Category Archives: Observations

Some advice… don’t watch ‘Race Across the World’ and then go for a pint down the pub with a friend. It can result in many laughs, a challenge and was precisely the reason I spent last weekend on a bus … Continue reading →

It has been back to the mill this week. Torrential rains, back to school, and back to work – summer is well and truly over. Now, with a long list of things to do and deadlines to juggle, it really … Continue reading →

It has been that final long weekend of the summer, and the weather has been glorious. Having the extra day really does make all the difference – I even managed to put pen to paper, helped along by a great … Continue reading →

This past week, I was back in Manchester for the PSR event, discussing how we can better use data and collaboration to support customers. The weather was glorious, and even the moon popped out to advertise Premier Inn later in … Continue reading →

Sad news last week, my cat died.  She lived to a grand old age, had a good life, and it was not unexpected… So, although it was sad, it was more melancholy than tragedy, and she will certainly be remembered … Continue reading →

If you haven’t been recently, it really is worth the trip. I’ve just returned from another visit out East.  Flying back to Heathrow, walking across the linoleum worn by the endless stream of feet and wheeled suitcases—is always a bit … Continue reading →

For many of us, there is a lull between Christmas and New Year. It may not have the festivities of the holidays themselves, but equally, there’s none of the pressure. The equivalent of the Thursday night out vs the party … Continue reading →

Summer is over and with year-end festivities still to start we are in that bit of a lull as the nights (and weather) draw in. Despite the descending gloom it also seems the perfect time to get away, a bit … Continue reading →

All of a sudden it seems to be events season (yes there is an event season). I have been on the road quite a bit recently, and away from the office. Whenever this happens what always strikes me is just … Continue reading →

It’s been a hectic few weeks; there seem to be events everywhere. It really does feel like there is a ‘conference season’. As overwhelming as these can feel, by listening, closely, we can often use these to pick out many … Continue reading →