User:Ammonyte
About
[edit]The Ammonyte is an IT Guy with interests in Geology (especially relating to Planetary Geology), Photography, and sport - particularly Rugby Union and Cricket. The Ammonyte lives in the United Kingdom from where he maintains a blog[1] and a basic website.[2] The Ammonyte can sometimes be seen walking the Hills of the Lake District, or attending music festivals, such as The Maryport Blues Festival[3].
Geology
[edit]The Ammonyte gained a BSc from The Open University in 1999, and a Diploma in Earth Sciences in 2000.
Photography
[edit]Ammonyte has displayed some of his work on various online galleries, which are linked to from his website.
Sport
[edit]After being injured running in the 2004 Nottingham Half Marathon, the only active sport the Ammonyte participates in are occasional Mountain Bike Navigation races[4], however he maintains an active interest in watching Rugby Union attending international matches at Twickenham (often as a carer to a disabled spectator), The Stoop (home to the Harlequins Rugby Football Club[5]) and in summer watching Cricket at Lords and The Oval
Hill Walking
[edit]The Ammonyte likes to bimble around remote places in England, Wales and Scotland and has a distinct preference for Wasdale in the Lake District. He is a supporter of the Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team[6]
IT
[edit]After a career in Corporate IT, the Ammonyte left to run his own company consulting on IT issues for Small Businesses and Home Workers