Patrick
Quality of Life
Call it the general well-being of an individual. Quality of life is a barometer of the mind How much do you enjoy each day? Do you have a reason to get up in the mornings? Do you look forward to tomorrow or do you wonder how you are going to get through these moments? My […]
Video Dragon’s Den, after the pitch
A video was made of the Dragon’s Den contestants after we had made our pitch. Yes I was a bit nervous Click here to see the video. Its only a couple of minutes long and I only get about 10 seconds. See if you can spot me? Dacorum Council invested money into website Yes I […]
Dragons Den Competition
I was told that Dacorum, my county council, were going to be running a Dragon’s Den competition. The council was looking to promote small local businesses. Successful entrants would receive a prize of £ 1,000. The closing date would be the end of August. Two people I know and respect said I would be stupid […]
A big moan
If you are travelling by train from London Euston to Berkhamsted you must go down about 14 steps and then walk down a steep slope to get out of the station. The line runs at roof-top height. A big moan I am disabled and must use my mobility scooter (a Travelscoot) because I cannot walk. […]
The Meerkat Approach
I’m sure you know this is a picture of a meerkat, – it’s that cheeky looking creature that lives in the South African deserts. It stands up on its hind legs and keeps a very careful eye on its surroundings. A group of meerkats is known as a clan or a mob. They are very […]
A Big Decision
Its February 2012, the wife and I now realize I can no longer do any more computer consultancy work. It is full time or not at all in the work I do So that door has closed Does this mean retirement? Yes to computer consultancy, now I can put all my energy and time into […]