Category Archives: Life

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Laser harp-tastic

Posted on May 27, 2009 by David Smith

So the main reason I’m currently sitting on a sofa in a Brussels with Mike snoring in the background is that this evening we’re heading off for some laser harp action courtesy of the Jean Michel Jarre In Doors tour, … Continue reading →

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What a stupid idea

Posted on May 26, 2009 by David Smith

So months ago, I was easily convinced that having another baby, a sibling for Iona would be a good idea, why wouldn’t it, the second child is cheaper, you have the experience to handle it all, and it stops the … Continue reading →

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Meeting Baby

Posted on May 12, 2009 by David Smith

So here we are almost at the 12 week scan point, Iona still doesn’t want a baby brother or sister, or a dog for that matter, but would like a “meow meow cat”…. Thursday morning we head off to High … Continue reading →

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Almost three years…

Posted on May 1, 2009 by David Smith

…since we decamped from London to Bourne End (twined with the “Arse end of beyond”) and in that time of course I’ve had to commute, daily, just under 2 hours on average in the car: so: 2 x 5 = … Continue reading →

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Watch out of office

Posted on April 21, 2009 by David Smith

in fact why are you still here? go and watch it

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Dave

Posted on April 1, 2009 by David Smith

The best name ever, slightly biased of course, but seriously, apart from me, there is the channel “Dave” which just shows repeats of Top Gear – Fantastic and there is also a laptop table from Ikea called “Dave” must be … Continue reading →

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It’s the economy stupid

Posted on March 27, 2009 by David Smith

Unless of course you are the current prime minister, in which case it is seemingly more important to ensure that as far as the royal family is concerned, they should be able to marry left footers, and that women can … Continue reading →

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Three kits can’t be wrong.

Posted on March 26, 2009 by David Smith

So after a shaky start yesterday with an all to early wake up alarm from Iona (0650 – not impressed) we managed to eek out getting out of bed until around 0830 ish, with much bouncing and impatience to get … Continue reading →

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Do you want a baby brother or sister Iona?

Posted on March 26, 2009 by David Smith

No she doesn’t she told me today as we were swimming, going to be in for a shock then (all things being equal) Went to the doctors today with Octavia and Iona as she told her GP the good news, … Continue reading →

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Becoming a man (maybe)

Posted on March 20, 2009 by David Smith

So in a fit of pique I’ve decided I’m not going to subscribe to the “best a man can get” disposable over packaged and over priced crap that is peddled to men every day any more and I’m going to … Continue reading →

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