Me and daughter bonding. Coolio. Me tall black ameriano, iced water, skinny peach and raspberry muffin. I spy Kate Arden in the Starbucks. Purchased two small gifts for Mrs C.
Saturday, July 31, 2004
Saturday 2nd day of summer
Its all too much I expect the news tonight to be full of horror stories, A&E will be full of sunburn victims, trains gring to a halt. Summers in the city.
This boy likes the heat, but I don't sleep well in it, wake up early and mess about making Access databases accessible on line. The day gets worse as I start burning my first ISO image of the debian distro - sad innit.
hee hee.
I am well up for it Linux for nowt from nowt. How do you say it is it LIE nux or Lynn Nix (clearly Toms sister) obviously he was some nort of nordic dude.
Nurse dont come to late, England do well at cricket then blow it again. Another wickets gone says Jean, will Freddie sort us out.
A stroll down to the fruit shop makes a change from the garden and the computer room. White skinned nectarines 40p each or 3 for a quid.
This boy likes the heat, but I don't sleep well in it, wake up early and mess about making Access databases accessible on line. The day gets worse as I start burning my first ISO image of the debian distro - sad innit.
hee hee.
I am well up for it Linux for nowt from nowt. How do you say it is it LIE nux or Lynn Nix (clearly Toms sister) obviously he was some nort of nordic dude.
Nurse dont come to late, England do well at cricket then blow it again. Another wickets gone says Jean, will Freddie sort us out.
A stroll down to the fruit shop makes a change from the garden and the computer room. White skinned nectarines 40p each or 3 for a quid.
Friday, July 30, 2004
Friday afternoon
Picked up mother ate lunch with her then its off to town,via rathbone. I stop at st johns car park to et her out then ally and I spit up. I go off to the building society v.nice. Unusually helpful. Then to.WHS where they have. Bag packing and a bucket collection, ocally organised by MIND. Labour provided by M+S. Thinks MIND almost as low profile as WLSinfo. Then off costa coffee in waterstones stopping only for a big issue.
Shopping for Jeans Prezzies, successful. Then its off to Rathbone pick up some forms off the helpful Pauline. Back home and summer has occured I strip the waist and burn witihn 30 mins tops stuff.
Colin comes round to up date on house position, Tea is a prob, chicken we defrosted is not right. I am off to Somerfields, a malady has taken over the store. Comes from employing embryos on the till, and incompetents as managers. It has also spread to the hardware and only one in five items is successfully scannned. Sllooooooooooooooow. The supervisor lady thinks 5pm Friday is best time for her to do naff all but stand manning a perfume promo. The embryos on the tills aren't happy. Nor are the grisly customers. Not good, not big, not clever. It gets gruesome - I score some juiceand two chicken tikka masalas on last day knock down. I combine these with M&S onion bhajinaan. This may be the best indian pre-packed bread I have ever tasted. I decline to look at the nutritional content realising by the taste it may be not be the best news.
After tea its off to Beas. Back home and enjoy Men of honour good film for a channel five gig.
Shopping for Jeans Prezzies, successful. Then its off to Rathbone pick up some forms off the helpful Pauline. Back home and summer has occured I strip the waist and burn witihn 30 mins tops stuff.
Colin comes round to up date on house position, Tea is a prob, chicken we defrosted is not right. I am off to Somerfields, a malady has taken over the store. Comes from employing embryos on the till, and incompetents as managers. It has also spread to the hardware and only one in five items is successfully scannned. Sllooooooooooooooow. The supervisor lady thinks 5pm Friday is best time for her to do naff all but stand manning a perfume promo. The embryos on the tills aren't happy. Nor are the grisly customers. Not good, not big, not clever. It gets gruesome - I score some juiceand two chicken tikka masalas on last day knock down. I combine these with M&S onion bhajinaan. This may be the best indian pre-packed bread I have ever tasted. I decline to look at the nutritional content realising by the taste it may be not be the best news.
After tea its off to Beas. Back home and enjoy Men of honour good film for a channel five gig.
Friday.
Firm offer on the house of emily. Several grand down. Ring them and find there is a better offer in there already. Get two postal deiveries. Hmmmm still waiting for several letters. No fez tickets yet decide to hassle em. Coolio.
Nice letter from vineeta stating what I have achieved and not to let the blackdog bite. Good stuff and much appreciated. Try on the new threads, jeans at 42" waist feel fine., shirts at large on a little tight wil consult Jean later. Trousers feel long but aly assures me that's the fashion, hmmmmm.
So plan nurses, mums, town, building society.
Nice letter from vineeta stating what I have achieved and not to let the blackdog bite. Good stuff and much appreciated. Try on the new threads, jeans at 42" waist feel fine., shirts at large on a little tight wil consult Jean later. Trousers feel long but aly assures me that's the fashion, hmmmmm.
So plan nurses, mums, town, building society.
Thursday, July 29, 2004
Bogus Petronius Quote
Bogus Petronius Quote Oft quoted in the change management workshop gig, made me smile.
Thursday
Last night tested my parenting skills to the full. Ally is cleverer sharper and brighter than me. She is uncannily similar to me too. Shocking stuff and it reminds me what a difficult time adolescence is/was.
Then to bed and morning comes round too soon. Leave the girls sleeping whilst I idle. Must ca in at mums she is upset, her new 3 piece suite was delivered yesterday. Its the wrong colur but apart from that.........the admitted the problem and are gonna put it right but it wil take 9/52. She aint chuffed. Off to Rathbone to get two forms signed by payroll. Picked up later following phone call. Need to go to the Swan to purchase some cheap holiday threads from Tesco. Half pay is looming (glooming) on the horizon. Waiting in the doctors gives me time to think. Deep joy. Kickstart myself back to the gym - need to sort that. Afternoon, off to asda to buy some holiday threads.
Back home to salmon and prawn pasts and talking to Charlie and Tom planning Marathon walks and cycle ride in aid of WLSinfo. Cool.
Then to bed and morning comes round too soon. Leave the girls sleeping whilst I idle. Must ca in at mums she is upset, her new 3 piece suite was delivered yesterday. Its the wrong colur but apart from that.........the admitted the problem and are gonna put it right but it wil take 9/52. She aint chuffed. Off to Rathbone to get two forms signed by payroll. Picked up later following phone call. Need to go to the Swan to purchase some cheap holiday threads from Tesco. Half pay is looming (glooming) on the horizon. Waiting in the doctors gives me time to think. Deep joy. Kickstart myself back to the gym - need to sort that. Afternoon, off to asda to buy some holiday threads.
Back home to salmon and prawn pasts and talking to Charlie and Tom planning Marathon walks and cycle ride in aid of WLSinfo. Cool.
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Wednesday - Out to lunch
D/N then out to lunch with Sam the Everton fan - a keen blog watcher. Top time at Greenbank. Soup and prawns. Sam reveals her new passion of ebay. Back home and chillin. Jean and her mum have been for the 2.99 carvery at the Greenhills in Allerton. Its surprisingly good despite being full of old people. Ally goes off to see Thunderbirds she likes it,
I want to see it. We go off to Whiston to pick her up chilling in the evening. I have a sore throat and snotty nose.
I want to see it. We go off to Whiston to pick her up chilling in the evening. I have a sore throat and snotty nose.
News from the boy - from Jon former PA of this Parish
Hello everyone
How r u all???
We have left the nightmare and are now in paradise. And we dont say that lightly.
Delhi was very hard, and we were thankful that we had tickets to Leh. The flight was fantastic, and the view over the himalayas as we came into Leh was perhaps the mopst amazing spectical we have ever seen. It was truly breathtaking. The problem was we weren't allowed to photograph it, even from the plane, because all this area is very militarised.
Leh is a beautiful city set in a valley within the himalayas. Its a very peaceful and tranquil place inhabited by decendants from Tibetan Budhists, mixed with pockets of other religions; making it a very spiritual and harmonious place. I\There are lots of tourists here, but you dont really notice it as the place is so peaceful. Although Leh is very green, the view of the mountains and glaciers is spectacular from whereveer you find yourself.
Since we came we have done nothing but chill out. The reason is due to the altitude sickness which affects people in different ways. We sometimes suffer from strong headaches and shortnerss of breath, but we just sit and chill till we start to feel better. The good thing is were really starting to feel much better from today.
Were planning to stay here for about 3 weeks, but during this time we intend of going on a few treks. This saturday were planning on going on a jeep trek to Nubra Valley - which means we pass the highest road in the world at a staggering 5606m above sea level.
Were sorry we can't write more often because the internet connection is pretty slow. and its quite expensive. But please keep writing to us because its nice to receive yr emails and know whats going on.
Lots of love
Jon & Hilit xx
How r u all???
We have left the nightmare and are now in paradise. And we dont say that lightly.
Delhi was very hard, and we were thankful that we had tickets to Leh. The flight was fantastic, and the view over the himalayas as we came into Leh was perhaps the mopst amazing spectical we have ever seen. It was truly breathtaking. The problem was we weren't allowed to photograph it, even from the plane, because all this area is very militarised.
Leh is a beautiful city set in a valley within the himalayas. Its a very peaceful and tranquil place inhabited by decendants from Tibetan Budhists, mixed with pockets of other religions; making it a very spiritual and harmonious place. I\There are lots of tourists here, but you dont really notice it as the place is so peaceful. Although Leh is very green, the view of the mountains and glaciers is spectacular from whereveer you find yourself.
Since we came we have done nothing but chill out. The reason is due to the altitude sickness which affects people in different ways. We sometimes suffer from strong headaches and shortnerss of breath, but we just sit and chill till we start to feel better. The good thing is were really starting to feel much better from today.
Were planning to stay here for about 3 weeks, but during this time we intend of going on a few treks. This saturday were planning on going on a jeep trek to Nubra Valley - which means we pass the highest road in the world at a staggering 5606m above sea level.
Were sorry we can't write more often because the internet connection is pretty slow. and its quite expensive. But please keep writing to us because its nice to receive yr emails and know whats going on.
Lots of love
Jon & Hilit xx
Esso History in Ireland
Esso History in Ireland Jean and I were discussing boom booom booom Esso blue. See I told you it was paraffin.
Old Jake's Gravy Saviour: replacement for Burdall's Gravy Salt, Burdalls Gravy Block
Old Jake's Gravy Saviour: replacement for Burdall's Gravy Salt, Burdalls Gravy Block In the Grauniad today - thanks lads - my gravy making was brought up on Burdalls (I have mourned its decline with some Thunderbird wine and a black handkerchief)- I shall be placing an order post haste.
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Tuesday - Prepare for the Celtic Invasion
Audrey and her husband Chris touch down today on their whistle stop weightloss surgery tour. Nice one - cant wait. Early lunch as going to tesco straight after DN. Go to to Mums and she has been shook up by an old caller in the middle of the night. Turns out to be a local drunk knocking on the door about 10.30pm. My mother is, what is politely described as a"a poor historian." We prefer to say that things have been through the scrambler. A strange language misinterpretation device in which things get confused. She started going on on about "wet sides" last week, things became clearer when it was realised she meant web sites.
Anyway she is clearly feeling lonely and vulnerable so by way of diversion and escapism we take her to Morrisons in Belle Vale. I had not had the pleasure of shopping there before and was, frankly, impressed. Bigger than Tescos, an altogether more pleasant shopping experience.
Chris and Audrey arrive sometime in the afternoon. They have got lost getting to a hotel so turn up here. I answer the door with a mouthful of Danish and a look of astonishment. In shock, I leave the cooking, they wanna get booked in somewhere so we trek up Queens drive in Convoy and get them booked into the stag and rainbow travel inn motel lodge thing.
Back to the house finish making bog element of pasta bog. Go and pick up Auds and Chris having a great time meal goes well pasta bog and apple crumble then out into garden for photos which will appear later. A bloomin good night.
Anyway she is clearly feeling lonely and vulnerable so by way of diversion and escapism we take her to Morrisons in Belle Vale. I had not had the pleasure of shopping there before and was, frankly, impressed. Bigger than Tescos, an altogether more pleasant shopping experience.
Chris and Audrey arrive sometime in the afternoon. They have got lost getting to a hotel so turn up here. I answer the door with a mouthful of Danish and a look of astonishment. In shock, I leave the cooking, they wanna get booked in somewhere so we trek up Queens drive in Convoy and get them booked into the stag and rainbow travel inn motel lodge thing.
Back to the house finish making bog element of pasta bog. Go and pick up Auds and Chris having a great time meal goes well pasta bog and apple crumble then out into garden for photos which will appear later. A bloomin good night.
Monday, July 26, 2004
Monday comes round - if a little late
I surface at about 10.15 and frankly feel better for it. A darn good kip. Off to D/N margaret on duty. Very good interaction. Pick up essentials at Tesco. Back home and dodder about. Frozen chilli for tea, is it me or does freezing it improve the flavour?? A walk in the evening, rounded off with some beer watching the increasing implausible waking the dead.
Sunday, July 25, 2004
Sunday night
Good lunch at Owens - me scallops, and salmon with crab sauce ok if a little plain. Home cricket, holiday frenzy. Chillin around. Messing watch waking the dead and then mess about before bed a quiet pleasant day.
Sunday morning - a little bit of blog
Do the girls breakfast in bed.
Enjoy Blogging.
Lunch at Owens with B and Colin and Hannah. Looking forward to it.
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Enjoy Blogging.
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Lunch at Owens with B and Colin and Hannah. Looking forward to it.
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Saturday, July 24, 2004
Saturday Night
Early start with district nurse Alison. Then off to pick Ally off picking up a few essentials at tesco. Lunch butties, girls off to Speke me off to Somerfield, decide to call at Franks Barbers for a trim, beard goinga bit Borneo (as in wild man of). Somerfield dreary as ever, get the necessary and back home. Pop in to see Pat and Eleanor next to both over 90 and getting totteryv.tottery.
I have panic attack as I realise I lost the invite for Jacks wedding, and aint sure where it is. I ring Greenbank to discover it was last night I am a complete numptie. Doh!
Watched dalziel and pascoe plasant. Omar Ali has agreed to to join the editorial board of WLSinfo. Good results.
New Paula Peck arrived today good stuff.
I have panic attack as I realise I lost the invite for Jacks wedding, and aint sure where it is. I ring Greenbank to discover it was last night I am a complete numptie. Doh!
Watched dalziel and pascoe plasant. Omar Ali has agreed to to join the editorial board of WLSinfo. Good results.
New Paula Peck arrived today good stuff.
Jon - G traveller
They boy who worked with me
first emalil 17/07
Hi Everyone
Arrived in Israel no problem, and have adjusted to life quite easily. Only problem is the weather - its too damn hot How I'm going to cope in India is anyone's guess - although apparently the Himalayas (where I'll be for the first month or so) really isn't that hot. Were flying this friday, first to Delhi then travelling north immediately to the Himalayas.
I just wanted to say hi and to also make sure I had everyone's email addresses correctly before we go.
Stay in touch. I'll probably send a few big emails to everyone whilst travelling and then just stay in touch with personal emails to whoever wants to stay in touch with me..if any of you actually want to of course.
Take care
Jon
second today
Hi everyone
Just to tell you all that we've arrived in delhi without any problems. The flights were very good and everything went to plan. We landed in Delhi at 6am and came straight to a guest house. Or thats what we thought we were doing.
The bloody taxi driver stopped at a tourist office and gave us no choice but to go in. The agent was very friendly and after our long trip we didn't have our guards up as we should. Next thing he was trying to convince us to swap our plans from Ladach in the Himalayas and go to Kashmir instead. We said we'd think about it and next thing he came into the taxi and drove us to a guest house. Thankfully the guest house is still quite nice and has worked out at 600 Rupees - which is more than we should pay but ok seeing we were being taken for a ride.
Of course we were expecting all this but after the long journey it was hard to steer away from the inevitable. Anyway, so were here in the guest house writing this - we have our bags, everything is fine, we have air-con that works...and best of all we leave in 4 hours to go to Leh as planned.
We had been told that Delhi was a hard city so we thought we knew what to expect. The car journey from the airport was truly amazing. On one side of the road you see old looking buildings - as expected - and on the other u see a small piece of concrete looking land with a mixture of animals and people living in what can only be described as squalour. And then u just see the most bizarre things...monkeys, cattle walking on the road, drivers completely ignoring the red traffic light. Just bizarre - but fascinating at the same time.
But then we left this afternoon after some sleep to explore. Actually we knew where we wanted to go - it was just hard getting there. As soon as we started to walk anywhere u have people coming up to you offering to show u the way. We soon learned they're all trying to take u to a tourist office where they get commission if u organise something there. So we soon also learned to tell them politely in Indian (1 nice guy taught us the lingo) to bugger off. And it works. Kind of.
So after not getting anywhere fast we decided to spend the remainder of our time in Delhi in the luxury of our air-con room watching MTV indian style - very funny. And here we are, happy that were here, even happier were going straight up north in 4 hours. That was the best thing we did buying the tickets to Leh b4 we came. Now we can say goodbye to Delhi, for now, and perhaps come back when we dont look like obvious targets to one and all. Not that we've left yet so maybe its a good idea not to get too happy just yet.
So were here, safely, and looking forward to what lies ahead. For now take care
Jon & Hilit
first emalil 17/07
Hi Everyone
Arrived in Israel no problem, and have adjusted to life quite easily. Only problem is the weather - its too damn hot How I'm going to cope in India is anyone's guess - although apparently the Himalayas (where I'll be for the first month or so) really isn't that hot. Were flying this friday, first to Delhi then travelling north immediately to the Himalayas.
I just wanted to say hi and to also make sure I had everyone's email addresses correctly before we go.
Stay in touch. I'll probably send a few big emails to everyone whilst travelling and then just stay in touch with personal emails to whoever wants to stay in touch with me..if any of you actually want to of course.
Take care
Jon
second today
Hi everyone
Just to tell you all that we've arrived in delhi without any problems. The flights were very good and everything went to plan. We landed in Delhi at 6am and came straight to a guest house. Or thats what we thought we were doing.
The bloody taxi driver stopped at a tourist office and gave us no choice but to go in. The agent was very friendly and after our long trip we didn't have our guards up as we should. Next thing he was trying to convince us to swap our plans from Ladach in the Himalayas and go to Kashmir instead. We said we'd think about it and next thing he came into the taxi and drove us to a guest house. Thankfully the guest house is still quite nice and has worked out at 600 Rupees - which is more than we should pay but ok seeing we were being taken for a ride.
Of course we were expecting all this but after the long journey it was hard to steer away from the inevitable. Anyway, so were here in the guest house writing this - we have our bags, everything is fine, we have air-con that works...and best of all we leave in 4 hours to go to Leh as planned.
We had been told that Delhi was a hard city so we thought we knew what to expect. The car journey from the airport was truly amazing. On one side of the road you see old looking buildings - as expected - and on the other u see a small piece of concrete looking land with a mixture of animals and people living in what can only be described as squalour. And then u just see the most bizarre things...monkeys, cattle walking on the road, drivers completely ignoring the red traffic light. Just bizarre - but fascinating at the same time.
But then we left this afternoon after some sleep to explore. Actually we knew where we wanted to go - it was just hard getting there. As soon as we started to walk anywhere u have people coming up to you offering to show u the way. We soon learned they're all trying to take u to a tourist office where they get commission if u organise something there. So we soon also learned to tell them politely in Indian (1 nice guy taught us the lingo) to bugger off. And it works. Kind of.
So after not getting anywhere fast we decided to spend the remainder of our time in Delhi in the luxury of our air-con room watching MTV indian style - very funny. And here we are, happy that were here, even happier were going straight up north in 4 hours. That was the best thing we did buying the tickets to Leh b4 we came. Now we can say goodbye to Delhi, for now, and perhaps come back when we dont look like obvious targets to one and all. Not that we've left yet so maybe its a good idea not to get too happy just yet.
So were here, safely, and looking forward to what lies ahead. For now take care
Jon & Hilit
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