I'm Worth it!

It started back in the summer.  While walking through London a group of women were giving out free samples of shower gel and antiperspirant.

It was a make that my wife uses, so I took some, only to realise that this was a version FOR MEN.

Now I am not one for spending money on fancy stuff like this - cheap bubble bath, antiperspirant that is on offer, whatever shampoo comes to hand - I am happy with just about anything that works.

I used to scoff at ads for "products" for men - the ones where George Clooney attributes his looks to what he washes with...

But I tried these samples - and they were great!  Mrs RC really liked the smell of the antiperspirant, it worked great and it made my armpits feel nice too.

The shower gel was just as good - making a wonderful foam that left my skin feeling great.

I am hooked.

No more 35p bubble bath for me!

Because I'm worth it!

Good Morning!

Not if you woke up to what I woke up to.

Custard the labrador had "toilet problems" in the night.

He usually warns us, but either he didn't have time or we didn't hear.

It was in the hall...

and the kitchen...

and the living room...

and the back porch...

Nice...


Have a great day!

Freshers Week!

Yes, Freshers Week is upon us, so I might be MIA for most of this week (again.)

I made Chicken Fried Bacon on Friday!  I served it with spicey potato wedges and creamy pepper sauce.

Verdict?

Everyone loved it!  Will have to do that again soon....


We went out for dinner on Saturday - as usual we spent a fair amount of time swapping bits of food - a piece of chicken here, a couple of ribs there.  I guess some people don't approve but we like eating that way...  I think the waitress liked Number One Son, as she gave him a huge slice of fudgecake for his desert.  He did not complain...


Sunday we tried to get some rest, which sort of worked - I painted some more soldiers (the Indian contingent of my Ancient Persian army) while Mrs RC read on her Kindle which she loves more and more.  Almost tempted to get one for my self!  She is getting some real bargains on books for it, having just bought a trilogy for 95p!

Ah well, better get back to it!

More as soon as I can manage it!  Have a great week!

Boom?

Well the bomb seems to have been a false alarm, but the Bomb Squad blew it up anyway - you can see the story here:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-14917853

Travel wasn't badly affected by this because it was at the quiet end of this street - if it had been further along it would have cut the main route through the town which is what everyone was assuming at first.

Wonder if we are in for more of these? 

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I need some advice about cameras.

My video camera has died, so I need to replace it.

I like the look of the new ones that are coming out with a built in HD projector - some see this as a gimmick, but I can see it being rather useful.

Alternatively I could get a good camera that also does video.  Video cameras don't temd to take good stills, so this also has its appeal.  I like taking photos.

Any thoughts on this would be very welcome!

Bomb-scare

Another bomb scare in Canterbury.

There was one last month that caused havoc and now one today, just about the right time to shut down the town for rush-hour.  I can get clear OK on my bike, but the buses will be shot to hell, which means that Number One Son will probably have fun getting home.  Going to talk to him before I leave - might have to sort out alternative transport for him, poor thing.

Ah, just heard, the buses are OK somehow!  Amazing!  Things usually fall to pieces with the slightest excuse!

OK, time to run!

More tomorrow!

Multi-tasking

Yes I know I am a guy and guys can't multi-task.

Women seem to be made for it - cooking dinner, watching TV, having seperate conversations with 3 children at once while also talking on the phone and reading a book.  No sweat.

Meanwhile it is a smart guy who can read and take a dump at the same time.

But I have found 2 things I can do at once.

I can work and, thanks to the amazing temperature in my office, take a sauna.  The last couple of days have been strangely warm and windy, so the place has heated up a lot, but if I open the windows everything will get blasted. 

Might have to pop down and use the showers soon to complete the effect...

Next stop Christmas!

Scarey thought, huh?

Almost s scarey as that photo!

Last week was not the best of weeks, so I won't dwell on that, but on Friday Mrs RC and I felt in need of a little retail-therapy, so we headed off to a new Range store that has just opened nearby.  It is a great place that sells everything from sofas to pet food, and all at reasonable prices.  We wandered around for a couple of hours picking up odds and ends that we clearly "needed" and played on the sofas and chairs trying to choose what we wanted.  Yes, our sofas do need replacing and we will be buying new very soon, so don't think we were bouncing on the furniture for nothing!

Saturday passed in a bit of a haze - a long lay-in, a trip out to get dinner (home made Chinese with noodles, hoi sin pork and stir fried chicken) and then, um, not sure to be honest!

Sunday was quiet, mainly focused on watching various TV stuff about 9/11.  The History Channel showed an amazing real-time programme of amateur video footage.  If you haven't seen it, try to.  It is incredible.  Adding Ground Zero to the trip itinerary...

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Didn't feel like cooking dinner, so I cycled to the local KFC.

Walking in alone I ordered 18 pieces of chicken, 16 hot wings and 6 large fries.

"Is that to eat-in or take-away?"

Do I look like someone who could eat all that without help?