A combination of conveyer belt failures, bad weather abroad plus air traffic control failures over Ireland have resulted in a hell of a lot of disruption at T5 over the weekend, the last 24 hours in particular. What a day for me to go back to work.
Shit.
Monday 29 June 2009
Sunday 28 June 2009
Back
I'm back from holiday but still lacking that million-dollar idea. The quest continues.
Having been away from English-speaking news channels for a week, I had no idea how any of the sport was going. No idea about what had been happening at Wimbledon, or with the Lions, or cricket, nothing. I also forgot about my small bet on Michael Sim in the golf, and would have been able to lay off for a handsome profit if I'd had access to a computer. Was pretty annoyed about that. Anyhow I'm straight back into the gambling and have followed Chris Trinder's tip to back Mark Webber for the F1 World Championship at 33/1. Fingers crossed.
Now today is a Sunday, it's sunny and I'm back at work tomorrow. I think that calls for a beer garden. However it is only 11am so I'll give it a while before I try to rally the troops. Was out last night in Covent Garden with Al Loz and Gibaut and I ended up going home around 12 with Loz. Bloody rail replacement bus services. Nightmare, had to get a cab home after being dumped off at Ealing Common with no other options. Why can't they just keep the tubes running properly at weekends?
Having been away from English-speaking news channels for a week, I had no idea how any of the sport was going. No idea about what had been happening at Wimbledon, or with the Lions, or cricket, nothing. I also forgot about my small bet on Michael Sim in the golf, and would have been able to lay off for a handsome profit if I'd had access to a computer. Was pretty annoyed about that. Anyhow I'm straight back into the gambling and have followed Chris Trinder's tip to back Mark Webber for the F1 World Championship at 33/1. Fingers crossed.
Now today is a Sunday, it's sunny and I'm back at work tomorrow. I think that calls for a beer garden. However it is only 11am so I'll give it a while before I try to rally the troops. Was out last night in Covent Garden with Al Loz and Gibaut and I ended up going home around 12 with Loz. Bloody rail replacement bus services. Nightmare, had to get a cab home after being dumped off at Ealing Common with no other options. Why can't they just keep the tubes running properly at weekends?
Thursday 18 June 2009
Time for a break
After a very quiet couple of weeks on the blogging front, this weekend I'm going away to Turkey with my family for a week. Looks like it's pretty hot out there at the moment so touch wood it will be alright.
Mark, as always thanks for your comment. Sorry to hear about your folks, but good luck on the money spinning ideas. With any luck I'll come up with a million-dollar idea whilst looking out over the Aegean Sea with a pina colada in my hand, then come back here refreshed and ready to bring in the bucks. Reality will probably be I return sunburned and heavier.
Gambling-wise, I backed Michael Sim in the US Open as tipped up on Kickingbets. Will be a nice litter earner if that one comes in...
Ok. I'll be back blogging in about ten days. Until then.
Mark, as always thanks for your comment. Sorry to hear about your folks, but good luck on the money spinning ideas. With any luck I'll come up with a million-dollar idea whilst looking out over the Aegean Sea with a pina colada in my hand, then come back here refreshed and ready to bring in the bucks. Reality will probably be I return sunburned and heavier.
Gambling-wise, I backed Michael Sim in the US Open as tipped up on Kickingbets. Will be a nice litter earner if that one comes in...
Ok. I'll be back blogging in about ten days. Until then.
Friday 12 June 2009
Think... think.. think...
No updates lately because my life this last week has been a bit of a void. Nothing doing. Can't wait until next week because I have Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday off and these will hopefully be filled with banter because Alex is back. Daz has also finished uni, so he can no longer pull out of drinking sessions legitimately.
The vegan diet has been going fine. On a couple of occasions I know I have had un-vegan stuff, but unavoidably so. Example today, I ordered a soya milk latte in the canteen at work. Eastern European girl behind the counter, and from the look on her face I knew she didn't understand a word I'd said. Nothing I can do about that.
Anyhow, the title of this post comes from the fact that at work lately I've found myself sat staring out of the window desperately trying to think of a money spinner. Any kind of idea to set up a business of some sort; a project to get my teeth stuck into and something to steer me out of a lifetime working at that place. I've felt at times like I've been on the cusp of cracking the nut, but then my mind goes blank. So just like Winnie the Pooh, it's time to think... think.... think....
PS. John I will write an article for the site, I just have to get some inspiration first!
The vegan diet has been going fine. On a couple of occasions I know I have had un-vegan stuff, but unavoidably so. Example today, I ordered a soya milk latte in the canteen at work. Eastern European girl behind the counter, and from the look on her face I knew she didn't understand a word I'd said. Nothing I can do about that.
Anyhow, the title of this post comes from the fact that at work lately I've found myself sat staring out of the window desperately trying to think of a money spinner. Any kind of idea to set up a business of some sort; a project to get my teeth stuck into and something to steer me out of a lifetime working at that place. I've felt at times like I've been on the cusp of cracking the nut, but then my mind goes blank. So just like Winnie the Pooh, it's time to think... think.... think....
PS. John I will write an article for the site, I just have to get some inspiration first!
Saturday 6 June 2009
BA in deep trouble
For the last six months or so at work we've all been frequently updated on the effect the financial crisis is having on the business and it's not good. BA are losing £2.7m a day and there is no end in sight apparently. However, the unions have a bit of a stranglehold over the company so there is no way for it to take immediate effective action. Yesterday we were told that there are crunch talks happening with the unions which will end on June 30th. The company wants to shed 1000 staff of my grade, the vast majority of which are based at Heathrow. Willie Walsh, the Chief Executive, has said that if no action is taken then in two years time there will be no BA.
There are all sorts of rumours flying around at work about what will actually happen. One thing is for sure and that is that some people (unclear how many though) will be leaving. They are offering voluntary redundancy and unpaid leave and all that jazz. If not enough people take those options (and there's no way that enough will) then something's going to have to give.
My record at work is basically unblemished. I've never been off sick and I've never been late. Although in the last couple of days it has been made clear to everyone at work that our jobs are unsafe. I'd like to think that my record would put me in good stead to keep the position but there's always that 'last in first out' method of culling staff. In this case I think that method would be stupid though, because I earn next to nothing and getting rid of me would have a negligible effect on the company's losses.
In any case, I believe the airline will survive. Whether it does so with or without me is in question at the moment. This blog might be returning to a theme of unemployment sooner than expected!
There are all sorts of rumours flying around at work about what will actually happen. One thing is for sure and that is that some people (unclear how many though) will be leaving. They are offering voluntary redundancy and unpaid leave and all that jazz. If not enough people take those options (and there's no way that enough will) then something's going to have to give.
My record at work is basically unblemished. I've never been off sick and I've never been late. Although in the last couple of days it has been made clear to everyone at work that our jobs are unsafe. I'd like to think that my record would put me in good stead to keep the position but there's always that 'last in first out' method of culling staff. In this case I think that method would be stupid though, because I earn next to nothing and getting rid of me would have a negligible effect on the company's losses.
In any case, I believe the airline will survive. Whether it does so with or without me is in question at the moment. This blog might be returning to a theme of unemployment sooner than expected!
Friday 5 June 2009
Last day in
Last day in today before my three days off. My hayfever is playing up today which will be a pain the arse, sniffing all day and having bloodshot eyes. People will think I'm on coke.
So Mark hit the nail on the head the other day with his comment. Not just about the diet, but a couple of things in life too. Will probably refer back to his comment when I have a bit more time. Indeed, cutting out alcohol would be the ultimate way to lose a load of weight, but doing the vegan thing (which is going well by the way) at least offsets the alcohol intake a bit. I've lost weight this week so something is going well.
The tennis last night was knackering. All the sets were close. First was a tiebreak that finished 14-12 to the opposition, needless to say we had numerous set points. Second was a hard-fought 6-4 loss. Then the last two we battled to 6-3 and 7-5 wins. We were on court from 6.30 to 9.30 with no breaks, whilst the rest of the team were off court for probably half the night waiting for us to finish our sets so we could move on.
Might have a third team match on Monday which would be nice, even though I'll probably get hammered.
More on my days off.
So Mark hit the nail on the head the other day with his comment. Not just about the diet, but a couple of things in life too. Will probably refer back to his comment when I have a bit more time. Indeed, cutting out alcohol would be the ultimate way to lose a load of weight, but doing the vegan thing (which is going well by the way) at least offsets the alcohol intake a bit. I've lost weight this week so something is going well.
The tennis last night was knackering. All the sets were close. First was a tiebreak that finished 14-12 to the opposition, needless to say we had numerous set points. Second was a hard-fought 6-4 loss. Then the last two we battled to 6-3 and 7-5 wins. We were on court from 6.30 to 9.30 with no breaks, whilst the rest of the team were off court for probably half the night waiting for us to finish our sets so we could move on.
Might have a third team match on Monday which would be nice, even though I'll probably get hammered.
More on my days off.
Thursday 4 June 2009
Awesome comment
Thanks to Mark Bellew who made an extensive comment on the last post - essential reading for all young pissheads!
I'll do a more detailed response later
J
I'll do a more detailed response later
J
Wednesday 3 June 2009
Coping so far...
It's day three of the diet and although I'm hungry quite a lot of the time it's bearable. I've certainly been eating a lot more fruit than normal, and have had several helpings of beans on toast. I had an interesting dump earlier too, it was a kind of yellow colour. Bet you're glad you checked this blog today.
I have a tennis match tomorrow for the 5th team which I'm not looking forward to one bit. My partner is shit and according to Gareth, who played with him earlier in the season, his serve is absolutely awful (there to be gobbled up) and he can't put volleys away. See how I'm already blaming my partner for the inevitable loss? Damn right.
Loz has a match at Uxbridge tomorrow too and there's a chance he might be playing with Rigor, who I think is the worst player in team tennis at Lowlands. Just awful. How the hell he's playing 4th team is beyond me.
Time for some pasta and tomato I think...
I have a tennis match tomorrow for the 5th team which I'm not looking forward to one bit. My partner is shit and according to Gareth, who played with him earlier in the season, his serve is absolutely awful (there to be gobbled up) and he can't put volleys away. See how I'm already blaming my partner for the inevitable loss? Damn right.
Loz has a match at Uxbridge tomorrow too and there's a chance he might be playing with Rigor, who I think is the worst player in team tennis at Lowlands. Just awful. How the hell he's playing 4th team is beyond me.
Time for some pasta and tomato I think...
Monday 1 June 2009
Guest Blog
Area of improvement is obvious
By Jamie Wright
Arsenal’s season came to a close on Sunday with a comfortable 4-1 victory against over-achievers Stoke City. They finished the season on 72 points, 18 behind leaders Manchester United who took their 11th Premier League title.
As Theo Walcott stated in an interview this week, it is easy to see where Arsenal need to improve to challenge for honours again next season.
Walcott believes Arsenal need to learn to do ‘the dirty work’ if they want to challenge the likes of Manchester United next season. Looking at end of season statistics it is easy to see where the England international is coming from.
Throughout the season Arsenal only lost one match against the ‘big four’ teams. This means that it was the matches against the smaller teams that hampered their title credentials.
Looking at champions Manchester United, they only won one match against the ‘big four’, so it highlights the importance of taking points against the smaller teams in this league.
Walcott re-illustrates this in his interview. “The so-called littler clubs, away and at home, they are the points you have to make up... We have to do the dirty work, like we have learned from this year, and take that into next season.”
Arsene Wenger knows that over the summer he will need to strengthen his team and make sure they are more ruthless next season against teams like Hull City, Sunderland and Burnley. They need to turn their dominance and possession into goals, as they did on Sunday against Stoke.
Arsenal ended the season on a high, with 5 of their 6 defeats coming before Christmas. Their season included an unbeaten run of 21 games that went slightly un-noticed due to the gap between themselves and the top of the league.
The big argument is whether Wenger is going to add to his squad this season and if he does, will he generate some more revenue through the sale of any squad players?
There have been many reports of the possible sale of Emmanuel Adebayor this summer. This could boost Wenger’s ability in the transfer market if he did want to strengthen the team in order to be more consistent over the course of the entire season.
Next season Wenger will want to repeat their record against the ‘big four clubs’, but hope that their killer instinct against some of the relegation candidates improves and they find themselves challenging more competitively at the top next season.
By Jamie Wright
Arsenal’s season came to a close on Sunday with a comfortable 4-1 victory against over-achievers Stoke City. They finished the season on 72 points, 18 behind leaders Manchester United who took their 11th Premier League title.
As Theo Walcott stated in an interview this week, it is easy to see where Arsenal need to improve to challenge for honours again next season.
Walcott believes Arsenal need to learn to do ‘the dirty work’ if they want to challenge the likes of Manchester United next season. Looking at end of season statistics it is easy to see where the England international is coming from.
Throughout the season Arsenal only lost one match against the ‘big four’ teams. This means that it was the matches against the smaller teams that hampered their title credentials.
Looking at champions Manchester United, they only won one match against the ‘big four’, so it highlights the importance of taking points against the smaller teams in this league.
Walcott re-illustrates this in his interview. “The so-called littler clubs, away and at home, they are the points you have to make up... We have to do the dirty work, like we have learned from this year, and take that into next season.”
Arsene Wenger knows that over the summer he will need to strengthen his team and make sure they are more ruthless next season against teams like Hull City, Sunderland and Burnley. They need to turn their dominance and possession into goals, as they did on Sunday against Stoke.
Arsenal ended the season on a high, with 5 of their 6 defeats coming before Christmas. Their season included an unbeaten run of 21 games that went slightly un-noticed due to the gap between themselves and the top of the league.
The big argument is whether Wenger is going to add to his squad this season and if he does, will he generate some more revenue through the sale of any squad players?
There have been many reports of the possible sale of Emmanuel Adebayor this summer. This could boost Wenger’s ability in the transfer market if he did want to strengthen the team in order to be more consistent over the course of the entire season.
Next season Wenger will want to repeat their record against the ‘big four clubs’, but hope that their killer instinct against some of the relegation candidates improves and they find themselves challenging more competitively at the top next season.
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