Not a lot is the answer......walking the dogs on the beach. Which has led to trying to figure out how to stop Juno being such a grumpy/protective git. I've dug out the dog whistle and its seems to have the same effect as his vibrating collar. So we shall see. But just in case I'll be taking his muzzle with us next time we go out.
I've discovered the joys of a local meat wholesaler. Lovely meat at reasonable prices. We're still going to the farm shop but for the run of the mill week day dinners you don't really want to be spending loads.
We've decided to have a change of lifestyle and start eating healthier. Its hard!! But I've discovered a vegetarian shop at the bottom of Waterloo 'High Street' that does the most delicious salads. I've tried to other local to work cafes salads but they aint as good. The excellent salad even had pink grapefruit in it and I enjoyed it.....noting I hate grapefruit.
Glad everything seems to be getting back to normal in London again. Was horrible seeing empty streets and seeing shops close so early in the day.
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Wednesday, 10 August 2011
A couple of things I've learnt this week......
1. Britain has a Police Service not a Police Force
2. Britain doesnt have a constitution it relies on people agreeing in spirit to do things.....for example Q'ing for a bus.
2. Britain doesnt have a constitution it relies on people agreeing in spirit to do things.....for example Q'ing for a bus.
Monday, 1 August 2011
Today with Southern Ral
6 hours to get home because of a water main blowing and a landslide on the tracks. Oh and yes getting office staff out to assist is great but remember they are office staff and if you don't give them decent information to go on they will get lynched by customers.
Suffice to say I didn't have a go at any of them!! Was well behaved.
Suffice to say I didn't have a go at any of them!! Was well behaved.
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Sunday, 17 July 2011
Photography
I'm getting into it.....well attempting to anyways.....the picture of Stonehenge was taken from a moving car with a half decent point and shoot digital camera. The picture of Hera is taken with my new one.
Saturday, 16 July 2011
Holidays
Ok, with the credit crunch in mind this years holiday wasn't going to be a lavish affair. With this in mind I suggested a trip to Ireland. A seaside resort of Kilkee, County Clare.
Booked to fly with Aer Lingus, £150 for the pair of us. Good service..clean plane....and stewards were friendly....O'Leary you might be making loads of money but you don't know jack about customer service. Next decision was where to stay. We looked at booking a cottage but my sister said no stay with her. Fantasico......us with her, her two kids. 2 other sisters turned up and one had her 3 month old son and 2 year old daughter in tow. What a mega mix.
2 minute walk to the beach, 10 mins to where the kids could go snorkling and hunting for starfish and crabs in rock pools. A few pubs.....restaurants and 2 milkshake shops.....heaven!
Her goodself has lost weight, gained a pair of Dubarry boat shoes and a liking for Lyons Gold Blend Tea.
Cliff of Moher weren't all that but it was a nice area, the sing along we had with the kids in the car was fab. Kilrush was a nice little town. Dolphin watching was entertaining. Suntan was also acquired.....and there was us expecting really horrible weather.
So, good break all round. Herself is now looking at houses in the area. Two stipulations are it must have central heating and decent internet access......oh and she's already requested an 8 mm wetsuit....gloves....boots....a boat and I think a jet ski was mentioned....
Booked to fly with Aer Lingus, £150 for the pair of us. Good service..clean plane....and stewards were friendly....O'Leary you might be making loads of money but you don't know jack about customer service. Next decision was where to stay. We looked at booking a cottage but my sister said no stay with her. Fantasico......us with her, her two kids. 2 other sisters turned up and one had her 3 month old son and 2 year old daughter in tow. What a mega mix.
2 minute walk to the beach, 10 mins to where the kids could go snorkling and hunting for starfish and crabs in rock pools. A few pubs.....restaurants and 2 milkshake shops.....heaven!
Her goodself has lost weight, gained a pair of Dubarry boat shoes and a liking for Lyons Gold Blend Tea.
Cliff of Moher weren't all that but it was a nice area, the sing along we had with the kids in the car was fab. Kilrush was a nice little town. Dolphin watching was entertaining. Suntan was also acquired.....and there was us expecting really horrible weather.
So, good break all round. Herself is now looking at houses in the area. Two stipulations are it must have central heating and decent internet access......oh and she's already requested an 8 mm wetsuit....gloves....boots....a boat and I think a jet ski was mentioned....
Monday, 13 June 2011
Avoiding the Mega Supermarkets
Ok so I've started trying to be more sensible,healthier and also shop locally. How do I do this?! I avoid supermarkets especially Tesco.
Here's where I'm getting my food from (its a work in progress so bear with)
1. Fish - supplied by Ocean Delights
www.oceandelights.co.uk
The local fishmonger was put out of business because of a Tesco arriving in the town
2. Meat - Chilley Farm
www.chilleyfarmshop.com
3. Twice a month I have a mixed fruit & veg box from:
www.abelandcole.co.uk
4. Local fruit and veg from a shop near the train station I use.
5. Pet Food comes from a local shop
6. Need to find somewhere else I can buy diet coke and Dr Pepper Zero
Here's where I'm getting my food from (its a work in progress so bear with)
1. Fish - supplied by Ocean Delights
www.oceandelights.co.uk
The local fishmonger was put out of business because of a Tesco arriving in the town
2. Meat - Chilley Farm
www.chilleyfarmshop.com
3. Twice a month I have a mixed fruit & veg box from:
www.abelandcole.co.uk
4. Local fruit and veg from a shop near the train station I use.
5. Pet Food comes from a local shop
6. Need to find somewhere else I can buy diet coke and Dr Pepper Zero
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