Hit and Run

The other day my dad's car was hit while it was parked,  the paintwork was scratched on one side. The driver didn't stay at the scene he just drove away.

I look forward to the day when cars drive themselves because accidents would be very rare events and travelling would be a carefree experience.

Arcade closures

Throughout the UK arcades are closing down. Yesterday I saw for myself, the great funland of the Trocadero is being  turned into a hotel. All that's left of it is the basement.

I think the problem with arcades is that they try to buy the machines that make the most money and not the machines that attract people. The machines charge £1 per play. The machines should be free and there should be one charge for a whole session. Perhaps even a subscription that lets you play the machines for as long as you wish. Like £8 for a whole day and £24 a month for unlimited use of the arcade.

It is true that games are cheap and people have their own games consoles but people don't have room in their home for a tilting fibreglass motorbike or an in car gaming system. It is the physical hardware that gives the arcade its character. Plus all the lights and scenery and loud noises. The arcade atmosphere is what makes it special.

One day some guy will stand up and deal with this problem. He will make subscription arcades with pool tables and bowling alleys and all the works. One day the arcade will rise again and be the popular profitable premises for joy seekers.

Who will that man be....

Car M.O.T.

My car is being tested for road worthiness. I hope that it passes without any issues. I have had quite a few surprise bills this month. It is a newish car so I think it should be fine. If there is any issues then it should be fine. I guess the best way to remain calm is to remember that there is always someone in a bigger pickle than myself. I was listening on the radio and heard that Angelina Julie is having preventative cancer treatment. It makes waiting for mot result like a breeze in comparison.

I have many hopes in this world one is a smooth existence.

Spring is here

The spring equinox is about to come and bring the start of the warmer seasons. I can already see blossom on the trees and the magpies are back in large numbers along with wood pigeons and a small cluster of hardy insects.

Soon everything will come back to life and there will be barbecues and garden parties.

It is a pity about the recent partial eclipse that was obscured by the clouds in London but what can you do?

I have certainly noticed the longer days and they are most welcome. I can almost go outside in my t shirt but not quite yet, I'll give it a few more weeks. This year I intend to do more free sports in the park such as tennis and basket ball. I quit my swimming membership and need to replace it with something.

On April the 5th it will be Easter Sunday and the first week of April will be an Easter holiday.

Here comes spring

Spring is nearly here, but not before major events have taken place.
We are about to witness another eclipse for the first time in years.

The government of UK have changed the budget.

Feeling better is great

I'm feeling much better now, the last two days have been terrible but now my health is back to normal.

Yesterday I went to some museums still feeling slightly ill. I wonder if my virus was spread. There were tourists in the museums and I wonder if they caught my virus and took it back with them to their countries.

The RAF museum is wonderful and full of interesting aircraft. Well worth visiting. It is free entry and full of aircraft.

Feeling sick is lame

I had a long list of things I wanted to get done in the last few days but I was feeling ill, I feel like I have been robed by a virus.

The cold virus left me in my bed for 16 hours, how lame is that.

I took some lemsip and flooded my body with coffee. Feeling ok for now.

What I want to know is why I didn't flood my body with coffee yesterday? Lesson learned.