Author: magicroundabout

I'm a Swindon-based web developer cyclist, gardener, husband, and newbie dad. I write about all that, and a whole load more.

  • I'll get my coat…

    2009-07-11

    Gore Bikewear Phantom Windstopper Jacket (2008) Those of you that have been reading for a while will know that I’m not a big shopper, but I do appreciate quality and usefulness, even if it’s at a price.

  • Simple things

    2009-07-09

    In a week where there's not been much good news, some things, the simple things, are looking pretty good still!

  • Software Testing

    2009-06-28

    To miss a simple case like this makes me wonder, not just what other simple errors may not be tested for in my expensive, best-in-class software, but what's happened to software development processes.

  • A Week in Wicklow – Part 7: The Hills and Roads

    2009-06-26

    To Walk or not to Walk, that is the question Despite it being predictably unpredictable, We’ve been trying our best to closely watch the weather this week. Our aim has been to be outdoors as much as we can, and do some hill walking if possible. While we’ve certainly been to mountain height, we’ve still […]

  • The Helmet Thing

    2009-06-26

    I've been meaning to write about cycle helmets for ages but recent events have brought to the fore my want to share what I think.

  • A Week in Wicklow – Part 5: Powerscourt House

    2009-06-23

    Radio, Weather and Late Rising Two quick observations. Radio: Radio here is really good. Both East Coast FM and RTE 2 have a really good mix of music. Though, oddly, its all English music. Weather forecasts: We’ve got Freesat here, but it’s been really hard getting a decent forecast for the Republic of Ireland. There […]