Ocheye the Noo!!!!!

Well, the magical mystery tour this weekend was excellent. Charlotte had booked us into a really lovely B&B in a place called Connell (which is a couple of hours north of, Glasgow, north west of Loch Lomond nr a place called Oban).

We arrived late on Friday night (about 11.30) and it was pretty cool driving along the deserted, dark roads. The B&B was excellent, really comfortable and the breakfasts were a gastronomical extravaganza! Haggis & Whisky on toast and then a full Scottish Breakfast! Superb!

Saturday, and we had a drive out to a village on the coast and evidently the only bridge over part of the Atlantic to the Isle of Seil. It was an old slate town and really picturesque. There was a craft fair in homage to a local painter; who’s painting were I’m sorry to say…appalling!

We had a bit of a picnic in a sanctuary/park/garden that had been maintained near by. There was an honesty box with a recommended donation of £5 each. I deposited my 50p in coppers and we enjoyed lunch by the loch.

Saturday afternoon and we went to a Sealife Sanctuary. It was really good, much better than the huge commercial ones. You could get really close to the fish in open top pools and watch the otters and seals being fed from really close up. I have a soft spot for the seals after seeing them at Kangaroo Island in Australia.

As you would expect, it started to get really cold up North, and the night closed in. We headed back to the B&B as Charlotte had a bit of a cold and we were tired after a long day. We decided on a slovenly tea and got takeaway and snuck it back to the room. In that area of the world there isn’t that much to do after 7pm so we settled down to watch a film (John Q – very good).

Sunday and with the long drive back we started back after breaky, slow and steady taking in the scenery. We went a different way back, over the Erskine Bridge in Glasgow. Charlotte then told me we were going back to hers in Cockerham for a full Sunday lunch, which topped off the weekend! Lovely!

Sorry if this isn’t very interesting to you but I had a really good weekend, all arranged by Charlotte and really peaceful and tranquil. Couldn’t have been better!

It's been a while...

Well its been a while since my last message so I thought I would update all you lovely people with what has been going on.

We have had the end of season Rangers awards with great success, for me personally anyway, bagging two awards. One was expected, that being the Sicknote award after a long term injury and failing to complete two games! Below is me collecting my award from the hostess with the mostess Russ:



My second awar of the night was the new and unexpected award of Ruud Gullit Sexy Football (self explanatory). Considering my lack or outfield play this was unexpected but in combination with some decent performances in the sticks was very welcome. Its nice being appreciated by your team mates. Here is me collecting my award:



The major awards were both picked up by Belch, Player of the Season and Anton Lowe Memorial Award. MT Fist collected a deserved Most Improved Player. All the awards were won by the right players I think, though Piggy may disagree!! See the Rangers Blog for a run down of the evening and comprehensive awards list.

In other news, I am beginning to draw a end to my spell at the Pension Service. It seems only yesterday I was finishing Uni and starting a job. Soon I will be on my second "real" job in a year, at Ofsted. If I carry on at this rate by the time I am 60 I will have had nearly 80 jobs!! Now that's commitment!

Charlotte and I have been seriously looking into buying a house. We have been looking into properties and have been on viewings. I have also been reading up on mortgages and solicitors etc. which is all very complicated, expensive but necessary. The whole thing was mainly instigated by the fact that Charlotte will be moving out of Shiz's after Xmas, and rather than pouring money down the drain with no reward and renting, it seemed like the right thing to do to look for a place together. A house/flat is a good investment at the moment, with interest rates quite low! Thats what a C in GCSE Economics does for you! I will of course let everyone know in person if anything comes about!

This weekend Charlotte is taking me away for a mystery weeked break. I dont know where, but have a feeling it could be Scotland as she says it is quite a long drive north. I will update you when I get back.

Thats about that then. Hope everyone is doing well and keep reading the blog!

Long time no see...

It's been a while since my last post (the match report was put on in error!), and that is mainly because there is not much to talk about.

Been to see Longview in concert, which was excellent (great guitar pieces!), and went to see a fireworks display and bonfire in Cockerham (where Charlotte lives) that was excellent. Huge bonfire and loads of people there so it was a really good do. I did take some photos with my new phone but haven't got the cables and software yet so you won't be seeing those!

More importantly I have gotten myself a new job. I will be starting working for Ofsted in Manchester in December, which I'm looking forward too. Getting a bit stale at the Pension Service and it was only a stopgap until I found something more interesting, which I think this will be. Brand spanking new offices at the Royal Exchange Theatre buildings in St. Anne’s Sq, Manchester, so really handy for the shops, Xmas markets and all you can eat Chinese which is a bonus. Money is better too, so that will help, especially as Charlotte and I are seriously looking into buying a house in the not too distant future. So much to look into though, and learn about! Mortgages and stuff are so complicated!!!

End of season BRFC do, coming up this week, and a nice meal at the John Millington in Cheadle Hulme. I think everyone is agreed that this is a season to put in the draw and never speak of again, but it will be a laugh and some awards will be given, hopefully to those most deserving!

As you will see from the match report I have been playing in goals the last couple of games, as I am still unsure about my ankle. It is ok throughout the week and when I do exercise, but in the rigours of a game with tackles and impact on my ankle I don't think it is ready just yet. May see who we are playing on Thursday and the type of game it may be before deciding to play. Ease myself back in, so to speak.

Sticking with footy, great result for County this weekend, 2-0 in the FA Cup. Maybe it will see a change in fortunes. We can only hope!

Well that brings you up to date. Am hopefully going to sort out my phone and get some piccies up some time soon, as just writing on the blog makes it a tad unappealing!
Hope you enjoyed the update. Have a nice day!