http://simoncampbell.com/blog Simon Campbell's Blog en 2009-06-15T09:40:01+00:00 http://simoncampbell.com/blog/perma/one_of_lifes_great_characters_ian_kershaw/ http://simoncampbell.com/blog/perma/one_of_lifes_great_characters_ian_kershaw/#When:09:40:01Z This guy is a genuine nutcase. I met him at Salford University where we were both ‘studying’ BioChemistry. After one year we were experts in the brewing process and fearful effects of alcohol on the human body… Life 2009-06-15T09:40:01+00:00 http://simoncampbell.com/blog/perma/the_suzuki_wagon_r_gl/ http://simoncampbell.com/blog/perma/the_suzuki_wagon_r_gl/#When:19:36:00Z Sick of running around guests and my boys on the Island, we decided to buy a cheap car that could be insured for anyone. We accidentally bought a Suzuki Wagon R (+ GL to be exact). Life 2009-06-08T19:36:00+00:00 http://simoncampbell.com/blog/perma/the_simoncampbell_redesign/ http://simoncampbell.com/blog/perma/the_simoncampbell_redesign/#When:00:42:00Z Having lived very happily with the design of my blog for a year, I decided it was time for a revamp. So going from the minimalistic lines designed by the very excellent Phil Swan, we move to the ‘retro’ feel created by xhtml/css master, Greg (Gregorious) Wood. Business, My 100 best things 2009-05-19T00:42:00+00:00 http://simoncampbell.com/blog/perma/the_devil_wears_dui/ http://simoncampbell.com/blog/perma/the_devil_wears_dui/#When:15:15:01Z OK, its a cheap headline but what the hell, it had to be done. For those who haven’t followed the story so far, it may be worth reading the DUI Disaster article first. This is a quick note as I have just received my DUI drysuit back from repair. Diving, My 100 best things 2009-05-10T15:15:01+00:00 http://simoncampbell.com/blog/perma/in_love_with_a_big_cheese/ http://simoncampbell.com/blog/perma/in_love_with_a_big_cheese/#When:11:50:00Z Although I do love my husband very much, I’m afraid I’m having an affair; with a cheese!!! Guest article by my other half, Angela Campbell Life, Guest articles 2009-05-07T11:50:00+00:00 http://simoncampbell.com/blog/perma/dui_disaster/ http://simoncampbell.com/blog/perma/dui_disaster/#When:19:00:00Z In 2002 I started diving in the UK. Of course the sensible option is to buy a drysuit and as ever, I wanted the best. I asked a few of my first British diving buddies and they said: ‘DUI are the best for sure, but I would buy a cheaper on first just to make sure you like it!’ Diving 2009-04-02T19:00:00+00:00 http://simoncampbell.com/blog/perma/national_diving_officer_first_proposals/ http://simoncampbell.com/blog/perma/national_diving_officer_first_proposals/#When:11:14:00Z I have now sought feedback from the BSAC Forums, and opinions from many others throughout the organisation from Ocean Divers to Regional Coaches. Also, I have spoken to many outside our fine organisation for their perception of BSAC. The results have informed the development of a series of proposals. Here you go!!! Diving 2009-03-19T11:14:00+00:00 http://simoncampbell.com/blog/perma/how_can_sad_be_good/ http://simoncampbell.com/blog/perma/how_can_sad_be_good/#When:13:54:00Z I started my diving with guys from the military and decided it would be a good idea to join Steve Cox, with his merry band of Instructors at the Joint Services Sub Aqua Centre (JSSAC), to learn how to be a SADS. The question is what the hell is a SADS? 2009-03-04T13:54:00+00:00 http://simoncampbell.com/blog/perma/yoga_friend_of_the_diver/ http://simoncampbell.com/blog/perma/yoga_friend_of_the_diver/#When:10:39:00Z OK call me soft and a real Jesse, but Yoga is improving my flexibility, breathing and general control over my body! My goodness, I need it… Life, Diving 2009-02-16T10:39:00+00:00 http://simoncampbell.com/blog/perma/british_sub_aqua_club_what_makes_a_good_national_diving_officer/ http://simoncampbell.com/blog/perma/british_sub_aqua_club_what_makes_a_good_national_diving_officer/#When:13:27:00Z So, after nearly twelve months on Council, the opportunity has arisen for me to stand for National Diving Officer (NDO) of the mighty British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC). The question is, what makes a good NDO and am I the right man for the job? Diving 2009-02-09T13:27:00+00:00