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• 27th October 2011
  The Joy of Nature Photography, You Had To Be There | (0 Comments)

  At least once in a while, a day comes along which knocks you on your ass. Yesterday was such a day. All week the sea had been rough, but to begin with it was accompanied by high winds and low, rainy clouds. It's no coincidence that the most dramatic aspects of nature are often the most inhospitable ones. The conditions weren't good for sitting out and appreciating the waves - but yesterday everything was perfect. The sea was just as violent, yet the weather had cleared to one of those beautifully sunny autumn days that I always hope for. I leave the ...
• 5th September 2011
  A Very Strange Man Travelling, You Had To Be There | (2 Comments)

  I want to try something different here today. A few weeks ago, in the middle of August, I was taking the train down south. As usual I took the Highland Chieftain ((The Highland Chieftain is the only train from Perth which goes to Edinburgh and then directly onto the ECML and London. I like it because it means I don't have to change, and I get to travel on an HST.)) but on this day it was delayed for 10 minutes before being allowed to enter Perth station. By the time I'd got on and travelled to York, we'd lost even ...
• 2nd August 2011
  My 9 Months in House 11 Me & My Life, University, Wankery, You Had To Be There | (4 Comments)

  This post is one of the most difficult that I've written, and I want to explain why before I dive in. For a while it has laid untouched as a collection of rough notes and photos, gathering dust in my drafts folder. I was unsure where to take it or whether to continue at all. This post is about my troubles and annoyances living with my first-year housemates. In the past I've not had a problem writing harshly about people I know, but this feels a little different. I've lived with these guys. You see, had they not been housemates but ...
• 28th June 2009
  “You Grouse!” Me & My Life, You Had To Be There | (5 Comments)

  Yesterday I was at a BBQ with a few friends. The host was 18 a few days ago, but it's not as if we needed an excuse. Overall it went well: the weather was warm, the atmosphere relaxing, and of course there was plenty of food and drink. I even managed to cycle home afterwards without trouble. But half way through the evening, trouble was aplenty. One of my friends there was George ((I've not asked his permission to blog about this, but I'm sure he'll be OK. UPDATE: permission granted)). George is great for conversations, especially during one of his ...

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  I'm a mathematician, but apart from that, I'm a fairly normal guy. I used to write a blog - this blog. I write (wrote) about whatever is on my mind. It can get quite personal sometimes.