sunset in southgate
A time of day for reflections.
My flat faces north and west, so I don’t get to see the sunset directly. But I do get to see sunsets reflected in Southgate House.
I like this picture, you can clearly see my block reflected in silhouette. Compare this to this sunrise and this picture of The Towers from the tax office.
OK, no more picture of Stevenage tower blocks.
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The UK’s Tax Filing Date falls on Halloween – coincidence?
big brother's view
The end of October marks the last day for handing in your tax self assessment forms. Although you can file on-line until the end of January.
And the postal strike makes things more interesting. Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) site is not very helpful. It tells you to make sure you post early. No excuse accepted.
I normally avoid everything to do with form filling. I worry about facing fines if I make a mistake. The last two years I had an accountant file my return for me. This year I decided to do it myself. “It can’t be that hard”, I thought. “Save money and get to know my business better.”
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Going wirelessly into the cloud
I have been on-line at home now since 1998. Wow 11 years, time flies when you’re on-line. Last month my 2Mb cable broadband was upgraded to 10Mb. I am now considering setting up a wireless network as part of the upgrade to my multi-media services.
Below is a speed test I carried out from the Think Broadband site.
the need for speed
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It is my favourite time of year
For me October is a personal landmark. My birthday marks the end of the summer and the start of a new year. The mornings are crisp and bright and full of possibilities. Who needs a New Year in the dead of winter?
One of the nicer aspects of October in southern England, is that the sun rises shortly after I do. Living on the eighth floor I get amazing views. I like to watch the sunrise whilst drinking my early morning of coffee.
This morning’s display was exceptional.
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