Cambridge EateriesI read in the newspaper today that a company that owned a number of pubs in Cambridge had gone into liquidation. It mentioned the Cow – my heart sank – not another decent place in Cambridge going away !Thankfully not the case as it has been spared closure. It got me thinking about pubs […]
Sunday shopping in Waitrose yet again a bitter disappointment… No Sunday Times, actually very little of any newspaper left anywhere I went to. The only option I had in a petrol station was the Sunday Sport – I decided to pass on that option. No Limes (again) No Beef Stock (again) No Glass Bottle Coke (only […]
…. augmented by the ultimate in poor taste. Last night I saw what looked like a brand new BMW 7 series (black). A very nice car, obviously good Engineering and aesthetically pleasing. However, as it drove by I noticed that the driver had elected to put an England flag on the license plate. Do people […]
In the never ending pursuit of finding poor shops in Cambridge, yesterday brought up a new candidate Marks and Spencer. Of course I was already frustrated as I had already been into another store, only to be able to browse (as English law dictates that shops can only sell goods for 6hrs maximum, shops often […]
A rather busy week this week. Too many late nights (involving nightclubs and alcohol)- I’ve vowed to be good for another year.. OxfordTuesday I ended up in Oxford for a meeting for work. I’m not a great one for socialising at work (as I usually am too busy, rather then just being plain ignorant). However, […]
This blog comes from a winebar in Newcastle. Now of course many people would think of bars in Newcastle as being full of 50 year old men, drinking Newcastle Brown Ale and smoking like a chimney. Well actually there are some fairly nice bars here. Although I did find it funny that I actually had […]
.. on the the booked train to Newcastle. Of course I hadn’t figured that my morning would be plagued with mishaps (some good and some bad). Day wasn’t off to a good start when I realised I didn’t have any cash to pay for the taxi to the train station. However, that problem was solved […]
Today has been a hectic day. Firstly, dealing with the new house (picking out flooring, kitchens, etc.) then estate agents, solicitors, etc. Then lots of ongoing work and yet another long day. Thankfully a short week with travel to various parts of the UK (Oxford, then Newcastle).
I’ve always been a fan of these cakes- not by any means fantastic quality- but there is something about the taste of them. Actually, when I was a child my parents would always buy me a box for Xmas. I have fond(ant) memories of waking up at 6AM, opening each present until I got to […]
Ode to Train Blues To the guy attempting to run a coffee bar at Cambridge Station… When the price of something is £1.90, why would you charge someone £2.00 for it ? Then make some stupid remark when questioned about it ? To the 7 Dutch (Belgian ?) people on the 8:45 express train from […]