Believe nothing, no matter where you read it or who said it, not even if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense. (Buddha)
Learn MoreSome quotes on data that I quite like: The plural of anecdote is not data. (Frank Kotsonis) Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts. (Daniel Moynihan) Errors using inadequate data are much less than those using no data at all. (Charles Babbage) All information is imperfect. We have to treat it with humility. (Jacob Bronowski) It is a capital...
Learn MoreIan Jones ….A lone tumbleweed drifts through the forums. “crickets chirping” Its pretty quiet in here nowdays… how is everyone?
Learn MoreMike Jones Hi All, Just thought I would drop in here and say hello!! Lost everyone’s numbers and most email addresses Pretty slack hey… Lucky for www.timhanley.com! Heard that Bob and Nic have had a baby! Congratulations guys, hope you are all doing well. It would be great to catch up, should organise something so we can all have an excuse to GET ON IT!...
Learn MoreHi all, I started writing this post over 10 months ago, but life has been so hectic that I’ve only just got around to finishing it. Much has happened during that time, so settle into a comfy chair, this could take awhile. Biggest news for me is that I became an uncle recently. Taia Jade Hanley, born March 21 2004, to Scotty & Cin. It’s a very strange...
Learn MoreHi all, A quick post to let you know that Vics & I have finally moved into our new home. We completed about a week ago & have since moved in and embarked on a painting epic – many hours of fun! It’s a Mews house, which means it is in a private gated drive and is much like a terrace house in Aus (three stories with no one above or below – woo hoo,...
Learn MoreHi all, Tim… Tim who? Oh yeah, I remember that guy who never writes any more! I wouldn’t blame you if this thought were going through your mind. Sorry again for such a long pause between posts. Good news is I’ve got a lot to tell you this time. Firstly, I couldn’t let a post go by with out an observation on the weather. I guess it’s a British...
Learn MoreHi all, Sorry it’s been so long since last I wrote. I’ve been having a pretty demanding but fun time over the last two months. Before I begin with what I’ve been playing at, I thought you would all be as happy as I to hear that we have made it back into double digits over here… just. It felt positively balmy the other day… I really must be...
Learn MoreHi all, Well, I’m back in Blighty after a wonderful couple of weeks in the Lucky Country, and I’m pretty sure from a quality of life perspective it is! Had a brilliant time catching up with you all and enjoying the sun, salt air, sailing & riding. It was definitely a system shock returning to the minuses in London (below freezing that is). It was quite...
Learn MoreHi all, Well, it’s an action packed trip note this month, my Rugby experience & a drought in Venice. Rugby: This was a really amazing day. I had been offered “corporate hospitality”, so found myself in a private marquee enjoying a great lunch, plenty of social lubricant & often-funny English rugby speakers, followed by a seat in Twickenham...
Learn MoreHi all, Topped out at about 5 degrees here yesterday, how wonderful, and it isn’t even proper winter yet! Learning about London: I’ve decided that London really is a bizarre city, the longer you live here the more you learn about its strange ways. Vicky & I have been wandering around different parts on weekends, exploring & looking for a nice suburb in...
Learn MoreHi all, It’s starting to get cooler over here, with the days getting noticeably shorter, and the evenings & mornings chilly. Time to make the most what’s left of outdoor weather before the long hibernation begins! Have seen a little more of London over the last few weeks, including experiencing the Notting Hill Festival. What an event, along the same lines...
Learn MoreHi all, I’ve had a challenging and rewarding couple of weeks since last I wrote. I’ve started to settle into my new place and have even been purchasing household appliances! Looks like I really am here for the duration. It’s really nice to have a base that is starting to feel like home, where I can relax & escape the frantic London lifestyle, at...
Learn MoreHi all, Sorry I didn’t get a chance earlier to write and let you know how my first week was going. I’m afraid I’ve been very busy & have had limited internet access. Anyway, it’s now the weekend I have a few minutes in which to catch you up with my goings on. Here goes… The job is quite interesting, with lots to do over the next few...
Learn MoreHi all, Well, I’ve spent the last few days in London, signing contracts & looking for a place to live. Firstly, I’ll give you a run down on what I will be doing starting Monday for the next six months. In a nutshell, the Office of the e-Envoy has been tasked by HM Government with the following things: - to make the UK the best environment in the world for...
Learn MoreHi all, I HAVE A JOB!!! I’m over the moon!!! :D The end to a long couple of months of searching. I will be working for the UK government in the Office of the e-Envoy, based in Victoria in London (right in the center) as a Service Delivery Manager. I was in London on Friday for the interview & found out later that day that I had been offered the role. So,...
Learn MoreHi all, Well it’s been a long few weeks since I last wrote – I’ve been embroiled in job hunting. I haven’t meet with a lot of success as yet, although I’m learning a lot. For instance, I now realise that the West Midlands area is primarily manufacturing based and has very little else in the way of industry. Unfortunately manufacturers do not...
Learn MoreHi everyone, Well, it’s been a busy few weeks since last I wrote. I’m starting to get a handle on the ins & outs of the contracting industry over here, and have been applying for a few jobs. The best news is that I’ve received confirmation that my skills & experience will be enough for Work Permit approval to be given by the Home Office when I...
Learn MoreHi all, I’ve just returned from a week travelling around southern England and had a wonderful time. The south is very different to the rest of England, with noticeable changes in the climate and countryside. I was again amazed at just how much there is to see & do in such a small area, reminding me not to be too ambitious when devising a travel agenda for the...
Learn MoreHi everyone, Thought I’d post some notes on my first week in the UK, as it’s been rather busy. It felt wonderful to finally arrive & start to get on with the adventure, many months of waiting finally over. I flew through immigration with barely a question asked – a big load off my mind, and surprising considering the horror stories you hear. I think...
Learn MoreHi everyone, Have just spent the last few days in Singapore, and now find myself sitting in the airport waiting on my flight to the UK with a free Internet network connection to plug my laptop into, so couldn’t resist writing to tell you all about what I’ve been upto. Singapore: To me, Singapore is a city that is in stark contrast to it’s neighbours. It...
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