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April 02, 2013

Come on, admit it

Hands up all of you who actually thought a Doctor Who magazine had genuinely asked me for an article about Trappist monks of all things. And that I decided to make this information public knowl...


April 01, 2013

Announcement

I have my very first paid writing gig! I’m going to be writing about a society of Trappist monks for a Doctor Who magazine


I know, I know, I owe you guys a massive general update, including the latest nonsense from work. And there has been a fair amount of that. However, last night was the Big Tees Sleepout, and I...


…to Big Tees Sleepout by Dave Robson, Evening GazetteMar 11 2013 TWO people with personal experience of homelessness today add their backing to the Big Tees Sleepout. Dave Robson reports. MORE...


February 24, 2013

Addendum to previous entry

I just thought I would write a bit more about the Big Tees Sleepout and why I’m taking part. Obviously, the bad economy has hit charities hard, as it has everyone. In addition, it has also see...


February 19, 2013

The big Tees sleepout

No, this isn’t Marlowe does Middlesbrough. On the 16th of next month, I’m going to be sleeping rough for the night to raise money for local homelessness charities. If you would like to make a ...


February 15, 2013

Checking in

Lots to tell you about, including the latest madness from work. However… My laptop still hasn’t been fixed (the guy is waiting for the new fan to come through) and writing a long entry on my p...


January 21, 2013

Great

I have to say goodbye to Nessa monster, then the fan on my laptop breaks, fucking the whole thing. When I’m skint. I need a freaking drink. will


January 19, 2013

Obligatory birthday entry

Yes, i’m 35 today. Will    


January 15, 2013

WOOT!

Nessa monster is currently sitting on a plane from Minnesota to Amsterdam. After a layover, she’ll be getting on a plane to Durham Tees Airport. 3:30 tomorrow, I’ll be with her. There are no ...


January 07, 2013

News

Firstsource has been guaranteed work by Barclaycard through till Feb 2014. As a result, I am no longer at risk of redundancy. Will


January 02, 2013

Happy New Year!

Hope you all had a good one! At the moment, I’m in Aberdeen. Saturday was chaos. As neither me or my brother would be home for Christmas Day, and my sister and brother in law were taking Jami...


December 25, 2012

So here it is…

Merry Christmas folks. Will


December 17, 2012

Last chance

I’ll be sending out the ecards on Wednesday. If you want one, and you haven’t yet done so, leave your email address as a note on this entry. Will


December 08, 2012

Hmmmmmm….

So, I’m doing the job hunting thing (which isn’t easy since the DWP fucked up, I mean “improved”, the job centre website) and there’s a job I think I could be good at. Admittedly, it is less mo...


November 27, 2012

‘Tis the season

If you want an ecard from me, leave your email address. Even if you think I already have it. Will    


November 21, 2012

Reprieve

Sort of. It was announced at work today that the contract for payments, the department I’m in, has been extended till the end of January. No idea yet if that still includes the gardening leave...


October 16, 2012

Truth

“Writing is finally about one thing: going into a room alone and doing it. Putting words on paper that have never been there in quite that way before. And although you are physically by yourself...


The press were camped outside. Firstsource sent out a press release about the redundancies. So, because Massey Road has a big Barclaycard sign outside and Fountain Court has a big Firstsource ...


October 07, 2012

So then…

I know, I know, I have a lot to catch you lot up on. But, unsurprisingly, there’s only one thing really on my mind right now. So, more information. From what the union rep told us on Friday, ...


October 04, 2012

GodsDAMNIT!

Firstsources contract with Barclaycard to handle PPI expires at the end of the year. We just had it confirmed today that it won’t be renewed. There is going to be a 90 day consultation aimed ...


September 29, 2012

Wow. Erm…

I know I owe you an update about my life (which’ll be epic in size) and I owe you answers to your questions. In the meantime, have some pics. Will   ...


August 21, 2012

Baby Got Back

As performed by The Movies Still looking for questions, BTW. (Nessa monster, that doesn’t include you :¬P) Will    


August 12, 2012

Fit d’ya want tae ken?

It’s been a while since I opened myself up for questions so, here we are. Ask away. Will    


August 09, 2012

So

Yesterday, the email about the Bloody Scotland competition was sent out. They didn’t announce the overall winner, but did say they had already been contacted. They did announce the 19 runners...


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