A little more about me then.. Naturally I love all aspects of technology - I am a geek - I suppose could be said. I also like the odd night out when prized away from my PC, usually spent propping up a variety of different bars in Manchester's northern quarter or on Deansgate and the Locks. I naturally love to meet new people and am fairly outgoing in the 'right setting with the right crowd'. I am now well on the way on a path to retraining, focusing on a career change to Web Development through certifications. I have worked for years within the Social Care Sector for a Local Authority and have also had a brief stint as a Police Officer in Lancashire. Most of my tech related ramblings can be found on my Wordpress blog, which you can subscribe to. I am also quite active on the social media scene, love technology and most kinds of gadgets.

I do like to get out and about and try new pursuits and challenges. I think it's in our own interests sometimes to push our limits. I initially completed my doitforcharity.com Solo RAPS Static Line Parachute course & jump at the Black Knights parachute centre, Lancaster, who did a great job of training us!. Here are some pictures and video from the day, which was superb and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Sadly after completing my course and successive progression jumps, I was unfortunate enough to break an ankle on an awkward landing after obtaining first rung BPA status. The injury has kept me out of the sport for a considerable length of time but I wouldn't say has totally deterred me from continuing as my initial intention had been to solo freefall, certified. I haven't returned to jumping yet but I wouldn't say I never would and enjoy spectating on occasion. I also have a love for fast bikes. I would love to try some new and exciting challenges in the future.

A few of my favourites quotes are...

'You always pass failure on the way to success.' Mickey Rooney (actor).

'When I was 5 years old, my mum always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I wrote down "happy". They told me I didn't understand the assignment and I told them, they didn't understand life!'.(Source unknown).

'Life is not measured by how many breathes you take but how many times it takes your breath'. Taken from a Black Knights Parachute Centre T-shirt.

'Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving in an attractive well preserved body; rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly worn out, covered in scars and screaming, yahoo what a ride!'. Quoted as a favourite by Bear Grylls (adventurer/explorer).

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