Category Archives: work

Posting relating to my work

The recession

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Steve

The recession, or what recession. The chaps in the pub seem to be very busy. I have not met anyone who does not have enough work. Commenting this sorry in Twitter, it was deemed I must come from an affluent … Continue reading →

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Aberdeen the oil city

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Steve

A working week in Scotland.   In Aberdeen, the first time I have ever been there.  One different aspect of the Aberdeen airport was the number of helicopters landing and taking off.  I assume they were off to the rigs. Arriving … Continue reading →

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Plymouth

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Steve

I am in Plymouth, and have been in Plymouth for a couple of weeks now. Driving down at the start of the week, and driving back at the end. Not too bad a journey when there are no accidents. Took … Continue reading →

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The West is the Best

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Steve

I am in Torbay. I arrived by train from Bicester. There were 2 changes of train, with only 6 minutes between predicted arrival and departure. Both changes were made in ample time. We have something to be proud of. Our … Continue reading →

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Day tripper

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Steve

Good day in Edinburgh, production system configured at client. One new error found while testing. Should have that sorted on Monday, and delivered. Ended up with time to spare, so have bought a coffee and a chocolate muffin from Cafe … Continue reading →

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Holy Mackerel

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Steve

Thursday night decided it was an eating night.  Thought I would have a Thai meal, so walked over to Thistle Street to try Dusit.  Dusit is probably the best Thai Restaurant in Edinburgh.  It is small and looked rather full … Continue reading →

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Firing Cheeseballs at a Dog

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Steve

Wednesday night in Edinburgh, the rain stopped and the sun came out to play.  Even managed to capture a picture of the sun on the Crags through my hotel bedroom window.  So with the dry weather, and the festival, it … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Gallery

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Steve

Announcing my Edinburgh Gallery.

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I am back in town

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Steve

Yes I am back in Edinburgh for a short stay, and the weather has welcomed me with a vengeance.  It has rained pretty well all day.  The festival is in full swing, but tonight I have taken it easy, eaten … Continue reading →

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The West is the Best

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Steve

I have been away for a few days down in Bridgwater, and staying in a local hotel called the Walnut Tree.  Quite a nice hotel, with half decent food where they make an effort on presentation and served at a … Continue reading →

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Leave My Blues At Home

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Steve

My last two days in Edinburgh are over.   I am not sure when I will be back there.  I had a pleasant evening exploring a number of hostelries in the city and sampling a few malts.  One a small bar … Continue reading →

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ASHES TO ASHES

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Steve

As I booked my flight to Edinburgh, the Icelanders decided it was time to resurrect their volcano. Just before I turned the lights off at midnight, I thought I had better check my flight to Edinburgh. Easyjet was warning all … Continue reading →

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Volcano, I’m Still Excited!!

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Steve

I had a short trip to Edinburgh this week.  I flew up from Heathrow to Edinburgh with British Airways on Monday morning.  I had tried to book a flight on the Friday evening, but found Easyjet were fully booked, and … Continue reading →

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We have arrived too late to play the bleeding heart show

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Steve

An addendum to my previous post.  We were called, we boarded, then we sat there waiting for lots of passengers who had disappeared.  Then we waited for a ground crew to unload the luggage of the disappeared passengers.  Then the … Continue reading →

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We’re walking in the air

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Steve

I am still sitting here in Luton airport, waiting and waiting.  I am most definitely not flying.  As I drove to Luton this morning the snow started to settle.  A little longer journey than usual, due to the cautious nature … Continue reading →

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