The war on Lambeth council begins..

Some of you already know I was unfortunate enough to receive 2 CCTV fines for being in a bus lane.  They were both on the same street at pretty much the same time of the day and yes I did the same thing in both.  I was only the edge of the bus lane for about 10m tops and there was no obstruction to any bus at the time. Continue Reading →

Wet, dark, cold in London town

See now I like Autumn I really do.  But for some reason the visible changing of the seasons is particularly troubling to me this week. Continue Reading →

Lost in timing plans and Puccini

Have put the headphones on and some Puccini to help me sort out this timing plan.

This tune always makes me think of my mate Bethan, Florence and period films.

Friends appears to be coming to Carnaby St

Was pottering about at lunch today when I came across this shop which appears to be just about to open just off Carnaby St (near the cash machines).

I’m thinking Friends in a big way.  Will they go the whole hog and get a giant couch in there too?  Only time will tell. 😉

I can indefinitely remain in the United Kingdom

A very special day.. 7 long years in the making.
I’ve attached a very special picture which proves my complete integration into British society.
God save the Queen etc (even in the rain).. 😉

A timely reminder for the home office for tomorrow

The Pet Shop boys have beat me to it (see below).  Come on Home Office, it’s been 7 long years and I’ve done everything by the rules, even when you changed them!  Continue Reading →

Coffee standards please!

Citizens of London.. Why oh why do we put up with the quite frankly poor standards of coffee that pervade this city?  Italians would have rioted in the streets by now.  The French would have gone on strike, of course.  Why do we all seem content with Starbucks/Costa/Nero swill? Continue Reading →