Quick Update
Wow, a lot has happened over the past month! Leanne (better known as Cosette to some) proposed to me on new years day. I of course said yes! We’re planning a long engagement so don’t expect a date for the wedding for at least a year…..
In other news, I’m still working hard on Pirate Party stuff – hopefully I’ll be re-elected to my post on the National Executive Committee next month (I’ve just started running the bi-annual elections for all NEC posts and we’re in the nominations phase). Conference is also coming up in April and we will be fielding candidates in local elections in May.
I’m also involved in a number of ongoing issues which the party is concerned about, I’ll post more in a blog later this month but the DEACT continues to rumble on, the US are pushing multiple acts for internet censorship which could have wide reaching consequences and we have the Richard O’Dwyer extradition case pending appeal. All of these are good reasons for me to keep volunteering my time for PPUK.
Finally, It’s Leanne’s 21st tomorrow and big party down in Skegness this weekend – hope to see a few readers there :) (assuming I can drag her away from Star Trek online now it’s gone free to play….)
SOPA
For those that read this blog, please be aware that this site will go dark on 18th and 23rd Jan in protest against the SOPA legislation currently being debated in the US. More information regarding this can be found at americancensorship.org & http://www.pp-international.net
Huh, where’d that year go?
Hard to believe that’s it’s mid December already. Having trouble getting into the festive spirit this year, not sure if there is any one reason for that.
The one upside to this time of year, is that I’m back out playing DJ for the next few weeks after a bit of a break. Not sure if I’m going to continue doing this after next year tho.
Although it’s still nearly 6 months away, I’m gearing up ready to support candidate for the Pirate Party in the May elections – as nominating officer for the party I’ll no doubt have a tired hand from signing off all the paperwork for those standing in 2012!
Smudge
November has seen a new arrival at Tempest Towers in the form of a tabby & white kitten called Smudge. She has made herself at home and is frequently terrorising Amber as well as Cosette and myself!
Check out Smudge on FB here
Life, politics and fb
Long overdue blog post! Thought it was about time I put something up here, so here’s a few things that have happened since my last update. These aren’t in any particular order……
I rejoined fb, mainly because I need an account for PPUK stuff for now. I’ve had some interesting messages including some about going back into the radio arena, both as a dj and a manager. I’m not ruling out the possibility of the playing dj at some point (would be a while off yet if I do tho), but after the grief I had both at GRN and then running ER, I am done with the management side. My health and general life are too important. Speaking of which, I got elected as nominating officer for the Pirate Party UK, which means I’m also a member of their national executive committee. This is something where a little stress is worthwhile as I may actually make a difference, unlike the hobby/job the radio was.
Leanne (blog) finally passed her driving test. This means I can now get chauffeured instead of playing chauffeur!
I’ve also played DJ for 2 weddings and an engagement party over the past month or so. These are always fun, especially when you get to help out friends by doing so :)
Last but not least, even if you don’t generally like politics, PPUK are holding a public policy review. Take a look and see if there is anything you’d like to comment on or add you own suggestions. The PPUK website is here and the review is here
Until next time, be safe and have fun, regardless of what crap life throws at you.
Testing
Just letting people know I’m alive while testing out an iPad2 for work! Had no comments on last post so assume it’s just me using the site lol
Remodelling
Not been online much the past month, the flat has been totally gutted (new wiring & heating, along with a new kitchen & bathroom) which has put quite a bit of strain on both Leanne (Cosette) who has also been ill for the past 3 weeks. On top of that, my parents have been visiting for the past week and we went down to Skegness for them to meet Leanne’s parents…..needless to say this didn’t help with the stress levels but I think it went ok!!
I’ve just been discharged back to my GP from Leeds CFS unit, still suffering quite a bit with this but learning to manage it. It’s been flaring up more over the past month but mainly due to the stuff above which I can’t control :(
I’ve also returned to my old post at Pirate Party UK as the deputy web team leader, which will probably generate a load more for me to do over the coming months. I’m also back on the hunt for a promotion at Voda after getting another good grade for the year on my review. Lets see what the rest of the year holds.
Also, if anyone is actually bothering to read this, please leave some comments (I’d love tips on dealing with interviews and also with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) – not sure if anyone is following me now I left the internet radio scene!
Wosfest etc
Recovering from a weekend down south with the Might and Magic crew. Found out that Travelodge suck and that driving over 500 miles in a weekend still kills!
I finish my web team leader role at PPUK today and wait to see what my next job there will be…..
Too much to mention!
Yes yes, I know, stop moaning about the lack of updates already!
I’ve been pretty busy over the past couple of months, I’ll go into the bits I can mention below – unfortunately there are some things I can’t.
I’ve spent the past 2 months acting as Web Team Leader for the Pirate Party UK. Now the local government and Scottish elections are out of the way, I have asked them to appoint a new team leader who is taking over from the end of the month. I will hopefully be remaining on the team and potentially taking on a new role within the party at some point.
I also took the decision earlier this month to part ways with New Eden Radio (again!). I wish Hijak and the remaining DJ’s well for the future, but I am no longer able to commit the time and energy that is needed.
Last but not least, my flat is due to be refurbished in early June and I’m nowhere near ready. This should make the next month or two very interesting…..
On a personal note, still very happy with Cos, even if we don’t get as much time to ourselves as we might want! <3 Cos!
Return of the DJ
Ok, before everyone starts – I’ve already stated for the record I fail at blogging! That said, it does mean that when I remember, there are normally a few things to talk about!
First of all, I <3 Cosette. I don’t say it enough or show it enough, so I’m posting it here for all to see :)
Now, moving on to the more boring stuff. NER (www.newedenradio.com) is back! I’m no longer the owner or manager, Hijak asked if he could take it over back in December and I transferred all the remaining station assets like the domain to him. I have joined the station as a cover DJ and acting Webmaster (mainly because I’m hosting the website for free to get the station off the ground again). It’s good to be back onair without worrying about the management side, but I hope Hijak knows what he is getting himself into! The station is broadcasting on weekends only at the moment, if you want to tune in.
Sticking with the radio front, I’ve got an interview for the ‘Real Academy’ this Tuesday. This is run by Real Radio (www.realradioyorkshire.co.uk) and is a 10 week (1 evening a week) course into the workings of a UK commercial radio station. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I get in!
Last but not least, I’ve got at least one wedding to DJ this year and waiting confirmation on the second. Hoping to see more gigs come my way as we head through the year :)
Right, time to head out into the gale force winds and see if I can get home for my NER cover tonight!
