Christmas week and the last diary for this year, had to go into work on the Monday but surprisingly the trains were ok and although only a few people were in I managed to get away by 1pm and head home. Picked up a few bits for dinner and lunch and sit down and rest. Was full of cold and flu so have been trying to keep that at bay before Christmas Day itself. Tuesday was of course Christmas Day and though as rough as can be I get a call from Sam and Kevin who insist I come over to theirs for dinner. That was so unexpected and wonderful I had a good day and can hopefully sleep better later on which I did to some extent and that was nice.
Boxing Day was just a nice day to rest and relax enjoy a bath and then settle down to the afternoon of Horse Racing at Kempton Park as well as all the football action. Won a little bit of money there which was nice, but not as nice as another win for Wimbledon who came from one down to win two-one against fellow strugglers Plymouth Argyle and move off the bottom of the League One table, the next game is Blackpool at the weekend.
Rest of the week fairly quiet, just about surviving money wise and maybe the new year can be a little easier for us.
I am not doing that well as the year ends. Somehow I need to change for the new year, and if I am to get out in April then I need some luck and help.
Until then I wish everyone a happy new year and may life treat you a lot better than it's doing for me. x
MONDAY, last full week of work this year, in the office and feeling bit fed up with my life having seen Pam on Sunday at the remembrance service and thinking I need to do more. Have also heard from Steve an old work colleague and friend and all being well we shall arrange to meet up during the week I am off. Monday evening didn't end too well though with some work issues, but will have to try and sleep on that and see how we go on TUESDAY. Thankfully we have fixed a big issue for now so can move into the Christmas and New Year period with a little more ease off my mind and then we will come to terms with what needs fixing in January. Few more days in the office then we have what we need for the days off (except for money of course).
WEDNESDAY - busy day, feel a bit down, but did have a nice surprise message from Sonia, who I used to work with. Met up for a quick coffee and chat, she looks really well and happy and I think that really cheered me up too. Hopefully will see her again, Sonia is a lovely friend and I am very pleased for her, and also miss her. Evening home and at least they have made a start on the boiler replacement but still no hot water so another day of boiling the kettle. THURSDAY - Legs are sore after yesterday's fire alarm (18 stories, 36 flights of stairs later) just about making it through to next week now. FRIDAY - Last day at work for many (not me though) and just keep head down and busy. Surprised that we were paid today a little early and very useful, so can pick up some bits later. Meeting up with Lee, Mark and Jason in Twickenham too which will be easier now that I can afford to get a drink in. Had a good night out nice one I slept soundly for a change.
Another Monday off to begin the week, wrote the last few Christmas cards that I needed to post out and then planned what I needed to write for local delivery. At least I am on top of that. Popped out and got some shopping, just need something for me for the day itself but I can sort that out next week sometime. Maybe some beers and wine too will be nice I can get that later perhaps. At least have got last few bits for Mrs Hughes and then last few cards to post out.
Gave a couple of model trains a test run, that was nice, I really want to get some sort of test track set up to give more a decent run around, might get myself a few more bits for Christmas but we will see ideally money is needed elsewhere right now. Rest of the week just try and get through, Lee and Mark have asked us out on Friday week in Twickenham and I'd love to go though have NO money for this?
Beginning to feel the cold, we've no heating and hot water so it's been a bit tricky. Hopefully that can be fixed soon before Christmas as it's becoming a bit of a chore now. Going out on Sunday for a remembrance service at St Lawrence's Church, see Pamela and then that's all for this week, not a lot happening.
Starting this week by using up my leave and off on Monday and Tuesday. Cold and wet here due to the lack of heating and hot water but had a lay in then popped out to town. Picked up more cards for birthdays and Christmas then a few bits of shopping and back home. Chilled afternoon updating blogs and watching the snooker on TV. All being well can pop out on Tuesday somewhere, but I didn't and feeling low sat at home, it still needs to change yet I don't seem to have it in me to change much.
FA CUP 3rd ROUND DRAW tonight and AFC Wimbledon draw fellow League One side Fleetwood Town and that's an uninspiring tie for January but a chance to progress into round four. The Dons finally announced their new manager Wally Downes so we'll see if he can provide the magic spark to move us out of the bottom four in the coming months.
Work have their Xmas do on Friday and can't be bothered to attend, have been busy and trying to just crack on at work. Beginning to get a few bits in for Xmas and then it's the task of writing and sending cards over the weekend. Once it's done it's done and maybe I can work on next year instead.
Start a new week, begin with a day off on Monday. Plan is to go to Richmond and pick up another Christmas gift for Mrs Hughes then we nearly done, also need to start on cards with birthdays coming up thick and fast as well as Christmas cards to post out to Australia.
After a trip into Richmond will carry on my day off up into London and meet with old bosses and team for a spot of lunch near Waterloo at a pub called the Mulberry Bush. A nice little boozer near to the office, and would have been great to have a nice catch up with Ken, Cathy and Jenny too. Alas there was no show from Ken and Cathy, Ken had to deal with a break in at his Aunts which is understandable, and Cathy has had a set back with her horse who is in Liphook having an operation on his hind legs so neither able to make it today. Shame, maybe we will do something nearer Christmas or in the new year.
Got home in the afternoon and feel shattered, also lost money, will need to sort something out next week to get me through and not even sure that I can do much in December and January at this rate, it's a big mess once again. Got a little bit back again on Tuesday and will need to leave it at that for the moment. Look ahead want to plan something for Monday and Tuesday of next week when I have some more time off .... however get home Tuesday evening this week to find no heating or hot water, so next few days will be a bit inconvenient, hopefully it can be fixed soon.
Wimbledon played on Tuesday night and lost 1-0 to Peterborough, the next game is on Saturday lunchtime against FC Halifax in the FA Cup second round which we managed to win 3-1 to reach the 3rd round draw on Monday though we are still waiting to hear who the new manager is although rumour appears to suggest that Wally Downes is about to be announced.
