There is nothing good about having a cold. Lets face it you feel like crap and suffer all sorts of 'normal' cold / flu symptoms. But there is nothing wrong with in a nadir of a cold taking a (single) day off work sick. Look at a persons sickness record over a 12 - 24 month period. Maybe 3 sickness incidents every 18 months is reasonable but some people have so much time off work just not real.
A major employer in the UK (not who I work for and I don't want to be fined) but they say first 3 or is it 5 days of sickness are unpaid. Then onwards you get up to 6 months sick pay. I think that is a much better idea. If after all you really real like crap you would be happy to take a days non-pay to get better but it would be a day or two, not 3 - 5 days to get over a cold.
Tuesday, 4 November 2008
Tuesday, 7 October 2008
Extra Distance
A relaxing day. All the chores I'd been set were accomplished yesterday leaving a semi blank sheet for today. I returned to the gym for the second time and despite pacing myself I found out I have become more unfit than I thought I had. 4 miles jogging at 7 mph, should be easy about 36 minutes, I had to stop short after 3.5 miles. Just too unfit. Then I used a few other apparatus before leaving now feeling fully knackered.
On way to gym I stopped off in Comet and picked up a 2GB SD memory stick. I have now gone fully digital and got a proper digital camera. So in due course I will save some of these snaps here.
On way to gym I stopped off in Comet and picked up a 2GB SD memory stick. I have now gone fully digital and got a proper digital camera. So in due course I will save some of these snaps here.
Sunday, 5 October 2008
Music
I have rediscovered my old IPOD. Or rather I have re-initialised the Itunes software. I have taken the opportunity to buy a couple of classic tracks. These were songs from my old University days. How songs have the power to bring back memories. At some point intend to update the order and actual tracks on the ipod itself. There is nothing nicer than going on a long distance train journey, if you have to go alone, than listening to a stack of records. Hence I decided to update the ipod for this week I returning to visit my parents by myself as my other half is working and rather than driving I have booked train tickets for the return trip.
This is the sort of journey that the train makes which more people should use. And by picking my times I have got the return trip for £12. 250 miles for £12. By car it costs about £36 so saving myself £24 on fuel and traveling in a safer, less polluting more comfortable manner listening to Ralph McTell and Otis Reading.
This is the sort of journey that the train makes which more people should use. And by picking my times I have got the return trip for £12. 250 miles for £12. By car it costs about £36 so saving myself £24 on fuel and traveling in a safer, less polluting more comfortable manner listening to Ralph McTell and Otis Reading.
Friday, 3 October 2008
Gym
I decided I was out of shape, the ladywell gym / sports centre was shut down in early summer, what was summer so cancelled membership. I attempted to take up swimming else where but the pool times that they are available are too limited. I guess it is good that school kids are taught to swim but obviously limits adult lane time pool usage. So I let that slip. Anyway I have joined a university gym. I went along to Goldsmiths and looked around it yesterday and today was first session.
Gyms are weird places, people go to make themselves fit, but do you want to go if you are a person with zero fitness / figure? Will you feel too unfit to attend a gym, basically make yourself a laughing stock by picking the 5lb weight and getting really knackered quickly.
Today I took the plunge was shown around with a group of about 5 other people, 2 dropped out the tour, then afterwards I used the tread mill. How fast I get unfit. I used to hit 4 miles in sub 30 mins. Today I have achieved 3.5km (less than 2.25 miles) in under 20 mins then gave up too tired. I will persevere though, at least it is in walking distance from home.
Gyms are weird places, people go to make themselves fit, but do you want to go if you are a person with zero fitness / figure? Will you feel too unfit to attend a gym, basically make yourself a laughing stock by picking the 5lb weight and getting really knackered quickly.
Today I took the plunge was shown around with a group of about 5 other people, 2 dropped out the tour, then afterwards I used the tread mill. How fast I get unfit. I used to hit 4 miles in sub 30 mins. Today I have achieved 3.5km (less than 2.25 miles) in under 20 mins then gave up too tired. I will persevere though, at least it is in walking distance from home.
Thursday, 2 October 2008
A Gap
A gap in the blog, terrible. Okay I am now on holiday for a couple of weeks. Kind of picked the worst time of the year, to take it but reasons (other half being only reason) was why I kept back my holiday. So it seemed as good as any time to take it.
There is always a want for something better. I was very seriously looking a changing my car. I have specific requirement and I saw an ideal match my exact requirement for sale. I kept looking at it. I saw that the price had dropped, twice, and was about to phone up the garage and make specific enquires. It had gone. That was a blessing. There is something called economic reality and yes the change of car would have had a number of plus points but in today’s world it is better than ever to get your finances in order first. That is what I have now done. I feel much better for it. There is always the desire for something better, a newer car is a big 'draw' but it is not essential. I struggle to do 6000 miles a year our car, it is a luxury and it is certainly one that justifies no more £ being spent on it.
There is always a want for something better. I was very seriously looking a changing my car. I have specific requirement and I saw an ideal match my exact requirement for sale. I kept looking at it. I saw that the price had dropped, twice, and was about to phone up the garage and make specific enquires. It had gone. That was a blessing. There is something called economic reality and yes the change of car would have had a number of plus points but in today’s world it is better than ever to get your finances in order first. That is what I have now done. I feel much better for it. There is always the desire for something better, a newer car is a big 'draw' but it is not essential. I struggle to do 6000 miles a year our car, it is a luxury and it is certainly one that justifies no more £ being spent on it.
Monday, 29 September 2008
Timothy
Timothy 1 chpt 6 verse 5 - 11. That was the scripture from yesterdays service. I am no religious expert or scholar but it is about be content with what you've been given, the love of money being the route of all evil. When I got home it brought it home to me. My place is okay, function but my wonderful wife has made nicer, of course. But, the love of my wife is more important than anything else. No one deserves a 'free lunch'. Be happy with what you have. As the pasture said the TV program, 'who wants to be a millionaire', has great viewing figures because it plays on human greed which we all have.
Looking at the news today, greed and the failings of greed are clear enough I think for all to see. I saw a bit a sensible political news the only link to transport here. The Conservatives pledge not to build a third runway at Heathrow and instead build a 180mph rail Link from London north to Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. Now that is a sensible suggestion.
Looking at the news today, greed and the failings of greed are clear enough I think for all to see. I saw a bit a sensible political news the only link to transport here. The Conservatives pledge not to build a third runway at Heathrow and instead build a 180mph rail Link from London north to Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. Now that is a sensible suggestion.
Sunday, 28 September 2008
Sundays
Church
It is so nice having a Sunday and not working. Being able to walk to church, feels so nice. Without and stress or worries. Walking along I couldn't help notice the traffic just queuing, making use of a bus lane on Sunday to get ahead by four car lengths before a bus, of all things, stops and they have to try and cut back in making themselves more stressed motorists and probably annoying the cars that they have just over taken who have to let them in. What a a pointless things to do. Traffic jams are just a fact of life. I was reading in National Geographic magazine about the GQ. The golden Quadrilateral road motorway in India. Interesting piece and yes, there traffic jams and volumes are rising and getting worse. Who am I to say they must stick to the bus / train though? Ironing of shirts beckons now.
It is so nice having a Sunday and not working. Being able to walk to church, feels so nice. Without and stress or worries. Walking along I couldn't help notice the traffic just queuing, making use of a bus lane on Sunday to get ahead by four car lengths before a bus, of all things, stops and they have to try and cut back in making themselves more stressed motorists and probably annoying the cars that they have just over taken who have to let them in. What a a pointless things to do. Traffic jams are just a fact of life. I was reading in National Geographic magazine about the GQ. The golden Quadrilateral road motorway in India. Interesting piece and yes, there traffic jams and volumes are rising and getting worse. Who am I to say they must stick to the bus / train though? Ironing of shirts beckons now.
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