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Here will appear the thoughts of Colin 2007 - Goto latest NEWS

The events that I remember and bring back memories are:-

January - The year begins, its cold wet and damp. Nothing changes, a month of reflection on the events of last year. As usual my birthday but nothing much to celebrate. Feel better in myself these days, I can at last cope with life. The pills I take help me (I think) no more big mode swings. But I still find it difficult to come to terms with life's problems.

One really helpful aspect at the moment is work, A change at the top has brought about a far less stressful atmosphere I can at last cope. I have at last the support I've always needed just hope it continues.

I also have an interesting and maybe profitable lead with one of my other activities, CmGComputers. I have been developing with tba a software tool to enable the interrogation of Voicemail data dumps. This may sound abit of the wall but I believe there may be some long term mileage in this product. So with the help of Roy Sharratt (tba) and Beovax we are all pushing ahead into the some what unknown to try and find our pot of gold.

February - We push ahead with our purchase of Apartment 606 siesta 1. All going well we think, but taking a long time to sort with the French owner who being unwell and hospitalised has passed power of attorney to daughter.

March - Apartment 606 nears completion, so off we go to Alcudia to sign the deeds. All going well until we get to the notaries office to sign deeds, where we find out that yesterday the French owner pulled out of the deal. So now no apartment or maybe not. The apartment block owners give us a ray of hope 2 other apartments are up for sale. So back we go to check them out.

We see both 1 needing total refurbishment and the other not to bad but a older style. The apartment block owner tells us if we buy the apartment needing refurbishment we can have it at same price, and he will pay for total refurbishment. So with that news we give the go ahead, and sign the paper work. Its almost ours. we even sign agreement to rent to major tour company for the next 5 years, all seems a bit too good to be true.

April - The apartment is now complete, and being rented. All paper work is signed, monies paid IT IS OURS. To find out more on the apartment go to Siesta 1

The Beach (out of Season)

May - Holiday time off to Madeira. Essex it is not, nothing even remotely flat. And we where on a walking holiday HELP. The walk on the Wednesday was particularly a struggle. To begin with the walk was on tarmac and downhill, this I found to be some what wearing on my knees. The rest was up or down steep steps. Not for the faint hearted at times with sheer drops on one side for some of the time. Just showed mw just how unfit I am becoming, or is it just I'm getting old.

June - Off to see WE WILL ROCK YOU again, and guess what I thought was good first time around, well its even better second time. What a show, again YES please.

My plans to launch into the big wide world of Voicemail interrogation software gathers speed, will I find my pot of gold, at this point who knows, but worth a try.

Its done nothing but rain this month, it would seem whenever we go out it rains not just a shower but it pours. Global warming not here. I want some sun, going very pale now. Lastly for June Disaster my mobile died..... Help

July - One bright Sunday we decide to go on a trip to be Norfolk Coast. Visited Hunstanton and Wells Next the Sea. Lovely day, perhaps an apartment here next.

August - On the Birthday of Sues late Mother we visit her resting place in Southend. Wanted to see her name in the book of remembrance. It was odd at the cemetery, at first couldn't find the resting place and when we did it didn't feel right. But after we got out bearings we found the spot, and yes it felt good, she was there in spirit.

 September - After a few re writes all parties at long last last agree to the terms of the Voicemail project. At long last another step up the ladder, next a meet with the big boys. Maybe just Maybe.

Also this month we go on a walking holiday to the new forest. But it was a long day in a coach that took ages and stopped at far too many pick up points. Phew

But did enjoy the 2 days walking, more gentle than Maderia.

October -  Started off in the worst possible way. With a phone call on a Sunday morning to say my mum had died. Unexpectedly and over night. Isn't it amazing how you miss some thing when its gone, mums can be a pain at times. But you only get 1 mum, so take my advice look after yours, as you never know when it may be too late.

Went to see mum before see was laid to rest, she looked so different. At peace, at rest and for once no words of wisdom. It seemed very odd to be able to talk to her and her not to answer back.

Remember those you care and love for
But Love and care for those still here
For tomorrow may be to late

After my Mum was laid to rest, went off to the Apartment for a rest and hopefully some sun. While the sun was there it was decidedly chilly. But we did explore the island a little. Every where was so so quite, even Maguluf the beach was empty. All very different from the tourist season.

November - All rather empty this month, getting used to life without "Mum" ....  A Month of reflection

December -  Its that time of year again. Season of goodwill etc. But Its cold wet difficult to be full of goodwill to all men, but I will try my best.

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