Hmm ... I've never been a big fan of the heat, but today I really struggled. We had an OfSTED inspection thing at school today - they're assessing our Teacher Training Provision. I got to spend an hour in the company of an OfSTED inspector. She asked me all kinds of questions, and it's weird, because you never quite know what you're being asked. Is there a subtext, is there a hidden meaning she's looking for?
Then, I got on with lots of work after school, and left about 6.30. My plan was to head straight to the gym, but that was thwarted by a lorry fire on the M1, meaning it took me over an hour to get home - during which time I discovered that my air conditioning is broken in the car. Like I can afford to fix that!
I did get to the gym, but I was just so hot - it was ridiculous - i couldn't do anything! I was a wee bit sweaty! I think the mistake was doing a 20 minute run on the treadmill first (especially on a gradient) ...
Still, most things seem to be ticking along quite nicely! I'm working relatively hard, and doing lots of councillor-y type stuff too. Anyway, this isn't much of an update at the moment, but I hope that I'll have something more significant to blog about soon!
Showing posts with label Car. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Car. Show all posts
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Saturday, 6 June 2009
Whoops ...
Been a few days since I've updated ... I've got to try and get into the habit of updating this thing, otherwise it'll all get complicated.
What have I been up to? Well, after crashing the car on Tuesday (stupid man decided to come into the right hand lane while I was in it ...) Annoyed with myself for not taking his details, and as a result not getting it paid for on his insurance. The good news is that the damage could have been a lot worse than it was, and the car will be properly road worthy again on Monday ...
Then nothing much happened in the rest of the week. I delivered a few leaflets for the local elections, and that wsa pretty much it! I was massively disappointed with the results from the elections, and am saddened that the people at the top of the Labour party have so little awareness of how their actions are affecting the hard-working people at the bottom. I was abused when delivering leaflets. To me, following a political party is not about following a particular person, but about embracing an ideal. Why am I in the Labour party? Because I believe in justice and fair treatment for all. Because I believe in local people who work hard and care about their area. I believe that's what the Labour party is/should be all about. I hope that the message of what we are, rather than the personality stuff flying around at the moment can start to be communicated.
Incidentally we did quite well in Loughborough all things considered!
What have I been up to? Well, after crashing the car on Tuesday (stupid man decided to come into the right hand lane while I was in it ...) Annoyed with myself for not taking his details, and as a result not getting it paid for on his insurance. The good news is that the damage could have been a lot worse than it was, and the car will be properly road worthy again on Monday ...
Then nothing much happened in the rest of the week. I delivered a few leaflets for the local elections, and that wsa pretty much it! I was massively disappointed with the results from the elections, and am saddened that the people at the top of the Labour party have so little awareness of how their actions are affecting the hard-working people at the bottom. I was abused when delivering leaflets. To me, following a political party is not about following a particular person, but about embracing an ideal. Why am I in the Labour party? Because I believe in justice and fair treatment for all. Because I believe in local people who work hard and care about their area. I believe that's what the Labour party is/should be all about. I hope that the message of what we are, rather than the personality stuff flying around at the moment can start to be communicated.
Incidentally we did quite well in Loughborough all things considered!
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Grumpy Graeme
I had a bit of stress yesterday. I took my car to Archie Moss in Loughborough as the speedometer is not working. Something incidentally that is not illegal (which surprised me)!!
The garage put it down to two things - a speed sensor or wiring. They said they had to replace the sensor in order to test the wiring. So if it was the wiring, they'd have to do both jobs. Costing in the region of £500 altogether. So, I asked if there was a way they could just check the wiring - they said no (it's the cheaper part of the job) ... So, I then said if it turned out it was the wiring, could they put the old sensor back (as it wouldn't be broken). They said no again! So, I got a bit stroppy and decided to take the car to my normal garage.
Lo and behold - my normal garage (Duke Street Motors) are going to do some diagnosis and attempt to fit the wires first if needed ... amazing!
That wasn't the only thing that made me grumpy yesterday, but it was a contributory factor!! I did have a nice lunch with Alison, and was most amused by her new found obsession with Revels. I also enjoyed watching the cricket for the first time in a long time - England totally dominant, but the West Indies lack of drive or ambition ended it as a contest. Chanderpaul was chasing 329 at a strike rate of 50% for his runs - not good enough ...
Off out in a bit to watch an inspection of an estate in my ward, then going for a run and the Champion's League later! I shall be wearing my Barcelona shirt :)
The garage put it down to two things - a speed sensor or wiring. They said they had to replace the sensor in order to test the wiring. So if it was the wiring, they'd have to do both jobs. Costing in the region of £500 altogether. So, I asked if there was a way they could just check the wiring - they said no (it's the cheaper part of the job) ... So, I then said if it turned out it was the wiring, could they put the old sensor back (as it wouldn't be broken). They said no again! So, I got a bit stroppy and decided to take the car to my normal garage.
Lo and behold - my normal garage (Duke Street Motors) are going to do some diagnosis and attempt to fit the wires first if needed ... amazing!
That wasn't the only thing that made me grumpy yesterday, but it was a contributory factor!! I did have a nice lunch with Alison, and was most amused by her new found obsession with Revels. I also enjoyed watching the cricket for the first time in a long time - England totally dominant, but the West Indies lack of drive or ambition ended it as a contest. Chanderpaul was chasing 329 at a strike rate of 50% for his runs - not good enough ...
Off out in a bit to watch an inspection of an estate in my ward, then going for a run and the Champion's League later! I shall be wearing my Barcelona shirt :)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
