A lovely spring morning - chilly with the hint of warmth to come.
Plenty of work again (for CL, Lynn, Laura etc) plus loads of photos to pack.
Met Lou and went to Staples on Mitchum's Corner only to find it was closed (and had been for a while by the looks of it). Went over to the Portland where had a number of texts from Benno who insisted 'it' was open. Turns out he meant the Boathouse, where he'd been since 14.00 getting trollied.
Weren't planning to stay for the footy due to hearing test Tuesday AM but, as it was quiet, we did. Good goal by the 20 year old pillock,Sterling. Then we must have slipped unnoticed into an alternative dimension as Joe Allen scored!
Few more beers then a strange walk home with Lou scrounging my coat as she'd left hers behind.
Tuesday, 14 April 2015
Monday, 13 April 2015
Weekend 11/04 & 12/04/15
A "Game of Thrones" weekend.
Saturday 11/04/15
Went into town early and put bets on nags for National then over to Lou's office to see if could, with application of assorted new connectors, get Lou's PC to talk to the projector.
As it worked. we popped to M&S to get munchies & returned to watch season 3. Paused at 16.10 to try and get C4 working. Eventually got it going in time for the start. At one point on the 2nd circuit "The Druid's Nephew" was actually leading the race and looking really good.
Then the fucker faceplanted. x:¬(
Still at least Lou got some money back for "Alvaro".
Got some more nosh and then a marathon session of GoT until about 11.30 (got 4 episodes into season 4).
Home for sleeps.
Sunday12/04/15
Up at an ungodly hour to listen to the Chinese GP - BBC R5 bloke started to really annoy me as every time there was a message on team radio he just repeated it, no analysis or contribution (as the late, great Richie Benaud said, if you can't contribute, shut up).
Went into Lou's office, via Sainsbury's, to watch remaining 6 episodes.
When we'd finally caught up to date (prior to new season starting tomorrow) we went to the Architect and then the Isaac for a few more (Lou was getting annoyed by hand drier in lady's going off every 45 seconds). Weren't planning to stay for the quiz but ended doing so anyway. Didn't enter, just played along.
BTW GoT had lots of gory violence and lucious nudity and sexytime. Shame they killed "Ygritte" (Rose Leslie) :¬(
Saturday 11/04/15
Went into town early and put bets on nags for National then over to Lou's office to see if could, with application of assorted new connectors, get Lou's PC to talk to the projector.
As it worked. we popped to M&S to get munchies & returned to watch season 3. Paused at 16.10 to try and get C4 working. Eventually got it going in time for the start. At one point on the 2nd circuit "The Druid's Nephew" was actually leading the race and looking really good.
Then the fucker faceplanted. x:¬(
Still at least Lou got some money back for "Alvaro".
Got some more nosh and then a marathon session of GoT until about 11.30 (got 4 episodes into season 4).
Home for sleeps.
Sunday12/04/15
Up at an ungodly hour to listen to the Chinese GP - BBC R5 bloke started to really annoy me as every time there was a message on team radio he just repeated it, no analysis or contribution (as the late, great Richie Benaud said, if you can't contribute, shut up).
Went into Lou's office, via Sainsbury's, to watch remaining 6 episodes.
When we'd finally caught up to date (prior to new season starting tomorrow) we went to the Architect and then the Isaac for a few more (Lou was getting annoyed by hand drier in lady's going off every 45 seconds). Weren't planning to stay for the quiz but ended doing so anyway. Didn't enter, just played along.
BTW GoT had lots of gory violence and lucious nudity and sexytime. Shame they killed "Ygritte" (Rose Leslie) :¬(
Friday 10/04/15
A very quiet morning then everybody wanted everything and it was all fucking urgent!
Worst was wedding stuff for Michelle - all a stupid size & had to be chopped down by eye.
Any plan I had to sneak off early to Keith's wake was bollixed by this and work for Dave (sent the wrong files for signs) and Monica (forgot that she didn't have enough notes for course on Monday).
Finally got to wake around 16.25 and the pub was packed. According to Lou there was about 150 people at the crematorium. She got a lift with Brian and Madelaine, Brian nagging all the way there ("Watch out for that car!" "Slow down." etc). On the way back, she got in with Dick & Jared...
While was there was 'treated' to the whole of the "Remember, Remember" song and then fireworks (Keith was a member of several groups). Lots of load explosions had me saying that either the rozzers or the armed response unit would be turning up: sure enough 10 minutes later a copper turned up to see what was happening (no doubt in response to calls regarding shots and or bombs).
After that, people started to drift off and then Dick had to have a go at some stupid fat tart and her clueless mate (took food from bar and then looked appalled when told them it was from a wake).
A few more beers and then home.
Worst was wedding stuff for Michelle - all a stupid size & had to be chopped down by eye.
Any plan I had to sneak off early to Keith's wake was bollixed by this and work for Dave (sent the wrong files for signs) and Monica (forgot that she didn't have enough notes for course on Monday).
Finally got to wake around 16.25 and the pub was packed. According to Lou there was about 150 people at the crematorium. She got a lift with Brian and Madelaine, Brian nagging all the way there ("Watch out for that car!" "Slow down." etc). On the way back, she got in with Dick & Jared...
While was there was 'treated' to the whole of the "Remember, Remember" song and then fireworks (Keith was a member of several groups). Lots of load explosions had me saying that either the rozzers or the armed response unit would be turning up: sure enough 10 minutes later a copper turned up to see what was happening (no doubt in response to calls regarding shots and or bombs).
After that, people started to drift off and then Dick had to have a go at some stupid fat tart and her clueless mate (took food from bar and then looked appalled when told them it was from a wake).
A few more beers and then home.
Thursday, 9 April 2015
Thursday 09/04/15
Very foggy this morning. Indeed got mistier the further from town I got - couldn't see bits of Churchill from the road but did see two loonies playing tennis at 07.40!
Spent the morning packing photos and got them all done & ready for posting by 12pm. At which point Loren decided she wasn't well and left. As a consequence, there are a lot of envelopes sat waiting.
Quite a of of printing work in the afternoon too.
Met Lou in the Isaac for a quick pint before going to Aldi for bits & pieces. It was lovely & warm so for the 1st time this year we could sit outside in the sunshine.
On the way back I tripped over an uneven drain cover, ripping my favourite trousers and grazing my knee. I was kindly helped up by a young asian chap who was nearby.
Returned to the Isaac for medicinal beer and a long chat with a pretty pissed-up Nigel.
Spent the morning packing photos and got them all done & ready for posting by 12pm. At which point Loren decided she wasn't well and left. As a consequence, there are a lot of envelopes sat waiting.
Quite a of of printing work in the afternoon too.
Met Lou in the Isaac for a quick pint before going to Aldi for bits & pieces. It was lovely & warm so for the 1st time this year we could sit outside in the sunshine.
On the way back I tripped over an uneven drain cover, ripping my favourite trousers and grazing my knee. I was kindly helped up by a young asian chap who was nearby.
Returned to the Isaac for medicinal beer and a long chat with a pretty pissed-up Nigel.
Wednesday, 8 April 2015
Wednesday 08/04/15
Woke to find that can't hear very well. Put some drops in again but no difference.
Cold morning & slightly foggy.
Got another proof from MSM for Lianne so printed & took that over.
Got the go ahead to do all the ones Bruce had printed before Easter - two lots of 281 copies & one large one x 42. While printing those Lianne said one taken over was OK to go too. In total 6 boxes & 646 booklets printed & punched.
In evening went to the Castle for a change. Had to move tables due to screechy twats who have never heard the term 'keep it down'. Or indeed 'Shut the fuck up you witless cocksuckers'.
Moved onto the Isaac to find the cocksuckers had moved there as well & the cunts still hadn't learnt the meaning of volume control.
Moved to other end of the pub & watched us struggle against Blackburn who, as predicted, deployed the team bus, an tank & an aircraft carrier between us and the goal. And when we did find a small opening we came up against the excellent Eastwood. Williamson meanwhile, aided the the ever-dreadful Kevin Friend, should have seen at least yellow 5 times (including once when he smashed Moreno in the face & once when he kneed Coutinho in the back).
Still, thanks to "The Magician" we actually scored, Coutinho slotting the ball in on a tight angle.
We also lost Sakho to a hamstring though, given his propensity to leave his brains on the touchline, maybe that's not such a bad thing that the clown will be out for a while....
Still a trip to "Anfield South" to meet Villa.
[Still feels wrong to have the semi-final's at Wembley. Should be final only that's held there]
Cold morning & slightly foggy.
Got another proof from MSM for Lianne so printed & took that over.
Got the go ahead to do all the ones Bruce had printed before Easter - two lots of 281 copies & one large one x 42. While printing those Lianne said one taken over was OK to go too. In total 6 boxes & 646 booklets printed & punched.
In evening went to the Castle for a change. Had to move tables due to screechy twats who have never heard the term 'keep it down'. Or indeed 'Shut the fuck up you witless cocksuckers'.
Moved onto the Isaac to find the cocksuckers had moved there as well & the cunts still hadn't learnt the meaning of volume control.
Moved to other end of the pub & watched us struggle against Blackburn who, as predicted, deployed the team bus, an tank & an aircraft carrier between us and the goal. And when we did find a small opening we came up against the excellent Eastwood. Williamson meanwhile, aided the the ever-dreadful Kevin Friend, should have seen at least yellow 5 times (including once when he smashed Moreno in the face & once when he kneed Coutinho in the back).
Still, thanks to "The Magician" we actually scored, Coutinho slotting the ball in on a tight angle.
We also lost Sakho to a hamstring though, given his propensity to leave his brains on the touchline, maybe that's not such a bad thing that the clown will be out for a while....
Still a trip to "Anfield South" to meet Villa.
[Still feels wrong to have the semi-final's at Wembley. Should be final only that's held there]
Tuesday 07/04/15
Back to work on a sunny morning.
After a refreshing shower, sat down with coffee to find 75 emails :¬[
Once done with those (mostly crap) took some proofs over to MSM.
Lots of odds & ends but many people off on annual leave so stuff we couldn't do.
Ran an urgent job for Monica and then did a load of lawn photos from 28/03 that Mel had done. This included the worst lawn photo I've seen in 10 years...
..... I have no idea what this fucking cock was doing!
Little teapot arrived and is the perfect size to mount on a cane.
After work usual Tuesday trip to the Mitre for Doom Bar. After many pints ambled home & Lou put ear drops in. A weird, slightly unpleasant, sensation as the drops sank into the wax, tickling ear insides.
Rinsed drops out after a few minutes & then to sleep.
After a refreshing shower, sat down with coffee to find 75 emails :¬[
Once done with those (mostly crap) took some proofs over to MSM.
Lots of odds & ends but many people off on annual leave so stuff we couldn't do.
Ran an urgent job for Monica and then did a load of lawn photos from 28/03 that Mel had done. This included the worst lawn photo I've seen in 10 years...
..... I have no idea what this fucking cock was doing!
Little teapot arrived and is the perfect size to mount on a cane.
After work usual Tuesday trip to the Mitre for Doom Bar. After many pints ambled home & Lou put ear drops in. A weird, slightly unpleasant, sensation as the drops sank into the wax, tickling ear insides.
Rinsed drops out after a few minutes & then to sleep.
Tuesday, 7 April 2015
Easter Holibobs 31/03 - 06/04/15
This is a bit stream-of-conciousness as these things were a week or so ago.
Tuesday 31/03/15
Reading ('Waistcoats & Weaponry) until lunchtime & then over to meet Lou at the club for munchies. To the Library for more reading then to the Mitre. Thought I'd beat Lou for once but she sneaked out early to get there 1st.
Wednesday 01/04/15
Planned to go to London but decided to give it a miss as both tired (and I'd started on the new MOPO book). Lunch at the Portland then went over to Grafton Centre to look for frocks in the charity shops. Plan was to find one skirt that could go over the other. After looking in pretty every shop in Fitzroy St Lou announced that she wasn't sure how she planned to do this in any case (could have said that earlier!). Did get a new coat for me from Oxfam (only £12).
Thursday 02/04/15
Had a shave (only blunted 2 chisels) and then a hair cut (with cute mature redhead on Bridge St). As it was a nice day we walked to Granchester. Well, skipped around the mud & cowshit that was liberally distributed around the paths. A couple of pints in the Red Lion (for a change). Back home via the Red Bull. Usually this is the only place in city that does Directors but it fewking well ran out! Grrrrr!
Popped home for a bit then out to Revolution for works do. Were somewhat ignored and were going to go when Mac & David turned up. Had a nice chat with David and got free vodka shots (too sweet) and slices of pepperoni pizza for Lou.
Friday 03/04/15
Windy! Went over to the Hopbine to try some rums - had 3* then thought we'd best go homewards while we still could. Went to a very quiet Isaac and then were trapped by horrendous rain.
* "Menu"
The "English Spirit Spiced English Rum" was extraordinary - lots of flavours etc
More on our tasting notes when I find them.
Also stated putting olive oil into ears to soften wax prior to hearing test.
Saturday 04/04/15
Went over to the Beehive to look at store that heard did lots of unusual items. Saw some nice chests that we could put hats, steampunk gear etc in.
Rushed back to the Isaac for the game against Arsenal. Wish we hadn't bothered as seems Brendan's troops didn't turn up either. Fucking shambolic & a fucking embarrassment. Any hope of top 4 gone, even for the criminally deluded. Don;t mind getting beaten by better teams but in both games I'm not sure which was worse: the refereeing or our players. Actually, I do: referee in both games was abysmal but we were much worse.
More rum at the Hopbine, including one that came out of a glass replica flintock, to drown sorrows! Had a rather foul one from Thailand too.
Sunday 05/04/15 - Zombie Jesus Day.
Thought about going to the Plough at Coton but it clouded over & looked like rain so turned aside & went to the Free Press (bumping into Pat & Wendy on the way). Had mini-easter eggs in a jar, which Lou ate 99% pf, claiming she was trying to save me from "toxic chocolate shock syndrome."
Onto the Isaac and watched football.
Cooked the nut roast from Tesco's in the evening - alright but as much veg as nuts (included suace was nice though).
Monday 06/04/15
Decided, as it was nice & sunny, to walk to Fen Ditton & have a pint in the Plough. A nice walk but windy & then it clouded over. The pub was pretty busy so we only had the one pint (think might have been overcharged but die to background noise/loss of hearing couldn't tell). Then walked back to the Green Man (note for future - turn down path by Church rather than meadows) and met Carole behind the bar.
Went to Tesco's on the way back and got loads of stuff & a taxi back to house with it all.
Over the road for a couple of jars then home to make a chilli. Had to wake Lou up to eat it but was bloody nice (addition of some smoked paprika gave it a really good taste).
Tuesday 31/03/15
Reading ('Waistcoats & Weaponry) until lunchtime & then over to meet Lou at the club for munchies. To the Library for more reading then to the Mitre. Thought I'd beat Lou for once but she sneaked out early to get there 1st.
Wednesday 01/04/15
Planned to go to London but decided to give it a miss as both tired (and I'd started on the new MOPO book). Lunch at the Portland then went over to Grafton Centre to look for frocks in the charity shops. Plan was to find one skirt that could go over the other. After looking in pretty every shop in Fitzroy St Lou announced that she wasn't sure how she planned to do this in any case (could have said that earlier!). Did get a new coat for me from Oxfam (only £12).
Thursday 02/04/15
Had a shave (only blunted 2 chisels) and then a hair cut (with cute mature redhead on Bridge St). As it was a nice day we walked to Granchester. Well, skipped around the mud & cowshit that was liberally distributed around the paths. A couple of pints in the Red Lion (for a change). Back home via the Red Bull. Usually this is the only place in city that does Directors but it fewking well ran out! Grrrrr!
Popped home for a bit then out to Revolution for works do. Were somewhat ignored and were going to go when Mac & David turned up. Had a nice chat with David and got free vodka shots (too sweet) and slices of pepperoni pizza for Lou.
Friday 03/04/15
Windy! Went over to the Hopbine to try some rums - had 3* then thought we'd best go homewards while we still could. Went to a very quiet Isaac and then were trapped by horrendous rain.
* "Menu"
The "English Spirit Spiced English Rum" was extraordinary - lots of flavours etc
More on our tasting notes when I find them.
Also stated putting olive oil into ears to soften wax prior to hearing test.
Saturday 04/04/15
Went over to the Beehive to look at store that heard did lots of unusual items. Saw some nice chests that we could put hats, steampunk gear etc in.
Rushed back to the Isaac for the game against Arsenal. Wish we hadn't bothered as seems Brendan's troops didn't turn up either. Fucking shambolic & a fucking embarrassment. Any hope of top 4 gone, even for the criminally deluded. Don;t mind getting beaten by better teams but in both games I'm not sure which was worse: the refereeing or our players. Actually, I do: referee in both games was abysmal but we were much worse.
More rum at the Hopbine, including one that came out of a glass replica flintock, to drown sorrows! Had a rather foul one from Thailand too.
Sunday 05/04/15 - Zombie Jesus Day.
Thought about going to the Plough at Coton but it clouded over & looked like rain so turned aside & went to the Free Press (bumping into Pat & Wendy on the way). Had mini-easter eggs in a jar, which Lou ate 99% pf, claiming she was trying to save me from "toxic chocolate shock syndrome."
Onto the Isaac and watched football.
Cooked the nut roast from Tesco's in the evening - alright but as much veg as nuts (included suace was nice though).
Monday 06/04/15
Decided, as it was nice & sunny, to walk to Fen Ditton & have a pint in the Plough. A nice walk but windy & then it clouded over. The pub was pretty busy so we only had the one pint (think might have been overcharged but die to background noise/loss of hearing couldn't tell). Then walked back to the Green Man (note for future - turn down path by Church rather than meadows) and met Carole behind the bar.
Went to Tesco's on the way back and got loads of stuff & a taxi back to house with it all.
Over the road for a couple of jars then home to make a chilli. Had to wake Lou up to eat it but was bloody nice (addition of some smoked paprika gave it a really good taste).
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