I am getting this real sense of Christmas being literally just round the corner, and I have got to get my toosh in gear and get some pressies sorted out and posted, as it’ll take about 10-15 days for them to get to the UK. Hmmm….just dunno what to get for people yet, I reckon I have another 2 days before it becomes a problem for me.

In other news? Not much to report really, I am continuing to lose weight (yippeeee) but at a slightly slower rate which is to be expected, as the increased exercise balances the increased muscle mass against lost blubber…..or something like that?!?! o.O The weather is definatley here though for plenty of outdoorsy stuff, and it’s been mighty fine weather all week, in fact as I type this the bright (UV-unprotected) sunlight is streaming through my window, increasing my chances of getting sunburn or sunstroke - Meh! Don’t worry I’ve got my factor 30+, I bought some the other day, hehe it looks like they don’t do anything less than 30 out here and it’s just as well with the Solar energy bombarding us at the moment.

I’ll be starting on-call at work just into December, so I guess that will be “fun” - so far all I really know is to answer the phone. It’ll all fall into place once I actually do it I suppose though. Meanwhile I am brushing up on Check Point NGX stuff - it’s ALL FUN FUN FUN!!!

I’ve just got back from taking part in the Christmas Parade with Wellington Brass Band; and I am a little bit tired to say the least, it’s glorious hot sunshine over here today, and the march was about an hour long [EDIT - was only about 20 odd minutes march but felt like an hour!!] and easily over a kilometer!! Still we all made it to the finish line, and there were loads of crowds, unfortunatley I didn’t have anyone there who could take any pictures, so I “borrow” some from press footage later on perhaps ;P Anyways - Here’s another photo, of me in my new uniform, and it’s also a glimpse of my bedsit too!!

I have had 2 rehersals now, and I have a uniform and will be marching on Sunday in the Wellington Christmas Parade. We are in front of some all-star cheerleaders apparently, shame we aren’t behind….sigh anyways!! Just thought I would blog again with some inane talk.

I’m looking forward to some un-expected funds too!! Firstly, it turns out I paid too much income tax back in 2004!! Also BT have overcharged me following the cancellation of my line (BIG surprise there!) - so, I’ll be putting that to one side in order to “enjoy” myself on my birthday with the lads (wink)…

Look out for some photo’s of me in my new uniform coming soon!!

The weather is ace! and is set to remain glorious and sunny right through to Monday! So, I’ll be heading out to do outdoorsy touristy stuff at some point on Saturday; also I have now hooked up with a band >> Wellington Tramways and Onslow Brass Band They’ve even loaned me a cornet whilst I wait for mine in shipping, they have quite a pedigree and are just a little bit older than Frodsham Silver, being formed in 1905…I got put onto them by one of the database guys on the 3rd floor (I’m, on the 2nd Floor at work) we’ve got marching practice on Sunday down in Wellington too; ready for the Christmas parade!

All I need now, is to find the perfect woman (blonde, about 25, x-super model with a lust for geeks) and sell my house and my life is perfect!!

Have a GREAT weekend everyone ;P