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Spires and Steeples walk

As the weather was going to be good yesterday I walked a section of the Lincolnshire, Spires and Steeples walk, from Ruskington to Metheringham. Today I will sit in front of my laptop and do the work for Octagon.

Spires and Steeples

There was a challenge early in the walk to deal with!

Bull on the path

I decided to walk back down the path a way, and wait to see if the bull would move from the style. This he eventually did and that was my chance – walking across the field briskly, keeping my eye on the bull the whole way. I also watched the cows with calves to make sure I did not get too close to them.

Usefully there was a warning and some instructions on the other side of the field!

Bull on the path

Bull on the path

You can click on the above image for a larger version of the instructions.

Spires and Steeples

Scopwick

Scopwick

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Being that the walk is called “Spires and Steeples” there were many opportunities to photograph the village churches.

 

Thomas a Becket - Digby

Thomas a Becket – Digby

 

St Clement – Rowston

 

Holy Cross – Scopwick

 

St Oswald – Blankney

 

St Wilfrid - Metheringham

St Wilfrid – Metheringham

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Stuck in a warehouse

I have spent my day at a client’s waiting for British Gas – they want to change an electric meter, I am here to turn off, and then, restart the servers.

I got here in plenty of time for their 11am to 1pm appointment. I was ready. It is now 1.30pm and no word from them. They gave themselves a two hour window which they missed – it is a shame they don’t have a mobile phone with them!

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I have written an article about Cryptolocker Prevention

Cryptolocker Prevention

Following Octagon Technology’s recent experiences with Cryptolocker I have written an article for the company blog about Cryptolocker prevention.

Cryptolocker prevention

If you see this screen – it is too late for prevention. You need help!

The blog post includes examples of suspect emails and some tactics for Cryptolocker prevention. It also illustrates the importance of a secure data backup in protecting your information from permanent loss.

Here is the link to the article:

Unsolicited Email – Cryptolocker Prevention


 If you need help with a secure offsite backup, which is stored in the United Kingdom and subject to UK data protection rules Octagon Technology can supply this for one laptop to large servers. Click here for more details.

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Bath

Here are a few photographs from my business trip to Bath earlier this week. 

Bath - train

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Old Bath

Sewing machines

I saw something similar to this in Glasgow at the start of the West Highland Way.

Bath - Grace 

Thimble Mill and Widcombe Lock
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Thimble Mill and Widcombe Lock

King's Bath

King’s Bath

Bath

Susan Hampshire 

Susan Hampshire 

Wind chime

Pay on the Nail
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“Pay on the Nail”

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