Category Archives: Carpentry

Back into my Porn

Posted on August 22, 2020 by charliecountryboy

I flick through the magazine and realise how much I have missed these moments. I get so excited I actually play a video that pops up on my I-Pad. The Princess raises an eyebrow, as this is interrupting Coronation Street … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Blogging, Carpentry, Community, Humour, Life, Opinion | Tagged Block Paving, Construction, Fencing, Innuendo, Man Porn, Patios, Porn, Power Tools | 41 Comments

When You Are Let Down!

Posted on August 15, 2020 by charliecountryboy

A wall half-finished, a gable end not completed but you have a roof? How does that work I wonder… My running partner needed an extension and chose someone who was recommended. It turned out this, ‘all-round tradesman’ had learned a … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Blogging, Carpentry, Life, Opinion, people | Tagged Advice, Blog, Construction, Learning, Life, Lifestyle, Reflections, Relationships, Work | 39 Comments

I Know… I’m Late!

Posted on August 1, 2020 by charliecountryboy

I pride myself on a nine-thirty-five blog post, maybe because I’m anal; not in the bottom sense. I’m not saying I’m an A-hole although there are some who would possibly disagree 😉 Anyway I hope everyone has had a fab … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Blogging, Carpentry, Freedom, Humour, Life | Tagged Bees, Clifftop Walks, Flamborough Head, Seaside, Seaside Walks, Walking, Wild Bees | 61 Comments

The OFSTED Visit

Posted on December 15, 2019 by charliecountryboy

Do you want to know a secret? Our instructions are: “Do not tell anyone about the OFSTED visit on Social Media.” Sorry this is England not North Korea. If you’re not English, notice I don’t say British, that’s because the … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Carpentry, Education, Freedom, Humour, Life, Opinion, people | Tagged Blogging, Common Sense, Construction, Further Education, Humour, Life, Ofsted, Reality | 25 Comments

I’m Ready, Let’s Hope They Are 🤨

Posted on August 24, 2019 by charliecountryboy

I’m always a bit lapsed in August, like that bloody White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland, there’s never enough time. Although next week I have an exciting post to write so watch this space haha, anyaways back to now, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Carpentry, Education, Further Education, Humour, Life, Opinion | Tagged Blogging, Carpentry, Educators, Further Education, Humour, Innovation, Learning, Life, Opinion, People, Training | 7 Comments

So, How did Zak do?

Posted on June 22, 2018 by charliecountryboy

You know what? It really didn’t matter, yup I know; me = Mr Competitive. He enjoyed the experience and at 16 years old and he was the only student of mine that was willing to enter, that’s what really counts. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Carpentry, Education, Further Education, Life, Opinion | Tagged Carpentry, Carpentry students, education, Educators, Further Education, Life, Opinion, People, SkillBuild | 20 Comments

Competition and Stats

Posted on June 21, 2018 by charliecountryboy

I’m not sure if the two are related. I am definitely competitive and that is why I am at the Skill Build Competition in York College today. Although I’m not competing my Level 1 student Zak is. The thing is, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Carpentry, Education, Life, Opinion, people, York | Tagged CITB SkillBuild, education, Life, Opinion | 14 Comments

Not the Oscars, but an Award is an Award

Posted on March 10, 2018 by charliecountryboy

So on Wednesday it was the College Awards and although Construction is often overlooked they decided that the Carpentry team was the best team in College. OK, I was surprised, but actually quite ‘chuffed’ as we say in Yorkshire. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Carpentry, Education, Further Education, Life, Opinion, people | Tagged Apprenticeships, Awards, Carpentry, Innovation, Life, students, Teaching | 20 Comments

Starters, Dandelions and Africa

Posted on July 1, 2017 by charliecountryboy

So there I am in the classroom and no starter activity, if you are not familiar with this process, it can mean that you are a tidgy bit screwed. You need to get students attention immediately, before the phones come … Continue reading →

Posted in Carpentry, Education, Further Education, Humour, Life, nature, Opinion, people | Tagged Gardening, Humour, Learning, Life, nature, Opinion, students, Writing | 1 Comment

A Desk, A Bad Back And Cheap Legs

Posted on June 25, 2017 by charliecountryboy

Cartoon from https://www.fotolia.com Some years ago I was too busy to bend my legs when pulling a sheet of Plywood up offa da floor. Since that day I’ve had Sciatica, its OK I have it under control with exercise. (We weren’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Carpentry, DIY, Humour, Life, Opinion | Tagged Blogging Back Pain, DIY, Finance, Health, Home interiors, Humour, Innovation, Life, Money, Opinion | 1 Comment