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2008_12250017 Came across a very witty article this afternoon -

http://www.itchybirmingham.co.uk/article.cfm/2/6964/Birmingham-City-Guide/article/Get-rich-in-the-poor-economy

Have also linked to it on Twitter.

So after nearly a year, I decided to start the blog again … much to the distress of Danielle, who already thinks that I spend too much time on here.

I want to ramble about the professional and the personal, 2 things which I am sure should be mutually exclusive!

In terms of work, have no doubt that it has been a difficult year so far given the economy. Unemployment Figures in Birmingham are amongst the highest proportionally in the UK, which is a concern. However, there is work there, and it is simply a case of ensuring that every opportunity is maximised.

I am NOT disappointed however to have the next week off work … my first full week away from the office in over a year! So it will be down to Big Dave to manfully run my desk in addition to his management duties.

Well, my plan is to update as often as possible although you are more likely to find me on Twitter.

Before I go, congratulations to Roger Federer on beating Pete Sampras’ all time Grand Slam record. Sampras has always been my favourite tennis player, but there is nobody more deserving of the record. And what a dramatic final , Andy Roddick has gone up exponentially in my books, not least because he saved us from 2 more days of the world rabbiting on about Murray!

Ciao for now folks!

A Long Short Week with Online Anomalies ...

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10052008574There are weeks which go by in the flash of an eyelid ... then there are others which seem to last a lifetime! I can genuinely say that I'm not sure where this week falls in terms of that equation. It seems to have flown yet Sunday seems an age ago.

I spent much of yesterday afternoon presenting to around 150 CIMA accountancy students. Oddly enough, it was highly enjoyable but certainly not enough to provoke even the slightest thought of reneging on my decision to leave. I know that the next week will crawl - I continue as ever to give my all but cannot wait for July 21.

Been great catching up with the old man in the last few weeks ... seen more of him in a fortnight than in the preceding year. Some excellent revenue generating plans in place but you'll have to wait on those!!


Anyway ...

Apart from that, life continues to be great. A fun night in Must and Utopia ... quel surpris!! Hopefully pass a fitness test to play cricket on Sunday! Should that be fitness or breathalyser!!

Have a great weekend all!

HAVING A KIP ... TANUI

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Now whose idea was this ... 2 Half Marathons in 3 weeks?? Kenya made a good holiday destination for me but certainly not a marathon man of me ... and if Mr Brown goes "Run Forrest Run", I'm going to nick his beloved phone and PC and make him leave the office in daylight!!

Now I would be ever so grateful for those who haven't done so already to visit:
http://www.justgiving.com/ro-northrun-far. Both I and the National Autistic Society would appreciate any gesture. The timetable of events will be:-

THE GREAT NORTH RUN - Sunday 5th October
EDF ENERGY BIRMINGHAM HALF MARATHON - Sunday 26th October

THE BUPA GREAT MANCHESTER RUN WAS COMPLETED ON MAY 17 IN 61:31

I have attached some pictures from Manchester:-

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