Tag Archives: Guinness

A Hard Day

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

A hard day yesterday as we cremated a colleague and friend from our office. A large fleet of cars made its way to Mortonhall Crematorium to say our last respects to Kerr Duncan, who died last Sunday. It was a … Continue reading →

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Humuhumunukunukuapua’a

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: A Humuhumunukunukuapua’a fish At one point on Wednesday I sent out a tweet that read “I’m having a great day!” And it was: I was rocketing through my project work at the day job, solved two complicated high priority … Continue reading →

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Exciting Times

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: High Tee Good day at work yesterday; busy, challenging, and one where some long-term results were finally realised. It’s the biggies that count most. I topped it off with a couple of pints of Guinness in Clark’s afterwards. Sorted. … Continue reading →

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Phone Call From America

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Seattle Municipal Archives It’s definitely getting milder. The wearing of my bunnet is now becoming an unnecessary addition to my daily attire, although we’re not quite at the stage I can safely leave the house with it and risk … Continue reading →

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Awash With Websites

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Global Spec I did intend on blogging over the weekend but as fate had it I never really got around to it. I awoke on Saturday morning up with a slightly dicky tummy. May have been the copious amounts … Continue reading →

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Return to Clark’s

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Colin Galbraith

Image: PortsmouthPubs.co.uk Bags of energy this morning – and it was a pleasant morning. I drank my Zambian coffee in the back garden with the bunnies, smelling the damp dew on the grass and the heavy sea air lifting. I … Continue reading →

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Waving Goodbye

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Colin Galbraith

Not a writing day. Today was my last day in the division of I.S. that I have worked for the past 9 years and 9 months. On Monday I begin in a new division, new boss, and new working culture … Continue reading →

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Early To Bed And Fingers Crossed

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Colin Galbraith

Yesterday was a struggle, because I was just so tired. I wanted to get my monthly quote of DWT articles done early this month, so that I am covered for the next few weeks, and should I write any more … Continue reading →

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Shooting The Breeze

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Colin Galbraith

ONLY 1 DAY LEFT OF MY WINTER BOOK OFFER!!! I suffered the usual morning-after-a-few-pints-of-Guinness effects this morning. Regular drinkers of the Black Stuff will know what I mean – those who don’t, don’t ask. As well as largely focussing on … Continue reading →

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A First For Our Writers’ Group

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Colin Galbraith

Only 3 days left before my winter book deal ends!! Click on the banner above for all the info and to buy. My latest weekly article is now up at The Dog Blog. Please check it out if you are … Continue reading →

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