Now that we’ve finally found the key to the bar, do please come in. I am terribly sorry about the leaky roof and I think the cat has been sick on the carpet, but I haven’t had time to clean … Continue reading
With apologies for the late opening of the bar, today has been something of a rush. I was merrily coming to the end of my run around 9:10 this morning when I suddenly wondered whether, in fact, I was supposed … Continue reading
Are you living in the same place as in 2004/05? I have moved 4 times since then. We are hoping to not have to move again for a little while, I like it here. Would we recognise you if we … Continue reading
Some of us need less caffeine; some of us need more. Today’s cocktails are being served in the Call Centre of Doom, where we have all been forced to take employment as a punishment for whining. AnotherMike is the boss, … Continue reading
This week I have spent a small portion of time tackling issues with my mother’s telephone line. If you have been paying attention you will know that she lives in the arse end of nowhere with my frail stepdad. Her … Continue reading
Are you living in the same place as in 2004/05? Yes, ‘Gert Cottage’. But the immediate environment has changed considerably, with a block of flats having been built in front of us, and my once scruffy back alley is now … Continue reading
Mum, have you paid for the journey to Mauritius yet? No, no I haven’t paid for that. Because, I think I don’t want to go anymore. Just as well, really. Night night. Night night, mum.
At the weekend, while Karen was hard at work, Bernard and I went on a bit of a castle spree. I say spree, I’m not sure if two counts as a spree, but hey ho. The two could not have … Continue reading