2025
Anniversary
Yes, I remembered. It’s 27 years ago today, that we tied the knot. I’ve always thought we were so lucky to meet, as we were opposite sides of the Atlantic. We’re celebrating today, with a follow-up appointment at the hospital. Then, we’re going to get a late lunch.
Cold And Wet
I woke up early this morning around 6 am. Luckily, I managed to get back to sleep again and slept until almost 8.
It’s certainly autumn and winter is approaching. The current temperature is only 38°F and the maximum today is forecast to be 41. It’s also raining.
I have an appointment at Thomas Smith Hospital today which is a follow-up on my DVT issues from earlier in the year and I have to be there for 1145 so I have to get myself organised and ready to go. It’s only a few miles away but it takes over an hour to get there so I need to get moving.
Beer O’Clock
It wasn’t planned. I was going to stay at home while my wife went out to get her hair done. She was hoping I would go with her. I did. However, I can’t sit in the hairdressers with her for an hour or two while she’s cut, coloured and blow dried, so I went to the local Wetherspoon’s pub. Ok, the beer is only £1.89 a pint which is a steal these days.
The Mad Squirrel Stimulus was rather good too. A nice, 4.0% session ale. More than one of course.
#beer
A Cold Tuesday Moring
Had the first frost here overnight. I dislike winter, and I already can’t wait for the weather to warm up in the spring, but that’s still some months away. I know that here we don’t experience frigid temperatures, but even so, I prefer it to be 60°F or above.
Anyway, right now, I’m in the warm, indoors, and with another mug of hot coffee on my desk.
The Roon Rabbit Hole
This afternoon Roon took me down an unlikely rabbit hole. I ended up playing The Best of Bert Kaempfert. A good hi-res version from Qobuz. Here’s a YouTube Link…
#music
Monday Morning
A Monday morning when I’ve got some leave or a day off is always good.
It’s chilly right now. It’s a nice clear sunny morning, but we’re getting a northerly wind which is making it feel quite chilly. It’s currently 45°
Gone to the local stores to pick up some prescription meds, get a few grocery items and also breakfast.
Coffee to get going, of course!
Into The Small Hours
Last week,I was asleep by 8pm. Now, it’s after midnight and I’m wide awake and typing on my iPad in the dark!
Lunchtime Listening
I went down the Roon rabbit hole, and ended up playing this collaboration from 2017…
Raise The Roof: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
#music