Ramblings and Observations

Catch Up

We've been a bit remiss in keeping the blog up to date.  It's been a rollercoaster few weeks.  Sadly, Ben, John's youngest cousin was tragically lost in a road accident in north Wales.  We can barely imagine what Gary, Vera and Ben's siblings have been through and are going through.  Then just after Karl and Jane's wedding (lovely day guys) Eric was taken into hospital, AJ has had a horrible virus and all this while Joce has children in exams and John is trying to launch a new product and another business.  So, that's our excuses, now some catch up posts!

Proud Dad, Proud Lad

For a Welshman, quite an odd experience to take his son, the cub-scout, to a St George's Church Parade. It was much more enjoyable than I was expecting. I was also amazed at how many people join in and give their time to a very worthwhile activity.

Oh Dear!

As a Project Management Consultant I'm often asked to comment on the apparent irony, when clients consider that

• OGC are the people who for a number of years have "looked after" PRINCE2
• OGC are the people who report that 2/3rds of projects fail to meet their objectives.

How strange therefore that I should read this article on The Register. In short, take a look at their new logo, rotate clockwise by 90 degrees and wonder what they are spending our money on. Oh dear indeed!

The Wonder of the Web

I know I'm easily impressed, but this has to be one of the best things that you can use the web for.

Amazingly, with delivery at just £1, it's cheaper than parking your car (just to find that the local WHS don't stock the refill you're looking for).

I had 2 pens which I love using, but the refills had run out. 2 minutes on their website, and they were on the way. The next morning, Pat the Postman came calling, I had the refills in my hands. How cool is that!

Let me know if you've come across any other wonders of the world wide web.

Decorating – why does gloss paint smell so much?

The weekend is focused on decorating. Fine in the day, but the smell of the paint at night!

With chemical science so advanced, you'd think that someone could come up with a solution. A free coffee to the first person to come up with a solution!

Skins: Last Episode tomorrow - Boo Hiss

Wow, hasn't that series gone quick.  We've really enjoyed it.

Here We Go, another day, another blog

Saturday morning waiting with a Costa while the kids enjoy their swimming lessons, and what do I do (other than keep a fatherly eye) is create a new blog for sharing my pictures and thoughts. Here we go, and enjoy!