Long day in York

Working up North today and typing this from a hotel between Leeds and Pudsey – yes there is such a place! Nice enough hotel, all workmen in the restaurant and I had a couple of double-gin and tonics and scampi and chips. Ready for bed shortly, I am knackered.

Was up and out the house by 7.00am this morning and the run up to York was excellent so I was at the Designer Outlet roundabout by 10.15am and I wasn’t meeting anyone until 12.00pm so went into the Outlet centre. I could have spent quite a lot but didn’t, however, I found the white Ted Baker shirt I liked in my size at an absolute steal – £40.00 plus an additional 30% off – wasn’t going to turn that down!!

Actual work was fine – the manager I was meeting for the first intro session was quite hard to work with and the training with the Marketing team was fine as well. The new system we’re trying to release isn’t very intuitive and experienced Data Mining users are finding it hard work, I really need to find a solution or training delivery that’s going to make this easier for them. It was a really long day, we started at 1.30, 15 mins break and through to 5.00pm – v tired

Then hour drive to the hotel – traffic was painful but got here in one piece!

Might have an early night now as it will be a long day tomorrow no doubt.

Logical Office up & running

Did my first training session for Logical Office today and I think it went okay, I have received feedback advising that I received positive comments from the client to Rod so that is obviously a relief. There is still so much more I need to know and understand with the system but it’s pleasing to have got the first one done and under my belt.

I have got quite wrapped up in understanding the software though and need to take a step back and get other work done as it’s taking up so much of my time and attention.

Anyway, one down!

What an absolute disgrace!

I just went for a run after dropping Jack off to football, only a steady pace to get myself out and about and see if my back and groin would hold up. I managed to “run” for 30 minutes before stopping but this was my slowest pace but I was glad to just keep ticking over and get my breathing sorted. I walked a lot on the way back or did exercises as it was getting cold. I feel ok and better for doing this. I thought I’d add it to Runkeeper as I didn’t turn it on and checked my last run – this was May 2017!!! Can you believe it? I am shocked and disgusted, it’s no wonder I’m a fat fuck if I haven’t been out running for 6-7 months – I am gobsmacked.

So, if that’s not incentive enough to get back on track I don’t know what is – I am so surprised. Anyway, sat in the car waiting for Jack to come out of training and starting to stiffen up already!

Off to Birmingham today…

Working in Birmingham today for Peters books. Awake just two minutes before the alarm was due to go off and then got the train from Bicester. Really busy day today and flat out. Worked on the train all the way here and then at the office it was non-stop! Nice to be productive so i didn't feel bad leaving at 3.55pm to get the tea in so I'm home for football training in time.

Tash took Charlotte home to Nottingham after work and they're there at the time of writing this, on the platform waiting for my train!!

Worked on the training session plans for this evening on the train and loads of other emails that kept coming in – I seem to be on a bit of a roll at the minute!!

Not much else to report so nothing more to type!!

Oxford Half Marathon

Ran the Oxford Half Marathon today – I had done x3 runs before turning up for this – 2, 3 and 5 miles the last of which was 4 weeks ago! So unsurprisingly I was anxious about entering this and how it would pan out because so many people were taking it so seriously and really putting in the training hours

Tash dropped me off down at the Uni Parks and then I met with all of Team Taylor before making my way to the start line where I met with Tash and Pauline Bampton & Julie Goodall. There were over 9,500 people entering and it was quite exciting and good to be part of the crowd. The start began at 9.30am and it took 20 minutes for us to make our way to the start line and cross it. I went at my slow and steady pass and managed to maintain it (albeit getting slower) throughout, I did get round the whole course without stopping – I couldn’t believe it, very pleased with myself in that I’d done no training but embarrassed by the time it took.

I didn’t go past many people and at the halfway point it got to the stage that people were walking, I’d go past them, they’d run past me and walk again and I’d go past them again! Familiar people were then dragging me along so to speak. Kept seeing Tash along the way which was nice and Jack as well after his football had finished down at Oxford City

It was nice being part of the Team Taylor as there were a lot of other runners with the same t-shirts so we kept encouraging one and other.

Got over the finish line in 2h 47m and got some goodies and then walked to the car and went home – the rest of the day I didn’t get much done at all, it really flaked me out and I crashed out on the sofa and that was pretty much it. I have so much work on my plate but I couldn’t face it so just went to bed early after a long bath – although we did make it down to the Apple Day in the village, that was nice as usual – we live in a lovely place.

Anyway, I’ve done it now so that’s that! Might enter the one next year but will see how it goes, I have pre-registered my interest, I think I should surely be able to improve the time if I try a bit harder!!

On the Start line…

At the Finish Line…almost 3 hours later..not smiling now!

OCFC JPL u16’s pre-season training

First training session for the lads today. I was really nervous and hardly slept last night, no idea why but got all this planned and sorted and then met the lads at 9.00am at Cutteslowe. In the end there was x7 of them which was a bit disappointing but hardly a surprise as I'd been told of the numbers that were missing and on holiday

It was a decent session I felt, very hot indeed, I joined in the football to make it 4v4 and that was bloody hard work, I was shattered!!

They all worked really hard on all we did so I hope they enjoyed it. We will become a fit side is my intention. Need to do some more plans as well.

Finished at 10.30am and my back was killing me...I'll never learn it seems but I can't help myself. Even though I gave the ball away and didn't track my runners!

A long day..

Was up and out to Bicester for the 6.45am train to London, watched opposite as the one to Burmingham that I will get tomorrow went past. It was then about an hour on the tube and walking to South Woodford and Groupcall 

Today was the first training session for the Spirit install project that has taken up so much of our time in the last few months. Something I was very nervous about which is unlike me. 

It all went okay to be fair and I had nothing to worry about but there were so many questions and new requests, it really was bloody hard work. By the time I left at around 5.00pm I was shattered. I earnt my money today!

Train home and got in about 7.30pm. Chatted to the student a bit and then collected Charlotte from work as she had to get a lift as her bike was locked to Tasha's and she'd kept the key...oops!

Tash went out with Nicki for a few drinks and I sorted of worked on the sofa whilst watching tv, I wasn't really in the mood but didn't go to bed until 12.30am which was stupid as I need to be up at 5.45am tomorrow again as I'm off to Peters Books. 

Jack went to football training which Paddy was doing but he was a bit underwhelmed which was disappointing to hear. He did the same session as before which I thought was okay so surprised it wasn't as good this time. 

Working in London

Working in London today with a new user at Hodder Education, decided to get the later train in and make an excuse about the car and puncture etc but in saying that I don't think I will be late so not a problem...hopefully. I am obviously typing this bit on the way into the office on the train, very, very quiet on here. Either because it's a later train or it's half-term and people have taking the time off. Nice to be able to sit at one of the tables and update the diary and type away etc.

Woke up around 7.00am and had a bad night's sleep, everything with my body is aching, legs and back especially, hobbling around and walking bent over but otherwise fine!!! :-)

Couple of posts on Facebook from the lads were funny as they too were struggling with their fitness following the game last night!

Did the session with Victoria in the office, she's used it before and was also on the ball so it was a comfortable session if a little stunted in terms of rapport, not certain why to be honest. She seemed to understand everything we went through and we had a break and finished by about 2.30pm. I then had a meeting with Maria and she advised that she'd like me to come back and do some more training with her users. She has some new starters and would like some refresher training on Communigator for people. I am obviously more than happy to do that so agreed of course.

Got the train home to Oxford, very busy and people standing and all that, not ideal when you spend so much on tickets but there you are!

I have a load of action points I want to work on this evening so hopefully make some progress there, we'll see.

Update - didn't get the laptop out in the evening! Got home and had dinner and then Jack had friends come over so he was on form and excited which was nice for him but meant noise coming through the house was a pain!

Tash and I sorted out some plans for the summer in terms of going to London to see a show and that and then decided to watch some TV. The kids had got me Game of Thrones for Xmas (x3 season Box Set from day one) and Tash wants to go through them all - well that would be rude of me not to sit with her and explain many of the points and intrigue taking place. She seemed to be into it for the first two episodes so we shall see what happens there! It was nice watching it all again, everyone looks quite young

Watched the episode of Elementary as the new season has started again so I am delighted and then went to bed at 10.30pm - a decent day but my hopes of getting up to date with work didn't happen!

Crap training, crap journey home!

Worked in Rochester with EduKent Service Providers again today and this was a session to be quickly forgotten! Travelled down okay, still took over 2 hours having left at 6.30am. There were x4 women and very quickly after I started it was clear that x3 of them had come with completely shut off minds and would not be persuaded that the system would work for them and they were not going to use it.

How do you continue a session when you get that message within 45 minutes of it beginning. I was quite pissed off by it I must admit as they were being awkward for the sake of it and thought they were something special and different. Far from it, just plain difficult and backward, they wanted to stay in the Dark Ages with their Excel spread sheets and pen & paper. We carried out with the session though and by the end we agreed some areas that they will be able to make use of the functionality.

I appraised Nikita and Kathryn of the situation and they’re going to address it with Rodica, we don’t expect repercussions, that’s not the point, just need Rodica to be aware of the lack of interest in taking the system on.

I left at 3.00pm after discussing other aspects with the two of them, got some petrol, which was a pain to get out of the station and then nearing the M25 outside Bluewater I heard an odd noise, I pulled over to investigate at the nearest ‘safest’ place and found a wire embedded into the left front tyre. I pulled it out and sure enough the tyre went flat! WTF!!!

So I managed to get the sealant from the boot and got it reflated and decided to make it to the services to pull in and check it out. Sure enough, at the Services there was white spray all over the passenger side of the door/car where the hole hadn’t sealed and it was leaking and the tyre was still going down. I was pissed of by now and not sure what to do in terms of getting the RAC and also Vets football in the evening. Texted people to say I’d probably miss it and then tried a couple of things with the tyre and it appeared to remain inflated so decided to give it a go for another 20 miles to the next services.

When I got there it was fine so I decided to make a run for it and get home. The traffic by now, 5.00pm was terrible and it was such slow-going as to be unbearable. I kept in touch with people over text and got home at 7.00pm (should have been at Oxford City at 7.00pm!). Straight back out to the club and was in the team.

We played Wallingford and had quite a strong side, I was left wing-back and didn’t really offer much but enjoyed it and after a tight and competitive opening we upped the tempo and were too strong, leading 4-0 at half-time. I was expecting to come off but we changed formation and I went to centre-half and lasted until the last 10 minutes. Aching and stiff even in the changing rooms, to be honest I was struggling before the game from last Wednesday and shouldn’t have played but I wanted to push myself.

Had a drink and some food afterwards and then came home, Tash was out watching ‘50 Shades of Grey’ with Zoe so I did a bit of prep for the training session tomorrow in London. Tash came home and had enjoyed the film and I closed down the laptop and we went to bed.

It was Derek’s birthday today and I was late wishing him so, also Charlotte drove Miles and Liam to Huddersfield earlier in the day to stay with Lewis for the night. Got an update (and photos) from her enjoying herself.

So a pretty shit day in some respects, but as I said, it’s been a very long time since I have experienced a training session like that so I can’t really complain.

Pancake Day

Didn’t get up until after 8.00am but had time to remove the skirting boards I needed to get rid of in Jack’s bedroom and then went to work. Didn’t eat all day but had plenty of coffee!

Busy day at Raintree, got a lot done and was productive. Came home about 4.45pm, I’d cycled and it was pleasant to do so today, chilly but the sun was out!

Got home and had something to eat, Jack had Cory and Awad round and they were making plenty of noise upstairs in his bedroom – broke the bed I think. Always something gets broken which I find frustrating but I try to keep quiet about it! They were hyper as they’d been to Milton Keynes and the Bounce place there and had such a good time. Jack got ready for football and we went to Horspath, got there late and there were only 6 of them in total but I continued with the session with Phil and it was quite enjoyable actually!

Finished that and came home and managed a pancake before bringing Jack to Karate, we picked up and brought home Naima as well. She’s a nice girl, very polite and gets on with things.

Watched some of the Champions League game first leg between PSG and Chelsea – didn’t particularly enjoy it as they were just fouling all the time and besides, I don’t like David Luis so really don’t want them to win!

Early start tomorrow as off to Rochester, in and out so hopefully a decent day ahead

Rochester once again

Getting to be a regular back at the old building now as I was there today as well and have x3 more trips in the next x4 weeks. Left the house at 7.00am and got a decent 2 hour run into the office and had EduKent Service Providers (Outdoor Education) in for CRM training. Only x3 of them but it was a good session and they were pleased with what we went through. The projector was shit so that made things a bit of a challenge, but it was okay

I didn’t want to get caught in the traffic like last week so I left at 3.00pm and got home at 5.05pm so not too bad either, had my music on with the new Dance downloads and that was enjoyable driving like that.

Went and got Tash from work as she’d walked in and then had dinner and waited for Jack to come back from his career’s day so that I could take him to karate. Got him there just after 8.15pm and I then went for a run. I found/made a decent circuit that’s about 3.5 miles long and I did it without stopping in about 40 minutes which for my first run in ages was okay. I was pleased but I need to push on with things in fitness terms now though.

Came home and watch the last x3 episodes on Continuum and bed just after midnight

Working in Rochester today

Up at 6.45am which was painful after two late nights on the trot! Showered and shaved and on the road by 7.10am on my way to Rochester and EdCo offices. Not the best journey and at one point the satnav was telling me there was an hour’s delay at one of the junctions but thankfully it dispersed by the time I got there and it took just over two hours to arrive.

Got set up and then the Kompan users that have signed up for SPIRIT arrived and Kane and I went through the training with them on Data Mining. Decent session and they were very focussed and enthusiastic by the time we’d finished. I stayed on at the office for a bit longer to sort out work and catch up with Jason and others before making my way home.

Leaving the Rochester office at 5 o'clock is an absolute nightmare I don't know why I left at this time I've been sat in traffic 5 o'clock and it is now 5:30 what a waste of time

This is another example or reason as to why I don't like coming down to the offices here. The training session went ok, the guys who came were from Milton Keynes and Scotland so I felt under a bit of pressure to do a decent session and I think I managed it as they seemed pleased and enthusiastic about it afterwards.

Didn’t do too much when I got home I must admit – couldn’t be bothered. Picked Jack up from karate though when that finished

Nice place to work

I was at the Royal Holloway University today training on SPIRIT and this is what greeted me when I turned up. Not too bad is it, although I wasn’t in the building but to the side in a grotty training room having this in the background felt nice!

Training went well – when I eventually got there. Traffic wasn’t good to me on the M40 and I was speaking with Pierce’s dad, Tim, for a few miles outside Wycombe as he drove past me whilst we’re in the queues and saw me so called! Nice to catch up with him

Worked in the evening and had a call from Wayne advising that the work at Edustaff in terms of running their project has now dried up so they want to manage it themselves. Not particularly surprised but still disappointed. They still want me doing testing work which I am happy to do of course – as busy and as manic as it was it was still work and I don’t like dropping any

I created a list of handover points for them so they knew what I was still waiting on responses to action and also passed over a few items that cropped up today – no time like the present for them to get working on the new process I felt.

Watched some TV with Tash and then to bed!

Weekend of family life

This was written in some notes so I just copied and pasted them across to as to not lose them but I’ve not elaborated on them much to be honest!

Saturday was whole day in garage and shed clearing it all out. Much better now

Saturday night at Dancing Dragon for a family meal and then Dew Drop for a couple of pints - but they threw us out bang on time. What a strange pub!

Sunday morning. Paintballing. Great Fun.

The girls hadn't done it before, nor had Tash but they all loved it and loads of bruises to show for it, we then went to Wycombe to get some food

Sunday afternoon all the family round for more food. Sues birthday today. Tiffs yesterday

Jack said kids love the football training and think in a decent coach, very complimentary. So that was pleasing.

TED Training

Well, it’s day 3 and I am in Birmingham today knowing I have to be in London tomorrow. Been busy week so far with London full-on on Monday and Bristol yesterday. I got home and crashed out for an hour fully asleep. I am training clients on using the new TED interface system and it’s gone fairly well so far. Had a really awkward couple in the first group and the rest of the sessions have been really positive otherwise.

More work next week for them but I am trying to get up to date in the evenings as I am not answering any emails at all throughout the day. I think that the guys are pleased with the work I am putting in so that’s rewarding.

Need to keep tabs of what’s being requested and I must admit I am a little nervous as I am the face that they all now know as the person for ensuing this system works…great!!

Well, train is almost here so best get going!

General Catch up on all things!

Haven’t done the diary for a long time and I’ve allowed myself to get side-tracked by TV and catching up with all the things I’ve had series-linked like Elementary, Banshee, Game of Thrones & Nikita! It’s just too much, ridiculous and I feel I need to watch it. To be fair, they’re all programmes I really love!

I’m travelling down to Rochester today for the second time in two weeks, this time to train EduKent on Data Mining, but should be fun. EdCo doesn’t change at all, the office is exactly the same, different faces and layout but still the chaos around everything. I like going down there and catching up with people but I am so happy with how things have panned out for me now and I’m happy with what I am doing. Funny how it’s worked out, could never have imagined it would have been such a success for all parties when i lost my job.

In saying that, I still have to deal with Lifecycle not sorting out my contract with them to stay involved. Hopefully this will be resolved. Busy with EdCo, Peters and Raintree though so there’s plenty of work to keep me tied up and going.

How long it will last we don’t know!

Fitness-wise, not good at all!. Cycling has dropped off the radar – only 6 weeks until the cycle challenge – I’m really nervous about it now. I am nowhere near fit enough to do this and will let myself and my mates down as it stands. I have to get out on the road and get the hours under my belt!

Next 6 weeks – eat properly and get fitter than the state I am in now – which is fat and slow! Not good! Round is not a shape!

Lewis has been down, he’s done skipping at Lilleshall again and it was lovely to see him of course. He’s gone back this morning on the Big Bus – decent service and cheap. He’s doing well.

Charlotte’s doing her mocks and she’s working so hard. I really hope she does well as she’s very conscientious and is putting in so much effort. She finds it harder than Lewis but she definitely deserves success which I hope she gets and it will boost her confidence in what she CAN do. Her attitude and work ethic is impressive, she’s always got her head in a book or down at the library – so much more than what Lewis did/does!

Got her driving test in two weeks time, she should pass as she’d definitely ready. She should have passed the first one but some weird excuse stopped that happening. Very frustrating.

Jack’s had his success with football, Horspath won the league and it’s their last game tomorrow so hopefully I will get back in time to watch that. They won the cup and it’s a strange atmosphere there. They’re funny buggers as there is little team-spirit and a lack of celebrations taking place, it’s like it’s a chore and they expect to win all the time. A bit sad really as they should be celebrating and making the most of these successes. Hopefully I will be able to get involved and change that attitude. We will see!

I want to get involved and look forward to next season

Night out in Deddington

Jason and I have been trying to get together for a couple of drinks for a while now and it was organised for last night. I was in Southend in the day for an MFC training roll out and it was very uncomfortable to be honest. Not particularly pleasant people but also very tough to involve them. Frustrated by the time the end of the session happened, quite a few issues to deal with!!

The area was familiar and brought back memories such as Billericay, Basildon and Canvey Island relating to my times playing Non-league football. I was home around 4.00pm and had been expecting a night out in Oxford but the plans changed so I went to Deddington instead with the intention of driving home the same night…didn’t happen!

Got to the Unicorn around 7.00pm and met with Jason, Kate Higgins and Peter Roberts. Loads of the Deddington friends of Jason were there and it was very busy and a good atmosphere in there, we stayed all night and it was an enjoyable evening. I tried to stay off the drink but after 3 shandies gave in and had a few beers (and a Jager bomb!) and then we went to the local Indian restaurant. JG was very drunk, and tired, and was soon asleep but the food was excellent and I made sure we all paid our way as Jason always pays for everything and Peter was very much expecting to wake him up and make him pay for it.

Kate got a taxi home and the three of us remaining finished off our drinks in the kitchen, Pete with a bottle of red wine and a stray, me with a Cobra and then to bed. I slept in the front room, it was fine and a nice evening.

Up in the morning around 7.00am and was about to leave but the others got up so had a coffee and then around 8.30am made a move. I gave Pete a lift as he needed to get back to Oxford.

Had a bit of a heavy head all day

Horspath Training

Bit of a strange day today, had a webinar in the morning but the rest of the day was used catching up with things. I’ve set myself a target to increase the number of followers on my Dark Enterprise Twitter feed so I have scheduled in a load of tweets and also followed a load of people to try and increase that way. Will see what happens!

I did Summertown training in the evening and then took Jack to his training at 8.00pm at the Oxford Academy, Peers School. Was about to work in the car when Jack came running back and said that Phil wanted help. So I went along and actually did the whole session. They think I speak funny so they were joking initially but once I got going and worked them and made a fun session, more than just playing football for the whole time, they seemed to really enjoy it. They were buzzing when we finished and also some of the parents were impressed. I was pleased, I want to get involved with them and I can use that session as my way into the group. I’ll offer to do some more sessions in the coming weeks for them.

By the time I’d got home it was 9.45pm so bit of a wash out really in terms of a Friday night!!

Very busy week indeed…

So it’s Friday evening, 9.00pm, and I am sat in the Peers Academy car park working and waiting for Jack to finish his football training. We’re down here at the minute because of the awful weather we#re experiencing, everywhere is flooded.

So why so busy then??

Monday – brand new client. Worked at Peters Booksellers in Birmingham as part of a lead in from Teresa Morris. Was nervous and meant I didn’t drink at all the night before for Liam Carroll’s 18th Birthday party. Anyway, made it up there fine and enjoyed the day, they definitely need me up there and I was able to book in three more days over the coming weeks so that was good

Tuesday – this was the first of the My Finance Centre training sessions and was at St Albans. I have been fretting about this for so long and was dreading it but the two sessions went well and hopefully that will continue to be the case for the others that I have ahead of me. 13 in total!

Wednesday – I was working with Raintree and had a part in their Sales Team Conference, it was fine and the usual thing. But in the evening I took Lewis back up to Huddersfield. It worked out perfectly because I needed to be in Warrington on Thursday so I slept in Lewis room, he was on the floor. Nightmare sleep, loads of students coming home pissed up at all times through the night making so much noise! Before then, I picked up a Chinese takeaway from Summertown and then we drove up there and I made a wrong turn for some reason so we got their 30 mins later at 10.45pm. I said he could go off with his mates but they weren’t around.

Thursday – left him to stay in bed. Had a hug, gave him some money and then went to Warrington, 90 mins away, for another MFC training session. Bit cosier this time as they don#t have the facilities there and this time Jim Austin was involved. It was fine but I need to polish up the act a bit ahead of the sessions next week I reckon. No idea what Jim thought of my delivery and style – will have to find out one day!

Friday – finally got to work from home. Busy again though but nice not to have to go all over the place

We have a student this week, a lad called Oliver who is from Germany, really nice lad, 27 and an absolute giant. I didn’t think he’d stay because of the size of the room and bed but he was fine with it and he feels comfortable coming down and chatting with us or reading so he’s fine. He’s had to return to Germany today because his grandmother died, expectedly, so he’s going back for the funeral. A shame but he said it was a bit of a relief for her so they’re all okay with it happening. He’ll be back sometime next week

So that’s my week. Probably missed out loads but there you go. I think we have a full on weekend as well, Tash wants me to complete a load of jobs…no rest and all that!

Not the best week

A long and arduous week today, finished off not very well with an email from Jason and a client criticising my work with them. On checking the email thread and CRM I am really surprised by the feedback so have spent this morning replying. Waste of my time but also my energy, I was driving to work in St Albans yesterday mulling it over for the whole hour in the car and that does affect your attitude. Guess I just need thicker skin sometimes!! Ah well, building my case in reply this morning has been useful as I can see they’re wrong. But at the same time, I’ll take the comments on board and will learn from the experience!

The week was disjointed a bit as I went into Raintree on Monday instead of Wednesday and it seemed to throw my clock, I was in London on Tuesday, St Albans Wednesday, Leicester Thursday and back to St Albans Friday so it’s been out and about all the time and I’ve not got much done in the evenings when home. So this weekend is going to a be a big blitz on my work!

Went out into Oxford last night as the Xmas Market started and then we met up with Amanda and Bryn and went to Prezzo for a meal. Julio and Louise were in there with friends and family and they looked well. Had a great Calzone – biggest one I’ve seen – lovely. It turned into a nice evening and they were good company, haven’t seen them in a long time.

What else? The Ashes started on Thursday, the only problem being that they run from midnight so we miss all of it. On Thursday night England were crowing and pleased as they got the Aussies down to 263-8 but we were a lot quieter on Friday morning as we managed an all too familiar (for my generation!!) batting collapse from 80-2 to 126 all out!! Embarrassing! Haven’t heard the score this morning but I was still up and 1.30am last night and Aussies were back to about a lead of 250 with 10 wickets to spare, I don’t think we’re going to win, or even draw, this one.

Share Update?? After my Blinkx shares made it to 230p they dropped in three days back to 200p…if only I’d sold and reinvested eh?? They rallied yesterday back to 211p and I hope that blip is all it is, I kept firm with my conviction that they’re going to be good in the Summer. Mind you, they’re broken even and I have enjoyed the spectacle of the ebbs and flows so it’s been fun. Taylor WImpey shares are quietly increasing as well, they’ve hit even now as well. The only downside are the Fortune Oil ones that Martin recommended, again, I’ll sit tight and watch!!