We're not going as the music is shite. It's held right next to the rugby club. We're going to Tunbridge Wells instead, they've got their own music festival held in various pubs and the Forum.
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Back to front crawl
I went to see my physio yesterday and she's pleased with my 3 month progress. I've been putting off doing front crawl since the operation but she said give it a go. I certainly didn't push it but I did more than half of my 24 lengths in front crawl. It's feeling okay.
New game
We're playing the Basic Fantasy Roleplaying Game now. It's pretty much the same as 1st edition dungeons and dragons. It'll certainly be a marked change from our last high level game. My character is a dwarf fighter
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Flo's gig!
Flo's singing teacher asked her if she'd like to sing in a band last Monday. Two 13 year old girls and a drummer needed a singer at the monthly gig her music school puts on. She learnt the song and did great! Well done Flo! Flo's teacher even got April up for one song too!
Skunk Anansie
Shaheen messaged me a couple of days ago and asked if I was free to meet up in London on Monday. I was in London anyway and haven't seen him in a little while so said yes. He kept everything secret, but eventually I worked it out. Skunk Anansie was playing at the Water Rats! A tiny venue just off Kings Cross Station. It was amazing, she was once again superb. Great night! We're off to see Dodgy on Thursday too!
Twickenham on Saturday
Along with around 50 other TJs members we popped along to see the harlequins play at Twickenham. It was along day 2h each way but we had a good time and was good to see everyone again after the season finished a couple of weeks ago.
Friday, 15 May 2026
Shoe blankets?
One of the heads in my department has shoe shape protectors and shoe blankets. Wtf? I imagine he got rinsed with a massive upsell at Jones the Boot Makers. That will go down well at the annual dinner with Jones senior management. Someone actually bought a set!!!
Office move
As part of our merger, my department has had a small office move. We now have two buildings, but we're staying in Plantation Place. Our desks have been moved round the corner, and I now look out onto the Lloyd's building.












