20 February 2025
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Apparently it has been about 5-6°C warmer today than the average daytime temperatures we had earlier this week… but it hasn’t felt very much like that. I suppose I didn’t feel the need to do my coat up for the … Continue reading
15 February 2025
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Although my present employment is going well, I am still looking for a more permanent appointment and I pressed the button on another application today. What takes most time with job applications is crafting the supporting statement. My normal process, … Continue reading
23 January 2025
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I was doing another shift at the University today, helping with the ongoing Windows 11 migration project. This afternoon, we welcomed another staff member in to drop off their laptop and she paused in the door and asked, “do I … Continue reading
31 December 2024
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Travelling to the western edge of London and back yesterday took us along several stretches of “smart motorway”. These forgo the traditional hard shoulder (emergency lane on the left) in favour of frequent ‘refuge’ bays and use overhead gantries to … Continue reading
23 December 2024
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This year it falls to me and Jane to host the family Christmas. With the first guests arriving imminently, we’ll soon find out if our plans are in order. Guest beds assembled, presents wrapped, food and drink provisioned…. I think … Continue reading
22 December 2024
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Tonight I’ve drawn up a shopping list and tomorrow morning I’ll head out when Jane goes to do her regular Monday morning dog walking for a friend and see if I can get the last few bits I need to … Continue reading
18 December 2024
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The Green Gym group I often volunteer with was having a winter BBQ this morning to say thank you to the volunteers. It was across the other side of Loughborough but Jane decided not to go so (despite it being … Continue reading
11 December 2024
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Yesterday’s first IT shift went well and I’m back in tomorrow. Sadly though, it looks like I’ll have to set aside thoughts of an extravagant celebration as we found out that we needed a couple of car tyres replaced today … Continue reading
7 December 2024
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This afternoon I’ve watched a fascinating video about a rather unhelpful English phrase book from the 19th century called English As She Is Spoke. The problem was that it was translated from a French phrase book without acknowledgement and by … Continue reading
14 November 2024
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I’ve been doing some tidying up today. Do I still need a CD to install Windows XP, extension cable for a landline telephone or manuals for soundcards and monitors I got rid of well over a decade ago? I don’t … Continue reading