02/02/2009 by Patrick.

I am still looking for a home and the market is pretty strange. I went and looked at a property yesterday - crazy money ! Over 30% above the value at www.zoopla.co.uk I wonder what kind of madness this is - or desperation ?  So that will not be on the BBC TV program (with me in it) ! For your info it was a flat in Chertsey Court SW14.The agents are based in Barnes and are called Marsh and Parsons. It seems to me they may have a policy of a minimum asking price of £280k regardless of the property. Not a good or helpful policy! 

P.S. The photo ( as you would expect ) is misleading !!!

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29/01/2009 by Patrick.

Just wondering about stocks and the current fluctuations in the economy. The stocks seem to be all green and in recovery one day and all red the next - It looks like market sentiment is a bit flaky right now. Traders are scared of what may or may not happen and the memory of the recent crisis is still fresh in their minds. In time and as it calms their confidence will grow and so the Market will gently rise - But what do I know !!!:)

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29/01/2009 by Patrick.

It looks like I am going to star in a BBC TV program about first time property buyers for a new documentary they are making. I am in discussion with them anyway - so that may be exciting.I am setting up a mortgage and that is proving a little more complex in the current climate - But I am hopeful !Pictures and Film / Video to follow.

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29/01/2009 by Patrick.

Just got Blogo a little app for my Mac to make this process of posting a lot easier !

Looking Good !

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13/12/2008 by Patrick.

The Joel Sternfeld art collecting experience is over and my money has been refunded!Phillips de Pury in my opinion did not handle the ebay sale well - The episode is now closed.I may buy again from them - we will see

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16/10/2008 by Patrick.

Update to my Joel Sternfeld experience -I just want to post that he is a true gentleman and was very kind and generous to me.He even sent me an original print in return for helping him with his domain.Thanks Joel - Hope to see you soon !Stay Well !

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16/10/2008 by Patrick.

I thought I would be the proud owner of a set of 15 large format prints made by Joel Sternfeld. It did not in fact happen - but it ended very well with making his acquaintance and getting a piece of his work which I will treasure.

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29/06/2008 by Patrick.

Arrived back yesterday at 3.30 and am now in recovery mode - will post all new pics and videos asap.So here is  BMW 1200GS Cavallano Video …  and la Sagra della Miseria -  Colle di Val d’Elsa - Siena - Video And here is a full photo Gallery - HERE 

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24/06/2008 by Patrick.

I have now left Cavallano and I thoroughly enjoyed myself and enjoyed immersing myself in the Tuscan ambieance. Local food was great and the countryside beautiful.

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19/06/2008 by Patrick.

Arrived and all is good - weather is hot and sunny and the world is a fine place! Lewin (for those that know him) is in good form and looks fine. For those that dont he is my 80+ uncle.
The place I am staying is quirky to say the least !
I am in a local internet cafe doing this - so am unable to contribute to the photos.(updated)

More soon . . . . .

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