The weekend was one of new experiences, from the use of the hot drink holder in my car to firing off cannon.

I was enlisted into the Earl of Nothampton's Regiment of Foote after attending the regimental dinner earlier this year. Since then I've been trying to find a spare …

I've just got back from a rather pleasant lunch with Paula to find my code is now behaving as I expected. The two events may or may not be connected.

I filled in for Lee doing the Wednesday Meal^tm last night. I went for another rissoto although it seemed …

I've got a long journey to plan for on Friday. It will be a first for me. I hear their money is funny.

Yesterday was mainly spent dealing with the aftermath of Paula's rather excellent party. Unfortunately my plans to crash in a stupor on the couch and gibber at the TV until going to bed where slightly derailed by emergency plumbing work.

Although Saturday's main plumbing work seems leak free the slight …

Friday evening held a few surprises including bumping into Christopher Eccleston who was having a pint at the pub round the corner from work. After some badgering from my work colleges I worked up the courage to ask for an autograph. I apologised profusely for interrupting his evening and thanked …