Tag Archives: family
Worst Weekend Of Cinema – Part 2
In another bad cinema experience, Dan ends up watching the truly dreadful Piranha 3DD. Continue reading
Top of the World
This weekend, Dan’s father finally made it to the North Pole, as part of his charity trek, albeit in the form of his cremated ashes being carried by another member of his polar team. Continue reading
Personal Effects
Dan’s been working on sorting out his late father’s estate and his personal effects. Some people have been helpful; others, less so. Continue reading
Ashes to Ashes (The Funeral of Peter Huntley)
Dan’s dad’s funeral was this Friday. Here, he provides photos, videos, and a write-up of what turned out to be a spectacular and well-deserved send-off for a larger-than-life man, who’ll be sadly missed. Continue reading
Little Things
A little under a fortnight after the death of his father, Dan explains how it’s the little things, and not the big things, that are hardest for him. Continue reading
Full Stop
Dan’s father was killed this weekend in a tragic accident. [updated with funeral info and photo] Continue reading
New Computer #2 – Dana
Dana is the second of the two new computers Dan’s acquired this month. She’s tiny, reasonably-powerful, and uses almost no electricity. Continue reading
Northern Radio
While standing in the shower and listening to a local radio station, in Lancashire, Dan considers the impact of moving around the country on his perception of different dialects. Continue reading
Five Beds
During his Christmas and New Year tour of the UK, Dan is offered the chance to sleep on no fewer than five separate beds. He’s not been quite so crass as to rank the crash spaces he was so-kindly offered in order of comfort, but he might as well have. Continue reading
To The North Pole!
In April 2012, Dan’s dad will walk to the North Pole. Dan shares a few words of encouragement, and asks you to consider sponsoring him Continue reading
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