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 […]
Heading home from London today I saw this – it makes carrying a decent camera (rather than the iPhone) around with me all the time worth it. British service at its best ! Great idea to have a customer service telephone on the platform (in lieu of trolleys). However, it does help if you actually […]
A quick post from London from a crowded Starbucks in Knightsbridge. London is so busy today – the busiest I’ve seen it for years. I guess I’m not used to being here on a Bank Holiday weekend. It’s crazy. Of course the usual protestors (fur trade etc.) are out in full force. I do find […]
Cambridge Station Car Park London abound today. Of course the usual stress that involves parking at Cambridge Station Car Park (or is that Taxi Rank, Cycle Shop, or anything else random they decide to put into it). I’m actually surprised they don’t have some horrid car boot sale/market at weekends there (since people seem to […]
Today I had to visit one of the company offices in the UK (Maidenhead). Thankfully with the improved transport system in the UK nowadays it is possible to get there at a reasonable time via public transport (albeit via 4 journeys). Anyways, door-door in just over 2 hours – with the added benefit of being […]
Craig (not) the Estate Agent So, 10 sets of people to view the house this weekend. Strangest mix of people (well it is Cambridge) – religion, academics, medics. Living near Addenbrookes Hospital (one of the largest in the UK) has its benefits in terms of pulling in a certain mix of people- namely young doctors […]
House Selling Not content with the status quo, the house is on the market again. The result – me being in a stinking mood at the thought of estate agents, people viewing the house, and having to be tidy. House went on the market Monday, had 4 viewings tonight. 2 sets of people turned up […]
Transport in Cambridge is always a controversy. As in any small place in the UK, the council constantly comes up with silly ideas to try and improve things. Some recent examples are: Congestion charges (I think that one is an attempt to make people think they are living in a large place). Of course that […]
It’s Saturday morning and the first point I feel relaxed since Iceland. Had dinner at the Peking in Cambridge last night (great as ever)- I love the food and also it’s unusual to go to somewhere in Cambridge and have consistent staff. Some reflections on the past few weeks. Iceland I liked Iceland. Friendly efficient […]