On Visiting Auschwitz

When we looked at the route of our recent drive across Europe we realised that a visit to Krakow created the possibility of a stop at Auschwitz. This was something that we were all very keen to do and, despite a difficult week leading up to that point and a very long...

Smacked in the Pus for @bytenight

As part of our fundraising for Byte Night, myself and a few colleagues agreed to get pelted in stocks with wet sponges. Please show your appreciation of my bravery in the face of cold water by donating here. Here are a few pictures of me receiving some soggy face...

A Day On/In The Tay

Had a cracking day team building in a raft on the white waters of the River Tay. Thanks to Hurricane Katia the river was big, fast and a lot of fun. Thanks to the guys at Free Spirits for a great day and looking after us so well. Here are a selection of the photos...

It Was 20 Years Ago Today – Part 2

It was 20 years ago today I started work. Proper work, not summer jobs – the start of professional life. The 40 odd year journey that fills the gap between youthful exuberance and death. My keen eyed reader will have noticed that I started work precisely 5 days...

It Was 20 Years Ago Today – Part 1

It was 20 years ago today that I graduated. 11th July 1991 I wore a silly gown and wandered about the quadrangles of Glasgow University feeling generally pleased with things. For the record (and in case I forget in my dotage), I received a Bachelor of Engineering in...

Alphabetically, The Smiths – A Game

My sharp eyed reader will know that I provide an excellent chauffeur service for @stuartamdouglas for our commute to work. This is usually an entertaining jaunt with hilarity worthy of a wider audience*. Over the last week or so we have taken to entertainment to a...