» That's me on TV!

Maybe in the future
Someone was filming on London Bridge this morning so look out for me in the "crowd shots" on the news this evening.

I'm the one in the dark suit, white shirt and blue tie. You can't miss me - I'm carrying a briefcase.
(Wed 17th Jun 2009, 9:52, More)

» Guilty Pleasures, part 2

Cyclists
I like waiting at a crossing for the lights to go red and looking out for a cyclist who is clearly going to jump the lights. Then I step out in from of him. I would love one of them to run into me so I could sue them for the injuries.
(Fri 14th Mar 2008, 13:17, More)

» Call Centres

Hot off the press
Just overheard a colleague giving some phone jockey a right earful in the middle of the office.

"...this is the fifth time you have called today..."

"...no, I don't own a BMW and haven't owned one for thirty five years..."

Certainly brightened up my Friday afternoon.
(Fri 4th Sep 2009, 16:41, More)

» Turning into your parents

Many years ago
When I was about 18 and my little brother was about 5 I was taking him to the shops. We stopped at the side of the road before crossing. I took his hand in mine and, without thinking, said "Quick March!"

He looked at me and said "That's what Mummy says."

Dammit.
(Thu 30th Apr 2009, 14:37, More)

» Unemployed

Getting to know my son
Son was born last year. My employer found that I was "surplus to requirements" at the end of last year. Not very nice at the time but I did get a lump of cash and four months to play with my baby.

Not funny, but the best of times.
(Fri 3rd Apr 2009, 9:14, More)