h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

It's strange that New Zealand and Australia are always put together, given that they are actually quite a distance apart! i think NZ would be my preference...I'm told the weather is less extreme! (tho I think glaciers are quite cold )

Painting the house...sounds like fun

Starting on the bathroom next week...oh good, can't wait!!!

Hello Geoff
The house is finished but not by me - the painter from work does it for me although I have to watch him sometimes
I will have to start internal decorations too but i'm going to wait until I get back - I'm off to see Jonnie the week after next!
I'll keep you abreast of things - started by going to Newcastle today to get a new waterprooof jacket
They've been skiing today btw - I'll not be doing any of that malarky! I'm more your sledger and apres ski person
Lovely to hear from you
Helen

Hi Helen
Apres-ski sounds the like the best bit !!! As long as there's no fondue around...or don't they do that anymore?

How was Newcastle? (I haven't been for over 10 years).

Take it easy

Geoff

Fondue sets were mentioned last week as bits of useless junk people hoard in their cupboards - I got rid of mine to make way for more useless junk
I don't think they do fondue in New Zealand!
It's ok (Newcastle I mean) - I prefer it to the Metro Centre - got more soul.
It's 6.23am here so I expect you'll have been up for hours!
Speak soon
Helen

A bit like sandwich toasters and rotisseries (sp?), I've still got my Brevell somewhere...probably gone mouldy in a box in a cupboard!!!

I used to like the Metro centre. Probably because all the shops are there - no endless walking to and fro(it must be a man thing ).

I'd been up half an hour - got rather drunk last night on Saki while watching old Japenese films with friends.

x Geoff

You must have a very bad head! Were/are your friends Japanese then?
I went back to bed, finished a book and then, fell asleep again - just going to the shower now!
Funny you should say that but I was in the loft getting the big case out yesterday afternoon and spied the sandwich toaster box - put it in the charity bag then and there!
However, I should mention that I recently purchased a George Foreman grill It makes excellent toasted sandwiches!
You're right about the Metro Centre - the big plus is that you can drive and park (sometimes) and you don't need a coat. I still like the city centre though
Helen

Hi Helen

What's the charity shop going to do with a sandwich toaster box?

Had the big audit yesterday - came out relatively unscathed (still got a job anyway!) - boss bought champagne to celebrate ....could have been the kiss of death!

I've heard the grills are really good for steaks, etc but hadn't thought about toasties.

Speak soon

Geoff

Well done - I was wondering how it went. lol re the box btw

I havent' quite grasped the steak thing - tend to overdo them - I'm much better with frying then I can judge. Haven't tried fish which is supposed to be really good.
Had my first session of Pilates today but of course won't be able to do any more for a month! Also going to Areobics this evening
Bye for now
Helen

Aerobics - wow, you fit chick

Chick?????? LOL

I'm not fit and I won't be going again - hated every minute of it - it was worse than the class I went to last year.
I've decided to go for the Pilates when I get back as well as enrolling in the gym and doing some treadmill work, cycling and rowing. I can use my trampoline at home and to music that I like not this pumping iron stuff!

I'm about to get into a hot bath in case of bad back in the morning

From your friend the very unfit granny

I'm off some time in the morning so I'll say bye for now Geoff.

Take care and I'll see you when I get back

Helen

Hi Helen

Do you feel inspired by Arnie - brawn with brains....sorry I was reading the menu . So how's the exercise going?
Are you keeping yourself busy?

Going to Brum tomorrow to pick up some potatoes - get all the glam jobs .

Speak soon

Geoff

You don't seem to have been keeping up! I've just got back from three weeks in New Zealand and have been away for almost four weeks - still suffering from jet lag and will write later but glad to hear you're still in the land of the living

Wot no reply?

ARE you in the land of the living? Perhaps all those tatties are getting to you...not long to Christmas either

Have a good weekend and write if you've time.

Helen

Either you've been affected by the potato blight i was hearing about (not you personally of course!) or, you've got yourself a woman

I hope you're going to divulge all!

I'm off to Barcelona for a couple of days tomorrow (via Birmingham). Hopefully we'll speak when I get back?
Take care
Helen