DIY - Do it yourself or don't

So Sunday was DIY day & the plan was to add the adhesive stencils to the window in the kitchen. These are those opaque prints (see below) you stick over the window so people can't see into your house from the street. 


Now let me start by saying that the 2 of us are fairly good at DIY. We have ripped up carpets, sanded floors, painted walls and ceilings, replaced electrical fittings etc etc etc. So this shouldn't have posed any problems. Oh how very wrong I was.


We got them delivered from the interweb and after unpacking and watching a YouTube how to video I just knew we were going to fuck it up. And of course we/I did. After much bossing, shouting, soaping, cutting, trimming, measuring and finger pointing (from both parties) we made it to the very last stage, which is getting the final water bubbles out. 


Then what does the retard do... I pushed it too hard and the bastard film creased across the entire window. You only get 1 go with this stuff and once you have damaged it, game over. So game over. 


2 hours of DIY on my Sunday and I had a £35 pile of crumpled plastic lying on the kitchen floor. After that I needed a TV timeout because I lost my temper and ruined half my day. 


So we still have 2 windows to do, World War III may start, or I could just pay someone who knows what they are doing to complete the job. I think I'll check out the Gumtree this week.

6 Years & 9 Months

Time to go on holiday.

T20 Cricket - for what it is worth

So the Proteas pulled the rabbit out the hat this morning by beating the Black Caps in Auckland and for once we were not the chockers. I'll be watching those highlights tonight. 

This means the Proteas win the series 2-1. 

I can't say I really care either way as this format of the game is really a bit of a lottery and luck plays a massive part in winning a T20 match. If Richard Levi had chopped the ball onto his stumps when he tried a clip down to third man he would have been out on 12 and would never had smashed 117 off 67 and would not have broken all the T20 batting records on Sunday. But that is cricket in any format I suppose, you ride your luck and make it count. In any case hats off to Mr Levi, you smashed em. Especially that annoying cocky fella Southee. 

All in all I'm still in two minds about 20/20 Cricket. There is definitely the excitement factor but let's be honest, it really isn't cricket. Five days in the field, now that separates the men from the boys. 

Oh and the Super 15 starts on Saturday. Come on Stormers!

Friday Fun

I dont think there is anyone reading this blog but I'm going to write another entry despite that fact. I enjoy writing entries and it is better than Fakebook. As it is customary to write crap on a Friday I want to share a link with you all. It's quite old now but it always brings a smile to my face.

The page lets you play sound bites from my favourite cyclist, Jens Voight. This dude is a legend. He is 40 years old and was still selected to ride Le Tour De France last year for Leopard Trek. That is uber impressive considering the level of talent in each pro team. His quotes are legendary, hence the soundboard. 

http://teamjva.com/jens-voigt-soundboard

Enjoy your weekend. We are running, maybe cycling and eating curry this weekend. 

In the words of the great man: Fuck fuck fuck....ok now I'm ready

Weekend Warrior

So Saturday was my last cross country race of the season and although it was sunny it was super frosty out. I think it was about 2 deg and very icy under foot so it was spikes and lycra pant on! I like wearing lycra. Is that wrong?!?

I had a decent race but went out too fast on the 1st lap so a few guys passed me on the 2nd lap which was rather annoying. There wasn't much I could do about it though as the engine was at full puff. In the end I finished with a 37.42 for 8km which is my season's best. So I can't complain & at least I didn't come last :-)

Post race we went for a couple of beers with the Chasers wich was very cool & we got to see the England v Italy game. We seem to be making some new sport buddies at the club which is marvellous. 

Later that afternoon -while rolling down the hill into Wimbledon- we bumped into a SAFA mate of ours (Alix) who we hadn't seen for 7 years. After a bit of a drunken exchange she offered us 2 tickets to join her in a mate's corporate box at the O2 to watch Snow Patrol. Natale LOVES Snow Patrol so it was a mad dash home for a shower then tube up to the O2. Long story short, the concert was awesome and they are a great band live. So a good day all in all. Video & Pics to follow.

Off to the Monday club run in 30 mins and it is Natale's first long club run so Race Report to follow.

Watch the video here!

Some London pics

Death to Facebook! Hello new world.

So this is my first blog entry. I have just deleted my Facebook account and it feels great. No more pompous self righteous drivel. From here on I plan to write what is on my mind, share some of my sporting ideas and stories and post some personal pics. 

I am no great orator so I'm not expecting anyone to read it, but if you choose to that will be smashing. 

Onwards we march. 

RJB