Day Four : Classic FM?!

Date : Saturday 4th January 2014

Time : 13.44

Location : Grimsdyke Service Station, Harrow

Classic FM - really?!

Today I was finally (thanks to a very kind uncle and grandmother) able to pick up my car from its MOT. Passing, eventually, with flying colours!

When the thoughts of a garage spring to mind, I think 'lads', grease/oil and loud commercial music.

Imagine my shock when I got in my car, to see someone had been listening to Classic FM. Surely not?! I didn't think Beethoven's 9th Symphony quite fitted with the workman's environment?! Perhaps my perceptions have been wrong all along.



This must be a wind up?!

Today I also had to insure my car. The chap on the phone didn't sound much older than me, and was impressed with my number plate, saying it reminded him of Metal Gear Solid (MGS). What followed, was a 15 minute discussion on Xbox / Playstation games. He was very adamant I play the latest Metal Gear Solid. Perhaps another time.

This afternoon I went to my dads to watch the Arsenal game. In recent times, I've seen Arsenal lose 8-2 and 6-3 whilst watching at his, not good.

Today was different. Arsenal 2 - 0 Tottenham. Very satisfying indeed.

Lesson of the day - Don't judge a book by its cover (Classic FM in a garage - I still can't get over it!!)

PS. North London is red.

Day Two : New Furniture!

Date : Thursday 2nd January 2014

Time : 14.45

Location : Mum's flat, Borehamwood

A new piece of furniture

Today, I added to the 800+ miles driven over the last couple of days with a trip round the M25 to the home of Sugar Hut, Faces, fake tan and all round glamour.

The irritating cry of 'shuu-uupppp' and 'ohh-maa-gawwdd' rang through my ears the moment I lay eyes on the 'Welcome to Essex' sign.

The reason for putting myself through this ordeal? To collect a new car seat.

Two years ago, in what can only be described as a VERY SLIGHT lapse in concentration, I hit a West Bromwich curb so forcefully, that I not only punctured both tyres on the passenger side of my poor car, but also exploded the passenger seat airbag. Fast-forward to now, and that moment has come back to bite me on the bum, as the airbag warning light caused me to fail my MOT, with a new seat as the only option.

On the plus side, for the next couple of hours, Mum has a nice new piece of furniture in her living room - I think it fits quite nicely!

It also came thoroughly wrapped in too much (if that's even possible) bubble wrap. And let's face it, who doesn't like to sit and waste time away, popping bubble wrap? It's like the app all over again.

Note to self - Download the Bubble Wrap app!!

Lesson of the day - Try to be more careful. Something I've done today may have costly implications in two years time!