Author Archives: Steve

On the Road to Nowhere………………

Posted on March 22, 2008 by Steve

So much for the plans for Easter. We knew that the weather forecast wasn’t good for the weekend but we thought we’d give it a go. I picked Kathy up from work at 4pm and then after spending nearly twenty … Continue reading →

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Its that time of year again..

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Steve

… when the roads are gridlocked, the pubs and restaurants are full to over flowing and you can’t actually enjoy living in town. Yes that’s right – its The Cheltenham Festival. When the world and his dog descends on the … Continue reading →

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Off work

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Steve

Last week I basically hit rock bottom. On Tuesday (one week ago today) I had major problems and was pretty much non-functional and I somehow managed to get through the day without considering anything too drastic. I’m not going to … Continue reading →

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When Food Labelling goes mad..

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Steve

I went to the supermarket today to pick up a few things. Thought I’d have some mackerel as I like a good bit of fish. So I’m standing at the checkout and I wonder how Sainsbury’s recommend I cook said … Continue reading →

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Facing up to Depression

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Steve

For the past few months I’ve been suffering mood swings and often they kick in without notice or warning. I’ve also got disrupted sleep patterns and find my self getting annoyed very easily – both with myself and with others. … Continue reading →

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Cheltenham – not a nice place to live

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Steve

Got up this morning and found the 93 has been vandalised again So in the past 8 months: 93 – smashed windscreen 93 – dents in the roof from some scrote running over it 95 – smashed windscreen 93 – … Continue reading →

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Kerboom???

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Steve

There are some very interesting markings on the road outside our house. Two nice long skid marks which start in the middle of the road, drift slowly over to one side and end at the back end of another vehicle … Continue reading →

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Good God.. its nearly 2008

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Steve

Where did December go? Did it fall down the back of the sofa. Its Sunday Dec 30th  The last Sunday in 2007, The next pubnight will be in 2008 (I must recode Dr Tone to work properly for next year)

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Differing levels of Vandalism

Posted on December 12, 2007 by Steve

A week after I phoned to police to tell them that our 95 had been vandalised I get a letter through the post from Gloucesteshire Police. Its depressing reading – says so much about what our police force has become: … Continue reading →

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Christmas

Posted on December 9, 2007 by Steve

Well we are well on the way to planning Christmas. The Booze has been ordered (which is one of the most important things) and we’ve done a lot of the shopping. Should be picking up a tree sometime this week … Continue reading →

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