Some time ago

Actually, quite a long time ago now, Franklin posted about a book that was due to come out and which he thought would be well worth a read. I have now read it, in conjunction with this one. I think it was a good combination – two books from completely different perspectives both [...]

Brr!

The weather has, rather unexpectedly, broken. After forecasts of 19C and sunshine, we have 13C and rain. Here’s hoping for a better day tomorrow.
KnittingProgress is being made on the purple pullover I’m knitting in Jaeger “Odessa”. I’ve now completed all the bits, and the front (the last part knitted) is soaking at [...]

Navel Gazing

Awkward and generally uncomfortable, but sadly necessary at times.
I’ve been thinking about our business, and the part I play in it, rather a lot recently. Fundamentally, I think I’m in the wrong job. I’m very methodical, very orderly, and reasonably good at getting things done properly and well. Sometimes I’m [...]

We’re getting our railway back

Well, sort of. It will run from Edinburgh to Tweedbank (near Galashiels) which means that instead of having the nearest railhead at St Boswells (10 miles) we’ll have about double that to travel to get a train.
Details here.
WorkThe strip-out-and-fix of the family rooms continues – but a little slower than we were hoping. [...]

I don’t normally "do" politics

but I’m going to make an exception today.
According to the BBC, three detainees at Guantanamo Bay have committed suicide. They weren’t the first to attempt to do so, just the first to succeed.
The response of the Camp Commander, Rear Adm Harry Harris, has left me feeling both sickened and shocked.
Rear Adm Harris said he [...]

Been a bit busy recently….

Here’s why.
No knitting – fingers covered in paint do not mix well with purple sparkly yarn!

Of smoke detectors and labourers

So, imagine you are going to take down an old (very old – probably over 300 years old) plaster ceiling in a room which has a smoke detector. You have been provided with detailed instructions on Health & Safety, and a set of caps to isolate any smoke detectors.
Do you:a) wear a [...]