Busy Weekend (again)

Did the normal stuff Saturday morning, then all 4 of us cleared the back garden. Trash into the skip, general "winter tidy" of the garden etc. Watched Pirates of the Caribbean in the evening - very good movie (even without the Mr Depp factor)

Sunday, up early as Tasha had to go to church as she was a godparent for Jonah. Florence went too, and she went to Sunday school for the main bit of service and then came in for the christening. We all went over to Branston Golf club for the "do". They have a new beauty spar thing as part of the gym, with a "luxuries" shop - Nice!!

Had to go round to Mums on the way home to fix a you know when your parents are old because..... they can't follow the setup instructions to their new DVD/video unit. Ensuring the SCART lead is plugged in normally suffices!!

Reality Doesn't Look This Good!

Reality Doesn't Look This Good!,
originally uploaded by Michael Heilemann.

Wow, Michael posted this screen shot from half life, and it looks very very good.

That Is A Swimming Pool On A Crane

That Is A Swimming Pool On A Crane,
originally uploaded by bizstone.

It seems that I am even more jealous of Biz and the Blogger folk now. They have has a couple of current swimming pools installed at Blogger.

Its now been a week since we ran out of water.

Compare and discuss!

Poor Nate

Nate, bless him, is really poorly. Hes got a virus thats going around at the moment - full of cold, cough and keeps being sick. He still tries really hard to be cheerful, but he was in a bad way yesterday. He got up just as I was leaving the house this morning, and looked a little better, but we'll see when we get home.

Squash went well last night, and I didn't loose!! A Draw, my best result yet I think. HAd a good chat with Stubbs in the Bridge afterwards too, guest ale last night was "Bramble Stout".

I hate Wasps

Danger (3),
originally uploaded by Covalent Chick.

Not my shot, but this really gives me the creeps. Not sure if they're "urban myth" but I've heard alot of stung mouth stories.

And while you're browsing YOU MUST LOOK AT THIS!! It really goes to show you that having the right equipment is essential

Weekend Roundup

Very busy weekend. Florence did the ballet thing (as usual) and Nate & I went for our normal walk. Nate really not well (full of cold) and he'd got up really early. Tasha and Nate went to sleep in the afternoon which left Florence and me to raid the craft cupboard. Tasha out with the girls to Pastiche and had a really cool time (and loads of nice food).

Sunday again Nate & I up early and he full of cold. Spent the morning doing chores, but had a good homely feeling at the end. Nate again needed more sleep in the afternoon. The kids and I went down the road to brookhollows for an explore in the woods before tea, building up an appetite. Tasha at rehersal and I'm getting a bit of work done. Hopefully sitting down with Adrian the Guru tomorrow and can finally sort out my issues.

White Christmas

Find out if its going to be a white christmas in your area. Gives you a % rating - unfortunately I'm only 10% chance. And another downer is that it only works for the UK....sorry

How to make the olympics more interesting

olympics,
originally uploaded by Phillip.

Emailed to me today. Nice idea!

Extreme

空中腳踏車,
originally uploaded by Superbil.

Extreme gone mad!!!!

Wooooah!

guamchatter01,
originally uploaded by bert_island.

This picture was in the "everybodys photos" section on an instance of Flickr this morning. Blimey!

Birthday Doughnuts

Birthday Doughnuts,
originally uploaded by Phillip.

I've been thinking about my Grandad lately (who died last year) but one thing that also sticks in my mind is his amazing memory - unfortunately this trait was not passed on to me. He could look at a photo graph (say of him in India during the war) and tell me exactly what happened to him on the rest of that day.

With the onset of digital photography, blogs and Flickr I'd like to be able to record my day to day stuff better.

There are some great examples of people who take loads of photos (Fubuki & Timo etc) that in themselves are great pieces, but also when looked at as a set record things that happened during the day.

I'm starting off slowly (so that I don't loose steam too quickly like all my other GREAT ideas).

I also sent this photo down to Adrian on site, who obviously missed out on these!!

Biz, and now I know

I'm always wondering how people get their names particularly the unusual, so was glad when Biz Stone explained all!!

iPod Socks

I would like to claim some royalities on this item, new on the aple store. I've been using a pair of old walking socka to house the iPod in the car while I was waiting for my iSkin

Ridware

Detail,
originally uploaded by Phillip.

Had a great birthday - went to Ridware and the workshop was really good, although I did t large pieces only parts of them are worth framing. Tasha made a great supper too (Dave & Louise came round) - first guests in the new kitchen!! Late night, and early morning this morning, makes Phil a very tired boy.

Productive only in the fact that we managed to get Florence sorted for a Xmas present. Watching 12 monkeys (for the 1st time sober) and its all becomes clear. Missing chunks due to alcohol is not good.

How cool is this!

slide,
originally uploaded by tamaki.

What a great idea. Loads of steps in some of the parks we visit, and this would make it so much more interesting!

Staff dialogs in full flow at work, and as I'm one of the last this year am gathering all the information and ammo I need to make a strike.

Squash Result 8 Nov

Much better play last night - although took some heavy dives!! Only lost 3-2 last night, which is a bonus. A lot of stretching and reaching, thought I'd feel worse than this today!!

Tasha and the clan all seem to be ill at the moment, hope I don't get anything!

Thrills, Bills & Bellyaches...

What a busy weekend.

Florence's birthday party was held at the local school rooms - and was pretty darn good. Tasha worked very hard and it really paid off. Everyone seemed to enjoy it and Granny came (who was a star). Took loads of video which we watched on Sunday, some very emotional stuff (mainly with Nate being grown up and cute) Florence had done the normal ballet thing in the morning so was really tired by the time bedtime came.

Tasha & I went to the Mellows Bretby Dinner Dance on the evening - great food and plenty on chatting to good friends.

Sunday saw Florence going to another party, everyone suffering with tummy aches in the evening. Small tummies can only take so many sausage rolls I guess!!

Watched the feature length documentary on the Star Wars Bonus DVD last night. I'd not realised just how many pies George Lucas' companies are in, and how much outside work they'd done. Terminator, Titanic, Lord of the rings etc etc as well as him actually developing Pixar, then selling it off. Also not realised that he'd made most of the movies completely independently and had started the merchandising associated with movies. Wouldn't mind being a penny behind him!

Arty Photos of skaters

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Doing Lucy Cousins proud

Doing Lucy Cousins proud,
originally uploaded by Phillip.

Florence wanted a "pin the tail on Eddie Elephant" for her animal party. I don't think Lucy Cousins would be too upset with my effort!

Tasha also made a great panda cake

Busy night with the old fireworks too. Plenty to watch through the windows. have spent the evening (when not painting Eddie) blowing up balloons.

Duncan has been here today and put the wall tiles up - they have finished the kitchen off beautifully.

Mum's visit to the hospital went well, nothing to report. My sister has got a job.

New Glasses

New Glasses,
originally uploaded by Phillip.

These glasses are causing trouble at home. No one seems to like them (apart from me). They're not so bad are they???

Theres gratitude for you

Dubya,
originally uploaded by Michael Heilemann.

Ha ha suckers

New Glasses

Been and got my new specs today, and both Tasha & Florence don't like them!!!

Oh well

Happy Birthday Florence!

Florence is 5 today!

Nate is not very well, but Florence is looking after him (bless). She got up early to open all of her things before school.

Happy Halloween

Woooooo!,
originally uploaded by Phillip.

Well the event was uneventful really at our house - only 1 set of T&Ter's. Although I'm not blogging about work anymore - the bitching is hooting up with loads of ammo for the staff dialogs (which are next week). Mavis is going to suffer this year!!

Squash was BAD last night. Don't quite know what was going on (other that I played really badly), hopefully get some running started soon - really need to, the weight is creeping in the wrong direction

Out tonight with the customers - and stopping in some hotel.

Its been a while

Its just been really busy at work, and I promised not to talk about that! Had a great weekend, Tasha went out for most of it and Florence, Nate and myself were left to our own devices!!

Had a great night out with Mart & Al, Colin & Lisa on Friday - went to pepitos, and had the best mexican meal I've ever had. Looked in the diary to see when we could do it again and realised that Tasha and myself are fully booked at weekends until after Christmas!

Looking forward to Florences birthday this week. Am taking a trip to Toys r us at lunchtime.