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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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: 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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Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 10
This episode was more about the dialogue than the action – and I enjoyed it! It was also a pivotal one too, but I won’t reveal the details here. Fine acting from all concerned plus the return of a familiar character who was a big part of the plot. It was also a two-parter (but …
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Computer Coaching: More about eMail
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: After last week’s introduction to email with the Tuesday Class, today, we looked at adding attachments and how the email app ‘talks’ to the People app. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer, Writing Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post …
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Computer Coaching: Moving to Windows 10
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: With the group now having received their Windows 10 upgrade, we spent time looking at the new features and differences compared to their previous OS 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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Lee’s 80th Birthday
Lee spent the week with us, and today was her Afternoon Tea Party (her birthday was last week). Lee invited a few people round and we laid on the banquet with Ann performing some culinary miracles in the kitchen. It’s fair to say, she had a really good time – Lee received some great presents, …
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Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 9
A particularly creepy episode this one! For the first time ever, there were no opening credits as the episode was shot in the found footage style. I won’t give away the plot, but some scary moments (where’s the sofa when you need it!), and good SFX, especially in the closing big reveal. Steve PalmerI got …
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How did we do? ‘Eat-for-a-£1-a-Day’ (2015)
Well, that’s it for 2015 where David and I have survived this year’s challenge of living on a £1 a day each for seven days without straying. We also managed to raise over £300 for OXFAM too – £381 at the time of writing (and I lost 6.5 pounds in weight too!). Thanks for your …
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Big Nose!
After yesterday’s trip into London for possibly my final informal School event as Chairman, it was a quick turn-around, and then off to Stratford-upon-Avon and Second Thoughts’ 7.30pm production of Cyrano De Bergerac. Unusually, it played at The Bear Pit, rather than the Civic Hall – but that didn’t diminish the attendance, as it was …
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Computer Coaching: Introduction to eMail
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we gave the group an introduction to eMail. Filed under: Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer, Writing 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), …
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Tablet Coaching: Overview and App Store
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: With two new additions to the Class, we gave a general overview of Tablets together with how to use the 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 – well into …
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Computer Coaching: Managing your eMails
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: After last week’s introduction to email, today, we looked managing emails using the ‘drafts’, ‘sent’, ‘outbox’ and personal folders. 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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Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 8
This episode – The Zygon InvErsion – was the conclusion of last week’s The Zygon InvAsion. The word-twist in the title was mirrored in this episode too, in terms of the plot, twisting and turning many times along the way. Written by Peter Harness and joined on the writing credits by the show’s head Steven …
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John Lewis Christmas Advert (2015)
Here we are then. For many, this means Christmas has officially started! Their advert ‘Man on the Moon’ was launched at 8am (UK time) today and just like 2014’s and 2013’s you might want to have the Kleenex handy! Ahhh! Read more about this year’s advert HERE. #ManOnTheMoon Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late …
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Computer Coaching: Internet (Part 2)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: After last week’s introduction to ‘the net’, today, we spent time looking at browsers and how to manage favourites/bookmarks. 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: ‘All things eMail’
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: With only six weeks left before I say goodbye to this class, today, we concentrated on 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 …
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Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 7
Well, not a bad start – within the first minute, we’ve all seen three Doctors! (courtesy of the clip from the 50th Anniversary Special). It set the scene nicely for the first of this two-parter (called The Zygon Invasion, whilst next week’s is entitled The Zygon Inversion). Ooo the word-play! It was a brave script, …
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Trick or Treat
We’re better prepared this year, but where we’re they all? We only had a few knocks on the door and there were more parents than kids. They can’t ALL be ‘Strictly’ fans! ☺ Posted using my Galaxy Note III Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 …
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Bond 24 – SPECTRE
It only seems like yesterday when we saw Skyfall, at the local Odeon, but in fact it was October 28th, 2012 – THREE years ago! Skyfall was considered to be a critical and commercial success, so this latest in the franchise was going to be a difficult film to get right. Sensibly, they’d hired back …
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