Oh god, if I were to start a post on Things That Annoy me, today's list would be endless.

Maybe I should post about the little things I like, instead.

Today's little thing I like is (or are) the ladies at the sandwich shop just across the road from my office.

When I've got a few moments, or they're not too busy, we stand and chat a while. We talk about our husbands, and marriage, and holidays and stuff. One of them always wants to see what necklace I'm wearing. I'm known there for my accessories. When I wear my necklace with all the buttons on it I have to hide it, as one of the ladies has a button phobia.

Today I went in just before 3pm. They remarked that I wouldn't be able to eat my dins as I was having my lunch so late. We talked about my holiday, and how it's nearly christmas. And the drizzle. Always the drizzle.

Sounds a bit sad all of this - but actually, it's a little bit of happiness in my working day.

Lots of activity around sorting through DVDs and moving them and ordering them and then cataloging them. And then uploading the catalogue. Here, actually.

Still not updating this, so don't get excited.

I made the mistake of opening the Standard on the train back to Birmingham this afternoon. I should know better, really. I can't read it without becoming murderous at the right wing reactionary writing.

Today's paper was full of the Lehman Bros collapse. I was reminded of some writing I read on this topic which appear now oddly prescient.

No, I'm still not updating this blog.

I bought myself some really beautiful roses last night (bright orange and bright pink) and as I arranged them I thought of the one person who would really appreciate the combination. And you should probably look at her blog. What she makes up for in quantity - she makes up in quality.

In other news the maker of some of my favourite records has started a blog. He's a funny bloke, too, so you should look at his new blog, and comment on it. I'm sure he'd probably prefer me to describe him as the very handsome and talented Mr Tom McRae, but life is full of disappointments, isn't it?

No, I'm not planning to continue this blog really, I've got several others (one of which I write in daily).

You can read about my dull, suburban life at my daily blog http://rougeforever.livejournal.com.

In other news. The lady at Mac did my eyemakeup today. I have scary eyeliner!

My goodness.

Talk about a blast from the past. I found this for the first time tonight. Clearly I created it 8 years ago. Never used it. Completely forgot it.

So anyway.

Here I am again.

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Hello World This blog space was created in response to a demand from a certain Rupert, shoptart and master of the blue form. I intend it for use as a safe haven for those of us who need to occasionally vent about quiz show hosts. Have you ever wondered whether Ted Rogers practices the 3-2-1 hand maneouver at home ? Did you ever wonder how Leslie Crowther got his hair so shiny (clue - it was boot polish !) Is Les Dennis a golden god ? Of course you needn't talk about quiz show hosts at all. Any posts are welcome - including ones about marmite.