Other Pages

  • Was this a Dream or an Awesome Example of the Human Brain? The immediate recollections of a strange experience.

  • See some of my photos from Philip's wedding plus Emily at her graduation and a couple from the Helsinki holiday

  • A few of the many treasured photos brought back from the holiday of a lifetime in New Zealand February 2008

  • Some photos of my 50th birthday party.

  • First Impressions of Vista

  • A report and some photos from the 2006 Cheviots Challenge.

  • A few photos from Dad's 80th birthday party on July 9th 2006.

  • Derek, Anne and I spent a wonderful week on Shetland in October 2005. Read my diary account.

  • In September 2005, we went across to Belfast to take Emily, Ryan and Emily's possessions over to their flat prior to her starting a university course in History at Queen's.

  • Some photos of Mum and Dad's Golden Wedding celebration at their house in Gosforth on July 23rd 2005.

  • Sometimes it can be hard to let go ... but it has to be done. Read about Thomas

  • Why not have a look at some photographs

  • I've written a bit about Harley Hahn's books, and why I enjoy them so much.

  • In March 2002 I took part in a challenge walk known as the Cleveland Survival. Read how I got on!

  • On 6th July 2002 I did the Chevy Chase. Read all about it!

  • On August bank holiday Saturday, 2002, Anne, Rosie and I tackled the Cheviots Challenge - 24.7 miles with 5,505 feet of climbing on difficult terrain and an even more difficult area to navigate. Follow the link for a more detailed report and thumbnail pics which can be clicked to enlarge.

  • The months I spent at Northumberland Strategic Partnership will be a time I look back on with fond memories.

  • My thoughts and reflections on the Leeds Swim Marathon, a 10,000 metre swim in Leeds pool.

  • A totally wasted weekend - how NOT to celebrate your wedding anniversary.

  • I knew Browser r.enhancer was bad news - but never in my wildest dreams did I think it would lead to this!

  • Try this hacking challenge. Let me know if you succeed!

  • In my opinion the NHS is not that bad. I certainly couldn't fault my recent experience as a patient in the Freeman hospital.

  • I believe we have a guardian angel to rescue us at our times of need.

  • My PGP public key is available here.

  • I took Dad down to sample Oxford student life, which he thoroughly enjoyed. You can read a short account of our October break here.

  • Read my first impressions of Service Pack 2 for Windows XP.

  • I enjoy competitive masters swimming, here is an account of a typical gala.

  • There's a mouse in the house!

  • Our recent trip to Oxford - a combination of celebrating our wedding anniversary and visiting Louise (and taking advantage of one of the last trips we'll probably make).

  • On Thursday 17th March 2005 six of us went to see what will probably be the last performance of The Musical by Ashley Frieze and Chris Parr.

  • Uncle Noel's 90th birthday celebrations marked a real trip down memory lane - a chance not only to share in a wonderful family occasion, but to revisit Cheam and the house I spent many a happy weekend when I lived in London.

  • Reflections on the 10k swim at Leeds International Pool on 26th March 2005.

  • On 18th May 2005 Derek and I enjoyed a mini cruise to Norway.