text effects such as bold and italic– A range of font sizes Filed under: Design, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer, Writing Steve PalmerI got into blogging …
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A Short Walk Gets Long
The weather was looking dry so we drove over to Pitsford Water – with the aim of a short walk. Our ‘short walk’ turned into a five-mile trek as we headed for Brixworth Country Park and back. The scenery was beautiful and initially, there was quite a bit of sunshine – but it wasn’t to …
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Frankie Goes To… St Pancras
Our very talented Nephew, Frankie, accompanied by my Brother Neil, headed for St Pancras International yesterday afternoon, to try out the piano that Elton John had recently donated. In case you’re wondering, the piece is: Moonlight Sonata 3rd Movement by Ludwig Van Beethoven. Welcome to the Pleasuredome! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in …
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Computer Coaching: Gone Phishing
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: In our second lesson covering ‘Staying Safe Online’ we looked at methods for identifying suspicious emails. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love of …
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Computer Coaching: Word Processing (Part 3)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: In our third of three lessons, today we looked at additional ways to embellish a document including inserting photos & clip-art and colour-highlighting text. Filed under: Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer, Writing Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – …
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George and the Flagon
Another day and another flagon of Guinness! This time it was the Garden Room at The George in Stamford where we met up with Nick and Celina for lunch. It was great to catch up as we haven’t seen them since our anniversary do last year. Well, maybe not a ‘flagon’ – but does ‘three …
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Return to The Nut Tree
David and Valerie picked us up and it was off to Bicester Shopping Village for a look round. We arrived just after 10 and as expected, it was really busy – although luckily, we got a parking space straightaway. We went our separate ways and agreed to meet up for about 12.30. There were plenty …
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