Cough seems to have cleared up, or at least is hiding in the background somewhere. The temperature is back to normal, and I'm back at work. So all's good.
Tonight I've got karate, assuming enough people turn up for the class to run (it was cancelled on Wednesday), and then Michael is coming over.
Tomorrow we've a couple of friends coming over to veg out with movies, and we've to tidy the house for Liz coming over nextweek to cat-sit while we're in Egypt.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
So today I'm off work ill. Last night I was running a temperature, seriously burning up. Today I've a hacking cough, and I've called in sick. This is a bummer, as I'll miss Trout tonight (that's the monthly Glasgow SF group meet), and I was hopping to sell some memberships for
Satellite 2. Instead I've just posted on the group LJ pointing people to the website,where they can download membershipforms andeither mail them in or pass them to another member ofthe committee.
At the moment I'm lying in bed, coughing up a lung, while watching Lost inTranslation.
There's ice cream in the freezer. I might have to get up and get some.
Satellite 2. Instead I've just posted on the group LJ pointing people to the website,where they can download membershipforms andeither mail them in or pass them to another member ofthe committee.
At the moment I'm lying in bed, coughing up a lung, while watching Lost inTranslation.
There's ice cream in the freezer. I might have to get up and get some.
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Hmmm. Not good at keeping this thing going am I.
As mentioned in the last post (last year) I was going to Redemption. Well, I went, and had a great time. It was my first time in Coventry, and I have to say I like it. The 8 hour bus journey I likes a little less, but the train involved 2 transfers, and there was VERY little time to get from one to the next, so I didn't want to risk it. As it was I just vegged with the mp3 player, a book and occasionally slept.
Back in the real world, and the finish line is in sight as far as Satellite 2 goes. The guest of honour is in place, the programme is coming along nicely, and the first batch of t-shirts have been ordered.
So, if you stumble across this blog, click on the link, and come to the convention.
As mentioned in the last post (last year) I was going to Redemption. Well, I went, and had a great time. It was my first time in Coventry, and I have to say I like it. The 8 hour bus journey I likes a little less, but the train involved 2 transfers, and there was VERY little time to get from one to the next, so I didn't want to risk it. As it was I just vegged with the mp3 player, a book and occasionally slept.
Back in the real world, and the finish line is in sight as far as Satellite 2 goes. The guest of honour is in place, the programme is coming along nicely, and the first batch of t-shirts have been ordered.
So, if you stumble across this blog, click on the link, and come to the convention.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Damn it's been ages.
Just re-read the previous post, and I'm glad to say my thoughts haven't changed in the least. It's been a while since I posted it, and I reckon I was thinking my attitude might have changed, but thankfully it hasn't.
The monthly SF meetings are still going strong, and there's a convention in the offing (Satellite 2) next year. A few of us are off to Redemption in Feb, partly to have a great time, and partly to (hopefully) sell some memberships for S2.
Roll on Feb.
Just re-read the previous post, and I'm glad to say my thoughts haven't changed in the least. It's been a while since I posted it, and I reckon I was thinking my attitude might have changed, but thankfully it hasn't.
The monthly SF meetings are still going strong, and there's a convention in the offing (Satellite 2) next year. A few of us are off to Redemption in Feb, partly to have a great time, and partly to (hopefully) sell some memberships for S2.
Roll on Feb.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Damn it's been a while.
Been thinking a lot lately about friends and friendship and people in general. I don't know if it's a symptom of getting older (I'm 41 now), but I think I'm becoming less and less of a people person. I just don't "need" the companionship of people as much as I used to (or at least used to think I did).
More and more lately, I'm becoming disillusioned with living in a city (especially Glasgow) and I want to just get the hell out. This isn't likely to happen in the near future, at least not without a lottery win, so I'm stuck in Glasgow (which isn't that bad as cities go, it's just I want out) for the forseable future.
My wife keeps telling me that if I got my wish I'd soon miss this place, but I don't think so. The fewer shell-suited numb-nutted idiots I see, the better.
As for friends, it's not like we're in each others pockets. I see people I like at the SF group once a month, and when a con rolls round, I love it. It's like the perfect gated community. Anyway, I have some really good friends online, (and before anyone shouts "sad git" I know them in the flesh too, we're just geographically challenged) and keep in touch on a regular basis.
Ideally I want a house near the sea, remote, but within half an hour of shops if I need them. A wee village/country pub nearby that sells real ale, and a broadband connection. Throw in some dogs, and nirvana is reached.
Been thinking a lot lately about friends and friendship and people in general. I don't know if it's a symptom of getting older (I'm 41 now), but I think I'm becoming less and less of a people person. I just don't "need" the companionship of people as much as I used to (or at least used to think I did).
More and more lately, I'm becoming disillusioned with living in a city (especially Glasgow) and I want to just get the hell out. This isn't likely to happen in the near future, at least not without a lottery win, so I'm stuck in Glasgow (which isn't that bad as cities go, it's just I want out) for the forseable future.
My wife keeps telling me that if I got my wish I'd soon miss this place, but I don't think so. The fewer shell-suited numb-nutted idiots I see, the better.
As for friends, it's not like we're in each others pockets. I see people I like at the SF group once a month, and when a con rolls round, I love it. It's like the perfect gated community. Anyway, I have some really good friends online, (and before anyone shouts "sad git" I know them in the flesh too, we're just geographically challenged) and keep in touch on a regular basis.
Ideally I want a house near the sea, remote, but within half an hour of shops if I need them. A wee village/country pub nearby that sells real ale, and a broadband connection. Throw in some dogs, and nirvana is reached.
Thursday, July 03, 2003
Got to lose the gut, got to lose the gut.
I've been piling it on a bit lately. Too much vegging and overindulgance, and not enough exercise. Soooo, yoghurt and coffee for breakfast, session at the gym at lunchtime followed by 2 rolls in gammon (no butter or marge), another low fat yoghurt, a diet coke and a peach. I'll eat smaller portions and cut out on the drink too.
Fell great for having been back at the gym. I've still got the "glow" I always get after a session. Wakes you up for the afternoon as well.
I've been piling it on a bit lately. Too much vegging and overindulgance, and not enough exercise. Soooo, yoghurt and coffee for breakfast, session at the gym at lunchtime followed by 2 rolls in gammon (no butter or marge), another low fat yoghurt, a diet coke and a peach. I'll eat smaller portions and cut out on the drink too.
Fell great for having been back at the gym. I've still got the "glow" I always get after a session. Wakes you up for the afternoon as well.
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