Random thoughts on life
It’s been a while since I blogged. You’d think I’d been on holiday or something 😀
Well, for reasons I’m not going into (far too long and personal), my work on the BMTG website has stopped. I’m starting work on a new project – details of which will be revealed soon.
Today I’ve stumbled across the blog of a web design company, who just happened to list this website as one of a number that they berate.
Why?
Well, some time ago I put my name forward for the UK Web Design Association. My portfolio at the time was Engments, BMTG and Copy+ (which as since changed URL). They were (certainly at the time) working nicely and validated. I got approved and so list this credential at the bottom of the site.
At the time of submission I was running these via my Artiss Web Design business. I’ve since closed this up, so have diverted links to here, my personal site.
Now, MinuteDesigns, who are based in Derby, have submitted their site to UKWDA and been rejected. Why? I have no idea. Nor do they. Their site, I have to say, is pretty damn good. As are the sites they create. However, what they’ve done, obviously with a bitter taste in their mouth, is list nearby Web Design companies who have got this “award” and berated them. That includes Artiss.co.uk (well, they don’t berate it, just refer to is as “some dudes blog” with the suggestion that why should I be a member of the Association for that).
Nice.
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I used to cycle a lot when I was growing up. However, between the ages of 18 and 31 this pretty much stopped. Mainly due to a lack of a bike (and not being bothered to buy one). Then, 6 years ago, I bought one. And it’s pretty much sat in my shed ever since.
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On the subject of downloaded music, I was looking for a copy of the current Doctor Who theme (not that I can find it!) on a (legit) download site, when I came across an album I used to own – Star Wars and other themes by Geoff Love. I was young but, hey, the memories came flooding back. Although not enough to make me stump up £8 for it (mumble, mumble).
That made me remember another album I used to love… Music Time (a rather old Children’s TV show). I found a cover for it but, unfortunately, it would appear to not be available in any format other than to try and find the original vinyl album on eBay.
Ahhh, the power of the internet.
Unfortunately, other powers means that I’m unable to find a copy of the Doctor Who music (without resorting to eMule!). You’d have thought BBC would be trying to milk it for all they could…
