Christmas EvePretty much a lazy day here. Lee was with us and we spent time catching up with missed TV programmes and looking out for bargains on the ‘net.Ann cooked a rather delicious Chicken and Chestnut pie yesterday and we made light work of it for lunch together with almost a whole bottle of a …
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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!
Computer Coaching: Introduction to Windows 10
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: This has been the final class for 2015 with lessons resuming in February 2016.With the vast majority of the Class now having upgraded their laptops to Windows 10, today, we looked at the key features of this new OS. We also discussed the pros and cons of making the …
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Tablet Coaching: Core Apps and Browsers
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: In this final lesson of 2015, we continued our look at core apps for Tablets including the range of popular mobile browsers. Classes restart in February 2016. 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: Class of 2015 – Final Class
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: It’s the final class for the majority of the Learners today. Since March, we’ve covered a wide range of day-to-day computer operations and we finished today by looking at ‘online shopping’ before presenting their Certificates. The new ‘Monday Class’ will begin in February, 2016. Filed under: Delivery, Feedback, Salvation …
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Computer Class: Monday Class Success
Today, the first group of Learners completed their Programme. Well done (L to R, holding their certificates): Lin, Pam and Roger. 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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Salvation Army Carol Concert – 2015
As is customary at this time of year, we headed for The Citadel in town for our yearly pilgrimage to the 6.30pm performance of the SA’s Carol Concert. Normally, this would have been our FIRST opportunity to test our singing voices (scary!), but we’d also been to another a week-or-so ago in town, recommended by …
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Pre-Christmas Get-together with the Neighbours
Sometimes, all the signs are that it’s probably best to stay under the duvet. This morning was one of those times! We retrieved the Polo from five-days of ‘intensive care’ at the garage, only to find that after taking it for a spin, the exhaust system fault light re-appeared. Then, just as we were heading …
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Bathroom Makeover
We finally finished the Bathroom makeover today. Ceiling and skirting repainted, ‘Audrey Hepburn’ wallpaper, new loo seat, radiator reattached (thanks Phil!), new soap dispenser, loo brush and mirror rehung. We’re sorted! Posted using my Galaxy Note III Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well …
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Test OLW – 003
Testing OLW from Laptop. 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 the perfect combination to contribute a …
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Test OLW – 002
Testing second post. 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 the perfect combination to contribute a few words …
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Test OLW Nightly Build – 001
This is a test of the nightly build of the new Open Live Writer, showing soime basic text (this line) and a photograph (below), and finally an emoji. I have been able to succesfully add two blogger accounts to #OLW. Example graphic Example emojis Thanks Guys! This is a great start! Steve PalmerI got …
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Computer Coaching: Recap – Sending Attachments by eMail
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we recapped how to send an attachment with an email. 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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Our Anniversary 2015
It’s Sunday afternoon, 2pm and we’ve just arrived at The Crown, Stamford on the eve of our 4th (31st in ‘old money’) Anniversary. Ralph and Karen arrived just before us, and after Ann and I checked in to room 14 (with a great view across Stamford town)… The View from Room 14 . ..the …
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Computer Coaching: No Class
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: There was no Class today as I was away celebrating my Wedding Anniversary. 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 …
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Our First Carol Concert for 2015
Normally, our first Carol Concert in December is the Salvation Army event in town at The Citadel. Their event is next week, but it was ‘pipped at the post’ by this rather impressive celebration (that we only found out about earlier this year, courtesy of Valerie). David was good enough to chauffeur us there and …
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Bye-Bye WLW, hello OLW
I’m posting this, in case there are any other Windows Live Writer (WLW) users out there experiencing the same problem. On, or around 9th December, my version of WLW stopped working. I had the same problem back in May, when Mr Google faffed about with some security protocol which stopped WLW ‘talking’ to my Blogger …
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Lunch at The Hare
We caught up with Geoff, Rhonda, Paul and Sue at the Hare in Loddington today for lunch. We’d originally tried to get in this evening, but they were fully booked! It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas!🙂 Unfortunately, we had to rush off, after about an hour-or-so (as Ann was due at the Job …
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Christmas Begins
We’ve all got different triggers for when Christmas officially begins – is it when the Supermarkets start putting out their Christmas lines, your first Christmas lunch, the BBC Christmas ident is seen for the very first time, or when a bit of tinsel starts appearing on a website. For me, it’s when the Christmas TV …
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Computer Coaching: Sending Attachments by eMail
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we looked at how to send an attachment with an email. 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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Tablet Coaching: Core Apps (continued)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we continued to look at Apps that feature on the majority of Android Tablets. 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: Windows 10 (Part 4)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we concluded our tour of Windows 10 by covering the system tray icons. 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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Return to The Palmichael
Jo and Janet picked us up and we met up with Chris and Pete at The Palmichael. Gosh! we haven’t been here since 2012, and it was good to see that the food and service was as excellent as we remember it! We enjoyed a very warm welcome when we arrived, and we were soon …
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Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 12 (Series Finale)
Well, here we are – it’s the series finale, and it’s promising to be a great one! The critics are on maximum alert, sharpening their pencils (and knives) ready to cast their opinion. This series has mostly been received in a positive way by the Newspapers (especially The Guardian and The Telegraph), but many of …
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Computer Coaching: The People App
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we looked at how to add details to the People App and how it relates to using the eMail App. 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 …
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Computer Coaching: Windows 10 (Part 3)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we continued our tour of Windows 10 and looked at the Start Menu and how to install Apps from the Microsoft App Store. 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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Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 11
Entitled Heaven Sent, this was the penultimate episode of this series, and expectations in the media and amongst Whovians were high. Impressions? Well, it’s fair to say Peter Capaldi acted his socks off and the media and fans seemed to love it. In truth, I didn’t understand a lot of storyline (I blame the late …
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Duxford Day, Neighbours’ Night
We were up with the lark this morning as it’s a packed programme! Duxford DayFirst stop: Duxford, where we were lucky enough to get a private tour of the exhibits, courtesy of a fellow OCA member, John Kershaw, who is a volunteer there. It was a freezing cold day (and at Duxford, it always feels …
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Tuesday Class: No Class
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: There was no Class today as I was chairing a meeting in London. 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 …
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Tablet Coaching: Downloading Apps
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, on the Monday Tablet Class, we took a closer look at Google’s Play Store and how to download Apps. 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! …
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Computer Coaching: Windows 10 (Part 2)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, on the Monday Class, we continued our tour of Windows 10. We paid particular attention to the task bar and the meaning of the various icons. 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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