Category: Life

Random thoughts on life

  • The day I nearly went Cuckoo

    The day I nearly went Cuckoo

    If I get a decent price and a matching service, I’m usually pretty loyal to companies – I’m not the kind of person who moves to save a couple of pounds.

    And after many years, I’ve been looking to move ISP. Indeed, I nearly did but then it all went badly… except for the service I got from the ISP I planned to move to.

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  • Ford Puma – Early Thoughts

    Ford Puma – Early Thoughts

    I’ve had my brand-new Puma for just 6 days now, so it’s time for me to spill my initial thoughts on ownership. The good, bad and ugly.

    Okay, nothing ugly. If I’d bought a car with that level of issues, I clearly hadn’t done my homework first…

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  • Minding my language: trying to make WordPress more inclusive

    Minding my language: trying to make WordPress more inclusive

    With everything going in the world right now our use of language has come into sharper focus. Words matter.

    And as a contributor to WordPress, a platform that runs over 35% of the internet, I’ve been turning my eye towards the language it uses. On screens and in code.

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  • Goodbye Mazda 3, hello Ford Puma

    Goodbye Mazda 3, hello Ford Puma

    After 3 years the finance on my Mazda 3 has come to an end and it’s time to keep it or sell it. I was always going to do the letter but it was whether I upgraded to the latest model or move on. After much thought, I’m moving on.

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  • How to Black Friday

    How to Black Friday

    Whether Black Friday, New Years or other, online sales are booming business and can easily suck the innocent consumer into buying things they never wanted in the first place. But, shop well, and you can end up with a genuine bargain.

    I’m quite an organised chap and, I think, I’m quite good at negotiating myself around the average online sale. So, consider this my recommendations and general guide on getting the best out of any online opportunity.

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