Although of course lots of exciting things happened in the week -
Monday - was meant to go to the City parade with DD but didn't in the end - too busy at work
Tuesday - worked on the Help Line and then attended the steering group meeting with Jim & Geoff where lots of things were decided
Wednesday - cinema: Pirates of the Caribbean with Gill - rubbish film
Thursday - drinks in Malmaison with Chris (temporary bar, not very good) followed by hair cut
Friday - Lang Lang at Bridgewater Hall with Sara: superb. The man is fantastic.
So there you go. J x
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Swansea Bound
Well, actually I've arrived. Have decided to spend the bank holiday at the Aged Ps to keep an eye on them as mother still unwell. To be fair she is feeling a lot better than she was, but she's still not right. She has been scheduled for tests (as an outpatient) to find out what the hell is going on. I'll keep you in the loop.
Weather here is rubbish although it did stop raining long enough for me to pop out and clear the gutters this afternoon. Spent the morning hoovering and shopping. OK, I confess. The hoovering took 10 minutes and most of the shopping was for me so don't elevate me to sainthood just yet.
Watched the football last night - very exciting and a good result - and Formula One today - very exciting and the wrong result. And that's all that's happened really. Will let you know if a cow breaks through the hedge or anything... That's all. J x
Weather here is rubbish although it did stop raining long enough for me to pop out and clear the gutters this afternoon. Spent the morning hoovering and shopping. OK, I confess. The hoovering took 10 minutes and most of the shopping was for me so don't elevate me to sainthood just yet.
Watched the football last night - very exciting and a good result - and Formula One today - very exciting and the wrong result. And that's all that's happened really. Will let you know if a cow breaks through the hedge or anything... That's all. J x
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Because I Do
So I'm sat here reviewing my reactions to Eurovision. On the night I went with UK, Estonia and Germany. And I stick by the latter two but have gone off the UK entry somewhat. My favourite is definitely Estonia (despite the ridiculous lyrics - My Mama Told Me anyone?) - I even like the dancers although they are a bit Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to start with.
To Paul & Maggie's for Paul's birthday last night. Had a good time but shame about the weather as it would have been nice to spend more time in the garden. Quiet day today (thank the Lord) so it will be F1 and Chelsea on the telly. Have already watched Dr Who from last night and it has to have been one of the worst ever. Stupid plot, bad writing, cheap sets (borg rip-off regeneration stations anyone?). Work continues apace. Rumours and plots and politics a-go-go with absolutely no-one recognising my absolute genius. It was ever thus - look at Galileo... That's all. J x
To Paul & Maggie's for Paul's birthday last night. Had a good time but shame about the weather as it would have been nice to spend more time in the garden. Quiet day today (thank the Lord) so it will be F1 and Chelsea on the telly. Have already watched Dr Who from last night and it has to have been one of the worst ever. Stupid plot, bad writing, cheap sets (borg rip-off regeneration stations anyone?). Work continues apace. Rumours and plots and politics a-go-go with absolutely no-one recognising my absolute genius. It was ever thus - look at Galileo... That's all. J x
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Eurovision
Not a bad result UK-wise although scoring less than Jedward is of course a national humiliation and we should immediately withdraw our Queen from their country. I'm fairly sure Ma'am would be a Blue fan.
But all in all a bloody good show. Even if I did have to watch it all on my own on account of my Northern Best Friend deciding to prioritise the FA Cup Final at Wem-Ber-Ley (as I believe we're now calling it). However, technology in the form of texting (2 in Manchester, one in Brighton and one in Eastbourne) as well as various celebrities on Twitter kept me company.
Mother feeling quite unwell at the moment so please all think about her today and she'll feel better as a result. I'm sure. That's all. J x
But all in all a bloody good show. Even if I did have to watch it all on my own on account of my Northern Best Friend deciding to prioritise the FA Cup Final at Wem-Ber-Ley (as I believe we're now calling it). However, technology in the form of texting (2 in Manchester, one in Brighton and one in Eastbourne) as well as various celebrities on Twitter kept me company.
Mother feeling quite unwell at the moment so please all think about her today and she'll feel better as a result. I'm sure. That's all. J x
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Where To Start?
Been incredibly busy so I may forget to report stuff.
Last I recall I was marooned in Wales with nothing but gardens to walk around and antiques shows to watch on television (along with the odd tennis match). Obviously I made it back to Manchester OK. So it was then back to work and all that entails (don't start me).
Accompanied DD and others to the football on Tuesday (City v Spurs) which we won (thanks to a Spurs own goal). It wasn't a good match but the result means we'll be in Europe next year which is good news. And of course we're in the cup final today.
Went to the theatre this week - Ghost, The Musical which is actually rather good. Has some nice original songs in it and it moves along at a good pace. Some of the special effects didn't work perfectly from the angle I was sitting at but friends who have sat elsewhere in the auditorium said they looked good to them. If you do decide to go then I suggest that you look to purchase tickets in the centre of whatever part of the theatre you're sitting in. I'm fairly sure this will transfer to the West End because its been on a while now in Manchester and yet is still packing them in (and at £50 a ticket in Manchester that is no mean achievement). The choreography and lighting are really impressive too.
Then it was to The Alchemist last night. Me, DD and Bryn & Michelle went there last Saturday and had received bad service. When we complained Angus, the manager, asked us to let him know when we were next in and he would look after us. So I let him know that me, Lesley and DD would be there about 6 and he booked us a table. The place was jammed when we arrived but we were escorted to the best table in the house and appeared to have been assigned a waitress to look after only us (she had even been told in advance what I would be drinking!). Anyway we had loads to drink and also a meal and then when we asked for the bill (which came to £134) Angus, bless him, knocked £100 off. Unbelievable. To be fair I had hoped that perhaps we'd get a free round of drinks but I hadn't been expecting that level of generosity. We'll definitely be going back there again...
Have spoken to the Aged Ps today and mother, bless her, isn't feeling too well. So I'm sending her all my love and hopefully you will too. My cousin in Swansea (Hilary sister to Mike who has just had the cancer diagnosis) has fallen over and dislocated and broken her shoulder so is in hospital too. So the whole family is doing badly at the moment. Lets hope everyone gets well soon. And that's about all the news. I'm feeling pretty hungover at the moment but need to go and watch the cup final now. That's all. J x
Last I recall I was marooned in Wales with nothing but gardens to walk around and antiques shows to watch on television (along with the odd tennis match). Obviously I made it back to Manchester OK. So it was then back to work and all that entails (don't start me).
Accompanied DD and others to the football on Tuesday (City v Spurs) which we won (thanks to a Spurs own goal). It wasn't a good match but the result means we'll be in Europe next year which is good news. And of course we're in the cup final today.
Went to the theatre this week - Ghost, The Musical which is actually rather good. Has some nice original songs in it and it moves along at a good pace. Some of the special effects didn't work perfectly from the angle I was sitting at but friends who have sat elsewhere in the auditorium said they looked good to them. If you do decide to go then I suggest that you look to purchase tickets in the centre of whatever part of the theatre you're sitting in. I'm fairly sure this will transfer to the West End because its been on a while now in Manchester and yet is still packing them in (and at £50 a ticket in Manchester that is no mean achievement). The choreography and lighting are really impressive too.
Then it was to The Alchemist last night. Me, DD and Bryn & Michelle went there last Saturday and had received bad service. When we complained Angus, the manager, asked us to let him know when we were next in and he would look after us. So I let him know that me, Lesley and DD would be there about 6 and he booked us a table. The place was jammed when we arrived but we were escorted to the best table in the house and appeared to have been assigned a waitress to look after only us (she had even been told in advance what I would be drinking!). Anyway we had loads to drink and also a meal and then when we asked for the bill (which came to £134) Angus, bless him, knocked £100 off. Unbelievable. To be fair I had hoped that perhaps we'd get a free round of drinks but I hadn't been expecting that level of generosity. We'll definitely be going back there again...
Have spoken to the Aged Ps today and mother, bless her, isn't feeling too well. So I'm sending her all my love and hopefully you will too. My cousin in Swansea (Hilary sister to Mike who has just had the cancer diagnosis) has fallen over and dislocated and broken her shoulder so is in hospital too. So the whole family is doing badly at the moment. Lets hope everyone gets well soon. And that's about all the news. I'm feeling pretty hungover at the moment but need to go and watch the cup final now. That's all. J x
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Portugal Not
So, I'm still in the UK albeit Wales rather than England. The Aged Ps travelled up to Manchester by train as planned on Saturday but then we went out for a meal with DD (henceforth to be known as poisoner-general) in the evening and my Dad got food poisoning. He was really bad all night (all the bedding had to be washed!) and unable to travel in the morning. Indeed he still feels a little unwell now and has yet to consume any alcohol which is unheard of in the Lewis household. He wouldn't have been able to travel to Portugal the day after even if we could have re-booked our flights (unfortunately we'd checked in the night before online which meant we were unable to change our tickets - a lesson learned here). We'll just have to see what can be reclaimed on insurance but with a £75 excess anyway and no doctor's certificate I'm not hopeful.
As they'd come up by train their return tickets weren't booked until next Monday. So I decided to drive them home and spend some time in Swansea with them instead. I'll be back up to Manchester on Friday. Luckily we've had quite nice weather (apart from the wind) but its supposed to start raining at some point tomorrow. But I've been to the National Botanic Gardens yesterday and Aberglasny today so its not a total washout. But Portugal would have been nice.
In other news we've had some bad news from one of my cousins - Kathryn's Dad (she comments on here sometimes) as he has received a cancer diagnosis (what is it about my family - we all seem to get it - Kathryn's had it too?). We don't know all the details yet but he's seeing a specialist next week to find out how much chemotherapy they're going to recommend. Fingers crossed for him (not sure if you read the blog Mike but I'l be thinking of you next week).
And finally Fig may have cocked up his holidays and so may not make it up to Manchester for the International Festival which would be a real shame. Fingers crossed for him that he manages to sort it all out and get his arse up here as I haven't seen him for sooooo long.
That's all but please remember Kathryn and her family in your prayers tonight (whoever you pray to). Thanks. J x
As they'd come up by train their return tickets weren't booked until next Monday. So I decided to drive them home and spend some time in Swansea with them instead. I'll be back up to Manchester on Friday. Luckily we've had quite nice weather (apart from the wind) but its supposed to start raining at some point tomorrow. But I've been to the National Botanic Gardens yesterday and Aberglasny today so its not a total washout. But Portugal would have been nice.
In other news we've had some bad news from one of my cousins - Kathryn's Dad (she comments on here sometimes) as he has received a cancer diagnosis (what is it about my family - we all seem to get it - Kathryn's had it too?). We don't know all the details yet but he's seeing a specialist next week to find out how much chemotherapy they're going to recommend. Fingers crossed for him (not sure if you read the blog Mike but I'l be thinking of you next week).
And finally Fig may have cocked up his holidays and so may not make it up to Manchester for the International Festival which would be a real shame. Fingers crossed for him that he manages to sort it all out and get his arse up here as I haven't seen him for sooooo long.
That's all but please remember Kathryn and her family in your prayers tonight (whoever you pray to). Thanks. J x
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