May 2010

• beforeIshop
  A site that collects and brings to one place all the money-off offers and coupons from manufacturers. Today there are savings of £68 to be had on your shop by downloading a coupon before you shop.
• Ffrench Family History in Jamaica
  Who do you think you are? Well I was gobsmacked when I found out my grandfather's story--slavery & illegitimacy in Jamaica, an Irish dynasty and Mary Seacole's sister plus a Jewish American folk hero.
• alliwantforchristmas
  You list what you want for Christmas (free). Others can choose and order a gift online (linked websites) and then cross it off the list so that nobody else buys it (the person who compiled the list can't see this bit). Save days of agonising shopping!
• Take Better Photos
  Extensively illustrated award-winning tips for beginners on how to take better photos, together with a chance to send in photos for helpful criticism.
• Britains Small Wars
  Must be of interest to anyone who did National (or other military) Service.
• cycle4skye.org
  If you sign on to it you'll see what an imaginative exciting charitable project it is. also sudoku. sudoweb.com. From which you can access your daily dose free.
• SEALL events
  A year-round programme of quality touring arts events - music and theatre, in a stunning location on the Isle of Skye. Enhance your holiday!
• Dennis Davis Designs
  They are designs for small plywood craft such as canoes/kayaks/small sailing dinghies for which I sell plans. Mostly built from just 2 sheets of ply, thus very economical. Began in 1960s when I was teaching woodwork & wanted a project to interest boys.
• In the Dark
  I sometimes post about my work and things directly related to it- I'm an astrophysicist - but also about other things that interest me, such as jazz, opera, sport and crosswords. I post something pretty much every day.
• Folksy
  It is a showcase & marketplace for artists & crafters in the UK.Not necessarily professional-some keen hobbyists like myself Useful for buying unusual handmade items & gifts. And for selling your own creations. A bit like Ebay but with fixed prices.
• A VERY OCCASIONAL COMMENTARY ON LIFE
  What goes on? I sit at this computer and I write things, that's pretty much it. I love writing, I'm not over-fussed whether people read the blog or the books I've had published. I did my bit, now it's up to you lot.
• Homemade Books
  Unfortunately, nothing goes on. I have not had a single enquiry via my website since 2004. I made it myself. Have a look - its not that bad is it? Perhaps the .me is the problem.