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Knackered kids

2013-12-26T16:45:00.001+00:00

Knackered kids
Originally uploaded by benhollingsworth.

Ben Hollingsworth
BJH@Bric.pm
07827 967676

Adam and Origami frog

2013-12-23T20:46:00.001+00:00

Adam and Origami frog
Originally uploaded by benhollingsworth.

Ben Hollingsworth
BJH@Bric.pm
07827 967676

2012-11-05T21:52:00.002+00:00

So...an error in my Amazon product upload file (a Non-Breaking Space in the Product Title, my fault) caused this error.

REALLY?! ARRRGGGHHHH to half-a-job Harry programmers (you know who you are!)

On another note... a couple of Consultants at work were installing some newly GA'd software of ours when they ran across an error message that had 6 'Bangs' after it!!!!!! We are compiling a new appendix where the severity of the error is indicated by the number of Bangs - if you see twenty, its time to hide under the table with a tin of tuna and play Ultravox's 'Dancing with tears in my eyes'......

(Yes, It's been an 'angry day', hence my overuse of the 'apostrophe').

Super Punch: Clever Lego advertisements featuring the Simpsons and more

2012-04-18T21:03:00.001+01:00

Super Punch: Clever Lego advertisements featuring the Simpsons and more

Dennis has started posting again

2011-08-12T10:03:00.001+01:00

IMG_0973
Originally uploaded by dennismoore007.

Sometimes, I get into the habit of seeing Flickr simply as a repository for the occasional photo. I always keep an eye on Franc's, or Pete's or whoever's pics for a variety of reasons, but I seldom remember that other people have a view on MY life any more...

Blog+

2011-07-26T10:06:00.003+01:00

Decisions, decisions.

Does Google+ replace the Blog?

Decision made. I decide not to decide.

http://techie-buzz.com/social-networking/why-google-cant-replace-your-blog.html

Company Org charts

2011-07-26T09:56:00.002+01:00

A few people (Frasch and Chirag) have reposted an article about 'Secret' Microsoft - basically an excuse to change sides and hurrah for the underdog now Apple has fought its way past MS's lawyers and bullys (and innovation and marketing savvy and fit-for-purposeness). Personally, I think thats just lazy bandwagon journalism, but the inclusion of this image was genius.

Which type of company do YOU want to be?

Hello Adam

2010-12-19T01:07:00.001+00:00

Adam profile
Originally uploaded by benhollingsworth.

I've just realised that I haven't blogged in a long time, and I think I'll try to re-ignite the habit. More importantly, I realised that if I didn't write this, or any subsequent posts, my latest child, Adam Joe Bean, may look back on this site in years to come, and feel sadness at not being mentioned.

Now, even if I never blog again, he'll know how much I love him, how proud of him I am already, and how pleased I am to have him in our world.

Welcome Adam.

Steve's too street - shots of Rose!

2010-12-09T22:16:00.001+00:00

Steve's too street - shots of Rose!
Originally uploaded by benhollingsworth.

Tungle.me - Scheduling Made Easy

2010-08-22T01:22:00.002+01:00

Now THATS web 2.0

If I was a Rich Man...

2010-06-19T17:53:00.000+01:00

I suspect I'd spend my time doing stuff like this....

iPhone 4 critique...

2010-06-08T15:39:00.005+01:00

The iPhone 4 was released yesterday amidst an astonishing social backlash. As always, theDailyMash.com had the most incisive comment on the Web.

ELECTION FINALLY PRODUCES A RESULT

2010-05-11T11:03:00.001+01:00

The Daily Mash has yet another classic article, putting the whole General Election debacle into sharp relief, for those who can't be arsed to follow the link, this statement sums up the UK Political scene :
"Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg said Mr Brown's statement 'smoothed the way towards a stable government' involving an as yet unidentified prime minister, a collection of lying, two-faced whores, some Welsh, Scottish, Irish and possibly Cornish nationalists, a lady from Brighton who drives a car made of yeast, as well as the Roly Polys, the Wurzels and the Average White Band"
If you were in any doubt as to how stupid its all become, watch a couple of our noble leaders engaged in intelligent debate....

Eating at the Chilli Pickle

2010-04-24T15:12:00.001+01:00

Eating at the Chilli Pickle
Originally uploaded by benhollingsworth.

Lunch at the Chilli Pickle

2010-04-24T14:49:00.001+01:00

Lunch at the Chilli Pickle
Originally uploaded by benhollingsworth.

Architectural hen house

2010-04-08T14:36:00.001+01:00

Spotted in Pete's Twitter feed, This is how to do Hen Pens!!

Reduce Your Chances of Dying in a Plane Crash | Information Is Beautiful

2010-02-02T19:37:00.000+00:00

Information Is Beautiful and we all know I love a good visualiser, so I was triffically excited to stumble over "Reduce Your Chances of Dying in a Plane Crash"

Cyberlife

2010-01-22T01:50:00.001+00:00

Cyberlife
Originally uploaded by benhollingsworth.

This sums up the beginning of the 21st century for me.....at least, the Tech side of it.

Happy Birthday Patsy!

2010-01-11T20:54:00.006+00:00

Pat is my oldest friend and Godfather to both my (current) kids. We miss him terribly, so here's something to put a smile on your face - Mr Vigers would be proud!

Gem of Wisdom

2010-01-09T01:56:00.005+00:00

They happen all too rarely these days, so when my addled brain stumbles upon a swift, witty or even plain coherent response, they are probably worth noting.

Whilst trying to elicit a dinner guest's preference for main course this evening, I suddenly came upon the ideal statement for the situation.

"I'd rather cook what you wanted to eat, than you eat what I wanted to cook."

I thought it was quite cool, but I suspect Marcus and Arthur missed it due to someone on Jackass doing themselves a mischief.

So they got Packet Enchiladas. That'll teach 'em.

Sixteen, utterly fantastic, years.

2009-12-02T00:30:00.005+00:00

Today is MJL's birthday. Sixteen years ago Anna and I were doing lots of things, starting with sleeping peacefully, and ending with sleeping fitfully. In between we did grinning insanely, shouting in pain, staring astonished, some more grinning, and lots, and lots, of hugging. We are stilling doing much the same, although not so 'compressed: you run through the steps first in just 24 hours, then you repeat them slower over the next sixteen years apparently.

As a 'product' I think that we have moulded well - he's strong and clever, vocally adept and adored by his friends. He can be lazy, but he can work like a Trojan (sic) and he's not uncomfortable on the eye ;-)

As a person, he is a self-made Man. What he has accomplished in sixteen years is a source of wonder and pride to me, and his entire family. He is entertaining and engaging, a little shy, but with a laugh that makes me join in just at the thought of it. He is clever and insightful, seldom moody, (he's not very good at it) and very, very funny.

It has been a delight and a privilege, thank you and happy birthday Marcus Jordan Lister Hollingsworth.

Gotta love Lego

2009-11-17T23:51:00.003+00:00

I'm re-reading Archangel (just because I have nothing else I want to get started before Christmas!) and coincidentally, I'm playing Poker online, and one of the players has an image of Karl Marx as his Avatar.

Putting 'gim Karl Marx' into my excellent search-bar addin by YubNub.org resulted in a picture of a Lego Karl, and this eaqually excellent Lenin figurine.

It's the simple things that make me smile!

THATS why I'm going to be a Dad again!

2009-10-02T00:06:00.003+01:00

Tonight, I'm very, VERY proud of Adam, Arthur, Lotte and Marcus. They played at their school tonight, supporting Rod Aldrige and Phil Hogg's presentation of the new Falmer Academy to prospective parents of next year's intake.

From the start, they were confident, accomplished, the words had meaning, and they gave their audience what they wanted.

Rod Aldridge on the other hand....

I believe the Children are our future(sic).

Dramatic look

2009-09-19T00:38:00.002+01:00

Just because it ALWAYS makes me laugh.

Addendum - there is a nice variation here.

Hornby 1991(ish) - 2009

2009-09-15T17:32:00.005+01:00

18 years ago this month, Anna and I were settling into the evening in our new flat in south London. Suddenly, through the part-open window, in streaked a brown and black blur, scooting across the living room floor and disappearing into the Kitchen.

Upon entering the kitchen, we were more than a little surprised to observe a cat peering at us from inside the washing machine! A quick phonecall to the Martin (the previous tenent, landlord and mate) explained the weird goings-on -
Hornby (for 'twas his name) was used to waiting in the drum whilst his food was dished-up.

And so began Hornby's adoption of Ben and Anna. Throughout his 18 years with us (we STILL don't know when he was born) he has supplied the ammunition for many a good tail (sic) - for example, buy me a drink and ask about the first time he saw a Seagull - and has provided us with cuddles, scratches, bits of animals (he's seen a couple of Hamsters off too) and adorable photos.

We have been feeding him by hand for the past few days, and Anna and I said goodbye to him finally around midday : old age won, as it always does. As is the Family tradition, he will be laid to rest in his garden this evening.

Thank you Hornby - for everything. We love you.