Monthly Archives: August 2014

I’ve just watched this stunning documentary… http://www.channel4.com/programmes/addicts-symphony/4od It is on again on 4seven as well late tomorrow (Aug 29th) as well.  It is about a group of musicians brought together to play with one of Britain’s top orchestras.  One thing, … Continue reading →

7 things I’m inclined to think I should say about my life… Drank for 25 years without regard to the consequences to me and my family.  Ended up a washed up recovering alcoholic Never lived life to the full – met … Continue reading →

Sometimes I have the most confusing conversations with my wife. Also despite being (supposedly) a highly experienced and qualified IT professional technology has a habit of totally confusing the hell out of me. Read on for explanation… We have an … Continue reading →

To just update all of you my daughter got really good A level results. She had already decided to change course to psychology. So given she had better grades than her original course she went into adjustment. The course she … Continue reading →

According to Eddie Cochran there “ain’t no cure” for them. I have noticed over the years that often in the summer I do actually feel more “down”. I’ve equated this to changes around me but actually just this week done … Continue reading →

RIP Robin Williams. Great man, great comedian and actor but in the end another victim to addiction. I heard the news at 6am as my alarm went off and the news started. I only heard the headline before turning it … Continue reading →

On holiday in the Highlands of Scotland. This is us on a cruise on. Loch Ness. Sadly no sighting of Nessie.  Have been to Oban and Isle of Mull and off to Skye later in the week. This is our … Continue reading →