Recently I kick-started an idea to do with busting jargon. On reflection (as I am trying to do this on a semi-professional basis), I have decided I am not playing to my strengths. Yes, I feel I can offer some insights into how retail works – and I might well…
Unexpected Surprises
So I’m walking with my wife and daughter as we head home from her school, when we hear a woman shouting for help from down the path. Turns out the poor dear tripped and cut her arm and bashed her hip! My wife and I, and a neighbour, helped get…
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Introducing the Jargon-busting Paw!
So I’ve decided to use the knowledge and experience I’ve gained in retail for good instead of evil – I’m sure you’re all relieved to hear that – with a new site that offers up jargon-busting reviews of products and services. I hope you like!
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The 2015 Bahrain Grand Prix
Round four of the 2015 F1 season took place earlier today, under the floodlights of the Bahrain International Circuit, and having delivered a pole lap nearly half a second faster than Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton was largely untroubled as he took his third win of the season. His race was…
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The 2015 Bahrain Grand Prix Preview
After a break of only a week since the Chinese Grand Prix, we have arrived (metaphorically in my case) at the Sakir circuit in hot and dusty Bahrain. Last year this race (which was the first Bahrain GP to be held at night) saw an exciting, race-long battle between Mercedes…
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I Like Trains!
It’s true, I most certainly do love trains. I love their speed, I love their power and I think they are a fantastic symbol of engineering and invention. Hence a new series of pages devoted to them!
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Rosberg Rankled
So the Chinese GP took place only a few hours ago, but the acrimony between the Mercedes drivers of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg that came to define a lot of last season has reared up once more, following Rosberg’s accusation that Hamilton deliberately backed him up, thus forcing Rosberg…
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The 2015 Chinese Grand Prix
Having missed the excitement of Mercedes being usurped in Malaysia, I set my alarm for the early hour of 6.45am (urgh) to ensure I was up in time to watch the Chinese GP in its entirety – and whilst the race was not overly exciting, it was certainly a more…
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The 2015 Chinese Grand Prix Preview
After the events of Malaysia (which saw a surprise win for Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel) Formula 1 has arrived in Shanghai, China, for the twelfth time. A circuit noted for a tricky first corner (that seems to go on forever), and a very long and fast back straight that leads into…
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Nice Customers
Typically, my comments on work on this blog have been ones of frustration and irritation. Today’s post is not like that. Once in a while, you get a customer who is truly lovely. They are kind, friendly and put you at ease. It’s a genuine pleasure to help them and…
