I am currently on the train, making use of the wonderful public transport service made available to the people of Britain.
A few observations on my journey so far…
– Train staff have the biggest egos and attitude problems out of every single profession (with the possible exception of Chelsea football players). Whether it be the poor lady asking what train she should get to Newport, after her original service was cancelled, or in my case, simply ordering a cup of overpriced coffee, everything is too much trouble.
– There is a scruffy drunk a few seats away from me. I can smell him from where I am sat. Earlier on, I listened in on his conversation. He slurred down the phone how he had sorted himself out, although “sometimes” still had a drink, he had enough money despite not working and he was trying to get away without paying for the entire journey. The train we are both on goes to Manchester, where The Jeremy Kyle show is filmed. He is surely going on for a lie detector or DNA test. Jezza will put him in his place.
– The girl in the seat to me has been talking on her phone VERY LOUD to all her mates. Unlike the drunkard, her conversation holds absolutely no interest to me, so I am listening to my iPod to drain out her constant natter. Amazingly, her signal has not dropped out, unlike mine. I really should have got a seat im the quiet carrage, although would probably have found something wrong with that.
– The seat reservation screens broke. Luckily I was in my seat early. Other passangers were not and sat in fellow travellers’ seats. Cue pass mayhem. Entertaining for me.
After what seemed like the shortest summer break ever, I returned to Twerton Park this evening for Bath City’s first game of the 2010/11 campaign… OK, a pre-season friendly against Cardiff City.
According to the BBC website, Cardiff have a few financial problems. In fact, I am sure I spotted some of their players selling copies of The Big Issue on Twerton High Street, although that could have just been a Michael Chopra lookalike.
Cardiff brought a strong side, albeit short of a few quid. Given the team they faced, I feel Bath City conducted themselves very well and avoided embarrassment, “only” losing 2-0.
I was surprised by the massive police presence. At first I thought there had been a sighting of Raoul Moat in Twerton Chippy. Apparently certain members of the Cardiff City Fan Club, or whatever they’re called, have been known to use a few naughty words and steal other kids’ dinner money, which probably explains why the whole cast of The Bill were out in numbers… Somehow, I don’t think they were there to watch Bath City.
Best wishes to Cardiff next season – except when they play Leeds. Also, good luck in getting across the bridge – I hope you can afford it. I’ve never understood why you need to pay to get into Wales, yet it’s free to enter England.
Has anyone seen that advert for a new gadget designed for those who can’t wash themselves properly? The TV ad asks the question “You wouldn’t brush your teeth without a brush, why treat your skin differently?”
What a load of crap. There are so many reasons why this is total bollocks. For starters, your skin is made of skin and not teeth. You don’t eat with your skin. Best of all, face cloths have already been invented!
Brushing your teeth and washing your face are two totally different things! Whatever next…
You wouldn’t walk down the street without shoes on your feet. Why let your ears go uncovered?
You wouldn’t eat a bowl of Corn Flakes without milk. Why eat a packet of crisps dry?
You wouldn’t drive a car without wheels. Why not chop off your cats feet and attach it to a skateboard?
It’s enough to make the ‘More Ties’ advert win an Oscar.
The Acme Face Brush – for those too stupid to use soap and water
Maradona: “That’s the last time I buy anything off eBay!”
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/latin_america/10500390.stm
After many weeks, which included numerous late nights and weekends of total dedication, I have finally completed Red Dead Redemption with 100%. For those who care, here’s some stats…
- Total playing time: 1 day, 18 hr, 36 min, 39 sec
- Days passed in game: 154 days
- Distance travelled by foot: 194.37 miles
- Distance travelled by horse: 811.92 miles
- Animals killed: 672
- People killed: 1616
- Value of herbs collected: $435
- Total pounds of meat harvested: 23890
For me, as good as Grand Theft Auto 4. Getting 100% was a lot quicker with RDR though, simply because I didn’t have 10,000 pigeons to find and kill… that was annoying!
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