About
After a long career as a self-employed ICT professional I turned my hand to house renovation before undertaking an MFA in Photography, which I finished in 2021. During 2024 I’ll be renovating a house in Belfast.In 2012 I was a Gamesmaker and in 2016 I got married. In 2019 I moved to Ireland and my mum died in May 2021 and my dad in September 2021, just four months later. Our holidays are captured here. In 2023 we did a fabulous 3 month InterRail trip.
End wall now plastered using new method; bonding layer, coating of PVA and then finish (and wait to dry). I couldn’t do it as a job but occasionally it’s good fun.
Nov 7
Wiring in and plasterboard going up. Hopefully I will start plastering tomorrow.
Nov 4
I’ve always liked this photo of Arthur Brown from seven years ago. He’s very visual.
Nov 3
Whilst it poured I added crossbeams. Wiring tomorrow.
Nov 1
Slight out of sequence from what I’d planned but the plasterboard is now up to fill in the old double doors, most of the old dividing wall has been taken down and I’m now ready to add wiring.
Oct 30
New frame is up. I even left a bit of my blood as a mark! Plasterboard on the lounge side next and then electrics for the new kitchen and cross bits. Once that’s done I’ll take down the dividing wall to open up the kitchen space. I’m having fun. 😀
Oct 24
Today’s task; remove double doors and prepare for new stud wall. ✔️
Oct 22
Facebook yesterday told me my brother and I celebrated our 15 year friendversary. But sadly he died a few years back, and I miss him. It also reminded me of my parent’s garden. These automated prompts are a mixed blessing.
Oct 21
I’ve broken through. I should be able to use the new (but old) door tomorrow.
Oct 17
Walls stripped of five layers of wallpaper, three layers of skirting and new cables added. Tomorrow acoustic plasterboard to help with sound insulation.
Oct 15
Altan, celebrating 40 years from the back. I like their new album, Donegal.
Oct 12
I’ve found a door! It will be the new (but original) entrance into the kitchen.
Oct 9
I’ve nearly finished the raised bed! I’ll finish it tomorrow and then I have a ton of top soil ordered for Thursday.
Oct 7
John Grant supported by Lynks at Mandela Hall. Lynks was good fun and John Grant was original as always.
Oct 3
Another month passes by. I’m 65 next month. That’s proper old.
Sep 30
Visit to the Hillsborough Castle gardens and nearby Hillsborough Fort and Forest Park. Really enjoyed our visit.
Sep 28
Trying the Leica LUX app. Has lots of useful options.
Sep 26
Visit to the National Portrait Gallery and The Photographers’ Gallery now I’m in both camps. 😀 The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2025 collection was fabulous and so was the photographs by Dennis Morris.
Sep 26
Just popped back to Sandgate to repaint a few walls ready for a new tenant who moves in on Friday. I was reminded how some of the window views are like a painting.
Sep 25
I learnt about closing plane doors. Double and then triple checked. Very good.
Sep 20
