Random Stories
January 30, 2023

2023 and onwards

And so another year begins. Many projects started, a few finished, a few ongoing and a few scrapped. Always good to know when enough is enough. Time to move effort to something else. Never be afraid to do this. Often we bash on, wasting time and effort when really the fire has gone out. The ship has landed, the horse has withered, the flower has […]

Health
November 18, 2022

A week on and …

…normal service is resumed. Following my heart procedure last week, I expected some kick back from it – perhaps feeling overly tired, some minor bruising pain or heart palpitations. Cricky – I have been lucky. Aside of a small headache on two of the days (probably unrelated), there was nothing. Because of that, I haven’t really notched it down a gear. I’ve carried on working […]

Health
November 11, 2022

I’m heartbroken…

But now… Heart mended Today my cardiology team plugged a 24mm sized hole in the chamber wall of my heart. I have had the hole (and my heart) since birth and it is now time to close it before it causes issues in my older age Thanks a million to the team at the QE Birmingham who have looked after me brilliantly and put up […]

Health
October 31, 2022

Sometimes imperfections are good

Nobody is born perfect. Perfection covers a multitude of characteristics, looks, actions and views. By definition, this is vast range of things. And it will not only be perfection – but also imperfections. Things we don’t want. Call them flaws if you will. Some big, some small. Some obvious, some not. Some physical, some emotional. Some to glorify and some to hide. As a new […]

Music
October 19, 2022

When I say good bye – Gary Barlow

I’ve always loved this song. It was part of Gary’s crooner sessions during lock down. Here’s the lyrics and the video Gary did. When I say good bye I want to know, There’s no feelings left that I need to show, And all my debts were buried long ago, When I say goodbye I won’t feel alone, When I say good bye I wanna see […]

Random Stories
September 10, 2022

Life and everything really.

It’s been a hectic few months. A job change has meant a lifestyle change to working predominantly outdoors. Topped up my tan and increased my kayaking time which has been brilliant. Time is constantly moving on and the goal is to pack in as much as possible in the time left. Here’s a verse I spotted on Facebook which sums it up brilliantly: Every minute […]

IT & Techology
November 17, 2021

And Windows 11 … Fails

We use a number of laptops and desktop PCs around the house. All are reasonable specification (good processors, SSDs and a decent amount of RAM) and are kept up to date with the latest OS updates. However – and after many years of being a loyal Windows user (even trying it on my phone too), Microsoft has declared that Windows 11 is not compatible with […]

Health
November 14, 2021

IT Skills Save The Day

23rd July 2019 – Worcester Royal Hospital – A True Story I’m lying seriously ill in a bed in a resuscitation room. A doctor stands by my bed. Doctor: “So David, we are going to apply an electric shock directly across your heart. This will stop your heart from beating. We’ll then apply a series of smaller shocks which will restart your heart – hopefully […]