Tag: England
bookmark_borderOuch
I can’t watch any more… 6-0…
Update: It’s all over. The gulf between the teams was sorely evident, but here’s hoping the future of Scottish football (McFadden, Fletcher, Wilkie…) will be a bit brighter.
Update 2: Bad luck to Wales as well – at least we can all now cheer on England….
bookmark_borderProof of the puddi… er.. scones.
As Hans rightly commented, tattie scones are a uniquely Scottish delicacy. I remember missing them when we moved to England, and I’m still not sure which is best: fried and smothered in ketchup*, or cold with honey.
Tattie Scones (Potato scones).
* Why DOES fried food taste better with ketchup?
bookmark_border3 days and counting
We fly on Saturday morning at 7:30 pm. I get the feeling that the next couple of days may drag a little so I’m doing my best to fill my time (and the iPod still!). I’m looking forward to it but there are a few reasons that make me ever so slightly unsure about how it will turn out.
1. We are staying with my in-laws. I’ve stated before that I get on very well with my in-laws so it’s not really an issue, more to the point is the fact that we are staying in someone else’s house for two weeks. Will our routines clash? Will they mind me wandering about naked when it’s too hot (at night of course)? Will they have shreddies or just weetabix for breakfast?
2. Our wedding anniversary is in the middle of the holiday. We will go out for a nice meal to celebrate and then… er… not celebrate it that ‘other’ way… unless the beach is quiet of course.
3. This is the first holiday abroad that Louise and I have had in seven years (our last being our honeymoon). I’m not sure that either of us remember what to do… I’m guessing sit by the pool, read books, get a tan, coupled with the occasional wander round the local market and visiting the local attractions… hmmm yeah that sounds about right.
4. Spanish! My spanish is awful. Having only ever been to France until I was 20, I still find myself reverting to the tried and trusted “I’m in a different country, I must speak French” method (which is very confusing when I visit friends in England…). Now where did I put that phrasebook?
Actually, it’s not really much to worry about, is it. Truth be told I’m soooo looking forward to this holiday that I’d happily sleep on the floor of the local jail. It’s amazing what some people will do for two weeks off work, isn’t it. So, any holiday tips for me? Been taking Vitamin B1 (to keep away the mozzies), have plenty of lotion and after sun, the E111 will get stamped tomorrow, and have narrowed the book choice down to 10. What have I missed?
Listening to: Lemon Jelly – Elements
bookmark_borderFriday Karma
Regular readers will know that on Friday we have cakes at work. This Friday I have a meeting at 10:30 so I decided I would go and get them (we work on a volunteer basis). Now bear in mind that for the last 4 days, we have had glorious sunshine, and it’s been lovely walking around the city with the sun and the breeze from the Clyde wafting round the buildings.
Of course, as I had decided to go and get the cakes it rained.
I suppose it’s karmic retribution for my posting on Wednesday: “Apologies for those in the south of England, I gather it’s raining every so slightly down there… shame… “
(Ohh I’d have linked to the post but the archives are screwed again, and hey, it’s only a quick scroll down the page)
This post was drafted whilst walking along Argyll Street. Does anyone else compose posts in their head when they are not at a keyboard?
bookmark_borderBusy slow busy slow
Busy with loads to do at work.
But it’s sunny outside.
Busy with loads to do at home.
But it’s sunny outside.
Busy with loads to do for some side projects.
But it’s sunny outside.
Isn’t it amazing how us Brits are ruled by the weather.
Apologies for those in the south of England, I gather it’s raining every so slightly down there… shame…