Again, a pretty good weekend.
I took the Friday off from work to help April move from Wandsworth to Clapham. It went reasonably well although we did end up getting two parking tickets. I may save my rant about them for another time. I ended up helping her other two new flat mates too. It wasn't that bad I guess. Then we went on to another different music venue, again in Kings Cross.
This band (I forget their name) were a Norwegian 3 piece. Bass, guitar and keyboards. They looked as if they'd just got off a deep sea fishing boat. Not my cup of tea but not bad all the same. Quite transient. Cool venue though and I got to meet the rest of April's band.
Saturday I played rugby. We won 69-10 and I scored. Pretty good try actually, but I won't bore you with details. I was very tired after all that so went straight home for a bath, takeaway then 2nd half of the first Lord of the Rings with April.
Sunday was pretty good too. I took April to the Jolly Gardener in Putney for lunch and then we made sock monkeys. http://moblog.co.uk/view.php?id=223230
To finish the evening I went for a bite to eat in Wimbledon before going to see Smokin' Aces with Steve.
My people call me the dude. I share my teachings in the passages below... (along with many typos, grammatical errors and lazy writing)
Monday, 29 January 2007
Thursday, 25 January 2007
Glastonbury
Glastonbury 2007
22nd, 23rd and 24th June
http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/
I know this is probably over the beer festival weekend but I think it would be pretty cool to go. It's meant to be a totally different experience to Reading / Leeds.
Only problem is that we'll need to register early next month.
22nd, 23rd and 24th June
http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/
I know this is probably over the beer festival weekend but I think it would be pretty cool to go. It's meant to be a totally different experience to Reading / Leeds.
Only problem is that we'll need to register early next month.
Yeah! I can afford to live in London
Just got my first pay check and i've been given £830 more than I was expecting! Get in!!!
I thought I was just going to get paid from the 2nd to the 26th.
I've actually been paid more than I thought i'd get even after my 3 month probation where I get an automatic pay rise.
I thought I was just going to get paid from the 2nd to the 26th.
I've actually been paid more than I thought i'd get even after my 3 month probation where I get an automatic pay rise.
SC restaurant review 1: S&M
I went to a pre-gig meal last night at Spittafields market. April knew a great place where could go and actually said it was the best restaurant in the world. The place was called S&M. 3 thoughts popped into my head.
1) The owner's a big Metallica fan
2) April has some unusual tastes that I am yet to find out about
3) The place serves Sausage & Mash
Luckily it was the later...
I wouldn't go as far as April by saying it was the best place to go to but it was good. Homemade sausages (which I had a selection of 3) and some special mash and gravy was just what I needed. I will be venturing back there in the near future.
SC Rating
Taste: 5 / 5 Can't fault it.
Atmosphere: 3 / 5 An interesting mix of locals and city types but a quiet quaint sort of place. Lovely to come into on a very cold winters night.
Selection: 3 / 5 Great selection of home made sausages. I chose an S&M special (?), leek / pork / chilli and a red pepper and chicken. Other than a couple of pies sausages and mash is all you get.
Quantity: 5 / 5 Very good. Filled me up a treat.
Price: 3 / 5 A little pricey for what it was, between us it cost about £23. 5 sausages, 2 lots of mash, two gravys and 2 scrumpy jacks.
Total: 19 / 25
1) The owner's a big Metallica fan
2) April has some unusual tastes that I am yet to find out about
3) The place serves Sausage & Mash
Luckily it was the later...
I wouldn't go as far as April by saying it was the best place to go to but it was good. Homemade sausages (which I had a selection of 3) and some special mash and gravy was just what I needed. I will be venturing back there in the near future.
SC Rating
Taste: 5 / 5 Can't fault it.
Atmosphere: 3 / 5 An interesting mix of locals and city types but a quiet quaint sort of place. Lovely to come into on a very cold winters night.
Selection: 3 / 5 Great selection of home made sausages. I chose an S&M special (?), leek / pork / chilli and a red pepper and chicken. Other than a couple of pies sausages and mash is all you get.
Quantity: 5 / 5 Very good. Filled me up a treat.
Price: 3 / 5 A little pricey for what it was, between us it cost about £23. 5 sausages, 2 lots of mash, two gravys and 2 scrumpy jacks.
Total: 19 / 25
Wednesday, 24 January 2007
Tonight's events
Sausage and Mash (so good it needs capital letters) followed by
http://www.timeout.com/london/music/events/335155/hot_club_de_paris_dartz.html
Raw, rambunctious art pop from the cheeky, hardcore-infused Scousers, playing from their debut album, 'Drop It Till It Pops' in the headline slot. Jerky punk support, a little like Q And Not U, from Dartz.
http://www.timeout.com/london/music/events/335155/hot_club_de_paris_dartz.html
Raw, rambunctious art pop from the cheeky, hardcore-infused Scousers, playing from their debut album, 'Drop It Till It Pops' in the headline slot. Jerky punk support, a little like Q And Not U, from Dartz.
Snow, snow, lovely snow, soon to be slush.
Yeah! It snowed loads last night, iI didn't know till the morning as I was wrapped up on the sofa watching TV. I like it when it's cold outside and you're safe and sound tucked up doing nothing.
http://moblog.co.uk/view.php?id=222258
http://moblog.co.uk/view.php?id=222259
http://moblog.co.uk/view.php?id=222258
http://moblog.co.uk/view.php?id=222259
Monday, 22 January 2007
Plans for the week
Monday
Not much. I'm feeling really tired today which isn't good as i'd like to go for a run / swim when I get back. Perhaps i'll get my second wind. Cooking for April back at mine later anyway so perhaps there isn't enough time anyway. Oh well...
Tuesday
Definitely going for a run on Tuesday. I missed rugby this weekend so have no excuse.
Wednesday
Off to see a band with April. Somewhere 'up tut' North. I think it's on the Northern line somewhere so not too bad.
Thursday
Currently no plans. Probably go for a beer after work, but nothing too strenuous
TFI Friday. It's finally payday! Still don't know what i'm going to get this month but hopefully it'll be on par with my old Lloyd's pay. I've worked from the 2nd to the 26th so doubt it'll be a full pay packet.
I have the day off anyway. April's moving flats (going to Clapham) so have offered my services in return for a beer or two. I'm very cheap. Then off out somewhere as it's Australia Day.
Saturday
Game, not sure who yet but i'm sure we'll win... No plans other than that. Although Shaz said that he might be down in London again.
Sunday
Again no plans. I'd like to leave it free as i've been shattered recently. I think i'm finally getting old!
Not much. I'm feeling really tired today which isn't good as i'd like to go for a run / swim when I get back. Perhaps i'll get my second wind. Cooking for April back at mine later anyway so perhaps there isn't enough time anyway. Oh well...
Tuesday
Definitely going for a run on Tuesday. I missed rugby this weekend so have no excuse.
Wednesday
Off to see a band with April. Somewhere 'up tut' North. I think it's on the Northern line somewhere so not too bad.
Thursday
Currently no plans. Probably go for a beer after work, but nothing too strenuous
TFI Friday. It's finally payday! Still don't know what i'm going to get this month but hopefully it'll be on par with my old Lloyd's pay. I've worked from the 2nd to the 26th so doubt it'll be a full pay packet.
I have the day off anyway. April's moving flats (going to Clapham) so have offered my services in return for a beer or two. I'm very cheap. Then off out somewhere as it's Australia Day.
Saturday
Game, not sure who yet but i'm sure we'll win... No plans other than that. Although Shaz said that he might be down in London again.
Sunday
Again no plans. I'd like to leave it free as i've been shattered recently. I think i'm finally getting old!
Friday, 19 January 2007
R.I.P. Chalky
Bless his little cotton socks.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/6268025.stm?ls
The pesky scamp of a dog Chalky is no more, he died last week.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/6268025.stm?ls
The pesky scamp of a dog Chalky is no more, he died last week.
Beerage and a curry
Last night...
As with anything in this country, it doesn't take much to mess things up. The slightest bit of wind and the whole capitol falls to pieces...
London Bridge
Liverpool Street
Kings Cross
Were all closed yesterday rush hour.
Waterloo (my station) only had two platforms out of 18 running and was rammed. We ended up walking to Vauxhall, luckilly grabbed a cab and ended up in Putney to meet Kris and my brother after a 2 hour commute. Usually 1 hour.
Then things got better. That's something this country can't mess up. Pub and a curry. I had 3 pints and then had a lovely dansak and a naan.
As with anything in this country, it doesn't take much to mess things up. The slightest bit of wind and the whole capitol falls to pieces...
London Bridge
Liverpool Street
Kings Cross
Were all closed yesterday rush hour.
Waterloo (my station) only had two platforms out of 18 running and was rammed. We ended up walking to Vauxhall, luckilly grabbed a cab and ended up in Putney to meet Kris and my brother after a 2 hour commute. Usually 1 hour.
Then things got better. That's something this country can't mess up. Pub and a curry. I had 3 pints and then had a lovely dansak and a naan.
Monday, 15 January 2007
Another lovely weekend
Another great weekend really. 2007 has certainly been very good for me.
New job
Things are going well. Getting busier all the time, but so far I can handle it. Learning new things all the time and meeting lots of new people. Although this month has been pretty tight for money. Effectively 5+ weeks with 3 weeks old pay. I will soon start to feel the difference with my new salary. This month I think i'll only get paid for the 3.5 weeks worked but next month should be good. I can actually afford to live in London... Although I can imagine that i'll find something else to cause me to run out of money.
New girlfriend
:-) Third ever use of an emoticon! Things are going really well, we've shared some really good times this year and am looking forward to that continuing. We're evening planning a weekend away to New York in March.
Flat
I really like my flat, it's nice and new and everything works. My two flat mates Becky and Liz are great. I don't think we've had one argument since we moved in back in August. It's a bit of a treck to the train station but I really don't find that a problem, the spring will come soon enough and then we can start thinking about having a few bbqs on our balcony.
Family
It's good having Steve close, we probably go for a beer at least every other week which is good. Things are good with the rest of my family but i've never really had any problems on that front. I find being 100 miles away helps a great deal. Touch wood, everyone stays healthy and happy.
Friends
Things are good on that front too, my new rugby club Barnes have welcomed us (Steve, Iain and I) with open arms. They're a really good bunch of guys that are just out to have a bit of a laugh and a run around on a Saturday afternoon. Banter's good and so are the beers afterwards.
The new job is looking good too, there are a few guys here already that I can see getting to know quite well after the odd jar or two. Plus i'm still friendly with loads of people back at Lloyd's. I think 40+ people came to my leaving drinks!
Things are good with my friend's from school too. In regular contact with 10 of them which still surprises me as people and friendships do drift away if not enough effort is put in. I think I certainly do my share on that front so things are all good.
Uni friends are good too although it would have been nice to stay in touch with a few more. My best mate from Uni John has recently asked me to be his best man! Quite flattered really, i'll have to start my speech writing now. Quite nerve racking I can imagine but i've until summer 2008 to prepare. I met up with Robyn in between Christmas and New Year which was nice to catch up as we missed each other a couple of months ago. Will see her again at Annie’s home coming in Cambridge. She's currently teaching English in Korea of all things.
Conclusion
What was only supposed to be a quick update has turned into a mammoth post, but to summarise I am a very happy boy right now.
New job
Things are going well. Getting busier all the time, but so far I can handle it. Learning new things all the time and meeting lots of new people. Although this month has been pretty tight for money. Effectively 5+ weeks with 3 weeks old pay. I will soon start to feel the difference with my new salary. This month I think i'll only get paid for the 3.5 weeks worked but next month should be good. I can actually afford to live in London... Although I can imagine that i'll find something else to cause me to run out of money.
New girlfriend
:-) Third ever use of an emoticon! Things are going really well, we've shared some really good times this year and am looking forward to that continuing. We're evening planning a weekend away to New York in March.
Flat
I really like my flat, it's nice and new and everything works. My two flat mates Becky and Liz are great. I don't think we've had one argument since we moved in back in August. It's a bit of a treck to the train station but I really don't find that a problem, the spring will come soon enough and then we can start thinking about having a few bbqs on our balcony.
Family
It's good having Steve close, we probably go for a beer at least every other week which is good. Things are good with the rest of my family but i've never really had any problems on that front. I find being 100 miles away helps a great deal. Touch wood, everyone stays healthy and happy.
Friends
Things are good on that front too, my new rugby club Barnes have welcomed us (Steve, Iain and I) with open arms. They're a really good bunch of guys that are just out to have a bit of a laugh and a run around on a Saturday afternoon. Banter's good and so are the beers afterwards.
The new job is looking good too, there are a few guys here already that I can see getting to know quite well after the odd jar or two. Plus i'm still friendly with loads of people back at Lloyd's. I think 40+ people came to my leaving drinks!
Things are good with my friend's from school too. In regular contact with 10 of them which still surprises me as people and friendships do drift away if not enough effort is put in. I think I certainly do my share on that front so things are all good.
Uni friends are good too although it would have been nice to stay in touch with a few more. My best mate from Uni John has recently asked me to be his best man! Quite flattered really, i'll have to start my speech writing now. Quite nerve racking I can imagine but i've until summer 2008 to prepare. I met up with Robyn in between Christmas and New Year which was nice to catch up as we missed each other a couple of months ago. Will see her again at Annie’s home coming in Cambridge. She's currently teaching English in Korea of all things.
Conclusion
What was only supposed to be a quick update has turned into a mammoth post, but to summarise I am a very happy boy right now.
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