Lots to Do

It's a busy week. I've done my hours for the week (and some) already. And I have a 7am meeting tomorrow to keep things rolling. Next week won't be any better. I have a two-day evaluation meeting on Monday/Tuesday with folks from London and Southampton. It'll be very intense and I'll have work to do between times.

I'm in Junction 28. I think I was somewhat unfair in my original comments on J28.It is a bit of a throwback to the 70s, but the food is very thoughtfully cooked & of good quality, and the staff are well-trained. They have a private dining room; I'm bringing my evaluation team here on Monday evening so that we can make the most of the two days, i.e. a working dinner (getting best value for taxpayers!).

Sue & George (landlord)'s son Richard works here on occasions. He's just got a good job in London, starting September. He's heading off on a world tour on Easter Sunday, making the most of his time between now and September. Lucky devil!

It's a very big place, though it doesn't feel big because it's divided into separate dining rooms. Despite its size and the financial squeeze, it's very well used - reflecting the quality and value-for-money.

I left work after 9pm last night, so dinner was a pint and a packet of crisps (cheese & onion) in the Tredegar Arms :(

Tonight, in J28, I had creamy seafood risotto starter (nicely sized, not too big) followed by baked trout with baked sweet potato. All very nice, but potato was more than I could comfortably eat. I finished with Tiramisu with a dousing of coffee - very nice indeed.

I actually attended fencing on Monday - my first appearance in perhaps 2 months. I enjoyed it and wasn't as knackered as I might have expected, although my legs felt a bit tight for the next day or so. I didn't fence very well, but what can you expect after a 2 month lay-off.

Off to bed now...

Spring has sprung

we've got campers in the field. Mad fools!

-Andy (sent from my Windows Mobile device)

Last minute tactics

Check the score. Eltham have 40 and Elf is about to take the last leg

-Andy (sent from my Windows Mobile device)

Fencer of the week

-Andy (sent from my Windows Mobile device)

Disaster!

Argh. I forgot to pack my pyjamas. I hope there's no fire in the night!!

On the plus side, I'm in my room and unpacked in time to watch Raymond in his kitchen. Salmon and beetroot. Nice.

Oh, did you notice I skipped fencing tonight?! My excuse being that I needed to do a blog post for NOTE: and I have an early start tomorrow. I haven't been for weeks. I MUST go next week.

However, last Monday I saw film A Bit Of Tom Jones at the Arts Centre. Very funny. Made just down the road from Newport, on a very small budget, but getting a lot of news coverage. Well deserved. The film's director brought the can of film with him to the Arts Centre and spoke to us beforehand and explained the background, etc.

Medal picture

Not sure if this may be too big for Blogger...

-Andy (sent from my Windows Mobile device)

Trevor's bought a new car

I forgot to say, Trevor's bought a new car (well, new to him). It's a 54-reg blue MG TF (soft-top sports car). No doubt we'll get to see it soon. Stay tuned for pictures (but don't hold your breath coz he hasn't paid for it yet... it was a bit of an impulse buy methinks)