Aug 20th

Ditch The Flash …

Want to look younger in photographs ?

Well according to research from OkCupid the answer is ditch the flash and loose seven years.

Aug 19th

Speechless …

Sat on a call today and heard someone say we didn’t need help.

Most amazing thing I’ve heard in a long, long time…

Aug 17th

Whatever Happened To Prudence ? …

Coins data release shows government lost £600m in bad debts | Politics | The Guardian

Coins data release shows government lost £600m in bad debts

Figures show government was owed tens of millions of pounds in unpaid student loans and overpaid benefits last year

Aug 16th

Marmite …

The price of Marmite has risen by 25 per cent in five years, making a large jar more expensive than a gallon of petrol.

Telegraph

Aug 15th

Canals …

Kennet And Avon

“We’d be no good at this”, K said as we watch another boat work it’s way through the lock.

Not, perhaps, the relaxing holiday we need…

Aug 14th

Relief …

“So none of that happened ?”, asked K.

It is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. ~Proverbs 31:4-5

Aug 13th

Return To The Chair Tie Back ..

I don’t think I’ll ever look at another wedding the same way.

Now I notice all the details – the tie backs on the chairs, the flowers and the service from the waiters.

I was odd being back at a wedding – I’m so glad we did it the way we did…

Aug 12th

Interviews …

After the fourth we found our stride.

By the end it was a slick presentation.

We’ve found some people but there’s a long, long way to go…

Aug 11th

In Which We Bring Facebook To The Front Room …

It used to be simple,

My end of he sofa and the Wifi worked – K’s end didn’t.

Now, thanks to an Edimax wireless extender K can now keep up with the news on Facebook while I checkout the competition on Flickr…

Aug 10th

Shaving …

My quest for the best shaving experiance made be stumble across Proraso recently.

For over 80 years Proraso has been the leading Italian barber shop shaving brand. This pre and post shave cream containing Eucalyptus Oil will refresh the face and soften the beard when used before shaving and will reduce stinging and irritation when applied afterwards.

I’m sure I can remember my father using this …