Good, the robbing cunts!
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Monday, 22 June 2009
Peanut Allergy
A viable option? Not likely.I went for an allergy test today, as it's been driving me mad, on and off for about 5 years now.
It turns out that I'm allergic to cats!
I don't understand how I've only become allergic to cats in the last few years or so, I've had them all my life.
It's not a severe allergy, but it can leave me sneezing non-stop for a couple of days and give me a runny nose like a water main.
There's no way I'm getting rid of Peanut-Face, but she is now banned from our bedroom.
Our beloved (and allergen filled) cat; Peanut-Face.Sunday, 21 June 2009
Happy Father's Day
Today is my first Father's Day in a father like capacity.It seems strange, father's day didn't even exist when I was Matty's age!
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
Monday, 15 June 2009
This Post Is Not Suitable For Vegetarians
We went to Costco today and stocked up with loads of meat.Sunday, 14 June 2009
Quality Film Quote #35
Parole Hearing Man: Ellis Boyd Redding, your files say you've served 40 years of a life sentence. Do you feel you've been rehabilitated?
Red: Rehabilitated? Well, now let me see. You know, I don't have any idea what that means.
Parole Hearing Man: Well, it means that you're ready to rejoin society...
Red: I know what "you" think it means, sonny. To me it's just a made up word. A politician's word, so young fellas like yourself can wear a suit and a tie, and have a job. What do you really want to know? Am I sorry for what I did?
Parole Hearing Man: Well, are you?
Red: There's not a day goes by I don't feel regret. Not because I'm in here, or because you think I should. I look back on the way I was then: a young, stupid kid who committed that terrible crime. I want to talk to him. I want to try and talk some sense to him, tell him the way things are. But I can't. That kid's long gone and this old man is all that's left. I got to live with that. Rehabilitated? It's just a bullshit word. So you go on and stamp your form, sonny, and stop wasting my time. Because to tell you the truth, I don't give a shit.
Morgan Freeman's "Red" in The Shawshank Redemption. Pure class.
Might try that kind of attitude at my next promotional interview!!
Visiting Nanna
Yesterday (it is 00:20 now) I went to see my Nanna in hospital.
When my dad and myself arrived I could have burst into tears. I'd been told she was down to six stone, but it didn't prepare me for seeing her that frail.
My childhood memory of her is a tall, well built lady. Not fat mind you, I don't want her coming up here and clipping me round the ear!
Despite being 84, having terminal cancer (that's really hard to acknowledge, let alone type) and a chest infection which has seen her in hospital for the best part of two months, she seemed in good spirits.
When we first arrived she was short of breath, but with the help of some oxygen, she soon started chatting away. And with all her marbles too.
Just before we left, my uncle Ian arrived. I honestly don't remember the last time I saw him. He seemed surprised by my hair thinning and weight adding abilty. I was surprised he was dressed in full leather biker gear! In fairness, he does have a bike!
I fully intend to to down and see Nanna again while I'm off. Hopefully I'll be able to take The Missus and Matty too.
Love ya Nanna, xxx.
When my dad and myself arrived I could have burst into tears. I'd been told she was down to six stone, but it didn't prepare me for seeing her that frail.
My childhood memory of her is a tall, well built lady. Not fat mind you, I don't want her coming up here and clipping me round the ear!
Despite being 84, having terminal cancer (that's really hard to acknowledge, let alone type) and a chest infection which has seen her in hospital for the best part of two months, she seemed in good spirits.
When we first arrived she was short of breath, but with the help of some oxygen, she soon started chatting away. And with all her marbles too.
Just before we left, my uncle Ian arrived. I honestly don't remember the last time I saw him. He seemed surprised by my hair thinning and weight adding abilty. I was surprised he was dressed in full leather biker gear! In fairness, he does have a bike!
I fully intend to to down and see Nanna again while I'm off. Hopefully I'll be able to take The Missus and Matty too.
Love ya Nanna, xxx.
Saturday, 13 June 2009
The Lighter Side Of Star Wars
We all have to go sometime.
You heard the man.
Some people take being a fan a bit too far.
At least they're not on strike today!
George Lucas' original ideas were not always good.Thursday, 11 June 2009
Welcome To Blogging
To my good mate and one of the nicest guys I know; Warren.
Warren has the unfortunate middle name of Joffre.
He talks shit all day long so I'm sure he'll have plenty to blog about!
Warren has the unfortunate middle name of Joffre.
He talks shit all day long so I'm sure he'll have plenty to blog about!
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
No Title
I found out today that my nanna has gone into hospital with a chest infection.
Combined with the cancer, this really isn't a good thing.
I had planned to go and see her at home this Thursday, I'll have to find out if she's in a fit state to have visitors this week.
Fingers crossed.
Combined with the cancer, this really isn't a good thing.
I had planned to go and see her at home this Thursday, I'll have to find out if she's in a fit state to have visitors this week.
Fingers crossed.
Un-hedge-ucated (Sorry!)
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This week I've been looking into types of hedge for the front garden.Matty is nearly walking un-aided and the front of the house is the only proper bit of garden we have.
I've researched practically every type of hedge known to man and I'm still no closer to knowing which is the one for us.
I'm gonna get the hump soon and just stick a fucking fence up!
Monday, 8 June 2009
Friday, 5 June 2009
Thursday, 4 June 2009
Recently Viewed
I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this film. Not sure how it can be classed as a kids film though, it's very dark and disturbing towards the end. Parental discretion is advised!Can't wait to watch it again, will view it with the missus this weekend.
Monday, 1 June 2009
The Weekend Ends Here
This weekend has been fantastic!
It started on Friday, with me looking after Matty by myself for the second time. After my last attempt, I wasn't confident. I have to admit that I was a complete arsehole all day on Thursday and I apologise to the missus for this.
Anyway, Friday turned out to be a fantastic day. Matt was as good as gold and we spent the whole day playing together. I can't wait for the next Matty and me time!
On saturday the in-laws came over. They've not been up for a while so it was really nice to see them both. They were joined by the missus's sister and her fella. We decided to have a bbq when the F.A Cup Final finished, it didn't go well with our neighbour. You see, because she has a fancy alarm system, she seems to think that this means we can't bbq in the courtyard opposite hers. Rather than do the easy thing and turn her alarm off the moment she noticed our bbq, she waited until the smoke built up and then went banging on the fence and shouting. Wrong thing to do! My father-in-law took offence to this and even more so when she stuck her head over the fence to complain. To cut a long story short, she was effectively told to fuck off by my father-in-law.
She's gonna be really upset when I fence our front lawn off with 6ft fencing all the way around. You see, she believes fences ruin the look of the area. Tough!
On sunday I met my dad for a beer. When I say "a beer" I mean lots of beer. I came home bladdered and the missus was quite rightly un-impressed. She's forgiven me though, as it's rare for me to have a beer with dad and even rarer for me to get in that state.
Today we went shopping in Milton Keynes. Matty was in top form and flirting with all the women. We can't go anywhere without women cooing over him and he laps it up. We've really noticed that he's developing so quickly these days.
The missus and me are both working tomorrow, so we dropped him off at my mum's after 4pm. The place feels empty without him. Won't see his cheeky smile till wednesday morning.
Can't wait!
Tomorrow I'll be starting my beloved late shifts. Forunately, I've only got 5 to do as I start 3 weeks leave on Sunday.
It started on Friday, with me looking after Matty by myself for the second time. After my last attempt, I wasn't confident. I have to admit that I was a complete arsehole all day on Thursday and I apologise to the missus for this.
Anyway, Friday turned out to be a fantastic day. Matt was as good as gold and we spent the whole day playing together. I can't wait for the next Matty and me time!
On saturday the in-laws came over. They've not been up for a while so it was really nice to see them both. They were joined by the missus's sister and her fella. We decided to have a bbq when the F.A Cup Final finished, it didn't go well with our neighbour. You see, because she has a fancy alarm system, she seems to think that this means we can't bbq in the courtyard opposite hers. Rather than do the easy thing and turn her alarm off the moment she noticed our bbq, she waited until the smoke built up and then went banging on the fence and shouting. Wrong thing to do! My father-in-law took offence to this and even more so when she stuck her head over the fence to complain. To cut a long story short, she was effectively told to fuck off by my father-in-law.
She's gonna be really upset when I fence our front lawn off with 6ft fencing all the way around. You see, she believes fences ruin the look of the area. Tough!
On sunday I met my dad for a beer. When I say "a beer" I mean lots of beer. I came home bladdered and the missus was quite rightly un-impressed. She's forgiven me though, as it's rare for me to have a beer with dad and even rarer for me to get in that state.
Today we went shopping in Milton Keynes. Matty was in top form and flirting with all the women. We can't go anywhere without women cooing over him and he laps it up. We've really noticed that he's developing so quickly these days.
The missus and me are both working tomorrow, so we dropped him off at my mum's after 4pm. The place feels empty without him. Won't see his cheeky smile till wednesday morning.
Can't wait!
Tomorrow I'll be starting my beloved late shifts. Forunately, I've only got 5 to do as I start 3 weeks leave on Sunday.
Friday, 29 May 2009
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Thursday, 21 May 2009
Currently Listening To
Seasons 1-5 downloaded from iTunes. Not a good idea to listen on the train though, people think you're a nutcase if you laugh out loud. Karl Pilkington has to be the maddest person on the planet.Wednesday, 20 May 2009
A Bad Day
Today was my first solo session with Matty and he didn't make it easy for me.
For starters, he woke up at 4:30 instead of 6:30. I didn't get to sleep until well after midnight due to stressing about the day ahead.
Apart from the early start things went fairly smoothly with Matt. Things between the missus and myself were slightly strained though. It was her first proper day back at work today and I wasn't very sensitive to her situation.
I apologise here as well as verbally to Gina for the arse-head attitude this morning.
Matty then took on a Jekyll and Hyde attitude mood until it came to nap time. It was a real struggle to get him down. When he finally went down, I assumed he'd go for the hour and a half to two hours he kips for his mum. I sorted out all his bottles and Weetabix for when he wakes up and tried to get a few z's for myself.
I reckon I managed around 15 minutes of light sleep before he decided to awake. And boy did he awake! He awoke with a scream and carried that scream through until I could take no more.
I'm ashamed to say that I screamed back.
He laughed at me.
At the moment I hit rock bottom and screamed expletives at my baby boy, he laughed at me.
Then he started screaming again.
Fortuntely, my mum phoned at that moment. She heard the distress I was in and came straight to my rescue. Matty, of course, did his best to make me look a fool and was back to normal by the time mum arrived.
For the rest of today he's been great, I'm so glad/lucky we've got my mum.
Lastly, and most saddening, my 6 year old niece is leaving for Ireland tomorrow.
I don't know how to make my brother feel better.
I want him to know how much I love him and feel his pain.
For starters, he woke up at 4:30 instead of 6:30. I didn't get to sleep until well after midnight due to stressing about the day ahead.
Apart from the early start things went fairly smoothly with Matt. Things between the missus and myself were slightly strained though. It was her first proper day back at work today and I wasn't very sensitive to her situation.
I apologise here as well as verbally to Gina for the arse-head attitude this morning.
Matty then took on a Jekyll and Hyde attitude mood until it came to nap time. It was a real struggle to get him down. When he finally went down, I assumed he'd go for the hour and a half to two hours he kips for his mum. I sorted out all his bottles and Weetabix for when he wakes up and tried to get a few z's for myself.
I reckon I managed around 15 minutes of light sleep before he decided to awake. And boy did he awake! He awoke with a scream and carried that scream through until I could take no more.
I'm ashamed to say that I screamed back.
He laughed at me.
At the moment I hit rock bottom and screamed expletives at my baby boy, he laughed at me.
Then he started screaming again.
Fortuntely, my mum phoned at that moment. She heard the distress I was in and came straight to my rescue. Matty, of course, did his best to make me look a fool and was back to normal by the time mum arrived.
For the rest of today he's been great, I'm so glad/lucky we've got my mum.
Lastly, and most saddening, my 6 year old niece is leaving for Ireland tomorrow.
I don't know how to make my brother feel better.
I want him to know how much I love him and feel his pain.
Monday, 18 May 2009
Real Parenting Starts Now, Well, Wednesday
The missus has returned to work today. I think she's only doing a short day, but I won't see her at all as she'd left before I got up. No doubt she'll be in bed when I get back tonight.
I'd better get used to going whole days without seeing her.
Thankfully, between both of our shifts and my mum, all of Matty's childcare needs should be sorted.
Both the missus and me are off tomorrow and I've got Matty all by myself on Wednesday.
I have to admit that I'm a bit nervous. Sure, I've looked after him by myself now and then. But, it's usually for a couple of hours only. And I've gone whole days of doing everything for him, to get used to feed and nap times, etc. But on Wednesday I'll be alone. The missus will not be across the room to offer advice.
Wish me luck!
I'd better get used to going whole days without seeing her.
Thankfully, between both of our shifts and my mum, all of Matty's childcare needs should be sorted.
Both the missus and me are off tomorrow and I've got Matty all by myself on Wednesday.
I have to admit that I'm a bit nervous. Sure, I've looked after him by myself now and then. But, it's usually for a couple of hours only. And I've gone whole days of doing everything for him, to get used to feed and nap times, etc. But on Wednesday I'll be alone. The missus will not be across the room to offer advice.
Wish me luck!
Mad As Fuckers Day
Today was just one of those days.
It felt as though someone had gone around with a few Border Collies and rounded up every fucknut they could find, only to release them onto the Underground network. In particular, my station.
By the time I went on my break, I was ready to slam my head against a hard surface repeatedly. I must apologise to my mate Andy, who got a "someone shoot me now" attitude when he phoned.
On the plus side, I found (well, I say found, but someone told me where it was!) a fantasic burrito place a few minutes walk from my station.
It felt as though someone had gone around with a few Border Collies and rounded up every fucknut they could find, only to release them onto the Underground network. In particular, my station.
By the time I went on my break, I was ready to slam my head against a hard surface repeatedly. I must apologise to my mate Andy, who got a "someone shoot me now" attitude when he phoned.
On the plus side, I found (well, I say found, but someone told me where it was!) a fantasic burrito place a few minutes walk from my station.
Sunday, 17 May 2009
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
Typical Workplace Conversation
I had so many tonight, but these two really were dim.
Customer comes to my window.
"How much is on my Oyster card?"
"One pound mate."
"Can I just put one more pound on please?"
"If that's all you want, no problem." I put a pound on his card.
"How much is on there now?"
"Sorry?!"
"How much is on there now?"
"One plus one is two mate."
And then this one while I was covering a meal break on the gates.
Customer is repeatedly touching something on the oyster reader, trying to get through the automatic gates.
"Excuse me, my oyster card's not working."
I take a look at it.
"That's probably because what you're holding is a Tesco's clubcard."
Customer comes to my window.
"How much is on my Oyster card?"
"One pound mate."
"Can I just put one more pound on please?"
"If that's all you want, no problem." I put a pound on his card.
"How much is on there now?"
"Sorry?!"
"How much is on there now?"
"One plus one is two mate."
And then this one while I was covering a meal break on the gates.
Customer is repeatedly touching something on the oyster reader, trying to get through the automatic gates.
"Excuse me, my oyster card's not working."
I take a look at it.
"That's probably because what you're holding is a Tesco's clubcard."
Monday, 11 May 2009
ByeSpace
I have finally deleted my MySpace account and the link to it.
I've been meaning to do it for months.
Does anyone still use MySpace?
I've been meaning to do it for months.
Does anyone still use MySpace?
Saturday, 9 May 2009
This Side Up?
I don't know if you read about this in The Sun today, nor do I know if it's genuine or not. To be honest, I don't really care. It's just damned funny.
Thursday, 7 May 2009
Sunday, 3 May 2009
Saturday, 2 May 2009
Currently Missing
For some reason I'm on a diet. Well, I say "for some reason" but really it's because I'm fat.I'm initially doing it for a calender month. I started on the 28th April but, if it goes well, I may continue it.
Five days in and I'm gagging for a beer!
Monday, 27 April 2009
Saturday, 25 April 2009
Hating Late Shifts
When I first started working for London Underground, my hatred for late shifts was simple; it got in the way of beer time.
But now something has become clear to me. A late shift means not seeing my family.
Sure, I see them both for an hour before leaving, but it's not enough. I come home from a late shift to "He's done ..........." and then a bit of "He ............. today!"
FUCK NO! I shouldn't be missing these moments.
Die , late shifts, die!
But now something has become clear to me. A late shift means not seeing my family.
Sure, I see them both for an hour before leaving, but it's not enough. I come home from a late shift to "He's done ..........." and then a bit of "He ............. today!"
FUCK NO! I shouldn't be missing these moments.
Die , late shifts, die!
Thursday, 23 April 2009
Currently Drinking
What else but an English beer on England's special day?!Only having two though, gotta work tomorrow afternoon.
English And Proud Of It!
I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all my readers a very Happy St Georges Day!
Monday, 20 April 2009
A Grand Weekend
This was the kind of weekend that makes me love working for London Underground.
On Friday, we looked after my niece Emily. Although the weather wasn't great, we took her over to Gullivers Land in Milton Keynes. She started a bit reluctant, but soon went on the rides with me. Fortunately, the rain held off all day.
On Saturday we went over to my brother's to watch the football. Although the result didn't go our way, there's not a lot better in life than a few beers and footy with your brother is there?
On Sunday we went to a cremation at 'Chelle and Gaz's. My understanding was that it was intended to be a barbeque. Later that day, my piss smelled of burnt chicken. Gaz claimed not to know how that could be.
Later that evening, Gary and Caroline popped over for a few drinks. Those few drinks were followed by a few more drinks and then a couple more. They left just before midnight, I dunno how Gary got up for work at 4am today!
Today, the weather was simply beautiful so we decided to go out.
We went over to Woburn. We had a pleasant walk around the town itself, followed by a drive near the Abbey and Safari Park, air-con on all the time. Matty was amazed to look out of the car window and see the real life deer just lazing around in the fields. Mind you, the missus was very impressed with the size of the stag's antlers. It made me feel somewhat inadequate!
So that's that then, another long-weekend has passed and I'm now faced with seven late shifts on the spin.
Suddenly my love of working for London Underground has faded again!
On Friday, we looked after my niece Emily. Although the weather wasn't great, we took her over to Gullivers Land in Milton Keynes. She started a bit reluctant, but soon went on the rides with me. Fortunately, the rain held off all day.
On Saturday we went over to my brother's to watch the football. Although the result didn't go our way, there's not a lot better in life than a few beers and footy with your brother is there?
On Sunday we went to a cremation at 'Chelle and Gaz's. My understanding was that it was intended to be a barbeque. Later that day, my piss smelled of burnt chicken. Gaz claimed not to know how that could be.
Later that evening, Gary and Caroline popped over for a few drinks. Those few drinks were followed by a few more drinks and then a couple more. They left just before midnight, I dunno how Gary got up for work at 4am today!
Today, the weather was simply beautiful so we decided to go out.
We went over to Woburn. We had a pleasant walk around the town itself, followed by a drive near the Abbey and Safari Park, air-con on all the time. Matty was amazed to look out of the car window and see the real life deer just lazing around in the fields. Mind you, the missus was very impressed with the size of the stag's antlers. It made me feel somewhat inadequate!
So that's that then, another long-weekend has passed and I'm now faced with seven late shifts on the spin.
Suddenly my love of working for London Underground has faded again!
Recently Viewed
A lot has been made of Michael Sheen's performance in this film. But, I can't help thinking that he was blown out of the water by Frank Langella's performance of Richard Nixon.
Let's be honest, Wolverine is probably your favourite X-Men character as he is mine. I do wonder why they started with the series' main man, but I wasn't disappointed. Liev Schreiber, as usual, plays one hell of bad guy.Saturday, 18 April 2009
Tuesday, 14 April 2009
Recently Viewed
Another gem from Clint Eastwood.
1947 Best Picture Oscar winner and it stars Gregory Peck. What more excuse do you need?The Promised Update
Well, since coming down with the cold on Wednesday, I've done bugger all. But the Tuesday before, I took my mum to see her aunty and uncle in North London.
Great Aunty Lena, 89.
Great Uncle Les, 86.
It was so lovely to see them both, despite their obvious decline in health since my last visit. I've promised myself to see my older family more often. There's only these two and my Nanna left and I guess I should enjoy their company while I can as they are all fantastic characters.
Young Matty is doing fine, despite having two colds in the space of three weeks. I've always caught colds easily, so I guess it's a trait he's inherited from me. On the plus side, he is crawling now. Well, it's more of a slither really! And he's only got a reverse gear!
Today is the fifth anniversary of the missus and myself moving in to our house. It's taken a long time, but I reckon things are finally ship shape.
And finally, A huge welcome to the blogging world to my old mate Andrew Kay. You can click his name for a quick look and he's got his own space on the 'My Blog List' section.
Monday, 13 April 2009
Update To Follow
I've been suffering with a head cold for the last week, hence the "can't be arsed" approach to blogging.
Will update tomorrow.
Probably.
Will update tomorrow.
Probably.
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
Proof Of Life
Three of my chilli plants have sprouted! I haven't been this excited since we had thermostatic valves fitted on our radiators!Saturday, 4 April 2009
Recently Viewed
I took the missus to see this tonight. I really enjoyed it, despite the fact it was half an hour longer than it needed to be. As usual, Philip Seymour Hoffman was spot on. Not to mention Rhys Ifans' Liam Gallagher inspired character.
Average.
This film didn't get good write ups, but I enjoyed it anyway, despite it being a bit predictable.Wednesday, 1 April 2009
She's Mad I Tell Ya
Today we had Uncle Jeremy on for the benefit of Matty. One of the chavvy slags on the show had really big eyes. So I said to the missus;
"She looks like one of them big eyed, furry, mother fuckers, that hang around in trees."
"A Goldfish."
"What?!"
"Shut up!"
Last Thursday I went for a few beers with my mate Darryn. His wife kindly picked us up from the station with their kids in tow. On the way to their house, we were discussing work being done in their garden when Darryn's youngest Amy came out with;
"Then we can all go out and roll in the mud naked."
There was a moment of silence before everyone burst out laughing.
"She looks like one of them big eyed, furry, mother fuckers, that hang around in trees."
"A Goldfish."
"What?!"
"Shut up!"
Last Thursday I went for a few beers with my mate Darryn. His wife kindly picked us up from the station with their kids in tow. On the way to their house, we were discussing work being done in their garden when Darryn's youngest Amy came out with;
"Then we can all go out and roll in the mud naked."
There was a moment of silence before everyone burst out laughing.
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