Nathan Nelson The Budget Traveller’s Guide to Sleeping in Airports provides info and ratings on sleeping in airports, something I was considering as an option for when I arrive at Mumbai. I get there after midnight, and then allowing for immigration, customs, losing my bag and getting generally lost, it’ll be three until I’m fully checked in. …
I went for my fifteen minutes of minor local recognition at BBC Radio Suffolk, and it all went quite well! Managed to get a good plug in for Aidcamps, and Salt of the Earth (the UK fundraiser for SCAD). When I was sat in the green room outside the studio, I saw the red light …
America has an obsession with it’s dad. Many of the US movies and TV programmes I have seen over years now have convinced me of this. I have to wonder where this mass paternal conflict syndrome has sprung from, but the evidence is legion: Luke Skywalker (Star Wars trilogy). Just wanted his dad to love …
Three more jabs today – Rabies, Hepatitis A and B, and Japanese Encephalitis. I also got a cholera vaccine called Dukoral that you have to keep in the fridge, that comprises a sachet of powder you have to mix with a small vial of liquid – all a bit complicated, but apparently tastes like strawberries. …
Just when I decide to sell my car*, I finally get a decent premium on my insurance. Duh! * Ford Fiesta LX 16v 1998 R Reg, 2 careful owners, full history, 55000 miles on the clock, MOTd and taxed, dark blue, 5 doors, manual. Good little runner, reluctant sale. £1500 bargain for quick sale. Buyer …
I went to Barclays Bank to hand in some forms. Barclays are still practicing Victorian style banking, I swear I saw a wizened old man on a stool in the back of the branch, cleaning his quill. They have all of my money and they still charge me for every little thing they can. Does …
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