Category Archives: Random

Why I’m cancelling my Tesco credit card

Taking money out of a cashpoint machine on a credit card is something I would never do, so I tend not to read the terms and conditions that apply to doing so. It’s just something that wouldn’t happen, so I … Continue reading

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Alternative Breakfasts

I’m sitting here this morning eating rhubarb crumble for my breakfast. It makes an interesting change from the usual toast or cereals and I’m very much enjoying it. The thought also strikes me that as it was home-made from rhubarb … Continue reading

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Communing with Nature

The weather has been wet or overcast (or both) here for what seems like months (actually, it probably is months) and those crisp, cold winter mornings have been noticeable by their absence. This morning however we probably came as close … Continue reading

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Odd cloud effect

I looked out of my office window the other day and saw this: No idea what caused it. Looks like an aircraft contrail in reverse. Not something I’ve ever noticed before.

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Google Completely Loses the Plot

Over the last couple of days I’ve been receiving frequent emails containing the tedious witterings of someone I’m barely acquainted with, courtesy of Google+. I have never told Google I wish to receive email from Google+, so at what point … Continue reading

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Crystal Balls

I was amused (or perhaps bemused) by a piece on the BBC News website today covering the inflation rate rising once again. One economist is quoted as saying: “However, inflation should start to fall by the end of the year, … Continue reading

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