Archive for September, 2007

Marks & Spencer Dutch Shortcake

19 September 2007

It’s not often I get the chance to shop at Marks & Spencer. I’m more of a Smart Price man, indeed I’ve been known to pick up a discounted Smart Price product from the Oops basket, which really is the lowest of the low.
This week however, feeling flush (OK, they take cheques) I decided to […]

Ukraine Ticket Purchased

19 September 2007

Working till 2am this morning and then up at 5am to queue for Scotland v Ukraine ticket at Hampden. A strong coffee was very much needed.
There were a couple of hundred people in front of me and I finally got my hands on my ticket around 10.00. Could have been worse I suppose and […]

Get It Round You Trezeguet

18 September 2007

I don’t think we’ll ever tire of seeing David Trezeguet’s face when Faddy’s goal went in last week. The man who promised to “punish Scotland” simply couldn’t believe it.
Some superb videos on YouTube, in particular this one The death of a clown. Also a great one devoted to Faddy.
Everyone feel free to leave a message […]

France v Scotland (Part 1)

18 September 2007

As almost a week has passed, it’s time to reflect on a glorious night for Scottish Football last Wednesday. Yes, James McFadden’s wonder strike gave us victory over the French and sent the 20,000 of us Scots in the stadium into dreamland.
I was lucky enough to be there, along with my good friends The King […]

Some poems for Tuesday

18 September 2007

As PHP is currently doing my head in, here are some short, 2 second poems.
Spare Parts
I wish we were part of a system,
Cogs in a wheel, wires in a circuit
but we’re not.
We’re spare parts you and me
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Tuesday
Tuesday is a lukewarm coffee
It’s a trip to Ikea for a new set of knives.
Tuesday feels cold, even in […]

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