Monthly Archives: April 2014

Tummy trouble

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Gary

Just to set the record straight. An over indulgence in Easter eggs was not the cause of Mirinda’s upset stomach. It was more likely caused by Savoy sweets and Royal China takeaway. Either singularly or combined. Whatever the cause, Mirinda … Continue reading →

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The driest Martini

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Gary

When you ask for a dry vodka Martini in the American Bar at the Savoy, this is what you get. And it was the driest Martini I have ever had. Superb. The reason we were at the Savoy was because … Continue reading →

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Greenwich

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Gary

For Mirinda’s birthday, she decided she’d like to go and visit Greenwich, walk around some flats, have tapas for lunch…as you do. And so, that’s exactly what we did. Following a lovely long lie in, we made our way to … Continue reading →

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Car alarms

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Gary

What is the point of car alarms? Seriously. When one goes off (because a leaf falls on the car), no-one comes running because their precious piece of metal is in imminent danger. The police don’t suddenly appear in order to … Continue reading →

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Stuck in the middle

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Gary

This afternoon I hosted a meeting between our kitchen guy (OptiBob) and our builder (Dave the Builder). It seems that Mirinda and Dave have some concerns which only OptiBob can sort out. As it turned out, OptiBob and I sorted … Continue reading →

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Up in the air

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Gary

When I showed Nicktor a photograph of the Emirates Air-line, stretched across the Thames, he didn’t think it was real. Today I set out to convince him otherwise. I had planned my day out perfectly. I’d booked a ticket to … Continue reading →

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Bed in, bed out

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Gary

Mirinda now has a new bed at the flat. It arrived this morning, about ten minutes before the old one left. I was a bit concerned that the new one wouldn’t turn up while the old one left, leaving us … Continue reading →

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Chaul Chnam Thmey

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Gary

It’s the Cambodian new year today. It celebrates the end of the harvest season. The celebrations last for three days and each day has a different name. It starts with Maha Songkran, moves into Virak Wanabat and finishes with T’ngai … Continue reading →

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Fortitude and determination

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Gary

In March 1843, the Thames Tunnel opened to pedestrian traffic. It was the first tunnel ever to be built under a river. It took 15 years and cost a lot of money and lives. I wonder they didn’t just build … Continue reading →

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Originally a mad doctor

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Gary

Horace Walpole’s opinion of Anthony Addington was not what you’d call, high. This opinion was somewhat influenced by the fact that William Pitt (the elder) was very ill and it appeared that Addington couldn’t cure him. The general consensus was … Continue reading →

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