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A quick half-year update
Posted on July 20th, 2008 by bryan.
Categories: General, Holidays, Theatre.
We’re now well into the second half of 2008, so I thought I’d write a quick update about some of the things we’ve been doing over the past six months:-
- Graeme and I moved into a new flat. It’s just along the corridor from our last flat, but it’s much bigger - there is actually room to swing a cat (maybe even a tiger)! On the whole, it was a good move, although we could do without the noisy kids playing outside and the floor that has a bad habit of flooding and lifting. The joys of London living.
- We spent three weeks in South Africa, visiting Graeme’s parents in Jo’burg, Cape Town, Kruger Park and Pretoria. The holiday was amazing, as the 2,500 pics prove. I’ve only managed to upload a hand-full (click here), but the rest will follow - over the next few months. I’ve been wanting to go to SA for years, and it really was the holiday of a life time - but we will definitely go back.
Enjoying the sun, sea and sand of South Africa
- We’ve had a few visits from our respective sisters (Gillian and Lesley). I miss my sister a lot, so it’s always fun to catch up - even though we struggle to find new things to do. It’s not through lack of choice, it’s just that we have different tastes and neither of us can make a decision! We also had a visit from my dad, who was in town for the London Marathon.
- Graeme joined the London Gay Men’s Chorus (LGMC), which is keeping him out of mischief. He’s really loving the opportunity to meet new people and to perform, so far in two of London’s top venues - Leicester Square and Cadogan Hall. Both shows were excellent and I am hugely proud of him.
- I finished and passed my company secretary exams, which means that I’m finally a Graduate (and eligible to become an Associate) of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA). My previous blogs testify that the exams were not the easiest in the world, so I’m glad to have that all behind me.
- I started a new job just after we got back from South Africa: it’s a similar role, but working for a bigger not-for-profit organisation. It means a slightly longer commute, but it really was time to move on from my former employer: I’d been there for three years and I needed a new challenge. I miss my old work colleagues, though.
- Graeme and I enjoyed a weekend in Cardiff, the hen and stag party capital of the UK - which is not a sentence I thought I would ever write. The pics will follow, eventually.
- We had a great night out at The Old Vic, where we saw Pygmalion. I am a huge fan of My Fair Lady (and Audrey Hepburn), so it was great to see the ‘original’, particularly in such a unique venue. We’ve not been to the theatre much this year (only two productions: The Lion King and The Mikado), but this definitely made up for it.
- Finally, Graeme and I joined London Zoo, which means this site will soon feature even more pics of penguins. I apologise in advance.
I don’t think there is anything else - well, nothing worth writing. We’ve bought our tickets for the Edinburgh Fringe, so we’ll be travelling north for 1-10 August - an opportunity to see family and friends and to enjoy some top quality entertainment (The Caesar Twins, Joan Rivers, Russell Kane, etc.). Then it will be back to London and all the good and bad that brings.
Photo Album - new pics!!
Posted on June 17th, 2008 by bryan.
Categories: General.
Sorry, but it’s taken me a while to publish these galleries.� Now I can concentrate on getting through my 2,500 pics from South Africa - but don’t worry, I’ll be selective!
South Africa 2008
Posted on May 14th, 2008 by bryan.
Categories: Holidays.
For a random (and brief) selection of my 2,500 pics from South Africa:
London Zoo - January 2008
Posted on March 21st, 2008 by bryan.
Categories: General.
The sun came out and half of London descended on the Zoo.
Spring arrives at London Zoo
Posted on February 23rd, 2008 by bryan.
Categories: General.
A selection of the residents at London Zoo.
Festive Season 2007
Posted on January 29th, 2008 by bryan.
Categories: General.
Graeme and I spent the Festive Season in Edinburgh. For the pics - including the celebrations on the big day, Edinburgh Zoo, Rosslyn Chapel and general relaxation - use the links below.
London - December 2007
Posted on January 27th, 2008 by bryan.
Categories: General.
Some pics capturing London in December.
London in the Autumn
Posted on November 18th, 2007 by bryan.
Categories: General.
Graeme had to travel north with work, so I spent the day after my birthday traipsing the streets of London on a beautiful (but crisp) autumnal day. It’s not as bad as it sounds, though - I got to try out my new camera lens, in Holborn, The Mall and St. James’ Park. To see some of the pics, use the link above.
Gay Sunday at London Zoo!
Posted on October 14th, 2007 by bryan.
Categories: General.
It might have been Gay Sunday, but my camera remained very much focused on the animals at London Zoo.