Other Pages

  • 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.

  • Why not keep updated with the latest virus and hoax threats, by visiting my virus page? The live feeds provide details of the ten latest virus alerts, the top ten viruses reported during the previous month, and the top ten virus hoaxes received during the past 24 hours.

  • 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.