Not the best way to start a week ( Read more... )

I saw this sign in my local town this morning, and seriously, this sort of sloppiness makes me cringe.

I get that no-one is good at everything,  I'm a case in point - I'm crap at most things that don't involve words and creativity.  But for God's sake, if you're not sure - get a damn proofreader!!!


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I'm feeling a bit maudlin today ( Read more... )

So, it was this morning, pissing down with rain, when I set off driving to work.

I'm half a mile away from the office, just over the level crossing, and stationary in a queue of traffic, when ... WHAM!  Some prat in a giant Mercedes 4WD runs straight into the back of me.

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June is the month when I renew my car insurance, and I've been determined to do something about it this year.  It's been getting more and more expensive, especially over the last couple of years after I had to declare a speeding endorsement two and a half years ago (36 in a 30 limit, whoops, my bad!)

At the moment, I'm paying £600 a year, and that's ( Read more... )

There is a school of thought that exercise is bad for you.

After a painful back spasm at the gym this morning which nearly sent me stumbling off the back of the treadmill, I'm inclined to agree ...


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I've been on the go for twelve hours today, travelling up to the Midlands with my Assistant to check out a new payroll bureau ( Read more... )

Yesterday saw me going zorbing with my great friend Dave.  The zorb run was a gift from my work colleages and was something I've wanted to have a crack at for years ( Read more... )

Well, it hasn't been the most wonderful of weeks so far.  The feed pipe behind our washing machine sprung a leak - we don''t know when exactly, but we think it was some time ago.  We had no idea until about four days ago when a big icky brown stain appeared on the hall carpet, literally overnight ( Read more... )

Me after trying (unsuccessfully I might add) since the first week of January to navigate the HM Revenue and Customs idiotic Website so I can file my sodding tax return online.


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