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Recipe for a great night out

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1 South West train to Putney Bridge with a good few Springbok supporters and a lot of English poms. 12 English Football chavs (rough estimate), trying out as rugby chavs for the day at Putney Bridge station hurling abuse and finger signs at Saffas. 3 packed floors of green and gold supporters, equipped with Vuvuzelas, [...]

The actual end result

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My last post entitled “The end result” seems to have caused some what of a stir. The wallpaper I designed for the post is based on a powerful, iconic photo by Michael Yon (see the photo on the home page of his site), an independent war photographer embedded in Iraq. The photo is entitled “Strength [...]

Spanish sun, jellyfish, prawns and mojitos

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I’m back to work after a fabulous week away on the South Coast of Spain, an hour from the city of Almeria. Every day was spent on the sun kissed beaches (playas) of Vera, Garrucha, Villaricos, Carboneras and Mojacar. I just love Spanish names! Everyday was over 30 degrees, and everyday we were drinking either [...]

Off to the beach

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Cheers guys I’m outta here. It’s time to experience some proper summer, not this half baked attempt at one on mud island. I’m off to the south coast of Spain to fry my pommy skin, drink summer cocktails and eat paella for a week. Mmmm… paella. Apologies for not replying to you if you have [...]