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Dragheda Mapping Party Review
Last weekend (22-25 August) I went over to Dublin for the Dragheda Mapping Party. I took the train and ferry over, instead of flying, so that I could take my bike. I did get some coding and catching up done … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, gps, Maps, OpenStreetMap, party, travel
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Cycling: North Berwick this time
On Saturday I took a 30 mile cycle out to North Berwick. The tail (westerly) wind did help, and helped my decision on whether to cycle west, north or east.I took a couple of stops along the way for refreshments. … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Edinburgh, travel
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Cycling: Riccarton to Falkirk & 2 punctures in a fortnight
A week past Wednesday, I took a cycle straight from university along the Union canal to Falkirk. It was the furthest West I have cycled along the canal towpath. It was an enjoyable quiet cycle that too just over 4 … Continue reading
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Cycling from Sighthill to Linlithgow
Yesterday I took a cycle along the union canal. I set out, without deciding exactly where I would turn back. The sun had already set, so it pretty dark going along most of the canal.It’s starting to get colder as … Continue reading
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2nd Mac Porters Meeting
I made the whirlwind trip to Hamburg for the 2nd Mac Porters Meeting at the Google offices there. I seem to have survived my first flying trip (in both senses). It was great to meet the porters in person again … Continue reading
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EHIC scams
It would appear that there are a few people who are running some scams to try and make money out of people trying to get a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Please be aware that this card is free to … Continue reading
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Photos from my trip to France (OpenOffice.org conference and Apple Expo)
Please take a look at http://www.byphotos.com/album/4050544 which contains all the photos from my trip. I know some of them have not been rotated. It was the first time I can remember being in London. Over a decade ago I had … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Expo, ooocon, OpenOffice, Pictures, Trams, Transport, travel
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OOoCon2006 and Apple Expo
It was quite some trip to France, considering my rather minimal French knowledge. I survived even with the communication barrier. I also found it quite a tiresome journey too, especially with getting very little sleep on the coach overnight from … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, ooocon, OpenOffice, travel
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Edinburgh Travel Survey
The City of Edinburgh Council, Lothian Buses and Colin Buchanan are doing the “Edinburgh Travel Survey” to make a model of travel in Edinburgh. The only reason I found out about the suvey was because I just happened to to … Continue reading
Posted in Edinburgh, Lothian Buses, Transport, travel
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Buses in Edinburgh
The dispute with Lothian Buses drivers is now over. Great, I’ll get the refund for the inconvenience of buses not turning up. I have noticed that they are trying to bull-doze through the trams, when there are far too many … Continue reading
Posted in Edinburgh, Lothian Buses, Transport, travel
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