Flo's singing teacher asked her if she'd like to sing in a band last Monday. Two 13 year old girls and a drummer needed a singer at the monthly gig her music school puts on. She learnt the song and did great! Well done Flo! Flo's teacher even got April up for one song too!
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Skunk Anansie
Shaheen messaged me a couple of days ago and asked if I was free to meet up in London on Monday. I was in London anyway and haven't seen him in a little while so said yes. He kept everything secret, but eventually I worked it out. Skunk Anansie was playing at the Water Rats! A tiny venue just off Kings Cross Station. It was amazing, she was once again superb. Great night! We're off to see Dodgy on Thursday too!
Twickenham on Saturday
Along with around 50 other TJs members we popped along to see the harlequins play at Twickenham. It was along day 2h each way but we had a good time and was good to see everyone again after the season finished a couple of weeks ago.
Friday, 15 May 2026
Shoe blankets?
One of the heads in my department has shoe shape protectors and shoe blankets. Wtf? I imagine he got rinsed with a massive upsell at Jones the Boot Makers. That will go down well at the annual dinner with Jones senior management. Someone actually bought a set!!!
Office move
As part of our merger, my department has had a small office move. We now have two buildings, but we're staying in Plantation Place. Our desks have been moved round the corner, and I now look out onto the Lloyd's building.
Thursday, 14 May 2026
New game
After a mammoth 2 years+ of playing d&d we're taking a break and going to take it easy for a while by playing Basic Fantasy Role Play. We've played it before a few times and is very similar to the original 1st addition dungeons and dragons. I thought i'd buy myself a copy.
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Excitement on our street
There was a fire in one of the old people flats opposite our house this morning. 3 fire engines and an ambulance were called and they had to use a cherry picker attachment on one of the engines to stretcher an old lady out through her smashed window.














