Tuesday 29 September 2009

A flash in the pan or something to look forward to!?!

For those like me who have been eagerly anticipating the season start of this years must see American drama to grace the programming schedule of channel 5, flashforward promises to bring back  the masses back to how I see it, a gap in the 'what the hell is going on, exciting, ridiculous story' market, that keeps the viewer fixed and excited about the next installment. 

I must admit I have slowly found it difficult to keep in touch or follow what has been a uncontrollable flow of american dramas to hit UK television in recent years. As a freeview viewer I haven't been able to keep track of dramas such as Lost and 24 and finding myself having to wait till their dvd release to unleash my viewing pleasure in one single burst.

So thanks to channel 5, for bringing us, the UK public a drama that will hopefully last the distance and re-ignite my pleasure in making time not to miss that next installment.

I won't go as far as writing a review as its too early, but I do have one question...who is the man in black!?!

Give it a shot, before you need a flashback...

Until the next occasion...


Friday 25 September 2009

Ticket to ride....

Not usually the one to complain, but on occasion there are moments that really tick me off.

As an individual who has to commute to work everyday via London Underground its necessary for me to have an oyster card, which I regularly top as as it works out cheaper than buying a month ticket.

Anyway, the thing that ticks me off are those individuals who hang around at tube stations waiting for the moment when they can happily shimmy up behind the person in front to get through the entry gates and avoid paying.

I'm not against fighting the system, in fact I'm a supporter in the right circumstances.  All I'm asking is be honest about it.  What's more annoying is the fact that these individuals seems very pleased with themselves to the point you rubbing it your face. 

So, if reading this and recognise yourself as one of these people, be polite, ask for help and maybe those of us who obide to the system won't be so cheesed off.

Until the next occasion.....






Thursday 24 September 2009

Different strokes......

And so the 'learning to row' course has begun, and to my surprise its bloody good fun.

To be fair I haven't fully got my head around the signals and commands but I guess in time it'll come. After yesterdays training session in the gym it also occurred to me that all this time I'd been using the rowing machines (ergos) in the gym in completely the wrong way.

We'll see if on Sunday whether this has all sunk in or disappointedly find myself in position number 2, shouting "there are Klingons on the starboard bow".


Until the the next occasion....

Monday 21 September 2009

An age of innocence

Approaching the weekend with a sense of hope that my theory of time surrounding these mystical days would stretch out and be enjoyed I come back to you now with a nostalgic look 

Venturing up into the loft, I happened across some old business cards I'd produced when finishing my HND in Graphic Design back in 1997. 150 to be exact and it brought back to me the aspirations I had as a designer who had not yet found his way.  So here we are, its 2009 and in all honestly this question has still to be answered, a path yet to be fashion.

Not long after finding these cards I promptly threw them into the recycling bin but did so with a sense of fresh drive to motivate myself into finding my way.

Until the next occasion..... 

Friday 18 September 2009

Not as strong as they used to be....

Break out the crunchies, that friday feeling is here!!!

But before you know it, that dreaded feeling that overwhelms our Sunday evening at the thought that Monday is luming!!!

I question the theory that speeds up time over this holy two day period that makes Friday and Monday flow together without a second thought.

A theory I'd like to explore but unfortunately don't have the time, expect over the weekend, where ever they've gone.

Until the next occasion....have a good weekend


Thursday 17 September 2009

To row oar not to row....

Having the choice would be a start....


For those like me who occasionally fill the need to motivate yourself into getting fit through some form of physical activity.


I was happy to be informed about the possibilty of learning to row.


http://quintinboatclub.org/joining/learntorow.html  


Apparently not a widely open activity to those in their thirties.


Glad of the opportunity, to see if I've got what it takes... I'll be starting a 

four week course on Sunday.


Whether this leads me to racing fitness or up shit creek, we will see.


Until the next occasion...


Wednesday 16 September 2009

Lets see how we go....

Afternoon everyone...who ever may stumble across this.

For me this will be my first step into the world of blogging, so as the title suggests I'll see how it goes.

Interested by the concept I'll use my blogs as a way of airing my views on common place issues to those with none what so ever.

As a person whose abstract view on life may make no sense to anyone, at least I'll live in the comfort of saying my piece.

Well, I'll leave it there...until the next occasion.