Day 536 (16/06/2011)

There is a nice amount of work at the moment, so no stress filled nights trying to get my reports done.

I am also getting through my computer magazines and from a pile going back a year or two I am done to the last three. After that I will go through all of my computer cables and related stuff to make some more space.

I am supposed to be going to the theatre tonight to see some comedian but might give it a miss.

Day 535 (15/06/2011)

Well the Spanish evening was great fun last night. The meal was nice, with Tappas (for two but I eat most it)

Followed by Paella.

Then some Spanish people stamping their feet. It was OK, and it was surprising how you can watch a similar thing quite a number of times without it become too repetitive.

The hedgeman came round this morning. I do like it when the hedge has been cut, it looks so neat but starting before 8am probably wasn't the most neighbour friendly thing to do as it was quite loud and annoying.

Trying to arrange a holiday with my wife is hard work. I gave her some dates in November when I'm free for more than 5days, not good but its work.

Day 534 (14/06/2011)

After yesterdays very early start Mr Pix didn't even make the 7.51am training today. Oh well, I enjoyed the lie-in.

Have to rush to do my work now as me & the wife are off to see Jaleo Flamenco at the Brewhouse tonight and are having a Spanish meal before hand.

Day 533 (13/06/2011)

Early start this morning as Mr Pix wanted to catch the 6.51 train. It was a struggle but we managed it but how bloody early is that.

Might as well start work now as I'm awake & up.

It's a slightly disappointing week for me & the wife as we should have been seeing Take That :-(

Day 531 & 532 (11 & 12/06/2011)

An early star, picking up Mr Pix from a party.

Then, seeing as I was up and about I went and ordered the freezer, which will arrive next friday.

Then went to the car wash.

Then home and starting work by 10am but feeling hungry.

Update - Sun 15:45 - Its been raining all day.

Making a nice big curry & selection of stuff for dinner, the kids choice not mine but I didn't argue.

Day 530 (10/06/2011)

Well Mark Watson was great last night.

So yesterdays clearing of the guttering, which I arranged but didn't actually do myself, cleared big clumps of grass that were growing and making the place look untidy.

To be fair I can live with it but I know it annoys my parents, whose places is always spotless.

So today the replacement handle for the fridge arrived.

The tea towel over the broken handle was a short term measure to save anyone catching themselves on the broken bit.

And within 20 minutes I had changed it and its a good as new.

OK, so its been broken for about 3 years but it has now been replaced within 20 minutes of me being bothered.

Now to clear the garage, or perhaps later.

I can't believe that its nearly 1pm and I haven't done any work yet. Time to get serious.

Day 529 (09/06/2011)

In the office early still trying to clear the work.

Going to see Mark Watson at The Glee Club in Cardiff tonight with a friend. Mark Watson was great when we saw him last time but not been to the Glee Club before.

Must buy the freezer on the way out later.

Update - 10:00 - The other day I had to give some advice to the police on a high profile court case.

Then two days ago I helped a chap I gave some training to, probably solving a twitter type liable job without the need to go to court & spend thousands trying to identify the writer. It probably won't make the news as its not that important but a fun little challenge, that I hope he won't take all the credit for.

Then yesterday I helped an acquaintance with a presentation he is giving in Prague.

I can't decide if I am mug or just a nice guy. Wait there, the sound of thousands of people (especially those working in call centres) are shouting at me that I am not a nice guy.

Mug it is then.

If I had more free time I could type up some invoices to send these people.

Day 528 (08/06/2011)

Getting loads of work done & emails sent but there is still so much to do.

Can't wait till my desk is clear.

Day 527 (07/06/2011)

It was wet & cold this morning but it turned out to be a lovely day in the end.

We are having to get a new freezer & Hob as both are playing up.

Looking forward to burgers & a jacket potato for dinner.

Update 19:45 - Dinner was nice, now having some coconut whilst doing some reports.

Day 526 (06/06/2011)

The 6th of June has many memories, not just D-Day, although that is obviously the one most people think of and probably the one of most historic importance but on the 6th of June 1986 I was somewhere else;

It seems a lifetime ago and certainly many things have changed in my life have changed since, many of which I could not have been foreseen and probably would not have changed.

I wonder what will happen over the next 20+years.

Day 524 & 525 (04 & 05/06/2011)

The weekend is here, the sun is out, my wife is off, and I'm stuck in the office with about 3 weeks worth of work.

I'm not complaining but am emailing a few clients saying I can't do the longer enquiries as I need free time and time to devote to writing some books. They may be crap and might not earn me any money but it is something I want to do but something I have no time to do at the moment.

This morning in the post I got a letter from my accountants, with a copy of last years accounts. My company needs to spend more money but I am chuffed at the tax bill. I don't think I will be saving any libraries this year but I will be getting my garden done.

Update - Sun 18:00 - We ended up at The Boston Tea Party in Honiton for lunch, very nice.

Home in time to do a few hours work then time for Scott & Bailey on ITV.

There is some great stuff on telly at the moment, The Shadow Line is just brilliant, with Rafe Spall just chilling as Jay Wratten.

Day 523 (03/06/2011)

Out all day yesterday with Kelly having an MRI Scan in Cardiff. There's nothing wrong with her it was just part of a medical enquiry called Children of the 90's.

While we were there we went over to see my cousin, who recently gave birth to baby Harvey.

I told my wife to not get too attached, we are not having any more.

Afterwards we went to Bristol and went out for a curry at the Bengal Raj, with Gary & Elaine.

In the office today with loads to catch up on.

Day 522 (02/06/2011)

We saw Dom Jolly last night, it was OK I have never really seen any of his stuff, so seeing as it was a show of his career it had plenty of clips, so was quite fun.

The kids went to see Derren Brown in Bristol and seemed to enjoy it.

Might pop into Cardiff today and see family and do stuff.

Day 521 (01/06/2011)

June, are you sure its June, how can it be June already, wasn't Christmas just the other week.

Gave a talk this morning up north then the long drive home. Off to see Dom Jolly tonight, not a big fan (not actually seen any of his stuff) but it was a free ticket.

Day 520 (31/05/2011)

Well we had a nice few hours out at Sidmouth yesterday.

Admittedly most of it was spent in a nice restaurant, but we were still out on the Bank Holiday and by the beach.

But it was a nice meal.

Things to do today then driving up to Preston (again) for a talk tomorrow morning.

Update - 08:50 - Damn just had a call asking where I was as I was due to give a talk in Preston at 9.00am, AAAARRRRGGGGHHHHHH.

I have a slight excuse as the person who usually books me told me to cancel Tuesday & do Wednesday but they were talking about another course which I hadn't been booked for anyway. Damn Damn Damn I hate letting people down.

Day 519 (30/05/2011)

Time for a quick bit of work, then hopefully having the Bank Holiday with the family.

Haven't quite decided what to do yet but will try to have a nice day out.

Update - 3:30pm - We might not of had a full family day out as its gone 3pm and we are not all ready yet. I am determined to leave this house and have fun at some time today.

Day 517 & 518 (28 & 29/05/2011)

Up fairly early and had some nice waffles & fruit for breakfast. Not as healthy as it sounds as I obviously had to have loads of Maple Syrup.

Trying to get as much work done today as I can as the family are off this week and it would be nice to spend some time with them.

I see that Take That have started their tour. Feeling gutted that we didn't get our tickets :-(

Day 516 (27/05/2011)

Kelly's car off to the car doctors or mechanics as you might call them, as the electrics are playing up and I know nothing about cars.

Phoned the Chief Executive of my local hospital today. Her PA told me she is currently away from work in hospital receiving treatment but didn't think it was very funny when I said "hope she gets better treated than my father". What a tough audience.

I will contact her again, just to make sure that she looks into this and does forget me. I'm sure she wont do that, it wouldn't be good for anyone.

Lovely weather at the moment. Off to see a friend for a few hours then back to work.

Day 515 (26/05/2011)

Up north today where I gave a talk this morning. I left in the afternoon and thought I should be home before 6pm but oh what joy the M5 was closed at Birmingham and I had to drive around Birmingham on a 40mile 1 hour detour so was not home till just after 7pm. What a pain in the arse.

Feeling sorry for my parents as my dads legs are causing him lots of problems. Why do some people in the NHS show a complete lack of care. It seems the only way to get the service you require & deserve is to make a fuss.

So time to say Hello to Mr Fuss. Lets hope a few of them see that now is the time to act and not to let things lips further.

Day 514 (25/05/2011)

Good news, I have booked myself a place on course in California for September. I have done the course a couple of times before but not for a few years, so it is chance to learn a few new things & see some people I know.

I'm really looking forward to it.

Not really looking forward to a day sat in a plane and going thru American Customs but a week in California should be fun.

When I am there I will try to get a day shooting a variety of guns (at targets not animals) as this will be useful for my book, which I must start writing soon. I already have the outline for the next two stories in the series.

I just need to write the damn things, get them published, sell loads of copies, then sell the plots to be made into films and then I should have made enough money so I don't have to do things I don't want to. Easy then.

Off to Preston later.

Update - 12:45 - I know I have a strange and at times rather lucky job. At other times, oh to work for someone else and take the week off sick without caring about the company.