Author Archives: Ian

E-Petition against vehicle tracking and road pricing

by Ian Posted on February 18, 2007

The online petition against the proposed introduction of vehicle tracking and road pricing has currently reached 1,559,649 signatures and finishes on 20th February 2007. This is a protest against the rapidly increasing cost of motoring in the UK and invasion … Continue reading →

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Why do I blog?

by Ian Posted on February 12, 2007

I think it is a combination of reasons. I use this blog to record my successes and findings in my family tree research. I also use it to vent my frustration over things, usually it seems related to cars. I … Continue reading →

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Cloud of feathers

by Ian Posted on February 11, 2007

I’m not quite sure what happened in our garden this lunchtime as I missed it myself. Jo looked out into the garden, just in time to see a pigeon that was sitting in our Christmas tree disappear in a cloud … Continue reading →

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Mediaeval ‘Baeby’

by Ian Posted on February 9, 2007

Katharine Blake the musical director and one of the founder members of the Mediaeval Baebes, gave birth to a daughter Ava Sophie yesterday. Both mother and baby are well. We will be seeing the Mediaeval Baebes later in the year … Continue reading →

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Snow again

by Ian Posted on February 8, 2007

Yep, as predicted we had snow this morning. We woke up to about 2 inches first thing and it carried on snowing most of the day. All of the roads were moving, although I didn’t get over 30mph all the … Continue reading →

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Free software utilities

by Ian Posted on February 7, 2007

Here are some of the free utilities that I use. AntiVirus. I have used Avast Home antivirus software for several months. I have found this to be an excellent product and would recommend it. It is free for home use, … Continue reading →