New Light Reflect.

Opened the Window and Influenza

2009-08-08T16:38:00.007Z

Well as normal for me I go on holiday and I get ill.

Got the Flu.

I am quarintined in my bedroom sat in bed bored out of my mind.

The Tamiflu does seem to be doing the trick though.

We don't think it's swine flu though I did send Elaine out for some oinkment (he he couldnt help myself)

I have watched 4 hours or so of Supernatural today played online roulette for about an hour, took 10 mins to do my emails and now I write my blog for the first time in ages (must start redoing this)

Think I will go on the hunt to find some fun stuff for the blog.

Banking Lunacy

2009-02-05T18:55:00.002Z

I would like to just like to tell you about my bemusement with a bank charge I received from the Bank Of Scotland today.

I received an email this evening telling me I had gone over my overdraft and was being charged £28 for the privilege.

Thinking I am not because the cash machine told me I could lift £10 from the cash machine yesterday which I did.

I went into my pc and checked my balance and indeed I seem to have gone over my overdraft by 41 pence.

As you can well understand I am more than a little pissed off if the machine had not let me lift this I would have used another account to get the money(which by the way is with the same bank).

I really dont see how the banks can be struggling when they rip people off like this.

Justify the cost to me please someone. What makes it worse I got paid 2day so that means I got charged £28 for less than a days interest as the cash withdrawl was at lunchtime yesterday.

Dear Mr Traffic Warden.....

2008-11-11T10:17:00.000Z

Glory Video

2008-10-31T23:25:00.001Z

Look who stuck it up Simon Cowell...

2008-10-31T23:12:00.003Z

AC/DC HIT NUMBER 1 - Aussie hard rockers land at number 1 in 29 countries
including the UK.

If Simon Cowell knows so much about the music business how come he didn't see that one coming maybe its time for a rock style x-factor.

Give the real music buying public some real music Simon.

Poor Leon only Got number 4 in the charts and being beaten in the singles chart too thats just embarassing.

Time to call it a day Simon you have had your day it tell you got a life time achievement award the other night time to retire me thinks.

How Star Wars Episode IV Should Have Ended

2008-10-31T18:08:00.000Z

I Love This

Happy Halloween ... Half Life Style

2008-10-31T18:00:00.001Z

Odd Shaped Balls .....

2008-10-31T14:34:00.002Z

I have always said that Rugby is a game for poofs.

Guys who like to roll around in mud, cuddling each other and playing with thier odd shaped balls.

It would also appear that American footballers like the same things only they need padding to do it however as this video evidence shows it don't get more camp than this.

Some colourful crap to brighten your day...

2008-09-25T22:59:00.001Z

You Could Save A life Watch This Video NOW...........

2008-09-19T19:36:00.008Z

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Journey At The Centre Of The Earth

2008-07-29T10:05:00.002Z

I almost wet myself when I saw this.

Worst Experiance Of My Life So Far.......

2008-07-29T09:59:00.002Z

I was at the hospital a few months back to have an endoscope shoved down my throat to find out what has been going with my stomach.

NOT a pleasant experiance I can tell you hope never to have that done again.

Turns out I suffer from a bad case of Reflux so it's onto the stomach pills for life now... which reminds me I must go take one now.

Been A LONG Time

2008-07-29T09:53:00.003Z

I know It's been a long time since I posted just been really busy lots been happening with one thing and another.

I moved from Currys to Pc World for a change of scene about 4 months ago.

Better money but a backward step but it does mean less stress and hassle.

We Started Decorating and discovered more damp in the flat so we have had a stream of workmen in from the council not fun.

Just waiting to find out if there is asbestos in the ceilings and some of the walls as these need fixed too which means being moved out for a while.

But all concidered all is still good.

Magnum

2008-01-21T21:55:00.000Z

The Magnum Wings Of Heaven Live album is due to be released 22nd of Feb 2008 on SPV double cd and can be preordered now at all good Stockists.

Personally I wont be using Play this time as the last few times I preordered cds from them they turned up almost a week late.

Newer Models Use Less

2008-01-21T21:31:00.000Z

http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/refrigerators.html

Very interesting site this. It gives you an idea of how much you could be saving if you swithc off or even upgrade electrical equipment.

Yes I know is an American site so just divide the cost by 2 and you have an Approx pound notes figure.

How Not To Save The Planet .... Even If You Are A Thrifty Farmer

2008-01-21T21:10:00.000Z

I saw this in the Sun today and had a giggle to myself.

A 77 year Old Fridge Apparently which has a maufacturers stamp showing it was made in 1931.

Mrs Maurenn Mace claims " We're thrifty farmers so whats the point in spending money"

Well let me tell you an energy A rated Fridge freezer uses about 50% less electric energy than one made 10 years ago, provided that the unit still works the same as it did when it was first used.

The average fridge freezer these days cost approx £38 per year to run.

Not sure I would Call that Thrifty.

I think someone should send round the Green brigade to this womans farm and really check out she carbon footprint.

Get a new one you silly mare your killing the planet.

End Of An Era

2008-01-19T19:34:00.000Z

We watched a sad end to one of telly's favourite characters last night with the death of Vera Duckworth on Corrie.

A very moving storyline.

I'm sure she will be very much missed.

Medium

2008-01-17T22:47:00.000Z

The new series of Medium has started in the US so yes I have been downloading it and I have to say I love this programme.

Confused about Hd /Blueray

2008-01-17T22:22:00.000Z

It Looks Like the Format war is over between Blueray and HD.

Warner Bros Have announced this week that from May all their Hd Movies will be released on Blueray Discs.

Finally a win for Sony shows that when you share technology it sells better.

In the early days of hd discs Philips acknowledged that Blueray was the better technology However at twice the cost it would have looked more likely to fail.

Sony not normally renound for sharing their technology have many things fail over the years the most famous being Betamax video, a better product than vhs but not shared technology like vhs.

So it's all steam ahead if you have a hd ready tv Blueray is the way forward best option is to buy a Playstation 3 at £50 more expensive than a standard player but with the benefit of being able to play games store music on the harddrive and full 1080p movie playback.

Dont worry if you have already got Hd dvds that are not blueray as most blueray player will play most hd discs too plus standard def discs.

Bring on the blue ray recorders.

Congratulations

2008-01-17T22:18:00.000Z

Big Congratulations to my cousin Victoria who had a little baby girl 6lb 6.5 oz yesterday.

They have named the little girl Ruby Hazel Rachel Moore

Welcome to the World little one !

Congratulations Toe and Robert.

Happy New Year

2008-01-17T22:12:00.000Z

First post of the new year I know it's been a while but I have been busy.

I would just like to wish everyone I know A very happy new year and a peaceful and prosterous 2008

Quality

2007-12-10T23:21:00.000Z

I just saw this its fantastic enjoy.

Online Albums

2007-12-10T23:04:00.000Z

Ok so everyone is on the band wagon but I want to know did you and for how much.

I am of course talking about Radiohead's "In Rainbows" album being downloaded only from the web on initial release.

Personally I didn't but I admit I love the idea.

Pay what you think its worth.

Having lost interest in Radiohead when "ok computer" did nothing for me after "The Bends"

I have borrowed a few albums recently to check out what newer stuff sounds like to see if I could get back into them.

Watched a tv programme last month the 100 greatest albums of all time and "ok computer" came top.

Hard to believe when "The Bends" is a far better album but there are many more albums that have blown me away unlike "ok computer".

Now Cliff Richards has also released his latest album this way thank god that this way hasn't managed a way to hit the charts...... yet, but give it time.

Anyway, good luck to em it's time to show the recording industries who is boss and who keeps them in business.

Power to the Artists Power to the People!!!!!

Led Zep Reunion

2007-12-10T22:58:00.001Z

Well it finally happened Led Zeppelin have reformed for a charity gig.

Now I wonder how long it will be before they decide to do a full tour.

Am I a total sceptic or what......?

Evel Clip

2007-12-10T22:55:00.000Z

Here is a clip of a most spectacular crash from Evel Knievel

Childhood Hero

2007-12-10T22:46:00.000Z

It is a sad day as one of my childhood heroes has died.

Click Here

Evel Knievel has died at 69.

Lemon Tree Closes

2007-12-05T20:38:00.000Z

A sad day in Aberdeen as one of the favourite gig spots has been forced to close.

Run as a charity the Lemon Tree has been closed with a mass of debts.

Read here to find out more.

Thing is, it could in theory be saved if every adult in Aberdeenshire was to give just £1 to the charity they would be able to open again but they would really need to get a new management team to help bring the place back into the black and save at least 50 jobs.

Promises

2007-12-04T20:25:00.000Z

Ok I must make a promise to you, I promise to make at least one post a week to keep you all up to date and I will post some amusing bits and pieces too.

Won't have much time over the next few weeks to take many pictures but I put some pics that I have taken in the last few months.

Time Away

2007-12-04T20:03:00.000Z

I know, I Know, I have been neglecting you and for that I appologise.

There has been lots happening with gigs work illness more and more work.

Managed to get to see Magnum in the Inverness Ironworks and it was a fantastic night as usual. The new set featured the full Wings Of Heaven album probably my favourite Magnum album.

Also got to see Thin Lizzy in Aberdeen Music Hall. Although Phil Lynnott (R.i.p) was missing the rest of the band put on a fantastic show with all my favourite songs.

Down points of the Thin Lizzy gig were that Tommy Aldridges Drum solo is still the same one thats on the Ozzy Osbourne "Tribute" album with he would do something a little different still it gives me exactally 5 mins to go to the bar for a pint. To Elaines amusement as I strolled back beside her to the opening chords of the next song.

Let me explain..... A few years ago I had a little bet with Andy Gallagher that during Tommy's drum solo I could go down to the bar get a drink and be back in my seat for the opening chords of the next song.

Tommy was at that time playing in Whitesnake and we were at The Monsters of Rock tour in the Glasgow SECC.

I wandered down the steps, we were sitting in the top rows at the back of the SECC, then I wandered round the corner to the bar ordered 4 pints 2 for me and one for Andy and his friend who was there too.

I downed one of the Beers then wandered up the the stairs again and sat down to the opening chords of "Fool For Your Loving"

Having told Elaine this on the bus on the way to see Thin lizzy it amused her as I walked back in from the bar to the opening chords to Emerald.

Banks CONS

2007-08-28T20:26:00.000Z

OK in the last week we have been given over £50 in bank charges.

1. For the bank paying out a dd and putting us 22p over drawn £30 charge.

2. for going over by £3.55 on a card transaction, on a card which does not have and should not be authorised over the cash in the account. £28 charge.

Bank of Scotland the biggest cons I have ever met or had the displeasure to deal with.

I wonder if I write to them in email for and charge/invoice them £30 for making a compliant will they pay me for the email after all it costs me every time they email me.

I'm thinking of starting my own bank I wonder if i can get any of the banks out there to lend me the money to start one up ???

After all they know that I too could con people out of money as they do.

Remember of course that I can integrate an insurance company into my bank that way I can con even more money out of people.

I still say that the best way to fight the banks is a cash withdrawl protest.

Everyone in the UK take out as much of thier cash out of their banks as possible.

This might make the think about how they do business even if half the people in the uk took out £30 out of their account and not spend it.That would be over £900,000,000 out of the banking system for a week. watch the buggers share prices fall after that.

We need to show them that its our money that makes them theirs and that conning us is not good for business.

Who's With me ??????

Holidays

2007-08-23T13:36:00.000Z

Well the holidays are over not that we really got any this year.

It's been a few weeks of disaster.

First Elaine's dad was taken into hospital having collapsed with some kind of infection.

I went off with this ear infection (still off but feeling much better)

Should be back at work on Monday

Stewart got injured at the bmx place, A split shin after a collision with a skateboarder, so he got 3 stitches. Ouch!

Now Elaine has come down with a chest infection and we had to rush her off in an ambulance last night, she had an asthma attack.

As you can see soo much fun lol.

To top it all while we were in the waiting room for Elaine stewart bust his stitches by running about outside so I had both of them in different parts of the hospital at the same time DOH!!!

Holy Shit Dad's Car Pics.

2007-08-10T11:58:00.000Z

Here are the pictures of my Dad's car after the accident he had.
Thankfully he got out with only a few scratches .

Telly

2007-08-09T10:35:00.000Z

I had thought that telly was going to be boring recently what with Battlestar Galactica and Lost finished for while but it would appear there has been enough to keep me occupied.

Hyperdrive has returned to BBC for it's 2nd series (it's the Poor mans Red Dwarf ( whatever happened Red Dwarf the Movie)).

Hero's has started on BBC 2 good so far and only on episode 3.

I downloaded the full 2nd season of My Name is Earl very funny better than the first season can't wait for season 3.

Scrubs starts its 7th season in the Us in september and so does Medium also Journeyman and The Bionic woman are new to the telly sometime late this year should be a good one.

I also watched Jackyl which was superb.

Who cares if the BBc and Itv are conning people but fixing competitions I want more scifi keep up the good work guys.

I'm off the watch heros now ( downloaded shamed :-$ but I couldn't wait to see it all.

On a Lighter Note

2007-08-09T10:30:00.000Z

Went to see The Simpson's Movie last week.

Bloody Marvelous!

If you like the Simpsons it's well worth going to see.

It gets 5 out of 5 from me.

Bank Charges.

2007-08-09T10:02:00.000Z

If You don't already know the Office of Fair Trade Is taking major banks to court in a test case for their unfair bank charges http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6918140.stm This does mean quite a lot for the banking industry and a lot to consumers.

In the UK we allegedly have a system of free banking. OK we only pay if we get over drawn of bounce a DD or Cheque.

They are now saying that if the oft case goes in favour of the oft that the banks will have to amend their banking structure to a pay as you go banking service.

According to Sky money page this could cost the average consumer £300 per year in banking charges based on a fee for every transaction.

Now there are 2 ways this can go,

1. We have a better banking system cause the banks will have to work harder to get our money into their banks eg. we shop around for the cheapest fees and the most interest eventually someone will come up with free banking again.

2. To save our own money we withdraw all money from all our banks to save paying charges if the banks have no money they can't function.

The thing that gets me is that the banks get our money and get to use it as they see fit while they have it and make profit on it, more profit than they pay out in interest each year I would bet.

So if a banks wants me to give them my money each month why should I pay for the service shouldn't they be paying me for the benefit of using my money?

The Saga Continues

2007-08-09T09:50:00.000Z

Yes the saga with my car continues 17 months now since my car was damaged. The insurance company still haven't paid out.

Kyle has written a letter to the Managing Director of Norwich Union in a bid to possibly resolve the issue quicker but after almost 3 weeks there has been only a reply to say that the matter will be delbt with within 10 days (of course that was 2 weeks ago).

"Quote Me happy" Yes but cheap services really do seem to be poor Quality too.

I recieved a letter today from norwich union today offering me Life Insurance cover.

Almost choked on my breakfast they can't even handle my car would I truct them with my life???

If your friends and collegues out there are looking for insurance feel free to steer them well clear of Norwich Union.

In A Spin

2007-08-09T09:42:00.000Z

It' been a while I know.

I am off work just now with a viral ear infection so I am having dizzy spells which although I laugh as I take the odd stumble in the short times I take to wander betweeen the bedroom and the bathroom or the living room I know it's not really funny at all.

On a happier note though I have been off the Anti-Depressants now for about 3 weeks and I'm still my happy cheery self.

Big Country Wonderland

2007-07-26T21:06:00.000Z

Took this at the gig on Saturday Hope you enjoy it.

Apologies for the jumping about in the middle but hey it couldn't be helped.

Frog

2007-07-26T21:03:00.000Z

A frog goes into a bank and approaches the teller. He can see from her nameplate that her name is Patricia Whack.

"Miss Whack, I'd like to get a £10,000 loan to take a holiday."

Patty looks at the frog in disbelief and asks his name. The frog says his name is Kermit Jagger, his dad is Mick Jagger, and that it's okay, he knows the bank manager.

Patty explains that he will need to secure the loan with some collateral.

The frog says, "Sure. I have this," and produces a tiny porcelain elephant, about an inch tall, bright pink and perfectly formed.

Very confused, Patty explains that she'll have to consult with the bank manager and disappears into a back office.

She finds the manager and says, "There's a frog called Kermit Jagger out there who claims to know you and wants to borrow £10,000, and he wants to use this as collateral."

She holds up the tiny pink elephant. "I mean, what in the world is this?"

(you're gonna love this)

(its a real treat)

(a masterpiece)

(wait for it.................)

The bank manager looks back at her and says...

"It's a knickknack, Patty Whack. Give the frog a loan. His old man's a Rolling Stone."

(You're singing it, aren't you? Yeah, I know you are........)

Never take life too seriously! Come on now, you grinned, I know you did!!!
Have a great day !!

Magnum News

2007-07-22T12:02:00.000Z

Today Bob Catley has confirmed that they will be recording their Wings Of Heaven album live on tour for the 20th anniversary.

Guess who will be at that one then lol.

Big Country Pt2

2007-07-22T11:55:00.000Z

Well good morning I had a great night last night with a slip back to the past going to see Big Country, and I have to say wow bloody fantastic.

Although they were missing Stuart Adamson they put on a fantastic show with classic songs and Songs from a new album.

If they are playing in your area soon go see them you wont be dissappointed believe me.

I saw them once before many moons ago on Princes Street Gardens at the Hogmany celebrations and they were great then.

Might take a blast down memory lane later and dust off the vynal and pull out Steel Town for a listen.

Go See

2007-07-21T23:39:00.000Z

Just been to see Big Country in the Lemon Tree In Aberdeen .......Bloody Marvelous.

A must for all rock fans to see.

More tomorrow I am pissed off to bed night night.

Car Accident

2007-07-16T20:31:00.000Z

On wednesday my dad was in a car crash. Dont panic he wasn't too badly hurt just a few scratches.

He had a fight with a Jcb.

As he was overtaking it the driver decided to turn right and clipped my dads car throughing it up onto the roof and landing a 100 yards or so away.

The Car is a total right off and he was lucky to get out in one piece.

Night On The Town

2007-07-08T10:07:00.000Z

While Elaine has benn away Jochan and I have been out for a drink or 3 round some of the rock bars (cough) in Aberdeen.

First was The Tilted Wig it has the coolest Jukebox an online streaming one.

You can find almost any band on it as it trawls the web for music it is however a little expensive at 3 songs for £2 still we managed to put Magnum on so it's not all bad.

Next was the Moorings who had live music on.

Fists we saw and heard Flameboy and to be honest someone should have set him on fire as the sounds of his flesh sizzling and him screaming would have been better than his music, he was billed as one of the top local acts for Aberdeen and if thats anything to go by then there is no music scene in Aberdeen

We saw another band for about 2 songs but I can't remember their name however that's of no matter cause they were crap too.

Finally The Basement.

Well what can I say walked in the door to the sounds of Rage against the Machine and I'm thinking cool some decent music at last I see the "Rock DJ" (coughs) so I decide lets have a few tunes " have you any Dream theatre" No was the reply "ok any Deep Purple" again no was the reply but you might get that up in the club upstairs.

Ok so I sits meself down to think lewt get a little more modern then.

how about some Edguy or Dragonforce, nope nine inch nails nope

Hundred reasons, yeah we can do that. AHhhh me thinks we are in.

Then all the Dance shit starts OMG.

Jochan tells me they had a classic Rock night a few weeks back and he went up to request some classics like ufo and deep purple and the Dj said sorry he didnt have any of their stuff it was a classic rock night and then played Audioslave lol.

Hmmmm all in all though it was a good night not been out on the razz for ages so that was good and I'm sure next time I go out the tunes will be better even if we just sit in the tilted wig and fill the jukebox with tons of cash and decent tunes.

Email Scam

2007-07-08T10:05:00.000Z

This came in my inbox today a wonderful scam hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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This Might Be a silly Question but...........

2007-07-06T17:49:00.001Z

Why do websites advertise Most or best downloaded files?

Example. Itunes top downloads this week include Jay. Z and Maroon 5

Ok so these bands will already be getting air play galore on radio tv etc.

Do these bands need even more publicity?

Where is the worst downloaded lists.

The poor buggers who really need it.

I want to see more least downloaded tracks.

The Most wanted is the usual pish that little girls download cause they dont know any better.

How can they diversify their music tastes if they don't know anything other that crap like, The Fast Food rockers The Scissor Sisters.

Let's see it now.

Worst Downloaded Tracks.

Jeckyl

2007-07-06T17:23:00.000Z

Has anybody been watching Jeckyl staring James Nesbit on BBC1 .......... "OHHH Daddy "

Such a great peice of fiction can't wait for the next episode.

James Nesbit as always brilliant acting. Won't spoilt it for any one who hasn't seen it but if you like a little Horror Drama type thing it might be right up your street go download and watch .

Superb!!!!

Emotional Week

2007-07-06T17:17:00.001Z

Well it's been a very emotional week all round first the Daina Concert can't say I miss her exactly and I can't stand P Diddy ( does he know what a diddy is in the U.k.)but when I heard that song "missing you I just wept" It made me think about my Granny again something I haven't done in a while.

This week We have had Stewarts Leavers sservice and today was his last day as a Primary school child. Big school after the summer, so the last few days have been very teary both Elaine and Stewart but as we told him he will see his pals again even though they are going on to different schools.

Cats Away

2007-07-06T17:15:00.000Z

Elaine's gone to look after her pal for a few days.
I'm all by myself but hey I got the whole flat to my elf.
So its on with the telly off with the pants lol
Beers at the ready Chinese cooked and eaten more beer on the way peace and quiet.ahhhhhhh

Tv

2007-07-05T11:22:00.000Z

Now that I don't have Sky I have to say I really don't know what good is happening in sci-fi on telly.

I hanven't been watching much tv anyway one or to programmes per week maybe, so I thought I would put out a shout and see what everyone else is watching while tv is a little quite.

All my faves are off air at the moment Battlestar Galactica, Medium, Lost, Scrubs, Doctor Who and the 4400.

Anyone got any good shows they think I should watch.

Dr Who

2007-07-05T11:17:00.000Z

I have to say that this seasons Doctor who has been the best so far I do think David Tennant is fast becoming my favourite Doctor.

Good to see the return and demise of the Master or is it ?

Can't wait now for the Christmas special only 6 months to wait.

The Rematch

2007-07-05T11:14:00.001Z

The Other night we had a rematch with the kids v adults for a bit of fun.
Good to feel that my legs aren't as sore as they were last time phewwwww.
I managed to score 2 this time and Stewart got 1 but his dad saved a peace of a shot that Stewart blasted at him.

New Wedding Crazes

2007-07-05T11:11:00.000Z

It seems these days lots of folks are doing all they can to spice up their marriages check out this video of a wedding party doing The dance to Michael Jackson's Thriller.

Football

2007-06-21T08:38:00.000Z

OUCH I ache.......

Tuesday night was the Adults v Kids football friendly cause its the end of the season.

We played for over 90 mins and God my legs are killing me.

I have a groin strain and my legs feel like jelly I'm so unfit.

I haven't played football like that since I was about 16.

It was a great game I scored a hat trick too.

The Adults won on goals however The kids won at the end of the game as we played a next goal wins situation.

Still it's only a game.

Kinross Trip

2007-06-21T08:32:00.000Z

We went down to Kinross 2 weekends ago to let Stewart and my folks meet which went well.

On the Saturday Dad was going down to watch the Boys Brigade play in the local Cricket tournament for local clubs, being held on the Front Lawns of Kinross house.

In the morning some of the boys appeared at the door to say that someone had not turned up so we managed to provide them with Stewart so they could play.

The Boys came 3rd well done Boys.

After the cricket we took Stewart across to Loch Leven Castle on the boat and had a look round.

With The Glorious weather that day I got burnt but it was a fantastic day .

Pics Site

2007-06-09T23:34:00.000Z

I have updated some pics onto the New Image Reflect site.

Hope You Enjoy!!!

Missed

2007-06-03T00:26:00.000Z

Yes, Unbelievable as it may seem but I missed a Magnum Tour.

First one I have missed since they reformed.

And even then most tours I have done a least one date if not more.

Shame on me, still money was tight this month so it was out of the question this time sorry guys see you at xmas this year though hopefully.

New Rush Album

2007-06-03T00:22:00.000Z

Got the new Rush Album through the post the other day have to say so far a little dissapointed.

It seems a little samey and nothing new from the guys.

I have been a fan for years and would have to say this is by far the worst album the have done.

It kind of just washes over you.

Still only to full listens so far will keep listening to see how it grown on me.

Anniversary

2007-06-03T00:16:00.000Z

Today, Being Sunday the 3rd of June is the 1st Anniversary of when Elaine and I met.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DEAR!!!!!!!

Excitement

2007-06-02T23:59:00.000Z

Well did my good turn for the day month and year today.

We were on our way home from having tea at Elaine's sisters house when just by the flat we drove past a guy lying on the pavement with his head split open.

I jumped out of the car phone in hand dialing 999.

Although he was 3 sheets to the wind it wouldnt be right to leave anyone in that state ( although I believe later some passers by were laughing at this guy as he bled on the street corner )

Thing is I though the worst as he got up and stagered out onto the road and clattered off a passing bus (ouch ) and crunched to the ground.

Wound to on the back of his head worse than the affore mentioned front wound.

I dragged him to the side of the road and he lost conciousness for a second and I almost panicked as he seemed to stop breathing for that small instant, My heart by this point was racing.

Thankfiully a girl who was training to be a nurse and her mother stopped to assist too until the paramedic arrived on the scene.

Covered in blood and a little shakey I was only to willing at that point to hand over to him ty very much lol.

Now thing is I no longer have a first aid cert, for the first time in about 15 years.

Must get mine renewed.

It also made me wonder as I have in the past.....

Why don't you get first aid taught at school shouldnt it be compulsery to get at least a basic level at school, you never know when you may need to use it.

Ok you government folk out there lets see it happen.

So What Else.......

2007-06-02T23:49:00.002Z

So I hear what else you been up to.

Well still following the Ice Hockey although the Sabres are out of the cup.

Aberdeen FC are in europe next year after a fantastic 3-0 win over Rangers pipping Hearts at the post so to speak, Last game of the season.( Sorry Anne but there is always next season).

Work is going well and I am fitting in here really well.

I have a good load of pictures to hunt through sort and post but cant seem to get time but will soon.

I have lost over a stone in weight since I have been up here good healthy living and Elaine seems to be keeping me on track for my 5 per day.

I feel great a lot better for the loss too.

The Asthma is still playing up and I have had my daily meds doubled to sort me out seems to be working too.

My anti depressants are about to be reduced from this week down to alternate days.

Life just couldnt be any better just now.

2007-06-02T23:49:00.001Z

Sorry

2007-06-02T23:38:00.000Z

Well sorry I have been really busy with work and life here in Aberdeen had almost forgotten about this.

All is going great lots of fun, footy, and frolicks.

Today was the last game of the season for Stewart so we went to watch him play.

He did really well and scored 2 today and also set up at least 1 of the other goals.

Unfortunately the team lost the game though.

After the game the years trophys were handed out big well done to.....

Stuart Paterson for "Players player of the year"

Sean for "Managers players of the year" " Top goal scorer" with 42 goals.

And Anissou for "Most improved Player"

Keiren also got "Ref of the year" lol and also got a nice trophy he was well chuffed.

It's been a while!

2007-05-06T15:10:00.000Z

Hi folks it's been a while I know but a hecktick few weeks.

Moved up to Aberdeen and have settled in just nicely.

It's really great to be here.

Started work on monday there and had a good week there.

Nice bunch of folks at work and we have a lot of work ahead of us.

Been lucky to have had the weekend off.

Elaine, Stewart and I had a nice drive up to Aden Country Park at Mintlaw.

The sun was out and the flowers were all in bloom.

Stewart and I played footy while Elaine took pics and filled a full 2 gb card with pics, will take hours to sort out lol.

Poor Stewart decided to have a go on the swings and fell off slicing his finger open.

The woman next to him asked was he ok and when he said no she just kept on pushing her child and ignored him.Hmmm some folk.

Still I think we was ok once we got him strapped up and have Dominos Pizza for tea.

Today is lazy day chilling out on the couch watching telly and being lazy.

Will try to get back to regular updates on this blog soon and update the pics section soon.

Moved In

2007-04-26T13:16:00.000Z

Well I'm here and all moved in.

Well kinda, still got stuff at mum and dads more records and videos dear sorry hehe.

Surprisingly enough it's not been a bad fit, most of my stuff has come in and gone away nicely one or 2 boxes to sort mainly cds and dvds once we decide where it's all going.

Now a few days off before starting work lucky me.

Hmmmmm where's my pipe and slippers, dear?

Dragons Are Real

2007-04-22T22:07:00.000Z

Magnums Dragons Are Real on youtube.

Scrubs Musical

2007-04-22T21:59:00.000Z

Just been watching some downloads of Scrubs Season 6.

Being a big fan I have to say so far this is the best season so far and I have only seen the first 6 episodes .

Anyway I just watched this and thought I would share it with you all.

It's from Epidode 6 and its a musical episode, Fantastic......

This is a great song clip from it called "Everything comes down to Poo"

ENJOY!!!

Packing

2007-04-22T12:50:00.000Z

While packing I have discovered some of my quirks from a misspent youth.

Lighters from when I smoked a collection of playing cards.

An about 6 packed full boxes of matches.

Honestly 6, these are from a few nights of matchstick poker in the pub of a night my winnings so to speak.

Good job Elaine has lots of candles to burn.

Final Day

2007-04-21T19:59:00.000Z

Yes folks, Today was my final day of working in Currys Perth.

I move up next week to Aberdeen with Elaine and Stewart FINALLY!!!!!

A Sad day I have to say although I am looking forward so much to the move.

Off now for a week to finish the move and get settled before starting my new job in Currys Digital in Aberdeen.

To all my ex colleagues I wish to say it was good knowing you good luck in the future and I will see you all at the leaving party next Saturday.

Oh an for those who don't know look what the did to my car the buggers

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2007-04-11T21:34:00.000Z

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO STEWART.

WHO WAS 12 ON MONDAY.

Hope you liked all the prezzies you got and see you next week for the party.

Belated Congratulations

2007-04-11T21:29:00.000Z

Putting out a Big Congratulations to Eddie and Jeanie who got hitched on Saturday.

Elaine and I had a great day and we hope you have a happy life together.

We really loved the Signing part of the ceremony (Eddie is 80% deaf for those who don't know him)

We also met an old friend Roy Munro at the wedding and Big congratulations to him on becoming a Dad we met little Ellie too just a mear 18 days old.

Hockey News

2007-04-11T21:26:00.000Z

My team are through YEESSSSSSSSS!!!!

The Buffalo Sabres have soared through to the Stanley Cup.

Finishing Top of the Conference looks good for the cup.

Come on Guys.

News Flash .................

2007-04-02T20:35:00.000Z

In other news I can finally confirm that I have a job in Aberdeen and will be moving up there as of the 22nd of April to start Monday the 30th.

Princess Alice And The Broken Arrow

2007-04-02T20:29:00.000Z

BEST EVER EVER EVER

Finally arrived on Friday after I had left for work.

So it's been on full blast in the car.

To be honest I downloaded it the Friday before.

I love it.

It is by far the best Magnum album they have ever done WOW.

A future Classic.

Great Songs Great Riffs and Hooks and melodies.

Cant wait for the single and the Tour and every thing......

Wonders if he will be allowed to do more than one date of the tour ????????

NNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

2007-03-29T17:34:00.000Z

I'm crying now Still no cd and it's now Thursday.

When Am I getting my cd am I the only one still not got a copy????????

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Cycling

2007-03-27T17:09:00.000Z

Went out for a cycle today round Aberdeen.

Went round Seaton Park and then headed along to the beach and then over the broadhill by Pittodrie.

Ouch on the climb up the broad hill and on the way down, mind it probably didn't do the bike any good racing down the steps on the broadhill lol.

NNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

2007-03-27T17:07:00.001Z

My cd still has not arrived it's Tuesday I called home to find out if it had arrived but allas no.

Dam you Royal Mail where is my cd.

It's 2 days late now.

GGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

More Good News

2007-03-23T21:15:00.000Z

I have word that I have my interview for Currys Digital in Aberdeen on Monday so it's all starting to fall into place me hopes.

Fingers crossed and I will be starting there soon.

Hence this is why I won't be home to collect my new album.

YESSSSSSSSSS

2007-03-23T21:11:00.000Z

The all important email arrived today your order has been posted.

So my new Magnum album could arrive on Monday after all.

BUMMER I won't be here :'-(

Let Down

2007-03-22T09:33:00.000Z

Why do I feel Like I am about to be let down again by Play.com.

Well it's Thursday the 22nd and the new Magnum album is released on Monday but play haven't even taken my payment yet.

Last time I pre-ordered from them the album arrived over 2 weeks later than the release date.

I didn't mind at that time as it wasn't of any urgency but let me down on Magnum and it's hell to pay.

Any one else had this problem with play or any other site for that matter?

Seems like the best way to get albums these days on day of release is order it from your local store and wait outside on the release date like I did a few years ago with Brand New Morning hehe, numpty stood outside HMV in Princes Street,Edinburgh at 8:30am waiting to get me copy.

Other Youtube Vids

2007-03-20T16:06:00.000Z

Live "Dance With You" Glasgow ABC 2006

Slayer Live Glasgow The Unholy Alliance 2006

Live "Lightning Crashes" Glasgow ABC 2006

In Flames Glasgow The Unholy Alliance 2006

Slf In Perth 2007

Youtube

2007-03-20T14:16:00.000Z

I am adding some more vids to my youtube account stuff taken from different shows I have been.

Hope you enjoy em.

Here's Uncle Bob For Starters!

Faulty

2007-03-20T14:07:00.000Z

My camera has gone stuffed :'-(

Thank god it's under warranty.

It's stopped focusing correctly so a load of recent photos I have taken most have been out of focus.

Still they are sending out a package to send back to them to fix the problem.

FREE Magnum Downloads

2007-03-19T12:27:00.000Z

There is a free download available of "Like Brothers We Stand" on the Magnum website

Go now and get it.

Sounds great!!!!

Also mobile wallpapers, desktop wallpapers and all Magnum news Available.

Check out Magnums myspace too

http://www.myspace.com/magnumuk

7 days and counting to the release of "Princess Alice And The Broken Arrow"

Anyone There

2007-03-19T12:23:00.000Z

It's hard to tell if anyone is reading this nd if anything is of interest to people on the blog. I know I have put in a counter and I get regular hits but no one seems to comment anymore not sure why.

Come on folks have your say about some of my blogs let me know yer out there.

Stiff Little Fingers Live Perth 2007

2007-03-19T12:20:00.000Z

Footy

2007-03-19T12:12:00.000Z

Stewart scored again at footy this week with an amazingly good shot from a corner.

Big well done to the team as well for winning 6-4.

You really played like a team on Saturday.

Party

2007-03-19T12:05:00.000Z

Went to a party for Ali's 21st the other night.

Ali being Elaine's nephew.

I certainly looked like he was having a good night.

The DJ played some great tunes some Rush, Journey and so on.

Music was good but his patter was shit.

Hope you had a great night Ali and the head wasn't too sore next day.

I also owe Heather (Elaine's niece) an appologie squashing a cream cake on her nose.

Just for fun you under stand.

The look on your face was priceless to say the least.

Did anyone get a photo of it...... send it ot me and I will put it up on the blog.

Sick

2007-03-19T11:17:00.000Z

Poor Elaine!

She's been signed off again with this Viral ear infection.

A little concerning the Doctor says that some folk have been taking up to 6 weeks for this to clear their system.

Hope your better soon love, sorry I can't be there to help this time.

Joke of the Day

2007-03-19T11:16:00.000Z

Why does Edward Woodward have so many d's in his name?

If he hadn't he would be

EWAR WOOWAR.

Many thanks to Sam for this one.

Clear out

2007-03-19T11:00:00.000Z

I am having a big ebay clearout this week getting rid of some old stuff I don't need or use.

A good clear out before I move up to Aberdeen.

My user name is cooldrums1 if you wanna check any of it out loads of dvds so far like Wayne's World 1&2, Jaws and so on.

Happy Shopping

Gig

2007-03-19T10:51:00.000Z

Went to see the Stiff Little Fingers the other night in The Ice Factory in Perth.

Was a good night and a great gig apart from the price of booze in the gaffe.

I bought a Double Jack Daniels and Coke and it cost £5.50 ouch.

The and themselves were good if not a little old now for punk.

Punk is not dead it's just got old and bald and I don't mean from Skin heads.

Slf did a great set and even managed a cover of Thin Lizzys "Boys are Back In Town"

Not sure I would go see them again tbh, but of course Elaine will kill me if I don't take her next time, like The Stranglers gig a few months back they are a band worth seeing at least once but I think if I was given the choice I would rather see the Stranglers than Slf again.

I will put up some Pics and a Vid from the gig in a wee whilee.

Earn Cash

2007-03-19T10:49:00.000Z

Earn cash by doing short surveys online.

I do it.

Check out the link and sign up today

http://www.yougov.com/users/registrationintro_ref.asp?refid=395206&jID=3&sID=1.

Back To The Grind

2007-03-11T19:27:00.000Z

Back to the grind of everyday life again for a while anyway back home to mum and dads for a while.

Should have an interview soon for the job in Aberdeen, here is hoping all goes well and hopefully I will be living in Aberdeen before the end of March or at latest the middle of April.

But for now it's back to work in Perth.

Football Crazy

2007-03-11T19:16:00.000Z

Well Saturday was footy day for us.

First an early morning game for Stewart on the pitches near where the flat is.

Bit of a dissappointing game.

I'm affraid our team lost 6-2, but the good news is Stewart put a cracker in the back of the net and also got awarded another green fair play card for his effort on the park.

Then it was the off to the big boys footy in the afternoon.

Aberdeen v's Hearts in an SPL clash fighting a place in Europe next year.

This sad as it might seem was my first ever, real footy match (Stewart says his matches are real ) but I mean at a stadium with big spl teams playing.

Aberdeen won 1-0 with a beauty of a goal early in the first half right in front of us.

Then Hearts had a man sent off in the second half for some very rough tackles a well deserved red card imho.

Think I may become a bit of an Aberdeen supporter shortly (ssssshhhhhhh don't tell Stewart).

Cycling

2007-03-08T13:42:00.000Z

Well yesterday I went out for my first cycle of the year.

Stewart and I went for a short ride along the beach front.

Not normally the pace I would go but a good run to get back in the saddle again.

I took a ride out this morning too at my own pace took the camera out to Seaton Park in Aberdeen, got some fantastic shots, to be put up on the pics site shortly.

It would appear that spring is here already.

The crocuses are out in full bloom and birds you wouldn't normally see here this time of year are back.

Health

2007-03-08T13:39:00.000Z

I forgot to say the other day but my meds have been reduced.

Good news having been on them for almost a year now.

Poor Elaine is still laid up with this infection though but seems to be getting better slowly.

Holidays/Illnesses

2007-03-05T09:21:00.000Z

Do Holidays and illnesses come hand in hand?

Why? I hear you ask.

Well I am on holiday this week so I came up to Aberdeen for the week (still not moved but that's another story).

Now last time I was up I was ill with a chest infection which took almost 3 weeks to clear, I'm fine now.

But now that I have come up Elaine has gone down with a viral ear infection.

She has lost her sense of balance completely.

Doctor gave her a jab yesterday and some pills not sure they have worked at all yet but she is resting at the moment.

Get better soon dear.

Photo opps

2007-03-05T09:14:00.000Z

I have to admit I love to walk along beaches and take pics of things I find on the beach weird and wonderful things you wonder how they got there and they give off cool effect in the sand either sprinkled in sand or getting covered with the wash of the sea all very arty lol.

I have even started to adjust and move things so I get some really cool and posed shots, one day I may get paid for some of this stuff.

St Andrews

2007-03-05T09:06:00.000Z

On Friday I went and visited St Andrews castle.

Although this is a ruin and not much remains is is a nice peaceful place on the cliffs overlooking the North Sea.

Got some nice pics will post asap.

1 thing that spoiled the peace though was a load of yobs sitting down on the small beach just below the castle shouting racist remarks at an Asian tourist who was in the castle close by where I was standing taking pics.

Vermin honestly I was quite angry that this is how some people treat visitors to our country I was really tempted to call the police and have them done for disturbing the peace or whatever they could get done for.

This is not how we behave in Britain people!!!!!!