Had to get up early today as I needed to be dropped off at North Greenwich to get to work and Toni had to go straight to the hospital as she had had a text from Nick saying that Gemima had taken a turn for the worse.
It was a bit weird travelling in from the opposite direction and even weirder being at my office by 08:10.
Thursday, 7 August 2008
Wednesday, 6 August 2008
Night at Toni's
Went to Toni's tonight to give her some relief and support as Nick was taking a turn at staying overnight at the hospital. Gemima was still doing OK and was stable.
She and Aaron met me at North Greenwich and we went to get some bits from Asda before going to have a coffee at Buenes Aires Cafe to meet Jade from work. When we got back we chilled for a bit and Jade made a lovely stir fry with rice noodles. We were going to watch a DVD together but nobody could make their mind up what to watch. I ended up watching Big Brother and then we had an early night.
In a shocking move Jade had tidied up her room so photographic evidence was taken:
Tidy room:
Forget to dust?:
Oh no, a poltergeist is in residence:
Angelic? mmmmmmmmmmm:
Might be needing that prayer flag!
She and Aaron met me at North Greenwich and we went to get some bits from Asda before going to have a coffee at Buenes Aires Cafe to meet Jade from work. When we got back we chilled for a bit and Jade made a lovely stir fry with rice noodles. We were going to watch a DVD together but nobody could make their mind up what to watch. I ended up watching Big Brother and then we had an early night.
In a shocking move Jade had tidied up her room so photographic evidence was taken:
Tidy room:
Forget to dust?:
Oh no, a poltergeist is in residence:
Angelic? mmmmmmmmmmm:
Might be needing that prayer flag!
Tuesday, 5 August 2008
Update on Gemima
Turns out Gemima did have very serious appendicitus and has been operated on already. She is doing well. Toni is staying with her tonight at the hospital.
Gemima not well
Got a call from Toni this morning saying that she had gone to pick Gemima up from Karen's as she had been unwell in the night and was taking her to hospital. She has to have some blood tests as they suspect it might be appendicitis. Hope things are OK and that it is nothing serious.
Strange but nice........
......waking up this morning and Toni still being there as she didn't have to rush off at stupid o'clock. Was nice to get up and get ready together. It was even stranger when I had to leave first and waved to Toni as I went. :o)
Don't take photos first thing in the morning please!
Don't take photos first thing in the morning please!
Monday, 4 August 2008
She just can't stay away!
Toni left early this morning to take Aaron back and go to work but then I got a text saying that she had left her client's games and would have to come back and get them in the evening. Naturally I had no objection to her coming back and staying another night.
Had a nice relaxed evening eating, watching TV and chilling out.
After a quick shower we snuggled to some lovely candlelight, if only every day could be like that!
Had a nice relaxed evening eating, watching TV and chilling out.
After a quick shower we snuggled to some lovely candlelight, if only every day could be like that!
Last.FM listening post
Here's last week's top picks music lovers!
Top weekly tracks:
Top weekly artists:
Overall top tracks:
Overall top artists:
Top weekly tracks:
Top weekly artists:
Overall top tracks:
Overall top artists:
Sunday, 3 August 2008
Snotogram
After dinner and Batman Toni went and had a bath and I wrote a snotogram to Britannia Parking Ltd disputing the ridiculous £80 parking charge and basically telling them that they would be receiving the £2 for extra parking time and nothing else. I also pointed out that their ticket was filled in incorrectly. Will be interesting to see if they dispute things or just accept the £2.
Sleepy, dinner and more Batman
Once we got back tiredness kicked in and we went and had a long sleep which resulted in a later dinner. Being in a Batman mood Sam decided that we would watch Batman & Robin, which was fine with me has it has Uma Thurman in my favourite villain outfit:
The Dark Knight
Toni and I took Sam and Aaron to see The Dark Knight. It was a really good film and although not strictly canon it was nice to see The Joker return and the introduction of Harvey "Two Face" Dent. It is such a shame that Heath Ledger passed away as his portrayal of The Joker was awesome and I'd have loved to see him continue it into more films.
If you haven't seen it yet, definitely go!
If you haven't seen it yet, definitely go!
Nice late start
Had a lovely sleep in following on from Low Down & Dirty last night. Unfortunately this left us little time for the afternoon plans so we shot off to Asda to get chips and dips and then we had a quick lunch before heading off to Basildon.
Saturday, 2 August 2008
Low Down & Dirty
Evolution were holding an 80s night called Low Down & Dirty so Toni and I decided it was definitely worth checking out. While we were getting ready Sophie decided that she wanted to come with us.
When we arrived there was band called Disarm who were playing, very good punky/sleazy style and I can see why Kerrang! are raving about them.
It was a great night with some really cheesey 80s tunes being played. Once again Toni accosted Katie's police hat and also spent most of the night brandishing a whip (which was used to great effect and also split my trousers).
Comedy moment of the night was two of us dancing around like loons to Wuthering Heights in a sort of Kate Bush stylee!
Most memorable moment had to be Sophie saying that her baby was moving and I thought it was awesome that it did it to Back In Black by AC/DC!
Toni & Sophie:
Sophie and I:
Toni:
Me:
Disarm:
Whip me:
Awww:
Let's do the Time Warp again!:
DJ Rex:
The Evolution girls (Sam, Cat, Katie and Rebecca):
Wuthering Heights:
Full set of pics on my Picasa web album:
020808LowDownDirty
When we arrived there was band called Disarm who were playing, very good punky/sleazy style and I can see why Kerrang! are raving about them.
It was a great night with some really cheesey 80s tunes being played. Once again Toni accosted Katie's police hat and also spent most of the night brandishing a whip (which was used to great effect and also split my trousers).
Comedy moment of the night was two of us dancing around like loons to Wuthering Heights in a sort of Kate Bush stylee!
Most memorable moment had to be Sophie saying that her baby was moving and I thought it was awesome that it did it to Back In Black by AC/DC!
Toni & Sophie:
Sophie and I:
Toni:
Me:
Disarm:
Whip me:
Awww:
Let's do the Time Warp again!:
DJ Rex:
The Evolution girls (Sam, Cat, Katie and Rebecca):
Wuthering Heights:
Full set of pics on my Picasa web album:
020808LowDownDirty
Saturday shopping
Got up early and went to the Post Office and then dropped of my new contract into Essex Properties so I still have somewhere to live at the end of August LOL.
Toni, Sophie and I then went to Chelmsford to do some shopping. First stop was HSBC which was in chaos as they are being refurbished and so had no counters open at all but Toni managed to sort out her cash deposit.
Next stop Nat West as Sophie's new account had been receiving strange charges on it and was now overdrawn as a result. Seems they off this subscription service called Advantage Blue which accounted for the charges. Sophie said that she didn't sign up for that. They couldn't find the original paperwork so weren't able to investigate at the time so will call her back. More disappointingly the service is a 6 month minimum contract so Sophie won't even be able to cancel it and will go further overdrawn as there are still another £21 of charges to come until the 6 months is up. Once we get a call on Monday I shall be taking this up with them.
Next stop was game where Toni picked up some driving games for one of her clients and I got a few PC games (including Sonic The Hedgehog which pleased Sophie).
Sophie went off with Shane so Toni and I decided to have lunch before heading home. There was a wait for Pizza Hut so we decided to try Baroosh. Quite a nice place but had to wait quite a while and I had to send my paella back as the peas were still partly frozen. Toni had no complaints with her char-grilled chicken and salad though. Sophie came and joined us as she wasn't allowed to go back to Shane's.
After getting some essentials from Boots we all popped into Ann Summers for a browse. Sophie bought Sam a very funny book and Toni picked up a very nice outfit (which she only paid £20 for despite the label saying £30).
A less than interesting trip into Wilkinson for some essential cleaning products (and some nice cheap jewellery for Toni) was finished off with an "of fuck" moment as we realised we had a parking ticket. Ticket was incorrectly marked though as it stated no ticket was displayed when it was very clearly in the windscreen (it should have said we had exceeded or time limit). Toni is going to dispute it and just pay them £2 for the excess parking.
Toni, Sophie and I then went to Chelmsford to do some shopping. First stop was HSBC which was in chaos as they are being refurbished and so had no counters open at all but Toni managed to sort out her cash deposit.
Next stop Nat West as Sophie's new account had been receiving strange charges on it and was now overdrawn as a result. Seems they off this subscription service called Advantage Blue which accounted for the charges. Sophie said that she didn't sign up for that. They couldn't find the original paperwork so weren't able to investigate at the time so will call her back. More disappointingly the service is a 6 month minimum contract so Sophie won't even be able to cancel it and will go further overdrawn as there are still another £21 of charges to come until the 6 months is up. Once we get a call on Monday I shall be taking this up with them.
Next stop was game where Toni picked up some driving games for one of her clients and I got a few PC games (including Sonic The Hedgehog which pleased Sophie).
Sophie went off with Shane so Toni and I decided to have lunch before heading home. There was a wait for Pizza Hut so we decided to try Baroosh. Quite a nice place but had to wait quite a while and I had to send my paella back as the peas were still partly frozen. Toni had no complaints with her char-grilled chicken and salad though. Sophie came and joined us as she wasn't allowed to go back to Shane's.
After getting some essentials from Boots we all popped into Ann Summers for a browse. Sophie bought Sam a very funny book and Toni picked up a very nice outfit (which she only paid £20 for despite the label saying £30).
A less than interesting trip into Wilkinson for some essential cleaning products (and some nice cheap jewellery for Toni) was finished off with an "of fuck" moment as we realised we had a parking ticket. Ticket was incorrectly marked though as it stated no ticket was displayed when it was very clearly in the windscreen (it should have said we had exceeded or time limit). Toni is going to dispute it and just pay them £2 for the excess parking.
Friday, 1 August 2008
Friday fun
Was a bit of a mad day at work today. Lots going on, lots to be done but getting that treading water feeling where nothing seemed to move forward. Finished off with a mad game of extreme pool which was hilarious.
Once I got, Toni and I went to Asda to get some bits and I replaced my digital camera. Got myself a nice Fuji J10 (sticking with what I know as I've used Fuji for the last 8 years).
Here are a few test shots for no other reason than because:
Following dinner watched Eastenders and then Big Brother for a Friday night chill out.
Once I got, Toni and I went to Asda to get some bits and I replaced my digital camera. Got myself a nice Fuji J10 (sticking with what I know as I've used Fuji for the last 8 years).
Here are a few test shots for no other reason than because:
Following dinner watched Eastenders and then Big Brother for a Friday night chill out.
Foreword
This is your world
These are your people
You can live for yourself today
or help build tomorrow for everyone.
Es ist Deine Welt
das sind Deine Mitmenschen
Du kannst heute für Dich leben
oder für alle die Zukunft von morgen aufbauen.
C'est ton monde
ces sont tes gens
aujourd'hui tu pourrais penser qu'Ã toi
ou aider à construire un lendemain pour tous
- Foreword (VNV Nation)
These are your people
You can live for yourself today
or help build tomorrow for everyone.
Es ist Deine Welt
das sind Deine Mitmenschen
Du kannst heute für Dich leben
oder für alle die Zukunft von morgen aufbauen.
C'est ton monde
ces sont tes gens
aujourd'hui tu pourrais penser qu'Ã toi
ou aider à construire un lendemain pour tous
- Foreword (VNV Nation)
Thursday, 31 July 2008
Weird house
I have to admit that it has been VERY weird being alone in the house tonight. Not sure I liked it very much. The novelty wore off after about 5 minutes! You can't beat the ability to actually interact with people!
I am just glad that I got a chance to talk to Toni on the phone (even if we were both flagging a bit).
Roll on tomorrow. Sam will be back, Toni and Aaron will be here and maybe Sophie will put in a rare appearance!
I am just glad that I got a chance to talk to Toni on the phone (even if we were both flagging a bit).
Roll on tomorrow. Sam will be back, Toni and Aaron will be here and maybe Sophie will put in a rare appearance!
Motor Show pics
Thanks to Amanda for sending me some of her Motor Show pics, thankfully she took some of the same vehicles that I did (before I lost my camera):
Early start............
... but not for me LOL
Toni headed off by 06:30 this morning and took Sam with her as he is staying over at her mum's with Aaron tonight and then coming back with Toni tomorrow. Am sure the boys will have a great time playing console games with Jamie (Toni's brother)
House will be weird tonight with just me in it (as I am assuming Sophie won't be home). It will be nice for about 5 minutes and then I'll think its too quiet.
Toni headed off by 06:30 this morning and took Sam with her as he is staying over at her mum's with Aaron tonight and then coming back with Toni tomorrow. Am sure the boys will have a great time playing console games with Jamie (Toni's brother)
House will be weird tonight with just me in it (as I am assuming Sophie won't be home). It will be nice for about 5 minutes and then I'll think its too quiet.
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
Deep Purple at the Excel (& British Motor Show)
Had a bit of a change from the norm tonight as Toni and I went to see Deep Purple at the Excel. My friend Amanda had some freebie tickets to the gig (and they also granted entry into the British Motor Show) so we kindly accepted them.
When we arrived (having met up with Amanda and family and got our tickets) we went and had a jacket potato and then browsed around the Motor Show. I'm not really into cars but it was quite fun and I wouldn't mind being able to spend a day at the show. There would be lots of lovely pictures of cars posted here but unfortunately I managed to lose my camera between havng a coffee and getting to the arena to see Deep Purple which was a real bummer.
Deep Purple were actually pretty good. With a few newer tracks they also played all the classics like Black Night, Space Trucking, Strange Kind Of Woman, Highway Star and of course Smoke On The Water.
Having last seen Deep Purple back in 1987 (I think) where Ritchie Blackmore didn't even bother coming out for the encore it was nice to see this line up onstage and obviously really enjoying themselves with no personnel issues in a Blackmore free environment.
Thanks to the magic of mobile phone I did manage to snag these (not great but they'll do):
Toni and I just after entering the arena:
I guess the pruple lights are a clue the band are due on!
Toni
Old, loud and proud:
We then headed back to North Greenwich and drove back to SWF for a much needed sleep (and this was probably the earliest night we've had in weeks LOL)
When we arrived (having met up with Amanda and family and got our tickets) we went and had a jacket potato and then browsed around the Motor Show. I'm not really into cars but it was quite fun and I wouldn't mind being able to spend a day at the show. There would be lots of lovely pictures of cars posted here but unfortunately I managed to lose my camera between havng a coffee and getting to the arena to see Deep Purple which was a real bummer.
Deep Purple were actually pretty good. With a few newer tracks they also played all the classics like Black Night, Space Trucking, Strange Kind Of Woman, Highway Star and of course Smoke On The Water.
Having last seen Deep Purple back in 1987 (I think) where Ritchie Blackmore didn't even bother coming out for the encore it was nice to see this line up onstage and obviously really enjoying themselves with no personnel issues in a Blackmore free environment.
Thanks to the magic of mobile phone I did manage to snag these (not great but they'll do):
Toni and I just after entering the arena:
I guess the pruple lights are a clue the band are due on!
Toni
Old, loud and proud:
We then headed back to North Greenwich and drove back to SWF for a much needed sleep (and this was probably the earliest night we've had in weeks LOL)
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