Month: February 2008

Hey there peeps, Another week flies by eh? So what’s been going on? I had a very nice evening out with the ladies at Chams the other night. I was a bit late turning up, but it was good to have a chat. I got to wear my new dress and the shoes I picked up from the shopping trip before last. Good times. I also – and this was a surprise – I got a cupboard key (hey, I must have an honest face!) and a proxy pressie* from Daphne. Both very gratefully received! (* One that’s not directly for you, but nice to get). I also found out a couple of the regulars will be going to this […]

Hey peeps, Blimey, I’m glad it’s warmed up a bit. It was (literally) freezing earlier this week (Ed: not that the British are obsessed with the weather). Not the type of weather to be stood about on a train station or waiting for a bus. Luckily, I didn’t have to do either this week. 🙂 Things are ticking along quietly at the mo. Sometimes a bit of quiet is very, very welcome. Excitement? Yes, it’s nice for a bit – like having friends round – but you don’t want them all the time. It’s good to be able to just sit back, have a nice cup of your favourite dried leaves/beans meets water + cow juice. I’m feeling a bit […]

Dear Miss Jones, Re: Christmas Wishes I write regarding your letter of 20th December 2007. I must confess that your request of ‘please can we have fewer overblown talent competitions on the box’ caught my eye. I have a couple of World Peace wishes in the sack, however I must report that what is on the television is quite outside my remit. I will, however, pass your comments on to the Chief Elf to see if he’s able to pull any strings. Yours sincerly, Santa ps: Thanks for the Jack Daniels the other night, it made a change from the Sherry. [ Carter USM: Glam Rock Cops ]

Reach for the sky! 🙂 Do you get the feeling that you’re misrepresented? Well, not personally, but where you live. Nottingham’s been my adoptive home time since the turn of the 90s and I have a soft spot for it. It’s not got the coolness of Manchester or bustle of London, but it has – at least to me – a certain charm. It’s a very young city. The two large universities keep the ‘yoof’ element topped up and the effect on the city’s nightlife, shopping and environment can’t be ignored. It also seems that you can’t turn the page or switch on the TV without hearing the words “Nottingham” and “gun” – usually in the same breath. Given the […]

Hey y’all, This week’s been rather busy. Consultants, conference calls and urgent meetings to resolve various issues. Today I stopped for a late lunch. Sometimes you just gotta step back and take stock, let your mind settle and give your brain time to cool off. As I looked out of the window and out towards the greenery outside – well, as much as there can be on a cold winter’s day (hence the song lyric) – and I was reminded of my late Grandad (a keen gardener). No, this isn’t a death thing, if your mind’s jumping that way. Moreover I was reminded what my Grandad did for a living when he was my age… and how it’s pretty much […]