Its been more than a couple of months since I've written in this blog, however I've been collecting thoughts, thinking about directions and getting on with the new experience of retirement.
The most exciting project was the research, planning, and finally installation of solar panels on our roof. Frankly after inviting three companies to deliver presentations ( sales pitches) to us I almost gave up the will to live. I discovered I knew more than the first company's salesman, who might as well have been selling double glazing. Eventually we settled on the third company to visit, in large part because by this time we knew what questions to ask, and what answers to expect.
Midway through the process the government announced that household solar panels and the FIT scheme was becoming too popular and therefore they would cut the amount paid for power generated by installing panels for all projects not completed and registered by mid December. Fortunately our installation was booked for November and the efficiency of both the company ( Southern Solar) and our energy supplier (Ecotricity) ensured that we beat the government's deadline.
The other reason for not writing has been that we've been away for nearly a month in Australia and Singapore. While away I decided to write a few pieces as I tried to follow news and events, so the next few pieces were penned in November/early December although they won't appear in the blog till later in December.
Key Quotes
"Anyone who believes that exponential growth can go on forever in a finite world is either a madman or an economist."
(Kenneth Boulding)
"Down these mean streets a man must go who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid. "
(Raymond Chandler)
"Live simply so that others can simply live." (unknown)
"I cannot live without books" (Thomas Jefferson)
"Sport is war without the shooting" (George Orwell)
"New York is a great city to live in if you can afford to get out of it" (William Rossa Cole)
The secret of a happy ending is knowing when to roll the credits (Patterson Hood)
(Kenneth Boulding)
"Down these mean streets a man must go who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid. "
(Raymond Chandler)
"Live simply so that others can simply live." (unknown)
"I cannot live without books" (Thomas Jefferson)
"Sport is war without the shooting" (George Orwell)
"New York is a great city to live in if you can afford to get out of it" (William Rossa Cole)
The secret of a happy ending is knowing when to roll the credits (Patterson Hood)
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