Monthly Archives: December 2005
Guest Post
When Pete wrote about the brain-bulging awesomeness of New York City, the one life-altering factor that he didn’t mention was the baby that we conceived there (with apologies to Stuart & Krissa’s spare bedroom). This was of course entirely unplanned … Continue reading
Telling the Parents
1. Pete’s mum: Pete said he would tell if it came up in conversation; I was sceptical that such a thing would just come up all by itself. In a Greek restaurant that she frequents, the owner comes over for … Continue reading
Free Prescriptions
It feels slightly unethical to ask for something like gaviscon on prescription, just so that I don’t have to pay for it; but then I think meh, and ask for it anyway. I’m going to use gallons of the stuff … Continue reading
True History of the Kelly Gang
I have been meaning to write about The True History of the Kelly Gang for several days; in fact, Pete has nearly finished reading it now, so that must mean several more days. Not because he doesn’t read as fast … Continue reading
Just for Starters
On Christmas Day, Dad, Nick, Pete and I are eating out in a local pub, because Dad’s bachelor pad isn’t equipped for festive catering. We had to choose our meal in advance, and here is the dilemma: Vegetable soup with … Continue reading