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Update on Prawns

The Colonel — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:27:33 +0000

David (not Dave as previously stated - many apologies) was ‘totally disgusted’ after eating the prawn’s head, brains, stomach, etc.

However, the restorative effects of San Miguel ‘por favor’ and garlic served with mushrooms seemed to prevent any technicolour yawns.

So well done mate - keep up the stirling work!

Do Not Eat

The Colonel — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:34:25 +0000

Battered prawns from the head end when the head and brains are attached,

Dave is about to throw up …

It’s a Long Way to Stockholm!

The Colonel — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:54:44 +0000

2662.5 miles, actually, which is a long way. Especially in a car.

The sunset on the lake North of Jonkoping was spectacular. The bird of prey by the motorway in Malmo was majestic. Bridges in Denmark, a ferry to Germany and lots of trees.

I wouldn’t rush to repeat the trip, but it feels good to have done it!

Olympics

The Colonel — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:43:15 +0000

How often can you see top sportsmen and women competing in all kinds of daft things that you’d never normally watch and still get enthralled?

Synchronised diving, Archery, Judo, Canoeing, etc. are all sports that I am aware of but also ones that I’d never bother watching normally.

I’m thinking that I might just have a full couple of weeks at the 2012 games just to watch all kinds of daft sports.

Queen’s Park, Chesterfield

The Colonel — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:59:16 +0000

I went to watch Derbyshire and Surrey in Pro-40 cricket action today and it was delightful.

Queen’s Park is really perfect for cricket - and old pavilion, knowledgable crowd, lots of refreshments, trees and a brass band.

If you can, get there and watch a game.

Just don’t expect to see a great Derbyshire side. Efficient or worthy they may be, but the days of fast bowling of note from Holding, Mortenson, Hendrik, etc. or batting from Wright, Kirsten, Barnett or Morris are long gone.

But it’s still a great Summer Sunday out.

London Sights

The Colonel — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:14:34 +0000

I was in London today and as it was hot there were all kinds of sights on offer.

A woman in a wheelchair in front of a bus, protesting I assume at her denied boarding made for an interesting spectacle. The same woman in discussion with a couple of cops 5 minutes later made me smile …

A woman riding a bicycle in a short skirt was proof that the Skort is a fine invention.

And finally, I saw a woman crossing the road with Barbie legs. As everyone knows, Barbie dolls are completely out of proportion to real people, but this woman had legs that were longer than normal and high heels. I was a little surprised and grateful that she wasn’t Barbiesque in her other proportions or the lorry behind me would have run into the back of me rather than almost doing so …

Ants

The Colonel — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:05:49 +0000

Is there anything more irritating than ants in the garden?

They run everywhere, get irritated when disturbed and bite on a whim.

Belsen …

The Colonel — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:25:35 +0000

After over a year travelling back and forth to Germany, I finally made it to the Belsen memorial. Truly horrific in scale, depressing and moving in equal measure. It’s hidden from the road by trees but it really makes for a strange experience as you walk around.

Ann Frank and her sister are remembered there along with people from many countries and ‘reasons’ for being imprisoned.

A memorable experience, although not one to be taken lightly …

Pain in the Butt

The Colonel — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:59:11 +0000

Almost in bed when the hotel announcement goes off telling us to evacuate.

Glad it wasn’t for real, and that it was warm and dry.

Tour de France

The Colonel — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:42:20 +0000

It is a stupid, stupid thing but an incredible physical achievement.

I’d rather have an engine …