Day 2000 (19/06/2015)

In the morning I walked round the corner to a nice sized supermarket so we could do our own breakfast & lunch, then we had breakfast on our little patio area.

When we were ready we went to relax & sun bath by the pool for a few hours, I may have snored a bit.

After a late lunch we fell asleep at the apartment, then went out for dinner.

We went to this restaurant as it did paella, which was nice.

But they also had an Elvis impersonator, singing to Elvis thru the years (Elvis does Dire Straits was a bit unexpected but not awful).

It was a fun evening.

Day 1999 (18/06/2015)

Thursday arrived and it was like my body had shut down, I was completely knackered and had no energy or anything.

We were up early packing and only left about 30 minutes late, which for my is technically early.

Owing to me being a cheap skate booking a Ryan Air flight we ended up sat on same row but on opposite sides of the plane.

I think I was asleep before we took off and slept for an or so (probably snoring so I doubt anyone else slept).

When I woke up I wrote the whole of my next company newsletter on my phone, which will save me a lot of time when I get back but wasn't really how I should have been spending my holiday but there wasn't much else to do on the flight as I could t speak to my wife.

We seemed to whizz thru the airport and took a taxi to the apartment, which was more than adequate, with a nice pool but less than impressive wifi.

After unpacking we walk into town, which was about a minute away and went to an Italian restaurant where we had a few drinks and a lovely meal.

Day 1998 (17/06/2015)

It is a mad rush to get everything done so we can go on holiday but in some ways I wish I was here this week as there are so many family things happening but I really need a break away.

Day 1997 (16/06/2015)

I had a lie-in until 8:30am but spent the day in my office doing all the work that needs doing before I go away.

Golly I need that holiday.

Day 1996 (15/06/2015)

An unbelievable early start of 5:30am with a long drive to Surrey to do a days training at an insurer for a few of their staff.

The day went well and then it was a very long drive home, followed by some more work.

Day 1994 & 1995 (13 & 14/06/2015)

A very busy weekend. I have so much to do before Monday, let alone before Thursday when we go on our much needed holiday.

In-between doing reports & enquiries I had to tax my car after I received a reminder from the DVLA.

I know that the DVLA have now done away with the paper tax disc, partially on grounds of cost; so why send me a letter in the post to remind me to tax my car, for either 6 or 12 months, when my car tax is free (low emissions).

Did a lovely roast pork on Sunday.

Day 1993 (12/06/2015)

It's always nice to sleep in my own bed but I had loads to do, so didn't get a lie-in.

In the morning I had an appointment with my accountant, which was beneficial but not worth dressing up for, so I wore my shorts.

Then I went for a haircut, which was a great relief as it was really long.

I liked my haircut but it seemed to get loads of comments on Facebook from my friends who thought it far too short and harsh.

Then I had a swim before spending the whole evening & night working on some reports, which was knackering.

Day 1992 (11/06/2015)

The last day of the course went well, with someone bringing in some Jaffa Cakes.

And Macaroons with lunch.

On the way home I stopped of at Yo-Sushi for dinner.

It was great to get home.

Day 1991 (10/06/2015)

Day three of the course and it went well with more nice food.

I had another meeting afterwards, which was interesting and beneficial then we went for a curry.

Day 1990 (09/06/2015)

Day two of the course and it was going very well, with more nice food.

In the evening I had a business meeting, which was interesting, exciting and scary.

I have tried a number of business ventures over the years but this is the first time I have actually been involved with someone who is an actaul businessman not just an investigator or retired policeman trying to be a businessman.

This guy has experience of running a couple of international businesses and also of start-up's and getting finance. He has plans, which are the exciting and scary, as if we are able to do what we are planning then this has the potential to be really big.

And obviously also profitable for those concerned.

I grabbed a McDonalds after the meeting as I was to tired to go anywhere else.

Day 1989 (08/06/2015)

After travelling to London on Sunday night I woke up in The Civil Service Club and started yet another course, which started quite well but I am really in need  of a break.

In the evening I went into Leicester Square, where I glad my usual Chinese takeaway.

Then to the theatre for RHLSTP.

It was a fun show but really long, so I was falling asleep in the end, so was glad to get to me bed.

Day 1987 & 1988 (06 & 07/06/2015)

A very busy weekend, getting ready to go way on Sunday evening for next weeks course but on Saturday morning I cut the grass and tidied the garden.

The roses are looking very nice.

In the afternoon I went to the gym.

These are still very much before photos, another year or two and I might be looking like the after for a diet / fitness campaign.

And then we went out to the Worlds End for Dinner, so I could make up for being away so much lately.

I had a lamb kebab for starters and a steak for dinner.

 

My wife had a very rude sausage and mash.

The Pimms Eton Mess we shared was a bit disappointing.

Day 1986 (05/06/2015)

Another busy two days off in-between courses.

I'm really glad that these three courses in three weeks are nearly done. There is always so much to do, catching up with the work that has come in whilst I'm away and preparing for the following weeks course.

I also had to set the new page on my Kylie calender, as I was away on the 1st of the month.

In the afternoon I made time for the gym.

Then back to work.

Day 1985 (04/06/2015)

The last day of the course and it went well and then there was a very long drive home.

Day 1984 (03/06/2015)

Day three of the course and things go well and the lunch continues to be outstanding.

In the evening we went to an Italian. I started with a mozzarella & cheery tomato starters.

Then something that was a bit like a beef stroganoff for mains.

Both very nice.

Day 1983 (02/06/2015)

The second day of the course and it continued to go quite well.

The lunch was again very nice but today also included some nice fruit.

In the evening we went out for a Turkish meal which was nice, very similar to Greek. I started with a Calamari and then had Moussaka.

The restaurant was in a place I had eaten in before, in about March 2010, when it was a Pakistani restaurant where I had the best Indian food I had ever had, well you know what I mean. I told the manager, who I don't think was to upset and took it as the complement it was meant to be.

Today I was temped to say that it was wonderful Cypriot food, just to carry on my diplomatic work.

Day 1982 (01/06/2015)

After a long drive up on Sunday night I arrived in York for this weeks course.

York is an old and interesting place.

The training was in the council building, which appears to be an old railway shed / hanger.

 
All the rooms are named after local people from history and we were opposite the Guy Fawkes room.

How many countries would celebrate such a local hero.

There was a very nice lunch provided.

With a nice selection of cakes.

There were a few people on the course staying in local hotels, so in the evening we met up and went out for a curry.