During my last day of annual leave, I went shopping in town. The sales were very disappointing, so I bought very little. The most interesting purchase that day was from the pet shop, where I acquired two goldfish to accompany the Danios currently in the tank.
I wanted to get one large goldfish, but was advised against it by the lady in the shop as they apparently bully the other fish. I am not sure what this involves – probably name calling and stealing of dinner money.
On reflection, I think it would have been better to ignore the advice of the shop assistant and buy a shark. The two fish I did buy are extremely timid and despite being larger than the Danio’s they tank share with, are always hiding.
When feeding time commences – just before I go to bed, so within minutes of writing this blog – the Danios gorge themselves on the delicious fish flakes I drop into the water. The goldfish are too scared to swim to the top and eat. How long this will go on, I don’t know. But if the problem persists, the two hiding goldfish may become two floating goldfish.
Feeding time would have been more fun with a bigger fish
Today I returned to work after a week off. It always takes you a bit of time to adjust to working again. You have to remember the door codes to get into the building, passwords to log onto the PC and most importantly, how to work the hot water boiler so you can make coffee.
I had numerous emails to read through upon my return. One was much welcomed – a reminder to book all the annual leave I have left before the end of March…
I had a good day watching football yesterday.
The fun started with Leeds’ much anticipated trip to Arsenal in the FA Cup. Simon is a massive Arsenal fan, while I am a Leeds supporter; so it may have been unwise on my part to invite him to my flat to watch the game, without first informing the local constabulary of potential riots.
The second half of the game was watched at Twerton Park, which had a heavy police presence. No doubt PC Plod had got wind of us at the ground. The game ended 1-1, with both teams being awarded a penalty. Arsenal actually got two spot kicks, but for some reason the referee only decided to give them one.
After the warm-up act, courtesy of Leeds and Arsenal, Simon and I made our way into the football ground for the main event of the afternoon – Bath City against Luton Town.
I found it quite staggering that City were actually playing Luton in a league match. It was exactly 4 years ago that I stood on a freezing Twerton Park terrace watching Bath City play Cheshunt in the British Gas Business Football League Premier Division. That same afternoon in 2007, Luton Town faced West Brom in the Coca Cola Championship – 1 division below the Premier League. That day, Cheshunt brought a carload of supporters. Yesterday, Luton brought over 900 fans to Twerton Park.
With Luton flying high in the league and boasting a strong set of players, it was almost inevitable that they would destroy little non-league Bath City. However, as has been shown countless times this season, City defied the odds and held the fallen giants to a 0-0 draw. With the chances created, Bath could have won the game. That would have probably caused more excitement then most City supporters could take.
Well done City. Another fabulous performance.
Luton – you’re “non-league and you know you are”
Spotted while out shopping yesterday. What the hell is a bath glove?
Staying up until the early hours of the morning was certainly worth it, as Simon and I witnessed a moment of cricket history as England beat Australia to secure a 3-1 series victory and retain The Ashes.
The last time England won Down Under, I was a very young child and probably did not know cricket existed. I was certainly unable to appreciate the feat.
After all the shit sandwiches the England football team have served up to their country in recent years, it is marvellous to have such a wonderful national team.
Well done England. The old rival has been destroyed. Now to become the best team in the world.
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