by Neil | Feb 20, 2011 | Diary, rambling post that goes all over the place, Science, Thoughts, time for a change
There is less me in the world than there was the last time I blogged. I’ve been trying to lose weight for a while now. Last year I tried, based on gym membership and generally trying to eat less, but too little avail and somehow wound up heavier towards the end...by Neil | Apr 28, 2009 | Comment, Media, Personal, Politics, Press commentary, smart monkeys dumb animals, Thoughts, time for a change, Wales
I see Starkey was at it again last week. David Starkey is ostensibly a historian specialising in – oh the irony – the Tudors but seems more intent these days in generating media attention by wresting the coveted rudest-man-in-television-award away from...by Neil | Mar 22, 2009 | ballistic fat welshman, commuting, cycling, London, Personal, Random, time for a change
A short one this evening as I have some bits to do. I’m pleased to report the ride to Greenwich went well following a shaky start. My lack lustre fitness and the cold weather this morning meant I was really feeling it by the time I got a short mile down the road...by Neil | Mar 20, 2009 | Personal, rambling post that goes all over the place, Thoughts, time for a change, Writing
Sometimes you just need to hit bottom before you can come out the otherside. For me that moment was yesterday when I found out that someone who had promised me faithfully they would do something hadn’t. Actually, it was more than one person but it occurred to...by Neil | Dec 14, 2008 | possibly i am still asleep, rambling post that goes all over the place, Seemed like a good idea at the time, Thoughts, time for a change, Writing
So I’m in Wales at the moment. It’s really good to be out of London for the weekend and to see my family. Hanging out with my brother, his girlfriend and my niece was really fun. I can’t believe how quickly C (my niece) is growing and I don’t...by Neil | Jun 12, 2008 | Comedy, Gordon Brown, humor, Humour, Politics, sarcasm is the lowest form of wit but I'm not proud, satire, Thoughts, time for a change
Yesterday, at my company, it was our summer party. We all gathered in an underground club in Soho and consumed many, many beers. This morning I feel like my brain has been replaced with an old sock. This is one of the many reasons I rarely drink. In addition strange...