Adam Irving - 2007 Additions
2007 Context
Adam Irving,
Paloma Irving's son and DI's grandson, plays a significant role throughout 2007 as a tech-savvy teenager living in Madrid.
Technology Skills & Interests
Adam demonstrates advanced computer skills throughout 2007:
- Attempting to "launch Mac OS-X on a PC" (2007-08-29)
- Testing and debugging the irvingbooks.com website
- Providing technical feedback to Bob Simpson about website functionality
- Managing computer work that sometimes disturbs family sleep patterns
Living Situation in Madrid
- Residence: Madrid apartment with mother Paloma Irving
- Relationship with grandfather: Respectful and helpful, called "Grandpapa"
- Education: School-age student in Madrid
- Pet: Helps care for Ashley the dog
Key Events in 2007
Website Testing (2007-05-14)
Adam provided valuable technical feedback about the new irvingbooks.com website:
"Your new website is looking good. The email form is working now. One problem I found is that some pages will show what page you are on by blanking the link out on the left side of the page (the wooden buttons), but other pages will show you all the links including the page your on."
DI's response to Adam's technical help:
"It is very useful that you are checking his coding, though! And you're spelling is top hole: extra pocket money for that, when I next come"
Computer Shopping (2007-08-29)
Adam accompanied DI to Media Mart for computer equipment, demonstrating familiarity with technology retail and helping with family purchases.
Family Information Provider (2007-05-30)
Adam served as a source of family historical information for DI's memoir writing:
- Beatrice's birthday: January 18, 1967
- DI's marriages: Madrid January 1962, London October 12, 1961
- DI's divorce: Sometime in 1981 (mother checking files for exact date)
Late Night Computing (2007-08-30)
Adam's late-night computer activities sometimes created family tension, leading to conflicts with
Paloma Irving at 3:02 AM over noise and sleep disruption.
Personality Traits
Technical Aptitude
- Advanced for his age in computer skills
- Helpful with website development and testing
- Interested in cutting-edge technology like running Mac OS on PC hardware
Family Dynamics
- Respectful toward grandfather despite complex family situations
- Provides practical help with information and technical issues
- Sometimes creates household friction with late-night activities
Independence
- Described as "rather headstrong" but developing "into a fine boy"
- Shows initiative in technology projects
- Balances respect for adults with teenage independence
Relationship with David Irving
- Warm grandfather-grandson relationship
- Receives promised pocket money for good work
- Trusted with family information and historical details
- Appreciated for technical skills and helpfulness
Daily Life Details
- Helps with dog care (Ashley)
- Participates in family media shopping trips
- Late sleeper (rising at 2 PM some days)
- Active computer user, sometimes keeping late hours
Cross-References
Notable Quotes
DI on Adam's development (2007-08-29):
"Adam is growing into a fine boy, rather headstrong but..."
Adam's website feedback (2007-05-14):
"Your new website is looking good. The email form is working now."
DI's praise for Adam's spelling (2007-05-14):
"And you're spelling is top hole: extra pocket money for that, when I next come"
Family dynamics observation (2007-08-29):
"I advise her, as her father, to straighten out and force herself to get up in a good humour, as I always do. 'It's my home and I'll do what I want,' she screams."
Notes
Adam Irving's 2007 activities show a teenager growing into technical competence while navigating complex family dynamics. His contributions to the website development and family information gathering demonstrate maturity and helpfulness, earning his grandfather's respect and promised financial rewards. The year captures him at an interesting developmental stage, balancing technical interests with family responsibilities.