August 2024

August was relaxed.

At the end of July I wrapped up work with my main client of the past two years. I spent the time with them substantially improving the performance of their web app and services, plus improving the codebase so that they could quickly and easily make changes to their features.

I decided to take a break in August to recover from the fatigue of Covid-July, spend some time with family, and to automate a little more of the Scottish Technology Club and JavaScript events that I run.

The family time was fun. Harriet and I took Jack up to Harlaw Reservoir for a walk, and we ate lunch at The Balerno Inn. Jack collected stones and pointed at birds.

I used our zoo pass several times - very useful for days where Harriet is at work and I need to entertain Jack.

Harriet and I went out to dinner at Sofia’s Lounge on Sailisbury Road. It’s billed as Lebanese Street food. The restaurant was quiet but the service was still slow. The food was good, but I couldn’t help feeling that there was something missing.

Towards the end of the month we took a brief trip down to Hexham. We fitted in a nice walk in the town center, a trip to Cogito Books, a nice run and a cycle over to Corbridge.

I’m back at work in September and will be looking to take on new clients requiring web app development, consultancy or prototyping. I’ll be organising the return of GlasgowJS and EdinburghJS after the summer break, so keep an eye out for those.