Biggles? More like Giggles! as I took control of a real aeroplane courtesy of last year’s birthday pressy from Ian and Mags – a 45 minute flight over the skies of Northamptonshire! Ian & Ann, Ralph and Karen and my Ann were there to witness my performance as just after 11am, I ‘took the stick’ …
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Tablet Coaching: Play Movies and TV
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Completing our series of lessons covering Google’s ‘Play Store’ App, today, we looked at ‘Movies and TV’. We then began a series of ‘learner-led’ sessions recapping on previously-discussed areas, but where Learners still had questions. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Laptop Coaching: Google Maps
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we looked at the many features of Google Maps and how to use it for route-planning – not only by car! Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Doctor Who – Series 10, Episode 1: ‘The Pilot’
Like many Whovians, the start of a new Who series is always something to look forward to – but this time round, more than ever! It’s Peter Capaldi’s final series; there’s a new Companion (didn’t they used to call them ‘Assistants’?) in the shape of ‘Bill’ (newcomer Pearl Mackie) and finally, there has been some …
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Lent Boy 2017: How Did I Do?
WARNING! Please read responsibly. This Blog contains large amounts of smugness!So, that’s my ‘Lent event’ over for 2017. What began in 2010 as a small challenge, has now grown into a much bigger test of will-power! Some of you have asked how I got on, so here’s a short summary. Thanks to all my friends …
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Caesar and Salad
A puntastic mix! We set off for Gill and Chris’ today and then onto Stratford-upon-Avon to see the matinee performance of – you guessed it – Julius Salad Caesar. In spite of it being the day before Good Friday (where we were expecting a lot of traffic) we had a good journey there and soon …
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Tablet Coaching: Play Store (continued)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we looked in detail at the Music and Books section of the Google Play Store. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Laptop Coaching: The Perfect Password?
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we discussed the importance of creating effective passwords. We looked at a technique for creating complex, yet memorable (and difficult to crack) combinations. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Tablet Coaching: 1-to1s/Learner-led
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we temporarily left the rigours of the formal programme and covered topics suggested by the Class. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Laptop Coaching: eMail (Part 2)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we looked at how to forward and reply to an email. Additionally we covered how to attach a file and send it to a recipient. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Four go to Iceland – Day 6: Mopping-up (Final Day)
Today is our last full day here, so it’s a bit of a ‘mopping-up’ day covering places that are popular with Tourists that we hadn’t covered on previous days-out. To start with, we’re heading down to the south-west corner of Iceland and Grindavik then maybe the Blue Lagoon (spot the Tourist!) and Viking World. After …
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Four go to Iceland – Day 5: Golden Circle Trail (Part 2)
After yesterday’s very pleasant experiences during our stalking of Tourists, sorry, Golden Circle Expedition, today, it’s more of the same, as we visit some more famous tourist sights of Iceland. We decided to head out earlier, in theory, to beat the rush. So, not much of a lie-in as it was brekky at 8.30. It …
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Four go to Iceland – Day 4: Golden Circle Trail (Part 1)
Today, we’re doing what every tourist does in Iceland – heading towards The Golden Circle. It’s the area north-east/south-east of Reykjavik and promises to take in some grand sights including: Geysers, Waterfalls and a National Park. It’s a mammoth area to cover and so we’re going to pace ourselves and split the trail into two …
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Four go to Iceland – Day 3: Go West!
After yesterday’s southern expedition, today we headed West!. It was always going to be difficult to top yesterday’s experiences where we enjoyed some stunning scenery and kind weather, but we were up for anything that the western side of Iceland had to offer. Initially, we had also planned to finish our day and try and …
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Four go to Iceland – Day 2: Heading South
The focus today is to explore more of Iceland, but further afield than Reykjavik. Obviously, the key ‘event’ whilst we’re here will be to experience The Northern Lights but according to all the checks we’ve made, tomorrow and Wednesday are the two evenings where the chance of experiencing this phenomena are the highest. I just …
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Four go to Iceland – Day 1: Exploring around Reykjavik
After a lazy breakfast including copious amounts of tea, we reviewed the weather forecast and we decided to explore the local area including a search for suitable restaurants for our evening meals. Current temperature was around 4 degrees, but as it turned out, today turned into a ‘game of two halves’ temperature-wise. This morning on …
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Four go to Iceland – Arrival
5.45am: An early start for us on a Saturday. After a quick breakfast with Ralph and Karen (once again our companions for this holiday), it was off to Bedford Station to catch the train to St Pancras International and then onwards via the Tube to Heathrow, Terminal 5. Our flight wasn’t until 2.35, so that …
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Laptop Coaching: eMail (Part 2)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we continued the discussion about using eMail effectively. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Tablet Coaching: More ‘Core Apps’
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we continued looking at the Apps that are installed on the majority of new Tablets. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Tablet Coaching: Essentials Routines
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we discussed the routines associated with ensuring that your Tablet stays in tip-top shape Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Laptop Coaching: eMail (Part 1)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we began to show the group how to send and receive emails. We also explained the benefits of using the Windows 10 ‘Mail App’ if you have more than one email account. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Happy 12th Birthday Moggies!
The Moggies turned 12 today – that makes them around 64 in ‘human years’. Habits-wise, they’re very much the same – they still wake us up at whatever time suits them (2.45am seems favourite at the mo’) to let them out; they still prefer dry cat food to wet; they’ll do anything for Dreamies and …
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Tablet Coaching: Skype
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we showed the group how to make and receive calls using Skype. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Laptop Coaching: Photos as Wallpaper
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John C’s Birthday
It’s been a while, but we caught up with the neighbours tonight in celebration of John C’s birthday on Monday. It’s probably the first time we’ve all got together since Christmas – and there was plenty of news to catch-up with. In fact, there wasn’t enough time for us to be properly sociable, and chat …
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Lent Boy 2017
Here we go again! It’s another year and therefore another of my ‘Lent Challenges’. For 2017, it’s 46 items that I’m trying to avoid (from March 1st until Thursday, April 13th). I’m told that I can take the Sundays in between off – but where’s the fun in that!? 🙂 I try and grow my …
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Lounge Makeover (Part 1 of 9637)
And so it begins… The Lounge was the first room we decorated when we moved-in nearly 21 years ago, and although it’s worn well, it’s looking a bit drab, when compared to the other, more recently decorated parts of the house. Being us, simplicity and speediness didn’t come into it, and every square inch …
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We ARE Amused
Ann and I met up joined Geoff, Rhonda, Paul and Sue at The Olde Victoria tonight for a spot of nosebag and our three-monthly catch-up. Gosh, we haven’t been here for about a gazillion years and it’s now under new management. What a very pleasant surprise – in every sense. Very welcoming and friendly staff, …
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Tablet Coaching: The Web Browser
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we discussed more about the ‘core apps’ that are installed on every Tablet. Today’s topic was the Web Browser and how to make the most of it when surfing the ‘net. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Laptop Coaching: More About Malware!
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we continued discussing how to stay safe online. Having discussed the evolution of viruses last week, this time around, we concentrated on how to spot malware, why you should (almost) never click on an ‘unsubscribe’ button and the power of the ‘Malwarebytes App’. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, …
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