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A new bathroom

Jim — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:24:55 +0000

Over the last month we have been buying a new bathroom to replace the old one. We have put up with the one we inherited for ten years, so now is the time to sort that out.

Bex has requested a stone floor, so I have been reading up on how to go about it. I don’t have much problem with any of the plumbing, but laying stone tiles is a new one. We bought sixty travertine, a beige, mottled colour. I was a bit worried that they would be heavy, but after getting the old bath out, and having to cut it in half, I’m not so bothered.

Work about the house

Jim — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:21:45 +0000

I haven’t been writing much in the last few weeks, partly because of work and partly because I have been equally busy in the house. Decorating the hallway and glossing takes a while. The full central heating went on right at the start of November, and that means I can work in the house during the evenings.

Script writing

Jim — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 12:19:47 +0000

This last year I have been writing a few film scripts, mostly developing our own projects, but recently I have been writing articles for film websites. This is partly to promote the things we have been doing, and partly to create connections and partnerships.

Drinks for Bex

Jim — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 20:00:18 +0000

Tonight we are having a few drinks with friends at the house. This is all a bit impromptu, as we were supposed to be throwing a big party, but had to postpone it, due to the weather.

There was a point in the week where Bex decided to hold off and reschedule it all. After all, you can’t have a big band experience without a big band. Not only that, but some of the decorations we had ordered still haven’t arrived. Hey ho, give us a little more time to do it better. Probably at the end of January.

Its just a bit of snow!

Jim — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:11:38 +0000

Woke up to a very light layer of snow this morning, so I headed out with the kids on the school run. Normally I take them, and a friend, to a bus stop part way, but decided to drive them all the way today. Mmm, not the best decision. Half way there had way more snow than home and it was now coming down in force. Took twice as long to get to Sorrel’s school and had to drop her off early to walk. Jules and I then headed off to his school, which is sort of on the way back, although in a different direction. Lots of dodgy breaking and drifting across the road. A bit of fun, actually.

Tree felling

Jim — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 13:33:18 +0000

We are visiting Pa today. A couple of months ago he had the big tree at the front of the house cut down. This tree started life as the family Christmas tree, was planted out for the next year, and the next year, before being too big and staying put. Sorrel and I counted the rings on the large stump. We agreed on 52.

Go carts

Jim — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 13:28:39 +0000

On Wednesday night we headed a little south to Crawley to partake in a little go carting. We get a call from the TeamSport people every so often, and the evening deals are quite reasonable.

There were ten teams of four or less, mostly corporate outings. I called a few friends to make up our team and off we went. A quick briefing on what to do and what not to do, we were led down to the trackside to get our helmets and gloves.

Great evening, with us having about twenty minutes each in the car. We didn’t get to stand on the podium, but didn’t finish last either. We came 6th.

St Phil’s was featured in a Travis video

Jim — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:56:55 +0000

Bex showed me this video earlier and I thought you might like to see it. It was shot in 2006, so before Sorrel got there. Nice little video. The girls must have had a great time making it.

The dog ate my helicopter

Jim — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 19:44:11 +0000

Dog has eaten one of my helicopters. It’s only a little indoor one, not my big electric one, but I am not happy. I occasionally fly it around the house and chase the cats, which is fun, and worthy practice. Po heads for the nearest space under a cupboard or bookshelf, and Jackson wants to stop and watch, but also has the need to run. Magic!

Spartans v Vultures

Jim — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:40:34 +0000

Today is the real opportunity to break a good lead in the table. Demolition are unlikely to be toppled with a match against the Warriors, so we have to try and push hard on the Vultures and Predators.

Vultures beat us a few weeks ago, but it was a game of equals in many ways. Today, it seems, is no different. A rocky start to the game saw both side have plenty of opportunities, but neither side having the advantage. Spartans didn’t show the control and determination from the Demolition game, and it could go either way. Vultures took the first goal, and the game changed. Vultures seemed to pick up and had more possession until half time. The second half didn’t improve for the Spartans, and despite the goals on both sides, we didn’t quite manage to gain the upper hand. Full time score: Vultures 3, Spartans 2

A check of the tables showed that our high goal difference meant we retained our second position, but must do better.