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January 25, 2007
Blast from the past
Since starting this blog it has proved extremely useful in re-uniting me with some of my former colleagues over the years in the business.
Memories of my days as editor of the Bracknell News came flooding back when a former photograhper on the paper contacted me from Thailand and yesterday I received a call from a reporter I worked with during my days at the Maidenhead Advertiser.
I had not heard from him for over 25 years (that shows my age!) and he had spotted my blog while searching for some information about the Uxbridge area. He now works in the world of property - far more lucrative than being a journalist - and seems to be doing very well for himself.
It is always interesting to find out what former colleagues are up to and if there are anymore of you out there then contact me and let me if you have made your fortune - and if so, what the secret is.
I have a busy schedule today and will shortly be 'crossing the border' for a meeting at our sister paper the Buckinghamshire Adveriser in Chalfont St Peter. It will then be a quick dash back to Uxbridge where I am hosting a meeting of editors from our other titles across West London and Bucks.
At the same time I will be keeping an eye on the newslist for next week's Gazette as we start to plan the early pages for the subs' to start work on.
Posted by aseal at January 25, 2007 7:57 AM
Comments...
Are you sure you want that apostrophe in subs'?
Comment posted by: Ian at January 25, 2007 4:41 PM
Nice to see someone is on the ball. Are you looking for a subbing job, we currently have a vacancy.
Comment posted by: adrian at January 26, 2007 7:19 AM
Adrian - still here (in Thailand)and still reading every so often. I wonder if I am your most far-flung reader?
Comment posted by: Andrew at February 7, 2007 5:12 AM
Good to here you are still reading the blog Andrew. Looks like you are the most far-flung reader - unless anyone knows better!.
Keep in touch.
Comment posted by: adrian at February 7, 2007 7:34 AM