Tag Archives: Amsterdam

Technology Trials

Image: the-iis.com I quite enjoyed the day job yesterday. My new ability to retain in almost Buddhist-like calmness, seems to be confusing a few people and it’s interesting to see other’s reactions when I don’t rise or become flustered. I … Continue reading

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I Fancy Holland

Image: Jan Ramroth I found myself on the bus going through Edinburgh at the unfeasibly early time of 6:30am yesterday morning. I was to spend the day working in an unfamiliar building on the other side of Edinburgh and it … Continue reading

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The Diners Do The ‘Dam

Image: Me I’ve been gone a few days. If you were following me on Twitter you’ll already know I was on a wee trip to Amsterdam with the lads, soaking up all the bevy and sunshine we could permit ourselves … Continue reading

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Another Belter

Image: MIT I noticed out of my office window yesterday that I’d still to pick up the bird table that got blown over on Friday night. It’s still to attract the attention of any little feathered friends, so I repositioned … Continue reading

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Away To The ‘Dam

I’ll be gone until Monday. I’m away to Amstersdam with the boys: Peno, Group Captain, Big Chap, Lord Skelmorlie, and myself, will be touring all the sights of the famous city over the next few days, donned in full Tartan … Continue reading

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New Author Photos

MAJOR hectic day at work, mostly because I had so much to do with being off the next couple of days, but also because a friend of mine lost his father a couple of days ago, and I received a … Continue reading

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Dog Tired

I think I’m suffering from a spot of burn out. All the signs are there: not overly tired but unable to raise myself to get into anything for any length of time. It’s not like I haven’t been varying my … Continue reading

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Irritated Man Boobs

Having to work late in the day job last night, then going home to work on the website, then getting up early to go straight back into the day job again, only feels like one is working constantly without a … Continue reading

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A Successful, But Weird Day

I had the weirdest, gayest dream last night, which I’m not going into. Let’s just say I’ll never look at Irvine Welsh or a transsexual Thai person in the same way ever again. I suppose that’s what I get after … Continue reading

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