The Front Row

We went to see Jersey Boys last night at the Prince Edward Theatre in Soho. It was really good. We were in the front row but because there we were so close there was a restricted view so the tickets were only £20. Bargain. I've never got restricted view seats before and was a bit apprehensive but it was really really good. We couldn't see a few things that happened in the back of the stage and a couple of times some of the company actors blocked the view of the main actors but it wasn't enough to spoil the show.

Knole Park

Upturned trunk
Originally uploaded by mrs_od

I went to Knole Park in Sevenoaks on Monday afternoon. It was an unexpected pleasure. Husb and I just went for an afternoon drive and ended up there. We were sort of looking for the actual seven oaks - but instead we came accross Knole Park. We saw lots of fallen trees (maybe some from the 1987 storm!?) and some deer. It was really lovely. This pic of is one of the trunks. I loved how you can see the roots and how it also looks like a pine cone :-)

DVLA

On Monday husb and I went to the DVLA to get a new numberplate. I bought him the number for our anniversary. I thought for a long time about whether I wanted to have a personalised number on my car - have always thought it's a bit chavvy or flashy - however we don't have a chavvy or flashy car - so I think it's OK. It was actually quite an easy thing to do. I don't have to deal with govt departments too often, so was apprehensive about getting this done - but I have to hand it to the DVLA staff in Wimbledon - they really impressed me. I have filled in a feedback form which I will post to them - however I filled it in after loads of red wine so not sure if it's legible. So if you're reading DVLA well done - your staff at Wimbledon are great (your queue time estimates are rubbish).

Slimming World on the move

I'm doing Slimming World. Have been since beginning of August. Have lost nearly a stone so am quite pleased with it. I have done WeightWatchers a few times in the past and been able to stick to it and loose weight, however I have found myself slipping back in to the old ways. I always thought Slimming World was complex - but it isn't - it just sounds really hard to understand when you try to explain it to people. I stayed the same last week due to it being my birthday and anniversary the week before - so have been trying to be really good this week. I am however in Manchester for work. It's really hard to be good when you're away from home and have less control over how the food you eat is cooked. I think I have solved it today - bought some salads in Sainsburys and had one for lunch and one for dinner.Instead of going down to the hotel bar / restaurant for the evening I am sitting in my room, watching telly, blogging and thinking about starting to read a book. I hope that this pays off. I'll find out on Saturday at class.

Things I have not bought

I haven't bought many clothes this year. In fact apart from a dress for a wedding and 2 t-shirts before we went to France I can't actually think of anything that I've bought. I really should have bought some new black work trousers, a new work suit and some nice work style tops. I need some new shoes and some ankle boots but I'm still flogging shoes and boots I bought in 2005. It's probably good from an environmentally friendly point of view. I think I have got to the stage however where I need to buy new stuff. I think there might be a shopping trip in the offing.

Scrabble

Husb downloaded the scrabble app for our iphones at the weekend. I was a bit ambivalent to begin with. I know how to play but it's not a game I've played a lot of. I could probably count on my fingers the number of actual games I've played but I thought if he's bought it I may as well have a go. I've got a few other word based games on my iphone which i enjoy playing but I wasn't expecting to get addicted to scrabble like I am! I play on the train, whilst watching the telly, between chapters in books. I'm not brilliant at it - but I beat the computer more often that it beats me so that keeps me happy.

Trains and Rain

In the Autumn, in the UK what type of weather do you get? Yes that's right - rain. It rains a lot. More in some places than others - but it always rains. So why is it that at the first of the damp days the trains seem to struggle. TRAINs are 4/5 RAIN so they should be compatible in my view :-)
Leaves on the line, the wrong kind of snow - OK I can understand those excuses (leaves more than snow) but rain on the line - I can't actually believe that it is a problem. Surely the one type of weather that the UK is ready for is rain and the railways were invented here (I think!) - with our inclement weather - so they should be prepared - they've had years to get it right.
I'm not talking monsoon like downpours lasting for days and causing flash floods - I just mean normal Autumnal rain. We've all got our rain coats out and our umbrellas in our bags in preparation so I don't see why the train and rail companies can't do the same