friday night

I always thought the MTV version of Big Brother was the most vacuous, no-talent, inane, and worthless piece of shit I ever had the misfortune to channel-surf through. Turns out I was mistaken; the origin of the show is much, much worse. Think Glitter meets a Paris Hilton memoirs docukmentary combined with a Jenny Craig […]

it’s not nearly all bad, it’s really quite good

So, despite the hotel and lack of network access outside work hours (which is actually not a bad thing, I’ve read three books since arriving), I’m actually enjoying my trip here. I’m actually being productive, and have been contributing something worthwhile (in my mind) for the first time in a very long time. I got […]

help

I’m actually looking the correct way when I cross the street. I get the whole M&S thing. I’m thinking the tube is one of the most intelligently executed subway systems I’ve been on (although it’s a little warm) Spaniards know way too many songs, and are far too eager to sing them into the wee […]

cash rocks

Although I prefer Cocaine Blues, live at the Folsom Prison. Don’t let the turkeys get you down, enjoy your cookies, and get some fuzz therapy. 🙂

happy birthday, ange!

May’s a busy month for our family. Four birthdays to celebrate and one to remember. My baby sister turns 29 again today, and I just wanted to give a little shout-out and wish her a happy day. Hopefully the trip home went well, and you get an opportunity to relax a little bit. Hugs from […]

fat guy, no little coat

On the way to my client site this morning the gym next door was handing out pamphlets on their professional fitness trainers. As props, they had a “before” and “after” person. The “after” was in great shape, the “before” looked like he weighed about 400 pounds, and was drinking a beer (it was 8:15am). I […]

spoiled

I made it into Heathrow on time last night, and tricked them into letting me into the country (although the Customs line was long, and the people guiding you to the gates were some of the rudest I’ve ever seen. Great first impression.) I tried to buy a ticket for the Heathrow Express, and the […]

and away we go

So, how are you spending your long weekend? Me, I’m in one of my favourite places to be on the weekend – Pearson airport in Toronto. I found out on Wednesday my long weekend was going to be cancelled, and that I’d be spending a week across the pond helping a client with a mis-behaving […]

happy birthday, sue!

A very happy 29th to Sue on this day. Thanks for putting up with dad as much as you do, we really should probably get you a bottle of whisky for that. I wonder if there’s any place I can get some when I’m across the pond? Enjoy the day, and make sure that guy […]