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the face behind the blog

I’m not what you call photogenic, and I’m certainly not what you’d call frequently-photographed. In fact, I only got into photography in the first place when I realised that if I was behind the lense then I couldn’t be snapped!

So it was with mounting apprehension that I received an email from one David Airey. It said:

It’d be great if you’d join in my first ever blog meme, The Face Behind The Blog. I think it could be a great way to promote a more sociable blogosphere.

Oh bugger, I thought to myself. I can’t really not partcipate in that one - can I? I’m actually gonna have to show my bloody face on the net. Oh pants, I thought.

So… Here they are then. The result of me searching through over 6000 photos in my archives, trying to find images that didn’t make me look evil, overweight, imprisonable, drunk or like a weirdo… It was no easy task, let me tell you!

Paul Enderson Mixing

Me DJing at a wedding in July 2005. I’ve banned my partner in crime from taking a camera with him now, which is why there’s nothing more recent!

Paul Enderson as David Brent

Me being David Brent from The Office. And yes, it is a wig.

Paul Enderson as Santa

Me dressed up as Santa for two of my kid’s school fetes. The amazing thing was that neither of my children realised that it was me, despite the fact that they were sitting on my knee and speaking to me!

Paul Enderson Snow Day

My favourite of the bunch… Me and my two eldest girls, enjoying the unexpected day of snow that we got in February.

I can’t believe I’ve just done that..! Thank you for that one, Mr Airey; rest assured that I shall be creating something equally horrible to tag you with in the near future! ;)

Now… In the true vein of tag memes, I have to choose my victims. The (un)lucky recipients are: Zep @ The In-Sect, Stevie @ UKStevieB and Steve @ Wordpress Guy. Mwah-ha-ha-ha.

[Thanks to Lisa, Tara, David, J David, Charity and Aaron for their comments on my previous post]

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  1. Lisa May 11, 2007 3:15 am
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    Oh pants, I thought.

    Oh pants? I have to say - I’ve lived with a Brit for over 6 years and that is a new one. Bugger? Yes. Bloody? Of course. Putting things in the ‘boot’ of my car? Yes.

    Oh pants? Never once.

    I also did not imagine that you looked like Santa Clause. :) Really nice pictures, Paul - I love when bloggers share pics of themselves! It’s nice to put a face to a blog.

  2. Zep May 11, 2007 6:19 am
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    Thank you so much - that’s what friends are for!

  3. Tara May 11, 2007 8:19 am
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    You’re a braver person than me, some good pics, I like the David Brent one.

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  5. David Airey :: Creative Design :: May 11, 2007 9:13 am
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    Nice Paul!

    Thanks for joining in. I loved watching The Office when it was shown here.

    Great photo with the girls and snowman. How many kids have you got?

    I’ve linked through to this post back on my original article.

    Ciao for now.

  6. Paul B May 11, 2007 9:56 am
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    I remember that gig photo….. you weren’t actually working at that point, just looking like you were ;)

    Plus you do make a good Claus :p

  7. Paul May 11, 2007 10:16 am
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    Lisa: It may be a term that’s localised to Essex… Perhaps drop that into the conversation later, and see what he says? ;)

    Zep: Look forward to seeing them! :)

    Tara: I actually grew a goatee for that night! ;)

    Paul: As a mobile jock, you know full well that we don’t actually do much work during an evening - it’s all about looking like we do! ;)

  8. Char May 11, 2007 11:52 am
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    Paul - I’m so glad you decided to play too. I did also. The pictures are great and my favorite one is of you and your girls!

    I am adding you to my post as a participant.

  9. Paul May 11, 2007 11:57 am
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    Thanks Char! The snow day was excellent - the girls got the day off school, and the garden got covered… It was all gone again in 24 hours though, which was a little bizarre!

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  13. Paul May 12, 2007 11:53 pm
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    David,

    Sorry for only just answering your comment! Askimet marked it as spam..!?

    I’ve got three daughters - 5, 3 and 1… My wife’s got plans for a fourth (and final) one, and I’m fully expecting another girl! Which reminds me, I really must see about having a second bathroom fitted..! ;)

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  19. Randa Clay May 30, 2007 6:42 pm
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    Sorry Paul- somehow I missed this post among all the other “faces” and am just now getting here to see your pictures! Nice choices and what cute kiddos! Thanks for joining in!

  20. Paul May 30, 2007 7:24 pm
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    Hey, that’s OK Randa - it’s been difficult keeping up with all the new entries to the meme! :)

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  44. Robyn July 10, 2007 9:18 pm
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    I’m glad you weren’t too shy, Paul. You have some beautiful daughters! This certainly brings out the best in bloggers!

  45. Paul July 11, 2007 11:09 pm
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    Thank you Robyn! You have an interesting blog, and a new reader. :)

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  73. Dani August 29, 2007 5:23 am
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    Hi! Just posted Face behind the blog as to follow your meme, do visit my blog to know more about me, thanks

    Lonely hurts

  74. trinity October 3, 2007 4:18 pm
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    Hi I have join this meme and add you on my list at
    http://www.ruangsudut.info/2007/10/on-blog-award-and-faces-behind-my-blog.html

    I would appreciate it if you would return the favor.

    Here is my url http://www.ruangsudut.info/2007/06/faces-behind-my-blog.html

    Thank you.

    Have a great week ahead. =)
    Keep in touch..
    Trinity from Rooms of
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  80. Little Tykes January 2, 2008 4:12 pm
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    It’s great to the see the face behind the blog. I have been thinking of doing such a thing for my blog but I am still too scared. I respect your bravery!

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    7gI’ll thingk about it.6h I compleatly agree with last post. rgs
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