Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

Truly English

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 10:40 am
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Now I know summer is on its way in. We have had two warm days in succession and I am already wilting and croaky with pollen-related sniffles and such like. I always assumed that as I got older I would discover new interests and pass times. I did not anticipate these manifesting themselves in collecting hay fever pills and ensuring that I remain well stocked with disposable hankies.

I guess the protective layer of tar is well removed from my lungs and other tubing now, so there is nothing between my pipes and the outside world, so here I am: Sir Sniffle of Congestion.

Be that as it may, I am beginning to think that I should put away the black jeans and the tweed jacket (it’s not as if, hand on heart, they match anyway, though I have never let anything as paltry as colour co-ordination ruin my day) and dig out instead the chinos and pale jacket. The irony of course, is that I have donated my panama hat to the charity shop, so a proper Sydney Greenstreet impression is out of the question. That said, I do have a rather tatty, though better fitting panama rolled up in the bedroom drawer or somewhere.

However it turns out, I shall have to think of ways of remaining cool on my way to and from work every day. This is a lesson I have to relearn every year since my memory discards everything useful on the subject as soon as temperatures start to decline and I can gratefully clutch at a jumper and over coat. I pointed out to colleagues that I like the temperatures of winter, but with the daylight of summer. One of them suggested that I want my cake and eat it.

Yes. With cherries on top, please.

Truly English

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 10:40 am
caddyman: (Default)
Now I know summer is on its way in. We have had two warm days in succession and I am already wilting and croaky with pollen-related sniffles and such like. I always assumed that as I got older I would discover new interests and pass times. I did not anticipate these manifesting themselves in collecting hay fever pills and ensuring that I remain well stocked with disposable hankies.

I guess the protective layer of tar is well removed from my lungs and other tubing now, so there is nothing between my pipes and the outside world, so here I am: Sir Sniffle of Congestion.

Be that as it may, I am beginning to think that I should put away the black jeans and the tweed jacket (it’s not as if, hand on heart, they match anyway, though I have never let anything as paltry as colour co-ordination ruin my day) and dig out instead the chinos and pale jacket. The irony of course, is that I have donated my panama hat to the charity shop, so a proper Sydney Greenstreet impression is out of the question. That said, I do have a rather tatty, though better fitting panama rolled up in the bedroom drawer or somewhere.

However it turns out, I shall have to think of ways of remaining cool on my way to and from work every day. This is a lesson I have to relearn every year since my memory discards everything useful on the subject as soon as temperatures start to decline and I can gratefully clutch at a jumper and over coat. I pointed out to colleagues that I like the temperatures of winter, but with the daylight of summer. One of them suggested that I want my cake and eat it.

Yes. With cherries on top, please.

Age of Understatement

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 10:54 am
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Having caught a glimpse of the video, I find myself wondering if there will be a stand up, knock down fight between The Last Shadow Puppets (in no way the Arctic Monkeys) and the other Beatle wannabes, Oasis.

Of course, given that there are really only two of each band (as far as I am aware) maybe they should team up for a video, just to get the numbers right. I must remember to load the video up on YouTube when I get home, see what they sound like.

Age of Understatement

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 10:54 am
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Having caught a glimpse of the video, I find myself wondering if there will be a stand up, knock down fight between The Last Shadow Puppets (in no way the Arctic Monkeys) and the other Beatle wannabes, Oasis.

Of course, given that there are really only two of each band (as far as I am aware) maybe they should team up for a video, just to get the numbers right. I must remember to load the video up on YouTube when I get home, see what they sound like.

Dinner

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 03:25 pm
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Never let it be said that I do not learn.

After yesterday’s taramasalata and humus fiasco, I have reverted to Plan A and eaten a sandwich for lunch and then some bananas. In a little while I may venture to neck an apple. Whether I do or not, is of relatively little importance. What really matters is that today, unlike yesterday, I do not feel manky and generally nauseous after eating lunch. In fact, yesterday I dispensed with dinner when I got home, though I had a little ice cream late on. Tonight I shall face no such restrictions!

Dinner

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 03:25 pm
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Never let it be said that I do not learn.

After yesterday’s taramasalata and humus fiasco, I have reverted to Plan A and eaten a sandwich for lunch and then some bananas. In a little while I may venture to neck an apple. Whether I do or not, is of relatively little importance. What really matters is that today, unlike yesterday, I do not feel manky and generally nauseous after eating lunch. In fact, yesterday I dispensed with dinner when I got home, though I had a little ice cream late on. Tonight I shall face no such restrictions!

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