Day 2 of the San Jose trip. Hotel HasslesWhen I checked in yesterday, I got to the room and did the usual check everything worked etc. At the time I thought there was a fairly loud noise of aircon from outside (one of the big vents). However, decided to keep the current room. After dinner […]
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 […]
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 […]
I’ve never been a fan of smoking (save from when I’m very drunk where for some reason cigarettes and Gin & Tonic – two things I hate – seem to be a good idea to try). Therefore I am highly supportive of the ban on smoking in public places. Actually, being very against a devolved […]
Arrived early on the flight from SFO. As we flew over Wales it looked covered in snow- though I’m sure everything still managed to function. However, nearer London is was completely clear – makes me wonder what all the fuss was about regarding the place in meltdown (not a good choice of expression I know- […]