Seagal Proverb #1

"Hey tough guy, what do you think you can do to me with that colt 45? I'm just a chef. A lowly lowly chef. Put down that gun, and remember not to do any evil, but cultivate good, and to purify one's mind. This is the teaching of the Buddha. If you don't cultivate good, then I'm just gonna have to put down my filo pastry and Yokomenuchi Kubishime your violent behind. Now don't make me spoil my spanakopita. It's taken me hours to get this pastry mix just right..."
Sensei Seagal

New Editor, New Editorial Policy.

I know of only a handful of people that read this blog. Those few close friends that DO read it, know that it is written with tongue firmly in cheek, and not lodged in some wet body part like a panting dog eating its first meal of the year. So, for the psycho stalkers out there that have no life of their own, I have taken the time to ask my dear old friend Mr. Steven Seagal to be the new editor of this blog. Mr. Seagal is a peace loving, Buddhist-chanting no nonsense kinda guy, so from now on, within these very pages, there shall be no more offensive material. No more profanity; no references to sex, drugs, rock 'n roll; no fun, no freedom to express; no music; no sport; no outdoors; no travel and nothing that could possibly offend. In short, this blog will no longer contain any LIFE. Enjoy this new and improved blog. The Widdler (ex editor).

U2 at Wembley

Managed to score a pair of £85 tickets (each) for a total of £67. Now that's a bargain. Not really a U2 fan but was intrigued by the stage show for this tour. I have to say the whole thing was more of a miss than a hit. They sounded good, but they largely played to the front of the crowd, it wasn't a proper "in the round" experience like Def Leppard and Metallica have put on in the past. Also, the feet of the "claw" obstructed the view for a great number of people. An nice concept, but not the best of stage shows. This also happened to be the largest crowd for a gig at Wembley Stadium, ever.

Seven Sisters

Had a really relaxing weekend in Sussex. My sister went on holiday with her family, so kindly let me have the run of the place for the weekend. Used to car to go to Seven Sisters county park, between Eastbourne and Seaford. The walk along the Sisters was beautiful. Was very lucky to have enjoyed fine weather for the 3 hour trek.

Bye bye Brixton Hill Pad

We finally moved out of the H pad at the start of the month. We're getting 100% of our deposits back which is excellent news. If only everthing was as easy at the new pad...

End of July

Alright, so I moved out of my nice pad with Greg and moved into a hell hole flat on my own. Long story, won't bore you. Big big mistake. Still, there is still hope that another tenant may come on the scene soon and take it off my hands...

Went to see Oasis and Kasabian at Wembley. Great laugh as usual. Think this is the 5th time I have seen the Oasis boys live. Saw the brilliant Jason Byrne at Udderworld, then saw an amazing performance of Waiting for Godot with Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart. Wonderful performances.

Went to Newquay for Will's stag party. It was heavy. Started the trip with a 5 hour delay at Gatwick, spent drinking in the nearest departure bar.

Greg's Dad took part on the Fourth Plinth and that was fun. Also had a chance to catch up with Dan who was on his annual visit to these shores all the way from Perth. Managed to sink several ales before he went back to that part of the World.