tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54964792011-09-30T14:34:10.663ZAn attempt to catalogue the passing of my daysMJWnoreply@blogger.comBlogger621100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1108051044319728772005-02-10T15:55:00.000Z2005-02-10T15:57:24.320Z

I am still alive..... After a brief hiatus House of Chief will return.... Just been busy with various Errant things, Normal service will resume... In the words of Julian Clary - "I thank you!"

MJWnoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1101987266354400652004-12-02T11:30:00.000Z2004-12-02T11:37:17.723Z

Returned from self-imposed exile. It is upon us again, the festive period, and as I am sure I metioned last year or maybe earlier this year in relation to seasonal heraldings. The Coca Cola "Holiday's are Coming" advert has hit our screens. Every damn year without fail, for gods sake Coke sort it out, at least get a new theme tune. It smacks of laziness to be honest. Admittedly I do use the

MJWnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1098875230016930962004-10-27T11:02:00.000Z2004-10-27T11:07:10.016Z

Oh I am spoiling you. Two posts in day. But seriously we here at chief towers have had our first celebrity viewer. Whilst checking the stats earlier I noted a comment had been left on a previous post. You may remember the one about the house Partition screen and Great Chief Shakes. Well check this out - Anonymous said... Hello, My name is Nicole Miller of Port Orchard, Wa. I am the Great

MJWnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1098869949253955892004-10-27T09:19:00.000Z2004-10-27T09:44:08.626Z

Morning (or should that be Mourning), It would be incredibly bad form not to mention the passing of John Peel the eminent Radio DJ. I think it is a fair assumption that most of us who would consider themselves 'into' music, couldn't help but raise a tear for a man who's contribution to the development of alternative music is without parallel. He cast somewhat of a standalone figure in the music

MJWnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1098274293780918532004-10-20T13:04:00.000Z2004-10-20T12:11:33.780Z

Afternoon All ! Hope all is well with you out there. Have been away from here for a while, not due to any lack of internet access, but more to do with the Clive James bio's that I have been reading back to back. These have pretty much stopped my from acknowledging the outside world on my way to work and for most of the rest of the day too. He is a damn good writer and I advise you all to nip

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1096888535142462502004-10-04T11:11:00.000Z2004-10-04T11:15:35.143Z

Another Dog related story for monday..They are just biding their time. One day the earth will be ruled by canines Cameras show who let the dogs out A dog has been caught on camera breaking out of his kennel at Battersea Dogs Home and freeing other animals for regular midnight feasts. Red has been unlocking his kennel using his nose and teeth before releasing his favourite canine companions.

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Serial commenter and friend X-bred hoss has sent in a photo of his mothers newly procured Hound - its name is Bracken and it is too superb not to post. So everyone say hello: In other canine related news: this just in from Yahoo's news section Hound shoots hunter ZAGREB (Reuters) - A veteran Croatian hunter was shot by his own hound while preparing to go off into the woods, a newspaper has

MJWnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1096549924201269322004-09-30T13:04:00.000Z2004-09-30T13:12:04.200Z

I am sooooo incredibly tired today ! I have recently purchased a Cricket computer game and spent a few hours last night perfecting my cover drive and square cut. I know, I know, I should have grown out of computer games at my age, but realistically it is not going to happen. I am paying for it today though, only having had 5 hours sleep.... My wedding plans are progressing in earnest and today I

MJWnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1096448673633218032004-09-29T08:27:00.000Z2004-09-29T09:04:33.633Z

I have just returned from attending my fathers wedding. In total this is now the third of my parents marriages excluding their own. My mother has racked up two supplemental nuptuals and my dad is currently lagging behind with just the one. Whilst in the country I met up with some old friends from school for a few drinks. It seems one particular friend of mine is again off on his travels for a

MJWnoreply@blogger.com81tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1095944701155375552004-09-23T13:53:00.000Z2004-09-23T13:05:01.156Z

It has been a long time since I have poured any real devotion into the following of my boyhood football team - Sheffield Wednesday. Back when I was a proper northerer ie: being born and living there they were my team. The first football match I went to see was a Sheffield Wednesdayd versus Arsenal match in the mid eighties which predictably ended in a fairly boring 1-0 defeat. It did however mark

MJWnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1095763527571160742004-09-21T10:41:00.000Z2004-09-21T10:45:27.573Z

Just having a browse through some of Gerald Scarfe's past work and came across this portrait of Peter Cook so I thought I would post it.

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1095411397808488682004-09-17T08:48:00.000Z2004-09-17T11:21:02.816Z

Oh the wonders of modern technology !! Here for your delight and amusement is a self portrait using the medium of GE's white-board web page. Truly Horrendous Self-Portrait You can also wipe it clean and do your own doodles and send the catastrophic results to your friends or enemies. Have fun! A somewhat better image has been created by regular commenter 'Cinema Cinema' Not of me however

MJWnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1095170741143938302004-09-14T14:00:00.000Z2004-09-14T14:05:41.143Z

I have just completed an exhaustive investigation into the World's Navy sector for a report I am writing for work. So now consider me your resident Navy guru..... Honestly the amount of times you are expected to "learn" about an entirely different industry here is unreal. I swear "They" believe the aquisition of knowledge is attained Matrix-style by just downloading it into your brain. And that

MJWnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1094635201919182992004-09-08T10:27:00.000Z2004-09-08T20:24:36.706Z

Here at Chief towers we have had mail concerning the Grizzly bear house partition from yeterday's lesson, and its apparent likeness to Sandi Toksvig; writer, presenter and lesbian extraordinairre. I'll leave you to be the ultimate judge: Today's journey to work was marked not by any external happenings but more by the consideration of an issue raised in the current book I am reading: 'Falling

MJWnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1094552956190641232004-09-07T10:25:00.000Z2004-09-07T10:47:08.716Z

Whilst searching on Toogle (http://www.c6.org/toogle/) , which is a text version of Google's image search, for "House of Chief". I came across this little fellow Apparently he is a Grizly bear house partition screen, from the house of Chief Shakes of Wrangell, Tlingit, c.1840. cedar, native paint and human hair. Native American Wrangell and Chief Shakes Island for those of you not as familiar

MJWnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1094121004302746462004-09-02T10:08:00.000Z2004-09-02T10:33:26.226Z

One of the numerous features of Blogging is that with the addition of a web counter you can see how many and from which domains visitors to your site come. I am sure I have touched on this before. However just seconds ago I received a 'hit' from someone with the domain origin - Arabsex.blogspot.com - I am intrigued by this for many reasons. Firstly, and this is not based on my having visited

MJWnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1094030166755199112004-09-01T08:44:00.000Z2004-09-02T10:01:31.546Z

Good Morning Hello, I must be the worst Blogger ever - FACT !! Look I haven't posted in over a month. Anyway lets gloss over that fact and I will sercretly hope that you can forgive me. Well what has been happening - I have spent a vast proportion of the last month and a bit on holiday. On two seperate holidays to be precise. One in Devon and the other in Cornwall. As a result I feel suitably

MJWnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1089274544505659942004-07-08T08:12:00.000Z2004-07-08T08:15:44.506Z

Having watched a BBC2 adaptation of the book 'The Long Firm' by Jake Arnott, it became apparent that Derek Jackobi's character Lord Thursby was based on Robert Boothby. A bit of background below and an amusing anecdote: Robert Boothby was born in Edinburgh, in 1900. After being educated at Eton and Oxford University the Conservative Party in East Aberdeenshire selected him as their

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1089031327204671122004-07-05T12:40:00.000Z2004-07-05T12:43:41.403Z

Minutes: Apologies are made for absence of posting. Points of note: My weekend went thus: Friday night I stayed in and watched a documentary about legendary Folk/Prog rock guitarist/singer John Martyn - Solid (air). Saturday went to a raffle/bbq in a pub and got messy drunk - Nice Sunday be hungover - wow. Ce fini Boutros

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1088156033834412222004-06-25T09:12:00.000Z2004-06-25T09:33:53.833Z

Well, the adventure is over. England have been beaten (on penalties mind) and are on the way home. I am inclined as ever to complain about the referee, pitch blah blah blah, But I won't. And for good reason on this occasion. If we are all honest with ourselves we never really expect England to win major competitions, and that is why every time we have overachieved in the past, everyone gets a

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1087815864404591212004-06-21T10:57:00.000Z2004-06-21T11:04:24.406Z

Hello All, It is a big day today, the mighty England may indeed make the last 16 of the European Championships. I should imagine a fairly large proportion of the populace will be watching Becks, Rooney and Gerrard dismantle (He said with crossed fingers) the Croatians. The rest of you....Shame, shame, we know your name... Get that T.V turned on and do the right thing !!!!!!

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1087392807720686202004-06-16T13:16:00.000Z2004-06-16T15:34:12.070Z

Have returned from a brief sojourn up t'north to attend a funeral. It is the first time I have been back to Yorkshire for about 11 years so as you can imagine it was quite strange. Since I moved away from there at 12 I have very much become a southerner and have absolutely no real northerness to my accent. I have had very mixed feelings about being from the North and what it meant to me ever

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1086959961934316152004-06-11T13:19:00.000Z2004-06-11T13:43:35.080Z

A brief hello just to test out the technology. In the words of Randy Jackson "Props" go to Miss Elaine Neous for highlighting the Audioblogging thing on her site. Saying that, the facility has probably been around for ages and I as ever am very behind the times.. chief

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1086943670996183362004-06-11T08:38:00.000Z2004-06-11T13:43:59.706Z

I didn't get round to posting yesterday(Obviously), as I was buried under a heap of work, then afterwards was treated to a meal out, thus no post. I also managed not to vote again....not something I am proud of. I have yet to exercise my democratic right, despite having been eligible for an entire decade. I was sure I would vote this time around. The London Mayoral election was hotting up and I

MJWnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1086785360130014072004-06-09T12:34:00.000Z2004-06-09T14:57:31.213Z

Wasn't it hot hot hot yesterday people! The annual pictures of people sunning themselves on Bournemouth beach (always bournemouth) appeared in the newspapers heralding the true beginning of summer. It is funny what triggers the real start of summer for some people. For me, as I have just mentioned, it is the first pics of Bournemouth beach; a la Well, that and being stood next to a huge fat

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1086706352590980232004-06-08T14:40:00.000Z2004-06-08T14:52:32.590Z

Ha ha. I'm back. As you will no doubt note I have ditched the old format, on which I worked so hard, as It was proving to difficult to work around. Thus the move to this much easier template. Hopefully it will mean that I will have more incentive to write things down, although as past history shows this is unlikely. I am at present moving into that stage in life where I feel duty bound to take

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1083943944105628292004-05-07T15:32:00.000Z2004-05-07T15:35:37.996Z

that was a rather unproductive week in terms of blog postings..(as if all the others are any different). I am looking forward to a weekend of blissful calm. I may take it upon myslef to trawl the media guardian for alternative employment. For no other reason than I think it is about time (after four) years of aimlessley working in the same place, that I attempted to make some useful contribution

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1083858314033951292004-05-06T15:45:00.000Z2004-05-07T08:12:43.233Z

I promise no more about the car now..Suffice to say there is no change. There, that's it !! Bath was lovely and as expected thought about moving to the country raised their head. We caught up with old friends and went Boating on the canal. I will attempt to post a picture of the fine vessel we in charge of:

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1083235195315720202004-04-29T10:39:00.000Z2004-04-29T10:43:00.920Z

Car is no different, I am just going to stop thinking about it and hope if miraculously fixes itself. We are off this weekend to the Lovely city of Bath to visit friends and catch up with lots of people, which should be nice. I spent much of yesterday in the dark midst of an incredibly hangover. Mostly as a result of some bizarre cocktail bought for me by the New owner of a local pub, who was

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1082989637112189722004-04-26T14:27:00.000Z2004-04-26T14:30:20.046Z

You will be surprised to hear that the car is now knackered.. NOT !!!! I am on the verge of a breakdown and have sworn numerous times at several supposed 'customer service' people In the last two days. Apparently there is a problem with the fuel system, which means ultimately, that the car won't start. I think I get worse as I get older at sorting things out. Right this second the world is a

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1082727165411074012004-04-23T13:32:00.000Z2004-04-23T13:36:51.860Z

Finally !!!! I have been in the midst of having to write an incredibly long report on the state of the Defence Industry. I have now, thank God, finished. So the weekend seems full of wonder and carefree abandon sans, worries about the report. The work on the blog has slowed to a crawl, I get the feeling it may stay like this until I have another burst of inspiration. I found the car yesterday

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1082624587493177322004-04-22T09:03:00.000Z2004-04-22T09:06:06.513Z

Here you are then. The first stage of the redesign. For those of you who have the lower resolution screen settings of 800x600 then I apologise for the shoddy look, but it is only really set up for larger screen setting and with the whole window open.. If that makes any sense at all.... Really though, who uses 800x600 now.. no-one is the answer, get with the programme people. If anyone out there

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1082546324442750462004-04-21T11:18:00.000Z2004-04-21T11:21:42.403Z

I didn't manage to post yesterday as I spent most of the day working on a new design for this site. I am slowly but surely developing a limited understanding of how these things work. But I think my attention span is a bit of a hinderance. I must get back to it while I still have the inclination, otherwise 'nowt will get done lad.

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1082384800461339612004-04-19T14:26:00.000Z2004-04-19T15:36:49.793Z

Ah, good afternoon. I trust enjoyable weekends were had by all. Mine was incredibly relaxing, due in no small part, to the fact that 'those who shall not be named' ie meine Mitbewohner were both studying. You see, adult education is a great thing!! It meant I got to watch Football focus and 'On the ball' without interruptions - unheard of. I have to say I didn't enjoy it as much as I do when

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1082130392608386472004-04-16T15:46:00.000Z2004-04-16T15:49:25.280Z

Something is amiss, All is not well in the state of Denmark, There's been a Balls-up. One of our Posts is Missing I think Blogger may be on the blink. Oh what Irony! Now I am being all good and posting every day, it breaks and won't show my new posts. Hopefully it will fix itself soon, in the meantime, have glorious weekends one and all. A bien tot. Chief

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1082110278017071362004-04-16T09:23:00.000Z2004-04-16T15:33:02.373Z

The arrival of the new subscriber function e-mail has underwhelmed me somewhat. I suppose it is my own fault for not reading the instructions, but I was was expecting it to immediately send out my post to those who had subscribed, when in actual fact it sends the last entry's at a set time everyday, and even then they are a day behind. So those of you (and that is not many) who read this every

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1082020255225015492004-04-15T09:10:00.000Z2004-04-15T09:13:47.090Z

It is with no shortage of excitement that I begin this entry. I have integrated a subscriber function to the blog, as those of you who have subscribed will already know. This will be the maiden voyage of these messages via this medium..fingers crossed! I am currently working on slightly revamping the layout of the site and updating the links etc. Lord knows how long this will take..

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1081931524749097062004-04-14T08:32:00.000Z2004-04-14T08:34:55.293Z

I have some extremely distressing news.... My playstation has finally died. Truthfully it was more like assisted suicide. It has been on the blink for a number of months, developing, as with all things I own , and in tandem with my new car, a mind of its own. Would it function the way Sony in their infinite wisdom intended, no chance. Towards the end it would only play one game, as it happens

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1081849998809112302004-04-13T09:53:00.000Z2004-04-13T10:59:00.966Z

Back by unpopular demand.... I Haven't had the chance to post for a while, so apologies. I have just picked up my new car, by new I of course mean old. New to me, but in actual fact it is 12 years old. It used to belong to my mother and she in her infinite wisdom has decided it better that I should carry the financial burden of owning a used car. I have a somewhat chequered history with cars

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1079608968722438882004-03-18T11:22:00.000Z2004-03-18T11:26:42.780Z

Tired, tired, Tired......... I am very tired and need to go home. I am being kept up by a flock of geese who have decided that the newly regenerated Paddington Basin development should be their new nesting ground, and are 'Honking' or whatever it is that they do at great volume at nothing.... It being St Padraig's day yesterday you may expect this tiredness is brought on by consumption. You

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1077884564148937272004-02-27T12:22:00.000Z2004-02-27T12:24:47.950Z

Hello...... Its my 27th birthday tomorrow I just thought I would let you all know (I don't think the minute amount of people who actually see this really constitute an ALL but nevertheless). Also I have as always been really poor at posting over the past few weeks, but what with work and, well, more work I just haven't found the time. I promise a new leaf will be turned in my 27th year and I

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1076410250947660752004-02-10T10:50:00.000Z2004-02-10T10:55:46.013Z

So much for the extra posting eh!! Was very busy....excuse over.. My birthday is approaching, so all those who know me get saving.....I have expensive tastes. Two Points of any note: 1). I am currently reading a very good biography of Peter Cook entitled 'Something Like Fire' edited by his Widow Lin Cook. It is a great collection of memories of the genius that was Peter Cook, recounted by

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1075372188026095622004-01-29T10:29:00.000Z2004-01-29T15:21:03.000Z

Today my manager has gone on holiday for 12 days, leaving me a whole host of work, yet also the opportunity to do absolutely nothing.......unchecked. hmm!!! A rather nasty snap of cold weather hit London yesterday and a whole INCH of snow settled. As you would imagine this threw all of Londons infrastructure into chaos, as trains, tubes and cars ground to a halt...I even heard on the regional

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1074867205024386232004-01-23T14:13:00.000Z2004-01-29T09:30:58.250Z

I have recovered from a cold that has kept me away from the blog for a few days......I finally knocked the thing on the head with a few handily placed beers last night....that got rid of it !! The weekend is somewhat of a blank canvas as no real plans have been made. The cinema is an option as is eating plently of food.... In work....I have completed all my books for this half of the year so a

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1074178086485807332004-01-15T14:48:00.000Z2004-01-20T13:06:03.326Z

As this is a learning curve for me I have just be informed how to insert images into the text......As result the picture above is the first image I could find to test my new found ability....None better I think you will agree! Graffiti: Is the topic of the day. I am not one of those people who gets annoyed by it really, and in fact, when carefully carried out can be superb.. Tagging (which

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1074081364722716792004-01-14T11:56:00.000Z2004-01-14T11:57:24.920Z

Well work is finally slowing down to something resembling a manageable pace. Consequently I should be able to post a little more fequently......woo hoo, I hear you say with a tinge of irony ! I was watching a programme last eve called 'Boss Swap' on Channel 4. It was quite an interesting insight into the way two different Managing Directors ran their companies. As background; basically they

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1073661287111230622004-01-09T15:14:00.000Z2004-01-09T15:16:02.246Z

Nothing much occured on the way to work today. Although to be honest I think I was too tired to notice any errancy.. No plans for the weekend either......... The non-smoking is still going badly as I am still smoking....and the efforts to reduce the ever-so-slight paunch I have developed are going equally as disasterously as I had a couple of beers yesterday.. oh well !! I am thinking about

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1073578300815923512004-01-08T16:11:00.000Z2004-01-08T16:12:55.093Z

I am forever amazed by certain peoples capacity for self-delusion. There are various reasons I have been thinking about this, the most recent of which is as a result of a television documentary which was on last night concerning Estate Agents. It was a quite captivating window into the world of "property" and extremely interesting to see how differently people react to the stresses and

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1073471315941901682004-01-07T10:28:00.000Z2004-01-07T14:02:03.403Z

Well, that lasted a long time didn't it... My abstinance from cigarettes has quite literally gone up in smoke...Such a ruthelessly singleminded individual I am, once I set my mind to something blah, blah, blah....what a crock ! We are but Seven days into the New Year and I am already in the foggy midst of my first hangover (well, If you don't count New Years Day...Which I don't!!!). With all

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1073318679497087672004-01-05T16:04:00.000Z2004-01-05T16:05:50.810Z

I have just returned to work today after Twelve glorious days off.... Went back to the country for Xmas for a few days, itched to get back to London and my own bed, Had a big New Years eve party, annoyed a neighbour and now it's business as usual. The start of the New Year seems to offer many possibilities: I have decided to give up smoking, It is one of those situations where I have always

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1072088876838298692003-12-22T10:27:00.000Z2003-12-22T10:36:47.936Z

Ah Good Morning ! I haven't been back for a while as I have been pretty busy at work, and with Chrtistmas approaching the inevitable parties have begun, more often that not leaving me in no fit state to type cohenrently. If I am realistic this will probably be my last post before Xmas and as such I suppose it should wish all those who stumble across this page a very merry yule. So there you go

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1070532179959918242003-12-04T10:02:00.000Z2003-12-04T10:27:57.856Z

Not much is happening here in the run up to Christmas, just lots of work.. Hence the lack of postsing I suppose. Living and more commonly travelleing in London, you get to witness all manner of weird and wonderful people, especially in the confines of a crowded tube carriage. On my daily trudge from south west london, to the metropolitan hub that is Paddington Basin I am usually witness to

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1070294539717644192003-12-01T16:02:00.000Z2003-12-01T16:02:56.513Z

Well, we are now into December and Christmas is just around the corner. It is a funny month December, there is so much to do, yet so little motivation to do it... The 11 days of revelry just over the horizon are all too enticing, and the interim all too much like hard work. Still, on December 24th at 12:30pm, I will be a free man until January 5th. *Board Game News* I purchased Trivial Pursuit

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1069936120789969602003-11-27T12:28:00.000Z2003-11-27T12:31:42.983Z

Apologies for not posting for a while, but I have been snowed under at work. I don't know why I am apologising anyway, I am certainly not vain enought to believe that anyone is that bothered, or even that anyone actually noticed....... What is even worse is that with the introduction of the hit counter to the site, I am all too painfully aware of how very few people see this thing...In all

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1069150451636882462003-11-18T10:14:00.000Z2003-11-18T10:14:35.140Z

On the way to work this morning, I passed a curious sign posted in the window of a shop which was obviously closed down. It read 'no bills', which struck me as rather hopeful to say the least. If it was only that easy eh!!!! When I actually managed to get a tube to paddington this morning, I happened to share a carriage with a man who I couldn't help noticing (due to a business card stuck on the

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1069085779003284042003-11-17T16:16:00.000Z2003-11-17T16:16:41.810Z

Well as expected things have already begun to slide........Well you were warned! I have, as it happens, been quite busy. I am mid-project. Trying to start up a small business, which eventually will enable me to work for my own good self... Deep down I have always known that this is the only real way i am going to manage to offset the overwhelming desire to never work again, with the deafening

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1068728752343922902003-11-13T13:05:00.000Z2003-11-13T13:06:11.233Z

A-HA ! This thing is working again I see ! I was ushered away earlier as there were 'essential maintenance' issues which needed sorting.. Nothing much to report as yet. I am battling with a slight hangover this morning, one of those shaky ones...Not much of a headache, but still not quite right... I may return

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1068631457878714022003-11-12T10:04:00.000Z2003-11-12T14:09:53.970Z

I caught the Direct train to work this morning by-passing Earls court, thus I am devoid of inspiration. I did however overhear a critical analysis of last night's television by a group of school kids. As background they were around 15-16 I would say, and were from one of the more well-to-do schools around Fulham. They were full of praise for Jade Goody's boyfriend ! On anothert note, they had a

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1068549960474971652003-11-11T11:26:00.000Z2003-11-11T16:25:44.893Z

I think may have stumbled across the one idea which could make my fortune and save me from years of needless toiling for the benefit of some faceless fatcat. I stumbled across my idea whilst at Earls Court tube station, I seem to have many ideas here, not quite sure why. My idea was born out of my innate lack of ability to understand a single syllable uttered in those station announcements. I

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1068458593854955092003-11-10T10:03:00.000Z2003-11-10T10:20:24.030Z

Well as predicted and very much expected, I found no time to post over the weekend. I was out of the house with no access to the computer, not that i would have done anything about it if the opportunity was there! The rest of the weekend saw me incapacitated as a result of getting out of bed at appx 7:20 am, in order to watch the Rugby World Cup. I have no idea why I should feel inexorably worse

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-1068199594799214362003-11-07T10:06:00.000Z2003-11-07T11:09:17.216Z

It seems I have returned to this thing, and not completely forgotten about it, which in truth, was the most liekly scenario.. I was thinking about what to write last night as I fully intend to post every evening, but the truth of the matter was I got caught up in other things..Anyway I was thinking how difficult It was to choose elements of your life that you think are worthy of committing to the

MJWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496479.post-106812691850305842003-11-06T13:55:00.000Z2003-11-06T16:37:46.756Z

Having decided to start writing this blog in earnest, I have actually taken the time to read how to submit things to it. I think i have a major problem with the retention of information when it is laid out in front of me. I suspect I may have a very mild form of dyslexia, either that or I am lazy....I can virtually hear my brain ignoring my eyes.... Anyway for those who see this, this is indeed

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