Well done Ann! Ann’s been appointed National Delivery Manager for Skills at Working Links. Same company, same grade, but more responsibility (as she now covers the whole of the UK) and working with a different team. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into …
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Wet, Wet, Wet/Cats Away
Ralph’s here again this week working on the Wet-Room. We’re now at the ‘pretty’ stage with hopefully the floor tiles being laid this week, and time permitting, starting on the wall tiles too. The rather fancy tap we’ve ordered should have arrived at the Plumbers as well, so it’ll be interesting to see how that …
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Ring, Ring
We drove over to Leicester this morning, specifically to look for a pair of wedding rings. Our first stop was our last, courtesy of George Tarratt specialist Jewellers, and after just 40 minutes of discussion and viewing, it was ‘mission accomplished’. So, that’s two bespoke white gold rings with added diamonds now on order. Easy-peasy! …
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TLC for Ziggy
I took the Insignia over to the Vauxhall Body Centre in Corby this morning to get some TLC for the damaged bumper. It should be done by Friday afternoon! Whoever you are – thanks for driving off and not leaving a note when you pranged mine. Come the revolution, you’re one of the first in …
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Black Tuesday?
It’s funny how some days just turn out to be ‘a real challenge’ (that’s the polite version)😲 Lee had a funny turn in the night requiring us to call a doctor and an ambulance, so we were all up at 5am playing doctors and nurses. After a short stay at Kettering’s A and E, I …
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Family Holiday – Day 4
Hurrah, we woke up to DRY weather! That’s a first this week!!! I popped to the loo and upon my return, Oliver had taken my place in my bed – there goes my lay-in! I had a shower and headed downstairs where Lee and Denis were chatting. Not long after everyone else was up and …
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Packing-up (Part 2)
Ann went round to Lee’s to help her pack-up her stuff before she’s evicted in just over a week’s time! I was planning to help, but I seem to have come back to the UK with truckloads of paperwork to sort out. I started on it at 5.30am and was still buried in the stuff …
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Lent Boy – Revisited
OK, so today’s the end of Lent, and with a slightly smug look on my face, I can say that I managed to more-or-less* stick to my list of banned substances during the Lent period. Beer, Biscuits, Cake, Cheese, Chinese, Chips, Chocolate, Cider, Coke, Crisps, Crunchy-nut Cornflakes, Curry, Custard, Guinness, Ice-cream, Pastry were all banned. …
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My Body is a *
*Please choose the most appropriate description. In my efforts to move the description from ‘wheely-bin’ to ‘temple’, I am, again this year, taking Lent** very seriously. In 2010 I managed to resist most of the food-stuffs I love, without too much trouble – I’m not sure where the strength came from to do it!, but …
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Red Rose…Yellow Rose…Blue Rose?
It’s Valentine’s Day – and rather than a simple red rose, I got Ann a multi-coloured one from those very nice people at Inter-Rose How do they do that??? 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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R.I.P. John Barry
I learned today that John Barry, the famous composer of all the memorable James Bond themes, died on Sunday. We saw him performing in Birmingham many years ago and the whole event was just fantastic! He’ll be sadly missed as the man who made beautiful and memorable music! Click on the link below and listen …
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Manic Saturday!
8.00am: It was over to Peterborough for a haircut. Then back home for a quick change of clothes before we head off to Lamport for the treat-of-the-week – our full tasting session for our proposed Wedding Breakfast. 10.45am: The sampling session was a really enjoyable event, and the chef and Emma had worked very hard …
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Missing – believed spirited away by the Fairies!
Some things in life are undisputable – dropped toast always lands butter side down, socks never match when they come out of the washing-machine and garden hoses ALWAYS tangle when you unroll them – even if you’ve rolled them up perfectly. Here’s another – I NEVER lose things! OK, they might end up being misplaced …
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No more Mr Grumpy!
After being Mr Grumpy most of last week when my back began playing-up on Tuesday, I’m pleased to say it feels like it’s on the mend. Not totally – it’s still a delicate balancing act trying to put my socks on in the morning and press-ups are also off the to-do list for a while …
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The Cat’s away..!
Ann’s off to Ragdale Hall for a few days with her good friend, Nicki. The house feels strangely empty – and very quiet! Err, best not repeat that!!! 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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Back to the…
Ibuprofen and diclofenac! Looks like my back is playing up again. No warning – one minute fine and mobile…next minute, a dull thumping ache across my lower back. It hasn’t been this bad since 2008… and that went on for ages!!! Grumpy b****** now! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing …
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On-Off-On!
So, I ordered my new car on Tuesday and yesterday, the dealership rang me to say that the finance proposal had been declined! WHAT! UNBELIEVABLE! That’s the closest I’ve been to throwing a strop for a long time! I’ve been buying cars for 20 years on finance and never, ever, ever had a problem. The …
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Files Like the First Time
We spent a good proportion of today going through ‘the filing cabinet’ in the office. Designed by the same team as the Tardis, it was definitely bigger on the inside! – just where did all this paperwork come from? Yeesh! we even found stuff dating back to 1994! Still, it’s ‘job done’ and the weight …
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♬ “While Shepherds…” ♬
Cor, that was scrummy – a home-made shepherds pie for lunch!!! 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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Ooh err Missus (literally!)
I read this in the Daily Telegraph, so it MUST be true! 🥰😀 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 …
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Another busy Sunday!
Remember when Sunday was the day of rest? No, me neither! More’s the pity! 🙁 Ann spent most of the day in the garden trying to rescue us from the ever-invasive weeds and then planting out bulbs for the Spring. Meanwhile, I was in the office trying to get ahead for the week because I’m …
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That Syncing Feeling
Most of us have more than one PC these days – you’ve probably got one at home, and the other is your laptop or netbook. On each of those PCs you are probably using email at different times for different things. I’m the same, and the major frustration for me, is that some emails that …
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I Feel Like Chicken Tonight!
Well, this afternoon actually. Ann and Lee sorted out a superb roast-chicken-with-all-the-trimmings lunch today. There was just enough for around 5000 people, but between us, we made short work of it all!! There’s only one thing left now, to complete the perfect Sunday afternoon, and that’s… zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in …
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Techy Day
A bit of a techy-day’ today. Great – I love days like this! I spent the morning over at Julie’s helping her to add some apps to her new shiny new phone, the excellent Windows mobile OS HTC Touch 2 and install the 16Gb micro SD card. Unfortunately, I couldn’t help much with Tom’s new …
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Where were you in 1984?
Found this on You-Tube. As a spritely 28 year-old who was into MIke Oldfield, Rick Wakeman and the like, ‘Camel’ was also one of my fave bands at the time. This was filmed at the then, Hammersmith Odeon on 11th May, 1984, as part of their live stationary traveller tour – I (think) I was …
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Tweak Tweak!
I just can’t leave it alone! I’ve made a few more tweaks to my Blog. https://blog.stevepalmer.com 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 …
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Mexican Rave!
We’ve just finished shopping at Sainsbury’s Kettering, for the ingredients for Saturday’s Mexican party at ours. Phew! that’s emptied a few of their shelves!!!! 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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Centenary Book
I drove down to see Isabel today. We worked out the best way to design the Old Croydonians’ Association Centenary Book due for distribution to Members in 2011 and clarified a few techy issues relating to her scanner. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – …
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One Year Today…
Hard to believe, but Ann has been in her new job for exactly ONE YEAR today! 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 …
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The Cat’s away…
Ann’s away on business for a few days. Riotous parties, excessive drinking, late nights then..? Well, maybe not – I’ll leave that until the Party on Saturday!!!! 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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