ok this is quite simple….for most of you anyways, remember “He-Man” the cult cartoon of many a thirtysomething’s childhood?? Good! Well….hum the theme tune in your head and read the following as if it’s the voice-over!

“Pub-Man and the Masters Of The Local!”

“I am Mark, Prince of Armitage-Shanks and defender of the secrets of the Whitbread Brewery… This is Agnes, an ugly hag! Fabulous secret powers were revealed to me the day I held aloft my magic PINT and said ‘By the power of acolohol… I am inebriated!!’ Agnes became mighty beautiful, and I became PISSED, the most Drunken Man in the Universe!!

Only three others share this secret. Our friends The Barman, Bloke-at-the-end-of-the-bar, and Taxi Driver. Together we defend Castle Lets-Not-Wake-Up-In-A-Police-Cell from the evil forces of that Copper-That’s-Giving-Me-A-Strange-Look….”

….ah the memories!

Not only is it you’re birthday today Helen!! You also kinda just got married?! Oh I know cos I did the photos…

Anyways; here’s my little “special” piccy for ya — – >

I know I am far from a professional photographer, but I hope that I manage to capture some great memories for you both, and well, if they all turn out rubbish you’ll have to come catch me!! In New Zealand

So….you’re wondering what the epitemy of missed opportunity and siezing the day looks like huh? Allow me to enlighten you!

Well, I would have liked to have the chance to drive down from Auckland to Wellington; but based on the realities of flying for 34 hours I have decided this is a trip I will do after I am settled. The visa is sorted, the flight is booked - AND I have sorted out a 46KG Allowance! How cool is that?! With some of the books I will be taking I think I will need it.

So, flight itinery is roughly the following:-

26th September 10.30hrs am from Manchester to London Heathrow - 11.15hrs. FIVE HOUR WAIT At least I can just chill
26th September 16:15hrs (ish) from Heathrow to Los Angeles, USA - 18:30hrs STILL on 26th September!! “technically” 3 hours after I leave London….

Finally 26th September 21:00hrs (ish) from Los Angeles to Auckland New Zealand 07:00hrs 28th September!!

Where did that day go…?

In other news I am continuing to empty my house since it was put on the market, and dad will help with the white, and magnolia on Sunday, to create a blank canvas for any potential buyer/investor (fingers crossed); I’m still waiting a quote off the council to empty my garage of junk -I may have to leave this aspect with dad to deal. Oh well.

OMG!!!? This really IS happening isn’t it!