2017 PART TWENTY ONE 20/05 -- 26/05

Got a couple of days off this week and plans to enjoy them with my older Brother, Graham, for his birthday. We are going horse racing at Sandown Park on Thursday night and hopefully we can land a few winners. It would also be nice if the beer is better than it was at Ascot last time, we will see.

Gorgeous sunny day here at Sandown. 

Spent all my money as usual, and already loads behind for next month. It doesn't seem possible to break this cycle of debt and destruction, maybe it's nearly the end I don't know nothing so far makes me feel good about myself. My priority is always to get through one week at a time, and although I have a number of plans for the year it looks increasingly unlikely that I am going to do these unless I can break this cycle of destruction each month. Will have to survive June and into July first, then things might improve. In the meantime looking at getting out of the house on weekends even if it's only to sit in a park somewhere with trips to Hanworth Crematorium or Hampton Court two likely locations that will take me somewhere peaceful. 

A Bank Holiday weekend approaches too so will have 5 days off to stress and worry, a little bit of sunshine and happiness would be welcome though. 

2017 PART TWENTY 13/05 -- 19/05

This is a very quiet week, leading up to another pay day so chilled out at home after having a good night over at my friend Sarah's on Friday. Helped her with a CV and job application but just nice to relax sometimes. Did manage a lot of small tasks around the home, tidy, clean, update PC which took hours longer than expected, and all the usual chores. 

No football now for us as the League One season ended, all eyes are really on off the field activities most importantly the news on the new stadium. Though recent events in the political world will mean a further delay until at least the General Election is over as no decisions can be made while an election campaign is in it's final stages, this is known as Purdah.

Off for a few days next week though which I am looking forward too. Will involve more horse racing action at Sandown Park with my older brother for his birthday which is usually a fun evening and then it'll be another Bank Holiday so that will be May nearly sorted. 


We need to start looking bit further ahead for the summer and plan some days off as well. I still fancy making a trip down to Swanage for a long weekend visiting the heritage railway (above) as well as relaxing by the coast and if possible we can arrange both a long weekend to York and a brief holiday on the Isle of Man both of which are overdue. 

2017 PART NINETEEN 06/05 -- 12/05

Already into the middle of May and the year flashes by quick as you like. Back into the office after a week off, and now about to reach 2 years in my current job, still a bit unsure about my input and efforts but it's a job and I do my level best and plenty more besides so there's no reason why I cannot carry on here for a while yet. The people are good, it can be fun, the hours are reasonable and it's a decent wage so best to crack on. I average over 5 years in most jobs before redundancy comes knocking so all being well I can mirror at least the last two roles I have held down (10 years and 5 years respectively) which will take us forward in my short to mid term life goals. 

Short term, next week will be payday and then I need some funds for an evening out with my brother Graham to Sandown Park. Fingers crossed that I can achieve this aim and have a great night out again. Between now and then though we have to battle through a few weeks and then we can look ahead to June - July, book some days off and go away somewhere. 

Received a wedding invite from an old friend Steve he's getting married soon and will be a trip over to Reading, that will be difficult, but not impossible, depending on where the location is in relation to trains. I will get back to him this week and try my best to attend. 

Finding the weekends a bit empty now that our league season has ended, I know there are a few games and playoffs plus the FA Cup final to enjoy but they don't include Wimbledon so the interest is not there now. Long summer with no big tournament on this year so maybe I have to take up knitting or reading something good to pass the time better. 

2017 PART EIGHTEEN 29/04 -- 05/05 HAPPY BIRTHDAY

A busy week as I have the whole week off work which is a kinda rare thing for me as nor known for having long holiday preferring to take long weekends and city breaks. However as this week is my birthday (Sunday) and the Bank Holiday on Monday it works out rather well. Saturday started off ok too with the horse racing on a Sandown, and the big fight in the evening at Wembley where Anthony Joshua defeated Wladimir Klitschko in the 11th round. A pulsating contest where both men where put down and looked out on their feet at different stages but AJ found the answer towards the end and has silenced his critics for now. Possible fights with Tyson Fury, or Deontay Wilder are on the cards plus a possible rematch with Klitschko. 




Oh yeah, Sunday (30th April) was my birthday, Happy Birthday to me. 

Another year older and more sexy. 48 now, time to make changes before reaching the big 50. 

Plenty to do this week though first. Shame I am skint. 



Meeting some friends for lunch on Tuesday and Thursday and of course off out to Ascot races on Wednesday even though I've no money to enjoy it I can still go out and try and make the best of a bad situation. Most importantly I can survive May and there is a meeting at Sandown on at the end of the month for my older brother's birthday so will have to make that my main one for this year. 



And then it's back to work next week. So enjoy this time off while you still can.