Invitation to Tender

Posted on Tue 17 January 2006 in general

Well I had a think about the Potential New Company mentioned last week when I realised that I'm actually quite happy where I am*. I was very tempted but came to the realisation there is more to job satisfaction than chasing the latest shiny opportunity. Part of my rationalisation was …


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End of Week Wrap Up

Posted on Fri 13 January 2006 in general

The game of Squash last night went quite well and my body isn't protesting nearly as much as I thought it would. This is a good thing. The last time I played squash that I remember was when I was at Uni and my Dad was visiting. That time I …


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Gastronomically Pleasing

Posted on Thu 12 January 2006 in general

I was quite pleased with my hosting of last nights Wednesday Mealtm. I decided to try something different for a starter (having a bread maker has made me lazy) so I cooked up a Potato and Leek Soup. In addition to the main course (Beef in Guinness Stew) I …


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My Achey Breaky Legs

Posted on Wed 11 January 2006 in general

I joined the gym yesterday and did my first session for over a month with predictable results. I keep reminding myself that the second session won't ache as much and I should be over it by the third session. However I'm playing squash tomorrow so that will be a whole …


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Good Intentions, Part One

Posted on Mon 09 January 2006 in general

I've spent my lunch hour trekking around Manchester to check out various health clubs. My original intention was to join Holmes Place which is just round the corner from work. However I did check out the Y Club in Castlefield. The Y Club comes in at 11 pounds a month …


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