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A cronical of adventures at work and in the wild.

Fuel Watching

Fuel Watching

March 20, 2026 | Categories: Python

The rising oil prices have captured much of our attention over recent weeks and the effect at the service station bowser is creating a demand for information. What is the price now? Has it changed much today? Is there a pattern to predict the next rise? As with many AI projects, good quality data is the common element and is in high demand. I found myself picking up the tools this past week-end t...

Matching Remittances

Matching Remittances

Aug. 3, 2025 | Categories: Receivables Accounts Receivable AR

When you look at the Bank Statement and see an amount staring back at you, it's like an orphan looking for a home. This bank deposit does have a home and as a Receivables or AP person, it's your job to match this deposit with the Invoice that it is there to pay off. The match that makes everything whole again. Matching amounts to invoices sounds like a simple and straight forward activity, an...

Learning to Ride - Again

Learning to Ride - Again

May 10, 2025 | Categories: Two Wheels

I've been on two wheels for as long as I can remember. It was the pedal kind. Now, the two wheels come with an engine and all the smarts and experiences I've had along the way have become a valuable asset riding on the road at more than pedal speed....

Training Wheels

Training Wheels

May 10, 2025 | Categories: Python

This is the first post of this blog. And there is not much to it other than to know that this whole site has been hand crafted with the fruits of learning Python Programming...