Category Archives: Dear diary

I’ve told you a million times don’t exaggerate

“I’m at the leisure centre. My windscreen is smashed!” says my Wife down the phone. “Crikey. Ok, I’ll bring my car to you and the boys, I’ll drive yours home” “Oh, it’s OK. I think it’s alright to drive” “No, too … Continue reading

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Football

I have just watched some of the England vs Mexico “World Cup Warm Up”. Don’t worry though, I haven’t bought a white van stuck a cheesy cross on it and started reading The Sun. No, it’s simply the case that … Continue reading

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Mum was wrong

“What’s all this about motorbikes then?” says my Mum. Ah… so, her neighbour (hello Lorraine) has been on facebook again and has noticed my latest post. So, to make sure that they’re both on the ball I thought I’d post … Continue reading

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Kuala Lumpur Gifts

So, as you do when you have young children and you’re travelling you buy tacky gifts at the airport. You know the type of think… wristbands, pencils, pens, keyfobs… Buying gifts at the airport isn’t in the same category as … Continue reading

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Starbucks meets the twilight zone

In a London Starbucks today… “Two cappuchinos, one earl grey tea, one breakfast tea and a cup of hot water please.” “Would you like ice in the water?” I think for a moment. Yes, that makes sense. My colleague who … Continue reading

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Sleep deprivation and KraftWerk

So, I go to bed late and plan to begin work today at a respectable 9am. Usually I consider myself very fortunate to live so close (15 mins drive) to the office. But this brings with it key holder responsibilities … Continue reading

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