2011-2-22

Man shall not share a wardrobe with a woman. That is the entirety of the law. So, I had to get myself a cheap wardrobe. Meh. I wander round the IKEA labyrinth to find something cheap that doesn’t look awful and find that this simple thing looks better than the units that are three times … Continue reading “2011-2-22”

Man shall not share a wardrobe with a woman. That is the entirety of the law.

So, I had to get myself a cheap wardrobe. Meh. I wander round the IKEA labyrinth to find something cheap that doesn’t look awful and find that this simple thing looks better than the units that are three times the price. I photograph the little tag and pick up the box from the market hall.

2011-2-20

Today I decided to actually sign up for the RYA Basic Navigation and Safety course that they run down at South-Eastern Regional College in Bangor. The course runs on Tuesday nights so there shouldn’t be a conflict with work or school. The only issue is that they need extra numbers to ensure the course runs. … Continue reading “2011-2-20”

Today I decided to actually sign up for the RYA Basic Navigation and Safety course that they run down at South-Eastern Regional College in Bangor. The course runs on Tuesday nights so there shouldn’t be a conflict with work or school. The only issue is that they need extra numbers to ensure the course runs.

This new course is for anyone new to boating e.g. powerboaters, sea anglers, drivers, boatmasters, experienced dinghy and keelboat sailors, and inshore racers.

WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
Subjects studied will include:

  • Charts and publications
  • Safety, including engine checks
  • Buoyage
  • Tidal awareness
  • Visual navigation and pilotage
  • Rules of the road
  • Electronic navigation
  • Anchoring
  • Weather forecasts
  • Passage planning

At £90 for 5 weeks (around 15 hours), it’s not a bad rate and the stuff really is essential in the long run, because you’re not going to want to be unprepared for this sort of thing.

2011-2-19

Technically cheating because this is from Arlenes blog. The breakfast in bed thing (on a normal weekend) undoubtedly makes it more difficult to seem like a champion on days like birthdays and mothers day but I figure it’s worth it. She’s the light on a dark and stormy life – how could I refuse her? … Continue reading “2011-2-19”

Technically cheating because this is from Arlenes blog.

The breakfast in bed thing (on a normal weekend) undoubtedly makes it more difficult to seem like a champion on days like birthdays and mothers day but I figure it’s worth it. She’s the light on a dark and stormy life – how could I refuse her?

2011-2-18

After a shitty day, the best medicine is to eat too much and then cuddle up on a sofa with your other half and watch a crappy movie. Tonight was an Indian meal from Planet Spice and “Date Movie” from the Apple TV. It wasn’t bad. Arlene laughed very loudly. And it cured me of … Continue reading “2011-2-18”

After a shitty day, the best medicine is to eat too much and then cuddle up on a sofa with your other half and watch a crappy movie. Tonight was an Indian meal from Planet Spice and “Date Movie” from the Apple TV.

It wasn’t bad. Arlene laughed very loudly. And it cured me of my attraction I had to Tina Fey. My wife is 100x hotter 🙂

2011-2-17

Students at Belfast Metropolitan College getting some education from Marty (AirPOS) and Simon (Rumble Labs). Related posts: College degree or Entrepreneur ideaspace One Vision for the North of Ireland So, about that game company…

Students at Belfast Metropolitan College getting some education from Marty (AirPOS) and Simon (Rumble Labs).

2011-2-16

Tonight at XCake we had Dr Chris Hoo who spoke about the opportunities for medical apps (both institutionally and personally for clinicians) and also a demo of Planzai from Rich Dale and the Crafty Devil team. Planzai are offering a free project management template for companies attending SxSW! Related posts: “Music: an aperitif for the … Continue reading “2011-2-16”

Tonight at XCake we had Dr Chris Hoo who spoke about the opportunities for medical apps (both institutionally and personally for clinicians) and also a demo of Planzai from Rich Dale and the Crafty Devil team. Planzai are offering a free project management template for companies attending SxSW!

2011-2-14

I had a dream last night, about a marina I had opened out by Airport Road West. This location, less than a mile from Sainsburys and B&Q, and a bit further from an IKEA would be ideal. And with decent catering would provide somewhere nice for local companies in Sydenham Business Park. This then prompted … Continue reading “2011-2-14”

I had a dream last night, about a marina I had opened out by Airport Road West. This location, less than a mile from Sainsburys and B&Q, and a bit further from an IKEA would be ideal. And with decent catering would provide somewhere nice for local companies in Sydenham Business Park. This then prompted me to look at the Belfast Harbour Commission web site upon waking. Anyone want to loan me a few million quid?

2011-2-13

This morning I watched some RSA Animate videos in bed. And Arlene thought it was an opportunity to take my photo. Related posts: London, City of the Future Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) Education should not be an assembly line at a factory The Hub of 21st Century Enlightenment

This morning I watched some RSA Animate videos in bed. And Arlene thought it was an opportunity to take my photo.