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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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: 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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Computer Coaching: Introduction to Browsing the Web
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we took the class on their first journey on the Internet. 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: General Recap
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: As it’s been quite a while since we last delivered a lesson, we used today to recap on what’s been covered in previous lessons to date. Filed under: Delivery, Evaluation, Feedback, observation, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my …
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Computer Coaching: More Word Processing Skills
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we devoted the lesson to building on the learners’ word-processing skills. Filed under: Delivery, 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 …
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Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 6
Well, after last weeks ‘big reveal, I knew this episode was going to an interesting one! If the previous episode felt a bit rushed, this one was a lot more leisurely – and with more ‘talk’ than ‘action’ (no bad thing), superb scripting and with Peter Capaldi really getting into the role and delivering with …
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Collective Curry
In our plan to catch up with all our neighbours before Christmas, tonight we hosted a mega-curry evening and invited Jo, Janet, Carol, Julie, Tom, Rosi and David round. Well, that certainly put the dining room table under a bit of pressure – even with the extension out! – still, we like a challenge! Ann …
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Computer Coaching: Word Processing Recap
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: It’s been a few weeks since we ran a Tuesday Class, so we used the time to recap ‘word processing’. Filed under: Delivery, observation, 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: Recap
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: After the long break between classes (that restarted today) we spent the morning recapping the ‘essentials’. Filed under: Delivery, observation, 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 5
Last night’s episode was entitled: ‘The Girl Who Died’ – and with the whole world seemingly aware that at some point they’re writing out Jenna Coleman, (and given there are only TWO female lead characters in this story) I know who my money’s on!* Mind you, next week’s episode is called: ‘The Girl who Lived’… …
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Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 4
No-one could accuse the writers of Doctor Who of patronising their audience! Any episode that suggests Googling ‘Bootstrap Paradox’ (try looking here) in its opening scene is certainly NOT underestimating the intelligence of Whovians!! So, in short, tonight’s adventure: Before the Flood, penned once again by Toby Whithouse, was one to get you thinking. It …
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Holiday in Northumberland – Day 7 (of 7): Bamburgh Castle
Our last full day here, and with the weather looking dry and bright (ish!), we decided to head for Bamburgh Castle. Actually, the weather just got better and better! By the time we arrived, this big yellow thing had appeared in the sky, turning it into the perfect day for looking round the outside of …
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Holiday in Northumberland – Day 6 (of 7): Night Sky Safari
Today’s highlight is going to be our visit to the Kielder Observatory tonight. All we need is a change in the weather to make the most of the clear skies! Well, as luck would have it, the local forecast, was the best it’s been all week – hardly a heatwave, but good enough. Looking at …
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Holiday in Northumberland – Day 5 (of 7): Alnwick and Hot Stones
Day 5, and it’s all a bit dull out there! So we thought we’d stay local today – and visit Alnwick, as we haven’t wandered round here for nearly 20 years. Perfectly on cue, as soon as we parked, it started to rain. First priority therefore, was a coffee-stop at the White Swan. The White …
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Holiday in Northumberland – Day 4 (of 7): Edinburgh
I think it rained all night here! Looking at the forecast, it looks as though it’ll be dry in Edinburgh during our journey there by train – and then rain, rain and even more rain just as we arrive! Welcome to Scotland!Last time we were here was in August 2008 for The Fringe (it’s a …
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