Invoicing ‘n stuff
2005 | Filed Under Work | Leave a Comment
I’ve been having fun finding the time to even produce invoices and no invoices, no income. This is a problem. So, to resolve the weeny problem, I invested in some software, which should automate the invoice producing process quite well and speed up the production of invoices. Well, that’s how the theory goes, doesn’t it? And we all know that theory and real life are not always closely related.
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A gap and Italian ‘fun’
2005 | Filed Under Holidays | 4 Comments
Busy week. Not had enough time to get everything done. No different from usual really.
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- Downhill fun
- Back again
- Tuscan summer and socks.
- A place called Newcastle upon Tyne
- Crystal Ball Gazing - Techno Travel
Busy day
2005 | Filed Under Work | Leave a Comment
Not enough time for a proper entry today. Too hectic. Had loads off stuff to prepare for courses and the accountant called to get me to get all 2004’s stuff together so that the tax year can be closed. Tax bill coming soon, I suspect. Boo hoo!
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Although 'Culture' is quite a short word, it refers to an exceedingly complex concept. Our culture gives us, often, they way we think and reason. If you have never lived for a length of time in another country, or you are not someone who has extensive dealings with foreigners, you will only have a vague idea of what cultural differences actually are. This entry in my blog is my own personal attempt to get my head how the two cultures differ. This episode will deal with an issue which is close to my heart, seeing as I am a father.
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All the snow has gone
2005 | Filed Under Milan - My Zone | 2 Comments
It’s true. All the snow has melted. However, it has been a wonderfully sunny day here in Milan and it has even been quite warm. There is some wind too, which is something of a rarity in this city. Might blow away some of the pollution if we are lucky.
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Behind bars
2005 | Filed Under Italy, Milan | Leave a Comment
Nope, they haven't sent me to jail, but when I have a look out of the window of the appartment, it feels a bit like being in one. You see there is a security grating thingy over each of the windows. You can open these things, but they are a pain and the key is never where it ought to be. We did not put these bars on the windows, they were installed by the previous owner. These security measures are another difference between the UK and Italy.
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- Shutter Art
- Beating the Writers
- They got guns!
- Captivating courtyards
- The after effects of the smoking ban
Look up!
2005 | Filed Under Milan | Leave a Comment
Milan, as you would expect, is not full of houses with gardens. At least not at street level. You see, most Italians residing in cities live in appartments. Appartment buildings come in all shapes and sizes, from two stories up. There are quite a few 15 or more storey buildings here. Our appartment building has only 5 stories, by the way. As you may expect, not many appartment dwellers are lucky enough to have their own personal gardens. Well, those not living on the top floors. If you happen to wander around, and actually raise your eyes above ground level, you see some of the most amazing sights.
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- Captivating courtyards
- Beating the Writers
- Milan and some photos of Italy
- A little get-together
- Behind bars
Downhill fun
2005 | Filed Under Holidays | Leave a Comment
Time for another entry, seeing as the on-line supermarket seems to be off-line at the moment. It very nicely waited until I had shoved everything into the on-line shopping trolley and told it what time I wanted everything to turn up, and it suddenly took umbridge at the fact that I wanted to pay on-line. It doesn’t usually get grumpy with me, so I don’t know what I’ve gone and done to offend it. Oh well, while I wait and see whether the supermarket will get over its high tech sulk, I’ll write a little about skiing.
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- A gap and Italian ‘fun’
- Sharm here we come!
- Roccaraso, Abruzzo, Italy - Skiing off the beaten piste.
- Summer Hols 2007, part 1.
- Summer Hols 2007, part 3.
Wrote too soon
2005 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
The snow has stopped for the moment and seems to be melting. Boo hoo. My elation did not last too long, did it.
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Snow!
2005 | Filed Under Milan - My Zone | Leave a Comment
As I scribble down this brief entry it’s snowing all over Milan. There is already enough of the wonderful white stuff for that delicious silence that only snow can produce to descend upon the city this evening. Wonderful! I love snow, it adds an extra dimension to everything. All that perfect whiteness drifting down and enveloping all the buildings and streets. Everything looks so clean and fresh. Stunning! There is nothing quite like it in my book. Makes me feel new and young and lots of other good things. It’s the first real snow the little one has ever seen and to mark the occasion I brought him a snowball from outside to see and touch. He even uttered the word ’snow’ to, just to make everything seem really magical.
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Italian connections
2005 | Filed Under Me | 2 Comments
A guy called Christian Ventrello happened across my
blog the other day, and said nice things about my
scribblings, and it turns out we've got a little bit
in common - like I live in Italy and he is of Italian
origin, and we both have Italian ancestors. Not only
do we have this in common, but he is about to have a
child and I already have one. I think he might like
to hear from other new dads out there so he can get a
better idea of what is about to hit him. If, dear
reader, you think you may be able to offer Christian
some advice and tips of the down to earth, recent
experiences variety, drop over to his blog, here:
christianventrello.
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- Three things
- The return of the tea bags
- Slight blog mods
- Just bloggin’ along - in Italian
- Trying to avoid ending up all hot and bothered
A mistake
2005 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Baby is safely ensconced in his baby seat doing his level best to cover himself with yogurt. So, I decided to steal another few moments to write about what not to do, perhaps, as a father.
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