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Fish and Vomit. APRIL 6th, 2010
Sunday, 16 May, 2010 – 18:27
Fish and Vomit. APRIL 6th, 2010

FINALLY WE HAD FISH AND CHIPS
Just returned from eating fish and chips at the Skyliners in Whitkirk, Leeds, something I have been looking forward to for several months. So, were they amazing? Well, yes, kind …

Big rocks and soapy suds. APRIL 5th, 2010
Sunday, 16 May, 2010 – 18:25
Big rocks and soapy suds. APRIL 5th, 2010

BRIMHAM ROCKS
Today started slowly, I actually slept in to 11am! This would normally be a real treat, especially as the father of a two year old. But as I was WIDE awake until 4am this …

Egg rolling down a 2000 year hill. APRIL 4th, 2010
Sunday, 16 May, 2010 – 18:24
Egg rolling down a 2000 year hill. APRIL 4th, 2010

HAPPY EASTER
Today I woke not feeling too grand. Partly because of a late night, partly due to the three pints of beer and partly due the sourness in my neck and back. Oh, did I …

First proper pint. APRIL 3rd, 2010
Sunday, 16 May, 2010 – 18:20
First proper pint. APRIL 3rd, 2010

“HOW QUAINT”
No wonder Americans are so fat. Don’t get me wrong, English folk are not renowned for their health and well being (deep fried anything and beer for example). Sorry if I offend any Americans …

The journey to Old Blighty. APRIL 1 & 2, 2010
Saturday, 15 May, 2010 – 11:59
The journey to Old Blighty. APRIL 1 & 2, 2010

Sat on a plane flying at a bloody high altitude on my way to London. Been on this Thomas cook economy flight for 3 hours and my ass is in agony. Really, would a little …

Paradise garden Floral Design
Sunday, 20 Sep, 2009 – 17:38
Paradise garden Floral Design

I have a vague memory from a long time ago of a man holding a board, advertising an adjacent flower shop. He was plugged into an MP3 player and looked like he was plucked from  …

H2O
Sunday, 20 Sep, 2009 – 17:36
H2O

H2O is somewhat of a clichéd name for a swimming complex but also rather cool at the same time (yes, I am aware that this is a total contradiction). My designer side thinks that naming …

Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa
Sunday, 20 Sep, 2009 – 17:34
Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa

Except from my name on the room reading as ‘Natt Samyciawoo’ I have nothing negative to say about our one night stay at the resort.
We had booked a campsite in Harrison but due to torrential …

Black Forest Restaurant
Sunday, 20 Sep, 2009 – 17:30
Black Forest Restaurant

This was our second meal at Harrison Hot Springs and once again the customer service was excellent.
The typically German-themed restaurant was nothing special, but fitting for a very small town. The food was authentic and …

Cookin Kim’s Country Café
Sunday, 20 Sep, 2009 – 17:28
Cookin Kim’s Country Café

As we entered this small café I saw the young waitress behind the counter, she looked bored and angry and I thought ‘oh great, grumpy youth of today’.
This could not have been further from the …