“I love you, Dad”

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 …

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Jabs and radio celeb!

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. …

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Flippin typical

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 …

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Today’s achievements

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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Airline food I hope I do get

Continental BusinessFirst Dinner Snack Originally uploaded by Danburg Murmur. These pictures blogged from the excellent Flickr, taken by a man who is documenting all of the food he gets on planes. Not a bad idea!