November 2007

I buy a computer game

November 16, 2007

When I was at University there was a football based computer game called Championship Manager which I got a little bit addicted to. I once stayed up for 36 hours playing it with a guy I shared a house with. I was not a nerd though, for clarification. Computer games have moved on though, and [...]

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Chuggers

November 15, 2007

“Stop right where you are mate!” This is a worrying thing to hear when it is shouted in your direction, especially when you are outside a London tube station. I have no desire to be the next Jean Charles de Menezes, so I did as I was told. Then I noticed that the person doing [...]

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Smelly bastards

November 14, 2007

I have always been in favour of the smoking ban. Not to the Draconian extent it has been implemented in some places, but I do want to be able to enjoy a pint without inhaling the contents of someone else’s lungs, unless they have been smoking the delicious crack. Anyway, last week I went out [...]

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Trouble with 'taters

November 13, 2007

Today’s post comes from occasional commentor, Phil. Phil tends to leave about eight comments all at once, much like the deranged stream of consciousness you would expect of a man only allowed access to the Internet once a week.  I am not suggesting he is in an institution of some kind of course, but this [...]

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New Shoes

November 12, 2007

I was round at a couple of friends of mine for Sunday dinner. The food was very good and we were sitting in the lounge discussing things like politics, the environment and religion. Unfortunately, like all conversations that include at least one woman, the talk eventually turned to shopping. “I have just bought these new [...]

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Why I should not drink Red Bull

November 9, 2007

“Yeah, another double vodka Red Bull please, great, thanks, cheers mate, ta. Where was I? Oh yeah, cats. Fucking hate them, They’re all the same, even the different coloured ones. Sneaky little bags of skin and bone. I don’t mind dogs so much. A dog will sit on your lap because of some animal notion [...]

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She is at it again

November 8, 2007

I receive an email. It is from my friend Blondie, who I have mentioned before. “Hello. I have just found out that if you buy eggs from the supermarket and put them in the oven they won’t turn into chickens. I have believed this for 31 years.” I stare at the screen. Sometimes I wonder [...]

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Hands Free

November 7, 2007

“But is that the real value proposition? I can definitely see the cost saving potential, but convincing the client may be a little more difficult. Do we have access to the key decision maker? Because if we do, then lets get them in the pub to discuss it further. I’m sure we can determine a [...]

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Environmentally friendly hotels

November 6, 2007

As I dried myself after having a shower I noticed the big A4-sized sign next the sink. “Do your bit…” It began in large, bold letters. “Each year the hotel industry wastes millions of litres of water and many tons of detergent on the unnecessary cleaning of towels. You can help us to help the [...]

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Yes, Yes, I know…

November 5, 2007

There is meant to be something right here that is both marginally amusing and socially insightful. Tough. I had a very heavy weekend, so normal service will resume tomorrow with a story about the most environmentally-friendly hotel in Manchester. Emergency exits are located on the blogroll to the right for those of a nervous disposition.

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