Friday the 13th

Just realised the date . . .

. . . Well if there's any Freddy's or Johnny's, or other icon horror film characters lurking - I think its all Bull, so don't bother ;)

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A typical August in Britain

1st of all I must apologise for the lack of blog posts the last few weeks. This has been due to a sudden influx of other items fighting for my attention & time.

Now I am going to do an extremely British thing - Moan about the weather. For centuries we have been at the receiving end of jokes about how we are never satisfied with the weather in England, unless that is when we are complaining about it to anyone who'll listen.

Well time old fashion - What has been going on with the weather this August?!

Apparently according to the men in white coats June was the hottest the North Hemisphere has experience since records began & it the 1st half of August is anything to go by this could be the wettest August since records began.

If one was unaccustomed to the British weather & were to look out of their window over the last few days, you'd be forgiven in thinking it was April not August. The sudden torrential down pours, separated by spells of beautiful warm sunshine. The phrase 'April Showers' comes to mind.

Now I don't expect England to suddenly have the same climate as the Med or even Alaska for that point . . . But I just wish it would make up its bloody mind!

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A night in a Tipi

Last saturday I was lucky enough to experience spending a night in a tipi.

The whole reason was for a surprise birthday for a friend of ours, who I must add seemed to thoroughly enjoy himself!

The tipi's were provided by http://www.deepdalefarm.co.uk/tipis/index.asp who also have other camping & hostel available on site. Deepdale is situated just north Burnham Market, on the North Norfolk coast, in one of the most picturesque areas of the Norfolk coastline.

Each tipi will accommodate 6 people, will plenty of space spare. A chimera is provided in each, which when lit will provide sufficient heat to keep everyone warm. Provided for each person is a faux fur sleeping mat, of which is extremely comfortable, all you need is a sleeping bag or duvet.

I would highly recommend spending a night or two in a tee pee if you get the chance. As it provides all the fun elements or camping but with out any of the setting up required with conventional camping.

Must be getting old . . .

I have decided while sitting here on the train that I must be getting old.

I've come to this conclusion as sitting at the table next to me are 3 teenagers, who are very openly & loud enough for the whole carriage to hear, who's with who, why they don't like so-in-so & why their on a 'break' with they're respective partners.

Now I know this is just regular teenager behaviour but up until this point it hasn't bothered me. Today however - I just wish they'd grow up!

God I sounds old - I'll be smoking a pipe & wearing slippers next!

The Fat Cat - Ipswich

Last night I discovered on of those little gems you hear about nestled among the urban sprawl of our nation.

The Fat Cat pub, situated on Spring Rd in Ipswich, is one of the few remaining pubs who stocks a good selection of real ales.

From the quirkiness of having two entrance door, yes confusing enough before you've even sampled the ale, through to seemingly providing plates for the consumption of take away food.

I would highly recommend a visit to soak up the atmosphere & educate your palate in the joys of real ale.

http://www.fatcatipswich.co.uk/index.cfm

For the want of some energy

I'm writing this sat on the train waiting for it to depart, providing my commute home, after a day in the office.

While sitting here my thoughts turn to the lack of energy I have & how hard even the shorter part that I cycle felt, let alone the 2.5 miles at the other end, that I still have in front of me!

Now I know I've had a few late nights over the weekend but surely I should be ok by now.
I also have noticed recently that I've been putting weight on, despite the cycling to work each day. It's quite depressing really when you've been a certain weight for the past 8 years, skinny without an ounce of fat & then suddenly a STOMACH & no energy to boot!

So . . . I've decided that's it! As I'm getting married next year, it's time to do something about it all & loose this belly that somehow has sneaked up on me. I haven't actually worked out how yet, minor technicality, but I am determined to do so.

So if anyone has any great diets or exercise regimens - then please leave me a comment below!

Wish me luck

Sudden Realisation

After a having my future mother in law stay with us for a long weekend, during which my other half & her went wedding dress shopping & we had a second viewing of the venue. It has brought on a crashing sense of reality & the sheer scale of trying to organise a wedding, despite the fact it's not until next August!

Due to the fact we both fell in love with a venue situated directly on the coast, stumbling distance onto the beach. Which on its own doesn't sound like an issue, until you realise it's one of the most popular holiday destinations in the area & we're trying to book during the busiest week of the year. Now do you see my dilemma!

Another note for anyone who's reading this & about to or are organising a wedding - A Registra.
Now this might be something you immediately think of but is crucial to having a wedding full stop.

Granted I've only spent one day trying to get hold of my local office but even in that one day, five phone calls later, I'm already finding it frustrating - so be patient & prepared for it to take time to get through to them.

Right I'm sure as time continues I will be posting lots more regarding wedding preparations but for the time being I'm signing off . . .