I still can't believe Rafa lost today. I thought I wasn't going to dwell on it too much but it seems I can't help myself now. Credit to Soderling who played some excellent shots and never cracked when people expected him to, but Rafa was not at the races at all today. Just hitting it far too short too often. Such a surprise after the way he ( Read more... )

I've had a nagging cold for about the past 2-3 weeks now, so I've been in hiding, trying to get better.  I just seem to almost get rid of it and then it comes straight back again.  Plus, everybody at work is also ill, our office is like a viral vicious circle!  I know I haven't already mentioned it, but I got promoted recently.  Sadly, not on merit ( Read more... )

The McLaren fine thing is a bit nuts, isn't it?  Perhaps just because we know the punishment now, but details of the crime come out tomorrow, seems a bit odd.  I read today apparently that another team used some of McLaren's data in their car, and yet they're not being punished.  A lot of people feel that Ferrari have cheated in the past and got ( Read more... )

At the moment I just love, love, love Our Earthly Pleasures by MaxÏmo Park.  As usual I'd been drawn in by the singles, but with the whole album on my iPod primed for the journey to Lakeside on Saturday I fell in love with the rest of the album.  Nosebleed and Parisian Skies are just amazing.  Stunning lyrics ( Read more... )

I had a good week off last week.  Although I do enjoy my work and the company of my colleagues, it's good to be away for a little bit.  Especially as the summer appeared briefly and also because my Nan came to stay.  She's funnier and madder than ever.  Gaviscon not taken with a spoon, but drunk straight from the bottle.  Random abuse of ( Read more... )

Ugh the FA Cup Final was the worst football match all season.  The highlights were most probably the stadium, the deadly chocolate roulade we ate at half time and the goal.  But by then, deep into extra time I felt that it was best they shared the trophy as nobody deserved to win it, but I can't say that it wasn't a good goal.  But a showpiece, or ( Read more... )

Ah, the four-day weekend is almost over.  I hope everybody had a good Easter break.  Friday I stayed in, mooched around and didn't do very much at all except remind myself that daytime TV in general is not good, Diagnosis Murder excepted!  Saturday we went to Southend and the weather was damn fine, yet I found it more essential to grab bargains in ( Read more... )

First and foremost, I hope everybody had a good holiday, whatever they celebrate. :) And that you all got what you wanted.

I got a few nice bits and bobs, all plaudits go to Tash though for the Deal or No Deal board game with electronic deal phone! Although it did take some time to assemble all the little money boxes, causing my Nan to remark that I ( Read more... )