Leaving on a Jet Plane

Good News.....We have booked a holiday for Sunday. Its a last minute job as we tried to hold out for a late deal but it would appear that they went up in price due to the rubbish weather.

We are off to The Costa Del Sol and for a week. We are staying in the Hotel Angela under a half board basis, so i will be more than breaking even with breakfast. I would like to say that i chose it because it is amazing, but that would be a lie. Firstly Tammy did all the research and found the deal. Secondly, there was not much left from Cardiff.

So i am off to pack my stuff..............Speedos are banned though.
Ill report back when i return.

Bon Voyage and bring on the Sangria.

Polls - U Decide

I have been messing round with blogger and found this new cool function of polls.

So in true Big Brother style, when there is a big decision to make i will be using the poll option on the right to get you.....the readers thoughts and assistance.

First off is the decision on my next movie to go and watch. Ill post the results on my blog for reviewing and maybe push the boat out and add a graph to show it....WOW.

Telegraph - Fantasy Football

I have joined the telegraph fantasy football league agian this year. I managed to use all my transfers by january last year so lost out to my work colleagues Tom and Marc, so ended up buying the steaks.

This year i am out for revenge and have picked a winning team that i dont think even Steve (Potato Head) Bruce could fail to win the league with. More people form work have joined in this year so i hope i dont lose as that is a lot of steaks to buy.

Now for the plea for any of my friends or any readers that want to join the fun. The link here Telegraph Fantasy Football
will take you to the joining page.

I will post details of my mini league for anyone to join in the morning once i can read my work email to remember the login.

Each week i will be posting the telegraph fantasy football password for transfers so keep checking the site.

The Simpsons - Movie

Me and Tammy went and watched the Simpsons on Saturday so i thought i would share my thoughts on the experience.

Firstly i would like to point out that at £7.50 per ticket plus about 6 quid each in drink, ice cream and popcorn i can see why people download movies rather than give more to the Fascist B@stards (up the revolution).

I went to the Odeon in Cardiff Bay which is a nice enough cinema, except i went on a Saturday afternoon so it was full of kids but the ones sat by us were OK. The bloke behind though had a stupid laugh and seemed to be easily amused, which got very annoying.

The film itself was OK. The humour was there and it had many of the ongoing humour from the show, such as Nelson going HaHa. The story itself was a bit predictable but the humour made up for that. I didn't find myself thinking how long have i been sat here, which is a good sign. Matt Groening made sure that the film at 1hr 20 contained enough different humour to last the whole movie too.

Overall i liked the movie but would i recommend it? I left the movie happy that i had watched a comedy film, but on reflection i would have to say that there is nothing there that you don't get on TV and that maybe the Simpsons should be kept to a 20 minute show.

I suppose Homer sums it up the best when he says " why would people pay to watch something that you can watch on TV for free." Obviously there are no license fees in America!!!!!!!

I did get a stupid free Simpsons hat though and when i work out blue tooth i will post it on here.

My Big Fat Rant

I alluded to it in an earlier post (rant) that Pro Evo is starting to really get on my tits. I recklessly decided to impose a ban on myself using it and after only one night I found myself breaking it.

So now I have decided to completely change my stance on the ban. When the tw@ts are always Brazil I just be Brazil with them. When they decide to be someone different I will also follow suit, for example I am playing a lot with Newcastle at the moment (pace galore).

So this is helping. The tw@ts that will only be Brazil are getting a beating and the fun people are getting an entertaining game of football. This is playing havoc with my ranking but it is definitely worth it.

The mention of Tw@ats leads me nicely onto the next rant. Forums. I don’t mind Villa forums when blues fans use them and post sensible stuff but now it is the school holiday the losers from Small Heath are logging on and posting shit. This leads to the normal villa, blues slagathon and all discussion ceases.

Well my message to these people is during your school holidays......stop pissing me off and go and play on the white lines on the M6.

4 Eyes

It’s happened. I have finally given in and decided that it is time for me to wear glasses. After a severe dressing down from my optician about my eyesight and the realisation that I can actually see let alone drive at the moment, I enrolled the help of my good lady (pick frames) and purchased some specs.

I went for a pair of glasses and a free pair of sunglasses (if its ever sunny again) and picked them up today. I did get them two days ago but I got double vision from them so had to take them back.

So I am now sat adjusting to a life of abuse for been a four eyed nerd or speccy head. Whilst I contemplate this please feel free to post the abuse now.

Luckily the windows on the 15th floor don’t open, so any abuse is fine.

Marlon Harewood - The Verdict

So the guys at B6 have finally got themselves into action and bought another player. This time its Marlon Harewood who similar to Nigel Reo-Cocker won’t have to change the colour scheme within his house.

It would appear after reading many forums that this guy is deemed useless, inadequate and no fit to wear the shirt. You can see where some of these views come from though after scoring 4 in 35 games last year for the cheats from London. However though this doesn’t really paint a fair picture. The season before he single handily destroyed our defence on his way to grabbing 3 goals.

My view on the guy is.....Yes he looks a bit like an alien. He is quick, strong and has got an ok finish on him. I see the man as backup for the Big Man Carew. If he got injured, with the current strikers we have, this would undo our game plan. Whilst at Celtic O’Neil had two big lumps (Sutton and Hartson) upfront with pace running off either of them. He now has similar options as he finally has cover for Carew.

To all the moaners on Icbirmingham, Lets give Harewood a chance and see what he can do. If he can hold the ball up to release Gabby, Young or Moore then that will be money well spent.

The end of the Road!!!!!

That’s it.......I have had enough...........

My love affair for Pro Evo Soccer is over. Its bad enough having to play against people on XBOX Live who just want to cheat and freeze the game up so they win 3-0, but there is an even worse side to the game.

The cheats you can get round by changing your status and then leaving the Xbox on, but the people who only choose to be Brazil and Inter Milan......words can not explain these tw@ts. Last night I played 7 games of Pro and every time people chose to be Brazil. My message to these people is that you are average players trying to be good using Adriano as the only weapon in your Arsenal. Piss off Xbox Live and go and play in a world cup on your own you pr1cks.

Looks like I will now have to throw myself into Forza 2 now. Bring on Pro 7. Hopefully the developers manage to remove the pr1cks from the environment.

Bridgend Ford

I used to believe that Ford stood for Fixed Or Repaired Daily but recently I have come around to the idea of owning one of them.

Due to the need to soon own a family car it was decided that Tammy would get rid of her car so we thought a new fiesta or focus would fit the bill. After making an appointment with them for last Saturday we arrived in the car. A man that fitted the usual description of a used car sales man (tosser) finally spoke to us and then implied that no booking had been taken.

I thought fair enough its not quite so you can help. Told him about the car we wanted to part exchange and he instead of offering to walk the 10 yards to the car, asked us to go and get it and park it by him. When I returned with the car he was nowhere to be seen and two other guys were just sat propped against a car smoking.

After waiting 10 mins we were about to go, he popped from behind the portakabin and said give me 10 mins as I am on the phone. (Clearly planning social life). After hearing that I got back in the car and left.

So my message to everyone is if you do want to own a Ford go elsewhere. Don’t give these people any of your cash and especially don’t give dick heads like the salesmen the opportunity to earn commission from you.

P.S. Anyone want to buy a Black 206cc. Ideal for the summer.

What a F***ing Shit Hole (not St Andrews)

I work in quite possibly one of the worst looking buildings in the whole of the UK. It makes the Rotunda in Birmingham look like a palace. Inside is no better. The lifts make random floors up, jolt and have more breakdowns than Mariah Carey. I suppose the one saving grace is the view. I can see across the whole of the city from the 15th Floor and can even see my beloved England.

On Friday I was stood waiting for a lift on the 15th Floor. Then this guy came and really annoyed me. Not only would the longhaired Muppet not stand still, pacing up and down whilst waiting for the lifts, he then after three minutes of waiting went and pressed the lift button.

I stood there thinking.....if only I would have thought of doing that. The bloody thing is lit up you idiot, which means I pressed it.

Then to make things worse he kept pressing it. So here is a message to that Muppet

"take the F***ing Stairs you Tit"

The Art of the Perfect Toby Carvery

The wife decided to take me out for a cheeky Toby Carvery last night. I personally think that there are not many better places to visit for a good bit of food.

Normally the service is good, you get to pile the plate high and eat until you can’t eat anymore. On all points the night was a success. Tammy had a baguette and I had the full on two course roast for £6.50. BARGAIN, although we did actually share the starter.

There’s a way you can build on your plate to maximise the available space and involves building a pyramid in the following way:

1. Meat (ask for just Turkey, then say ill have a bit of beef too
2. Broccoli & Cauliflower to provide the base
3. Carrots & Peas
4. Boiled and Roast Potatoes.
5. Yorkshire puddings (placed on the side of the pyramid to hold it all in, but leave a gap at top
6. Gravy poured through the gap.

Follow those steps and you will have a great feast that will keep you full for ages.

I would recommend to you all to visit Toby Carvery, but only when the 2-course offer is on (Mon - Sat 12-7). Like the harvester's early bird you just cannot pay full price knowing that you can get the same meal cheaper at a different time.

RIP Black Flash?

The mighty Peugeot had a narrow escape on Saturday. Popped out for a Chinese with the Grey tribe and returned to discover that where my car was previously parked there was now a smashed up car.

It would appear that one of the local Kev's was going a little to fast and missed the traffic calming in the road, smashing straight through the bollards and into the parking space I should have been in. There was a car in that space and judging by the damage caused the Black Flash would have been no more. So thank god I enjoy a good meal as it means I was out of the way.

For the 2nd time in 9 months the Black Flash has dodged its death. Long Live the Black Flash.

The Decking - Before and After

All i need to say is..........masterpiece.

Hatrick Quest - Success or Failure

The results are in and the quest for the hatrick is a

FAILURE

The Saturday element of the challenge appears to have not been completed. Friday and Sunday both produced positive results. I suppose 2 out of 3 many people will see as a result but the pre match hype leaves me feeling more let down than Frank Lampard after having to reject the £130k per week contract from Chelsea.
Please note that it would appear that the sheets were not changed during the weekend. All I can say to that is that you are an animal and it is sick and wrong.

DIY - Do it Yourself (yeah whateva)

I have a list as long as my arm of jobs that I need to get done around the house before the baby comes along. I have been putting this off and off but finally measured and ordered the decking in the week.

So now I had to put it together. Sandy "The Cat" (Tammy's Dad) came and cleared the areas on Friday and with my brother down for the weekend I had no excuses. Luckily for me my brother knows what he is doing.

It rained all Saturday but we soldiered on and got the frames built. Just as we put the last bit down the bloody sun came out. The next day we got the boards down and Tammy had chosen some lights, which were installed into the decking.

To be fair it looks shit hot. All we need now is the Sun to come out and we can start to enjoy it.

As well as the grand unveiling of the decking, the deep end will be open too. Celebrity Star "Plod" is still to be confirmed for the ribbon cutting but there will be fun events such as Weed picking relay, the lawnmower challenge and the paint the decking competition. Might even have a bbq. So come along and join in the fun.

You Fat B*****D

Its official. I ate like a complete and utter pig the weekend. It was like being at Epcot except instead of an attraction for each country I had food.

It started in India, popped into to Europe for a Baguette, then over to the Far East for a Chinese, then to America for a subway and finished off with a good old British "deep fried paradise" combo. I thought it was the misses that was pregnant not me!!!!!

So lets review what I had.

Friday.
Jamuna Indian Takeaway - Chicken & Spinach Balti + Naan. This place is great and I recommend it. The food is good and the prices are reasonable. By far the best Indian in the area.

Saturday
Pugh’s Garden Centre (takeaway) - I was busy building decking in the garden so Tammy and mother popped out and bought sarnies. Chicken Salad was my poison. It was nice but the lettuce made the bread go soggy. I personally wouldn’t buy from here again as at the best part of £4 its a bit of a rip off.

New Garden Chinese Restaurant Aberkenfig - As a treat I let my mother buy us all Chinese. I like this place as it is quality food and the service is brilliant. The bloke serving us looked like he should have been in the monsters and seemed to look at males when saying madam, but other than that it was good. I recommend going here instead of heading down the Cardiff Bay to Pearl of the Orient as its better value and less pricks around you.

Sunday
Subway Caerphilly - Still building the decking so off the women went again to get lunch. Spicy Italian from Subway was my decision on Italian Herb. Now this was nice and they piled the meat into it. You know what you get with Subway even if it’s a little expensive. I'd prefer this to Pugh's though.

Innkeepers Fayre Upper Boat - Now this used to be a Brewers Fayre till it was sold. All I can say is please please please buy it back or close it. The service was poor, the food was horrible. Its competitively priced but you can see why in the quality of food. I say Keep Away from this place. If its cheap prices you want go to the Pottery (Sizzler) just down the road.

You might find it hard to believe but I did actually do other stuff than eat this weekend.