The big match

Tonight we are facing Runcorn Town Res at home. With only 5 games left in the season, we need to pick up 5 wins if we are to have any hopes of promotion. They beat us 3-2 when we last played them, and they are directly above us in the league. Fingers crossed. Come on you greens.

Make mine a half

Today saw Jane run the Liverpool Half marathon, striding home after 2 and a half hours of persperation. The weather, lousy of late, was stunning, with brilliant sunshine illuminating the challenging course. The atmosphere was superb, and I was disappointed that I wasn't out there myself. My race-motivation has disappeared of late, and I cannot explain why. I need to look within to see if I can find the answer. But today belonged to Jane, and the many other runners who made the race so special. Philip and Ellie both did their bit, with Ellie making her mum a banner which said, 'Go mum go, get your runny shoes on!, whilst Philip joined Jane for the last 100 yards. It was a fitting ending to a wonderful event.

Can I stay in?

Tonight is the 'Spring Fling' in Philip's school. How can I best transmit my excitement?. Er...........................I don't want to go. But duty calls.

Life after Series 2

Having polished off 12 episodes of The Wire during my last 3 night shifts, I am almost feeling bereft after the series ended. Like series 1 I was left a little disappointed at the end, although there was much to marvel at, and enjoy throughout. Series 3 will start in 7 days time when I resume late night working. I have complained about my job in the past but it does have some perks.

On The Wire

Ever watched The Wire?. I am about to start the second series which will be my companion during my night shifts. The first series was superb, with dialogue of the highest order. It's worth watching just to listen to D'Angelo explain the game of chess. Priceless.

Such a talent

Not content with being a talented dancer, top writer, and general good egg, Ellie is now trying her hand at poetry. The following was written when I was at swimming lessons with Philip.

My brother and his cat.

My brother has a cat,

Whose name is Pat.

He is totally fat,

And a smelly rat.

We worked together on a second verse.

He lives on a mat,

And wears a floppy hat.

And barks like a dog,

What's wrong with that?.

She is going places.

Are you in nuendo?

I almost overdosed on innuendo today as we spent a family day at 'Monkey Forest' near Stoke. Whether I was saying, "What a lovely monkey, " or, "I hope I can stroke the monkey," or even, "I like nothing better than looking at a nice monkey," it was heaven-sent to a phhnnar addict like myself. I know it is peurile and ridiculous, but it was great fun. And, puns aside, there were many beautiful monkeys to admire. Indeed, the atmosphere of the whole complex was very nice and relaxed, which explains why the monkeys flourish so much. A splendid day all round, with much laughter in the process. My respect for monkeys has increased ten-fold.