...and on a more positive note!

Entry posted by 5co77ie November 22, 2006

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Sorry about the last blog, was feeling a bit down! anyway in the words of Culture Shock (i think) Onwards and Upwards! A couple of days ago Z brought home her saxophone and already the sound has gone from sounding like a foghorn to sounding a bit like 'in The Mood' This is fantastic and I'll tell you for why! She'll want to go and see Nick Turner now (and less excitingly The Zutons) which is great news - can't wait til she learns silver machine - it'll be a proud dad moment that day!

Z also appeared back page of the local newspaper a few days ago as a future star of Devon hockey. great taking after me, I was only ever good at Hockey and Cross Country and used to do Street Hockey and Roller Hockey waaaaay back in the 80s when people sniggered and made reference to Zanadu! Heh, how times have changed.

I've been given some fantastic inside info on some of the line up to Wychwood possibly, and OMFG it's fantastic! I think with the exception of the Big G it'll be the festival of the summer for us!

I've also discovered i need a new watch and was looking at Seiko's as usual when i discovered Astbury & Co Automatic Tonneau watches - made in the UK in Cheshire and quirky and delightful - so sod global I'm going local and buying one!

I can't find many sites about them but here's a similar one:

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And here's their homepage:

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although it also comes with a metal strap - which i prefer to leather.

Still not bought any xmas presents but considering getting these:

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or this:

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the latter i really like, but would someone else be happy or dissappointed, he's a BBQ lover and festie goer!

Briquette Maker
Don't throw away free energy! Charcoal and logs can be expensive if you often enjoy a barbecue or open fire, but this ingenious Briquette Maker is a cheap, natural and very effective alternative. All you need is a store of old newspapers and in a matter of minutes you can make your own briquettes. They burn easily so you shouldn't need firelighters or barbecue fuel - they're completely non toxic, burn steadily for up to two hours and leave a minimum of ash.

And Z has a list as long as my arm!!! enjoy shopping for gifts - should have mine all done by sunday! Yup, online shopping again as usual, despite the postal strike caused by a social worker infiltration into exeter Postie Union - i kid you not!