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Title: Graduation day
Post by: ideasguy on December 11, 2009, 10:33:18 AM

We have to go to a graduation ceremony tomorrow afternoon - Simons Masters degree (Law and Politics)
A lovely day out for all and especially a proud Mum and Dad!

I'm taking my camera so watch this space

Title: Re: Graduation day
Post by: Brian Denison on December 11, 2009, 01:11:40 PM

Quite rightly proud - I'm sure you will have a wonderful day. Hasn't he done well. :)

Title: Re: Graduation day
Post by: ideasguy on December 11, 2009, 09:35:23 PM

Thanks Brian
Yes, just back home and it was a lovely day out. We had a meal in CoCo
http://www.cocobelfast.co.uk/
in Belfast and a few drinks to celebrate the achievement.
By the time the ceemony ended it was very poor light for photography. Ive taken a few pics (flash) so it will be interesting to see what they came out like (tomorrow!)

Title: Re: Graduation day
Post by: ideasguy on December 14, 2009, 10:01:13 PM

Heres a photo of the event.
George, Simon and his wife Keelin and Mary (my much better half)

(http://www.garden-software.co.uk/images/WR8Z2223-2SimonsGraduation.jpg)
In the background - Queens University, Belfast.

Title: Re: Graduation day
Post by: NightHawk on December 14, 2009, 10:16:38 PM

A very proud occasion for you all.

Congratulations all around.

Laurie.

Title: Re: Graduation day
Post by: ideasguy on December 14, 2009, 10:38:06 PM

Thanks Brian and Kathy & Laurie.
Simon has been working very hard and deserves full credit. Needless to say, we are delighted.
He works for the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont Castle (our local Government). As a result of his success, he has taken up a new appointment as Trainee Solicitor in the legal department.
Politics was his favourite subject at school, and he has very much enjoyed working at Stormont. Previously he was assistant to the Clerk of the Assembly. This new appointment is as near as he can get to his perfect job - Law and Politics.

Title: Re: Graduation day
Post by: Brian Denison on December 15, 2009, 11:11:25 AM

What a lovely photo George - one definatley for the scrapbook and for framing.
Brian

Title: Re: Graduation day
Post by: ideasguy on December 15, 2009, 02:22:59 PM

Yes, that might be the one for the frame, Brian.
It was taken by a professional photographer, a business client of Keelins.
http://www.brianmorrison.co.uk/
I think my ex colleague did that impressive website.

Title: Re: Graduation day
Post by: Eric Hardy on December 15, 2009, 10:59:14 PM

Just seen this one George. These are always great and memorable family moments and you are quite entitled to feel very proud. Congratulations to Simon. He isn't having much difficulty in smiling!  :)

Title: Re: Graduation day
Post by: ideasguy on December 16, 2009, 10:13:31 AM

Thanks Eric.

Smiling for photos. Now thats a very good topic. Nothing as bad as a forced smile in a photo, I say. Some people seem to be able to smile naturally for the camera and Ive noticed that Simon is always very good at that.
I'm the opposite. Smile please, don't blink and suddenly I need to blink.
I smile at something amusing, but by the time the camera has clicked the smile has waned a little ::)
Mind you, I'll be smiling when I get this new edition of Bank Genie is released! What a long project it has been.

Title: Re: Graduation day
Post by: roiphil on December 16, 2009, 02:28:24 PM

well done and congratulations to simon, you must be very proud of him

Title: Re: Graduation day
Post by: ideasguy on December 19, 2009, 02:10:18 PM

Thanks Phil. Just as well it wasnt this week. Mary is under the weather with Flu symptoms :o
I'm in charge of cooking  :o  :o

Title: Re: Graduation day
Post by: NightHawk on December 19, 2009, 03:09:47 PM

Best wishes to Mary for a speedy recovery - especially in time for the Christmas festivities.

Quote from: ideasguy on December 19, 2009, 02:10:18 PM

I'm in charge of cooking  :o  :o

YIKES!!!!!!!!  :o

Laurie.

Title: Re: Graduation day
Post by: ideasguy on December 19, 2009, 03:32:15 PM

Thanks Laurie
I'll be practicing a few other skills this weekend.
Ironing, shopping  :o 

Title: Re: Graduation day
Post by: Eric Hardy on December 19, 2009, 05:33:46 PM

George: Sorry you are having to be chief cook and bottle washer too. I hope Mary gets well quickly and certainly well before Christmas.

Title: Re: Graduation day
Post by: ideasguy on December 19, 2009, 06:45:25 PM

Thanks Eric. Chinese takeaway for tea - just finished. This cooking is dead easy.

Title: Re: Graduation day
Post by: Trevor Ellis on December 22, 2009, 12:11:13 PM

Come on George, if Simon can get his masters in law & politics surely you can get a good old Irish stew on the cooker! Chinese takeaway indeed - hope you enjoyed it anyway.

Congratulations - in particular to Simon, but such things take a lot of background support too so great job for all concerned.
Hope Mary's feeling better.

Merry Christmas!

Trevor

Title: Re: Graduation day
Post by: ideasguy on December 22, 2009, 03:21:30 PM

Thanks Trevor. I'd be the one in a stew if I attempted that kind of task ;D
Besides, I love Chinese food.
Mind you, I can do OK when its necessary!

I'm very pleased to say that Mary is now well enough to do the things that women do best (shes out shopping  :: with Tara)
So far it hasn't been infectious  :)

Title: Re: Graduation day
Post by: Trevor Ellis on December 22, 2009, 03:33:54 PM

Phew - that was a close call George. Cooking AND shopping - that really would have been pressure for any bloke eh?!

Glad to hear that Mary is somewhat better.

Title: Re: Graduation day
Post by: ideasguy on December 22, 2009, 06:07:56 PM

I have a hand in that shopping chore. I carry the stuff from the car and put it away in the cupboards etc.
The boot was full! It took me ages to get it all stowed away.
Now we are ready for it -  bring Santa on  :D