Early morning drive up to Gateshead for a training course. Made it in reasonable time.
I stayed in the Tulip hotel; Internet Access was working this time.
Tuesday was a continuation of the Monday. Wednesday was getting up to speed on the work I will have to do in Saudi in a month’s time. I will continue with the install work back in the Aylesbury office.
Then the long drive back home.
Early morning drive up to Gateshead for a training course.
Made it in reasonable time. I stayed in the Tulip hotel; Internet Access was working this time.
Tuesday was a continuation of the Monday.
Wednesday was getting up to speed on the work I will have to do in Saudi in a month’s time. I will continue with the install work back in the Aylesbury office. Then the long drive back home.
Decided to visit the Plough and Anchor for lunch, one day until our wedding anniversary. Rosemary and I had an excellent lunch from the a la carte menu. Rosemary chose the Shredded Crispy Duck, and I the Steak Neapolitan. After the meal we lay around like sleeping dogs. Managed to get out and mow the paths through the fields after the rain had stopped for a while.
Decided to visit the Plough and Anchor for lunch, one day until our wedding anniversary. Rosemary and I had an excellent lunch from the a la carte menu. Rosemary chose the Shredded Crispy Duck, and I the Steak Neapolitan. After the meal we lay around like rotten sheep. Managed to get out and mow the paths through the fields after the rain had stopped for a while.
3rd July 2006
Up early and back to Edinburgh. What a change, Edinburgh was freezing cold, cloudy and miserable. By all accounts the South is still as warm as before. Hotel had allocated me a room on the wrong side of the hotel, so unable to pick up the free broad band from the Mai Thai.
Ate at the Mai Thai, very nice green curry.
4th July 2006
Another cloudy day, with low cloud obscuring Arthur’s seat. This evening ate at Zest, where I had a very entertaining evening. The waiter became very animated about Portugal and football. The restaurant is Indian run and the waiter was from the Goa, which has very strong Portuguese connections. He also was a Roman Catholic. I wonder if he has met Richy.
5th July 2006
There was a loud clap of thunder part way through the day. The sun actually came out at one stage in the evening. Watched France win against Portugal at the Mai Thai. Very scrappy game as the French held on to their 1 – 0 lead, at one stage all the Portuguese were in the French side, including the goal keeper in a last ditch attempt to save the match. The Portuguese constantly diving and arguing for fouls spoilt the game. They should have been yellow carded. Oh and had some very nice Dim Sum rolls, followed by a curry at the Mai Thai.
6th July 2006
The day has started off sunny, and remained fairly hot through the day. Visited the Mai Thai, yet again, and had a red curry and Jasmine rice. It was very good, washed down with a few Krony. Spent a few moments talking to the owner. For me the Mai Thai is an excellent venue, free internet access, a posh restaurant (if needed), a bar where you can drink, eat and surf, TV to watch the games, and relatively cheap beer, though I need to get them to serve some real ale.
7th July 2006
Today was the final day at the bank for a week.
3rd July 2006
Up early and back to Edinburgh. What a change, Edinburgh was freezing cold, cloudy and miserable. By all accounts the South is still as warm as before. Hotel had allocated me a room on the wrong side of the hotel, so unable to pick up the free broad band from the Mai Thai.
Ate at the Mai Thai, very nice green curry.
4th July 2006
Another cloudy day, with low cloud obscuring Arthur’s seat. This evening ate at Zest, where I had a very entertaining evening. The waiter became very animated about Portugal and football. The restaurant is Indian run and the waiter was from the Goa, which has very strong Portuguese connections. He also was a Roman Catholic. I wonder if he has met Richy.
5th July 2006
There was a loud clap of thunder part way through the day. The sun actually came out at one stage in the evening. Watched France win against Portugal at the ! Mai Thai. Very scrappy game as the French held on to their 1 – 0 lead, at one stage all the Portuguese were in the French side, including the goal keeper in a last ditch attempt to save the match. The Portuguese constantly diving and arguing for fouls spoilt the game. They should have been yellow carded. Oh and had some very nice Dim Sum rolls, followed by a curry at the Mai Thai.
6th July 2006
The day has started off sunny, and remained fairly hot through the day. Visited the Mai Thai, yet again, and had a red curry and Jasmine rice. It was very good, washed down with a few Krony. Spent a few moments talking to the owner. For me the Mai Thai is an excellent venue, free internet access, a posh restaurant (if needed), a bar where you can drink, eat and surf, TV to watch the games, and relatively cheap beer, though I need to get them to serve some real ale.
7th July 2006
Today was the final day at the bank for a week.
The weekend was very hot and dry. Saturday reached the dizzy heights of 30 degrees, Sunday was even hotter at 33. The met office is giving out warnings about the heat, dehydration and old people.
BBQ warmed up for lunch, we had some excellent, very good local English lamb chops bought from a recommended butcher in a local village Launton
Watched the football match as we were beaten by Portugal. The behaviour of Portugal was disgusting. The whinging of Ronaldo all the time was disgusting, and the falling over and playing hurt by Portugal went beyond a joke. The ref should have yellow carded a few of them. And as for the treatment of Rooney, it was unbelievable, a red card, no, yellow maybe yes. It looked so accidental.
Think the cat was terrified at my shouting and cheering.
The weekend was very hot and dry. Saturday reached the dizzy heights of 30 degrees, Sunday was even hotter at 33. The met office is giving out warnings about the heat, dehydration and old people.
BBQ warmed up for lunch, we had some excellent, very good local English lamb chops bought from a recommended butcher in a local village Launton
Watched the football match as we were beaten by Portugal. The behaviour of Portugal was disgusting. The whinging of Ronaldo all the time was disgusting, and the falling over and playing hurt by Portugal went beyond a joke. The ref should have yellow carded a few of them. And as for the treatment of Rooney, it was unbelievable, a red card, no, yellow maybe yes. It looked so accidental.
Think the cat was terrified at my shouting and cheering.
29th June 2006
Very busy day in Edinburgh, worked until almost 7.00, back to the hotel and supper in the bar. Had chicken roulade, chips and grilled salmon with a veggie curry, washed down with a couple of pints of Starpramen. The cute Scottish bar maid was on duty, so we exchanged a few words Back in my room, which overlooks Whistle Binkies, a band started to play, so was very tempted to go out, but decided on a good nights sleep instead.
30th June 2006
Today was a wet, wet day, woke to the rain, and still drizzling when we went out for lunch. The lunch was to celebrate the second year of the iBuy project. We walked in the rain to a Thai restaurant called Thai One. Seemed quite a smart establishment with all the waitresses bowing as you entered. Ate a substantial meal of Thai fishcakes, followed with a Sirloin Steak Salad, then grilled Salmon and Ice-Cream to finish. All good practise for next week when I will be back eating at the Thai bar Mai Thai.
Flight back, uneventful, as soon as we were south of Manchester the wearther cleared up.
The installation of iBuy was complete on Sunday 27th June 2004. Just over 2 years ago.
29th June 2006
Very busy day in Edinburgh, worked until almost 7.00, back to the hotel and supper in the bar. Had chicken roulade, chips and grilled salmon with a veggie curry, washed down with a couple of pints of Starpramen. The cute Scottish bar maid was on duty, so we exchanged a few words Back in my room, which overlooks Whistle Binkies, a band started to play, so was very tempted to go out, but decided on a good nights sleep instead.
30th June 2006
Today was a wet, wet day, woke to the rain, and still drizzling when we went out for lunch. The lunch was to celebrate the second year of the iBuy project. We walked in the rain to a Thai restaurant called Thai One. Seemed quite a smart establishment with all the waitresses bowing as you entered. Ate a substantial meal of Thai fishcakes, followed with a Sirloin Steak Salad, then grilled Salmon and Ice-Cream to finish. All good practise for next week when I will be back eating at the Thai bar Mai Thai.
Flight back, uneventful, as soon as we were south of Manchester the wearther cleared up.
The installation of iBuy was complete on Sunday 27th June 2004. Just over 2 years ago.