Kathryn & Pauls Blog

Lake District Late Availability

2009-09-16T11:57:00.000-07:00

Finding good accommodation in The Lake District at late notice is really hard. You are sure that somebody must have a room but the web is not well suited to finding it. Lots of separate sites and no glue joining them.

Well now there is some help available. Lake District Late Availability is a free service where accommodation owners advertise last minute availability and visitors to The Lakes can get notified via social networks when hotel, B&B rooms or cottages come available often due to cancellation. Find out more by visiting the site

Lake District Late Availability

Lake District Late Availability

2009-08-28T00:32:00.001-07:00

I have been working hard on my new website about Lake District Late Availability recently which is dedicated to linking visitors to The Lake District with accommodation owners who have late availability often due to cancellations. It has proved a real hit with consumers and the owners alike.

A great Mortgage Adviser in Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire

2008-07-12T02:41:00.000-07:00

I just thought you might like to know that I think that John Weston of Bradshaw Bennett did a really great job of advising me during the last few months when our mortgage came up for renewal of our fixed rate. In the current climate his help was highly invaluable. Macclesfield Independent Mortgage Adviser

Major work on the garden

2008-05-07T12:10:00.000-07:00

We have been grafting hard at the weekend whilst our builders are mid way through doing the garden / patio up. It started off in a right mess and it has been a bold move to get to where we are. However, the progress is starting to show and it is looking like we are going to get a nice result. It is a bit stressful and very inconvenient for Amy and Kathryn but it will all be worth it!

Sumit sees sea for the first time

2007-09-20T14:27:00.000-07:00

My Indian Colleague Sumit sees the sea for the first time in his life in Barcelona whilst at the Drupalcon! It is driving me crazy to be away from 2 week old Amy but needs must.

Amy Johnson

2007-09-05T03:39:00.000-07:00

So 14 days overdue, the waiting is over, little Amy was born on 3rd September at 5:06 am weighing 3.2kgs (7lbs 1oz in old fashioned) with a healthy crop of auburn hair. Kathryn had a short labour without complication and I was present to help out for the two hours it took.

On the 4th we were all able to come home and enjoy our first day together. We are finding our way happily and beginning to understand what sleepless nights are. Fortunately I have the week off so am able to help Kathryn a lot which I am really enjoying. We are both totally overwhelmed with joy are are looking forward to introducing Amy to you all in the coming weeks.

Playing the waiting game

2007-08-19T01:05:00.001-07:00

Seems a strange thing waiting for a baby to come, noone knows exactly when it will finally happen. We have plenty to occupy our minds, Kathryn is enjoying creating things for the nursery on the sewing machine and of course I still have DIY to distract me, oh joy!

Kathryn and an iminent bump

2007-08-19T01:00:00.001-07:00

Still no news but we think it can't be long now. Due date is looming, 20th August. We have the house pretty well sorted now which comes as a great relief to us both. Now we can sit back and relax, wait and enjoy!

I had an unexpected business down to London on Friday, this was a bit too close to the due date for comfort, but the day passed without any new arrivals so that cames as a great relief!

Front room

2007-08-05T01:09:00.001-07:00

New house for a new baby

2007-08-05T01:07:00.001-07:00

So we have carpet! Aren't we posh! The hard work is starting to pay off, just in time eh Kathy?

Kathryns last day of work

2007-08-05T01:06:00.001-07:00

Kathryn has finished work but has been instructed not to pop yet as there are still jobs to be done on the house!

Grease Party

2007-08-05T01:05:00.001-07:00

We went to a grease party to celebrate Shelleys 40th birthday.

The front room finally takes shape

2007-08-05T01:02:00.000-07:00

It has been a hard slog but the room is starting to look pretty fantastic. Thanks to everyone who has mucked in or been roped in.

Kew Gardens

2007-05-10T12:22:00.000-07:00

Kew is even better than I could have imagined. Most impressed!

Toasting Barry 1 year on

2007-05-10T12:19:00.000-07:00

And the cork was a screwtop, how funny!

Paul does the Taj Mahal

2007-05-04T00:28:00.001-07:00

Whilst on business in Delhi I was able to take a superb trip to Agra to see the Taj Mahal.

India

2007-05-01T00:54:00.000-07:00

More scans

2007-04-13T00:28:00.000-07:00

Some little feet!
of a little person ;-)

Everything is fine, baby and mum healthy and happy.

Anthony sees snow for the first time

2007-04-08T00:53:00.000-07:00

The new living room and patio doors

2007-04-08T00:51:00.000-07:00

Elizabeth and Isaaaac at Trentham Gardens

2007-04-08T00:44:00.000-07:00

At Hesketh Bank

2007-02-24T01:05:00.000-08:00

Hesketh Bank has a great view of the Lakes

Visiting Grandma

2007-02-24T00:22:00.000-08:00

94 and still bright as a button!

Ontop of the Langdale Pikes

2007-02-24T00:21:00.000-08:00

Out walking with the club during a weekend at Elterwater. Brilliant winter conditions, what fun!

Dad

2007-01-17T12:00:00.000-08:00

Reaching the top of Helvellyn

2007-01-17T11:57:00.000-08:00

Dramatic scenes on Dollywaggon Pike

2007-01-17T11:40:00.000-08:00

On the way up to Striding Edge

2007-01-17T11:37:00.000-08:00

This is Andys web site

2007-01-12T03:45:00.000-08:00

It is about Geotechnical Membranes. www.geotechnics-uk.com

Kathy and Jo carzy dudes

2006-11-19T13:09:00.000-08:00

Garden looking much better

2006-11-19T13:04:00.000-08:00

2006-11-19T05:21:00.000-08:00

The garden before!

2006-11-02T13:28:00.000-08:00

Walking on Catbells

2006-10-31T05:22:00.001-08:00

Back

2006-10-31T05:22:00.000-08:00

Front garden

Cumbria Mapping Web Site

2006-10-25T12:42:00.000-07:00

I am working on a new website and wouldn't mind a few people having a look. I think it is quite clever, but lets see what you think!

2006-10-08T12:20:00.000-07:00

Windy on top!

2006-10-08T12:19:00.001-07:00

Kathryn and Shelley climbing up Scafell Pike from Eskdale

2006-10-08T12:19:00.000-07:00

Eskdale with the walking club

2006-10-08T12:18:00.001-07:00

Celebration Meal

2006-10-08T12:18:00.000-07:00

Betty and Peter at their Ruby Wedding celebrations

2006-10-08T12:17:00.000-07:00

Mum and dads new place

2006-10-08T12:16:00.000-07:00

On the summit of Catbells.

2006-10-08T12:15:00.000-07:00

Kathryn and dad on Catbells

RedBalloon Labs: Integrating Spell Checking into your Coldfusion Applications

2006-07-19T02:21:00.000-07:00

RedBalloon Labs: Integrating Spell Checking into your Coldfusion Applications An excellent tutorial on how to integrate google spell checking into a coldfusion application.

Up at Dan and Fionas for the weekend

2006-07-19T01:11:00.000-07:00

2006-06-19T00:27:00.000-07:00

Heater and Kathy at Holker

2006-06-19T00:25:00.000-07:00

Allium at Trentham Gardens - The revitalised Italian Garden is just stunning. Designed by Tom Stuart Smith, winner of Best in Show at Chelsea 2006. The garden centre at Trentham is superb also.

2006-06-19T00:22:00.000-07:00

Some improvements underway in the front garden

2006-06-19T00:21:00.001-07:00

Alliums at Holker

2006-06-19T00:21:00.000-07:00

Holker Hall

2006-06-19T00:20:00.000-07:00

Ready for the 10k run

Our first BBQ in the the New House

2006-06-18T13:03:00.000-07:00

Betty and peter come to help decorate!

2006-06-18T13:00:00.000-07:00

2006-05-29T13:18:00.000-07:00

Swaledales with Whernside in the background

2006-05-29T13:17:00.000-07:00

Kathy ducking in from the rain in Dent over bank holiday weekend

2006-05-29T13:16:00.000-07:00

Dentdale, Yorkshire with the ECOG walking group.

2006-04-19T11:23:00.001-07:00

Balmoral Castle

2006-04-19T11:23:00.000-07:00

Kathy mid way up Derry Cairngorm

2006-04-19T10:47:00.000-07:00

The descent onto Derry Cairngorm

2006-04-19T10:46:00.001-07:00

Spindrift

2006-04-19T10:46:00.000-07:00

Paul with the Cairngorn massif.

2006-04-19T10:45:00.001-07:00

In our element! Snow, blue sky and we even got our crampons out!

2006-04-19T10:45:00.000-07:00

Near the summit of Ben Macdhui

Taking shape at last

2006-03-10T00:59:00.000-08:00

The Bathroom start to take shape

2006-03-09T01:02:00.000-08:00

The tiles have gone on aswell but not seen that yet.

Kitchen work

2006-03-03T04:06:00.000-08:00

2006-02-20T13:02:00.001-08:00

Long slog with tired legs, great views

2006-02-20T13:02:00.000-08:00

Where did the sun go?

2006-02-20T12:57:00.000-08:00

Day 2

2006-02-20T12:55:00.001-08:00

Icy tops

2006-02-20T12:55:00.000-08:00

Another mountain

2006-02-20T12:54:00.002-08:00

John attacks

2006-02-20T12:54:00.001-08:00

Dramatic craggy tops

2006-02-20T12:54:00.000-08:00

Bumped into the others

2006-02-20T12:53:00.000-08:00

Sundays route from afar

2006-02-20T12:52:00.000-08:00

Distant snow flurries

2006-02-20T12:50:00.001-08:00

Wintry scene of ice dusted Tryfan

2006-02-20T12:50:00.000-08:00

The Glyders from Tryfan, North Wales during John Daves 30th Birthday weekend.

2006-02-20T12:49:00.002-08:00

All looks very easy from here

2006-02-20T12:49:00.001-08:00

Tryfan

2006-02-20T12:49:00.000-08:00

Daniel warms up for a hard slog over the crags on Tryfan.

2006-02-20T12:48:00.000-08:00

Caving en route up Tryffan in North Wales with Dan and Mark. Check out the drop top right!

2006-02-20T12:47:00.000-08:00

Mark Binham perches on Tryfan

2006-02-20T12:46:00.000-08:00

Dave and Mike enjoy the stunning English Weather at its best before returning to the warmer climate of Japan.

2006-02-11T01:56:00.000-08:00

Chance meetint with Prince Charles in Buxton. The paparazzi in me couldn't resist a photo.

2006-02-11T01:54:00.000-08:00

Uncle Dave visits from Japan with his son Mike.

2006-01-08T13:05:00.002-08:00

The Calthwaite xmas day

2006-01-08T13:05:00.001-08:00

Opening presents and wins

2006-01-08T13:05:00.000-08:00

Xmas Shopping

2006-01-08T13:04:00.001-08:00

Xmas day at Betty and Peters

2006-01-08T13:04:00.000-08:00

Carol singing

2006-01-08T12:33:00.000-08:00

Views from Dollywagon Pike in The Lakes

2006-01-08T12:19:00.001-08:00

Cute sheep

2006-01-08T12:19:00.000-08:00

En route during xmas walk

2006-01-08T12:17:00.001-08:00

Mum

2006-01-08T12:17:00.000-08:00

Borrowdale at xmas

2006-01-08T12:16:00.000-08:00

Heather and Barry

2005-12-04T11:09:00.000-08:00

Magnificent views from Skiddaw of Derwentwater

2005-12-04T11:08:00.000-08:00

Kathy half way up Skiddaw last weekend