Monthly Archives: July 2006

Chain reaction

Posted on Sunday 30th July, 2006 by Gareth J M Saunders

Artist’s impression of a bicycle chainy geary thing. I went out with Jane today. We’re married, I know, but we wanted to somehow re-live the excitement of those heady days of dating. Oh hang on! No. I hadn’t finished that … Continue reading →

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It’s all changed… and yet nothing has.

Posted on Sunday 30th July, 2006 by Gareth J M Saunders

Hoorah! My blog has changed completely, and yet nothing has. This evening I took a break from writing and upgraded my blog to the latest version of WordPress (2.0.4). And while I was at it I updated my plugins too. … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Posted on Friday 28th July, 2006 by Gareth J M Saunders

It’s going to be weird not being in Edinburgh for the Festival this year. And not having our house overrun with friends and lodgers for four weeks. I’m sure Jane is secretly relieved, as in previous years I’d say things … Continue reading →

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All good things come to those who wait…

Posted on Thursday 27th July, 2006 by Gareth J M Saunders

Here’s an exclusive preview of what I’ve done on the mahjong book so far: I’m going to call the book A Writer’s Block Tribute to Mahjong. Only kidding, but I do wish that I had more energy. As much as … Continue reading →

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Happy 7th Wedding Anniversary Jane

Posted on Tuesday 25th July, 2006 by Gareth J M Saunders

Gareth and Jane on Sunday 25 July 1999, standing at North Queensferry, against the backdrop of the Forth Bridge. Happy 7th Wedding Anniversary Jane, I love you.

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Support Jane on the Award’s coast-to-coast cycle challenge

Posted on Monday 24th July, 2006 by Gareth J M Saunders

For those of you who don’t know, the lovely Jane works for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award; she’s their New Start Project co-ordinator. The New Start project was launched in 1998 with the aim of demonstrating how the Award Programme … Continue reading →

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Laundry symbols

Posted on Monday 24th July, 2006 by Gareth J M Saunders

Do you know what all the little symbols on your clothes mean, the laundry and ironing-related ones on the label? I don’t, but I’ve found a great resource that reminds me. Some of the symbols are fairly easy to work … Continue reading →

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