Saturday, September 27, 2014

Charlotte’s 18th Birthday

Charlotte turned 18 today, can’t believe where the time has gone, so very scary indeed. So Saturday night she went out with her mates to Cowley and then we waited at home for Lewis to come back from up North and picked him up from outside the Randolph around 10.00pm. He was down as a surprise for Charlotte so she didn’t know about his arrival.

Back home to get showered and then back into town for about 10.30pm, went and got a drink (me, him and Tash) at The Crown and then Rose turned up and other people, Liam Carroll, but not Charlotte. She eventually turned up and was very merry and excited. The pub shut so we walked down towards the clubs that she wanted to go to (Purple Turtle) and waited outside Gap for the midnight hour to strike. Lots of her friends had turned up by then and when it hit midnight they all burst into Happy Birthday song and that was our cue to make a move home!

Said our goodbyes and good lucks, even though they wanted us to go in the clubs with them, we then got a kebab and drove home. She had a great time out so it was pleasing for her.

Our little girl is all grown up now!

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Veteran’s Football

Long day today working, was at Pearson International in the morning and then working on Edustaff in the afternoon and evening

Played football this evening for Oxford City Vets over at Wallingford. I missed last week’s match so started as sub, it was fine as I didn’t want to overdue things because I’ve not done any exercise or anything. I enjoyed playing but I am not sure I want to continue. See how I feel in the morning when the aches and pains kick in!

Nice to see some old faces that I used to play with, Matty Whitehead, Lee Smith and Jermaine McSporran.

Got back home at 10.30pm and then worked through until 2.30am – shattered!!!

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Busy with work…no complaints though

Such a busy week so far, working flat out with Edustaff and it's hard work. Two really late nights 2.00am and 1.30am which isn't ideal really! There is so much to do for them and it's a challenge to keep everyone focussed and on board with what needs to be actioned

Working at Raintree today and Jack is struggling with a cold and didn't make it to school which is unlike him

What has been nice though is working in the garage/office - nice feeling and atmosphere in there so it's been a good idea to have got that sorted. Will tidy it more this evening now that the projector wires have turned up

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Another late night!

Long day at Raintree today, needed to finish some work on mailing lists meaning I didn’t get away until almost 6.00pm. Tash was out and about at Nathan’s and other chores, apparently his house being left alone is now riddled with fleas and rotting food etc, doesn’t sound ideal…

Jack had Leadership course and Tash went off to Clare’s for a ‘business’ party. I don’t agree with those at all, you’re inviting friends round and they’re under pressure to buy from you, don’t like that at all.

Worked in the evening again, and also tidied up the room following the work last night, pleased with it and will start being ruthless with my paper work and draws and will clear away loads in the next day or so.

Didn’t play football for the veterans against North Leigh tonight, my knee is killing me so took the time off but found out they lost 4-0, not good.

Writing this in bed as having to work up here until I sort the spare room out and Tash is sleeping with Charlotte because I would keep her awake, so I’m playing YouTube videos instead!!

No drink tonight – although I was tempted by a glass of wine before bed I must admit!

Tuesday, September 09, 2014

Another day..

Birmingham again today with Peters Books to do their CRM follow up training meetings and be involved with the Marketing teams, went well but really busy and loads done.

I hardly slept as well so was awake at 4.00am and seriously considered working for a bit as there is so much with Edustaff on my plate at the minute, I didn’t though and suffered the rest of the day with being so very tired!

Getting home was a pain, the train was delayed and the traffic at Bicester is a nightmare so I got home for 10 minutes and was out with the kit bags as I am doing training for Horspath this evening, was a bit late because of traffic but we had a decent session. Only 10 players but I like it like that sometimes and we got through loads of work and scenarios. I think the lads enjoyed it, they all thank me afterwards which is a nice touch from them

Jack didn’t come as he was at St Giles fair, I wasn’t overly pleased about that but it’s for him to make his own decisions now. There were a few others missing so we’ll see how Chris plays it with them about missing it for a fair!

Tash took Lewis home today and I was getting texts as they’d gone the wrong way, or actually missed the A43 turn off but it was fine and they went via Birmingham as well. Mum got to see Lewis’s new house and then they treated themselves to a nice meal before she made her way home. Got home at 10.00pm so a long day for her and she’s in bed as I type this.

Right, I need to do some work before bed myself as I have to get to EdCo very early tomorrow to meet with Jason and then do the training on Data Mining. Another long day but it’s all helping to pay for the next holiday!!

Sunday, September 07, 2014

Weekend of family life

This was written in some notes so I just copied and pasted them across to as to not lose them but I’ve not elaborated on them much to be honest!

Saturday was whole day in garage and shed clearing it all out. Much better now

Saturday night at Dancing Dragon for a family meal and then Dew Drop for a couple of pints - but they threw us out bang on time. What a strange pub!

Sunday morning. Paintballing. Great Fun.

The girls hadn't done it before, nor had Tash but they all loved it and loads of bruises to show for it, we then went to Wycombe to get some food

Sunday afternoon all the family round for more food. Sues birthday today. Tiffs yesterday

Jack said kids love the football training and think in a decent coach, very complimentary. So that was pleasing.

Tuesday, September 02, 2014

Back to Work & Reality

Well, the alarm didn’t go this morning as the battery on my phone was exhausted (as was I!). Slept okay last night to be fair and felt okay when I woke up so got ready and went to work at Raintree today. All was fine and they were asking about my break.

Took the car in for a service and it was nice having Charlotte driving herself and at lunchtime came back home to get my hair cut. Started to struggle in the afternoon but was okay in the end.

Picked up the car in the later afternoon and then had dinner, Mum had taken Jack to karate and then to football training with Horspath, I really didn’t want to be there tonight so got there late and then found out that Phil had dropped out as coach so I said I’d step into his shoes which I am more than pleased to do.

Watch the session and then came home – I have ideas for the next sessions.

Back to reality all too soon and tired as well so wanted to complete this update and go to bed, I’m getting short-tempered with everyone at the minute!! Wish I was still on holiday!

Monday, September 01, 2014

Thailand Holiday - Coming home

  • 4.00am
  • Travel
  • breakfast
  • delay
  • x3 flights
  • no sleep
  • Derek waiting
  • pick up car
  • home
  • unpack