My Notes to October 2007

Saturday 27th October 2007 Well for those of you that remember the "good old days" of live music and fun in East Anglia in the eighties, you will remember Ricky James. Ricky now resident in Spain has been on the Skype to let me know he is again on his annual pilgrimage to Blighty and hopefully here in Pembroke Dock, so keep you eyes peeled for the "old revival gigs" dates....he is saving for his old age!, We here will try and keep you in the picture. So how about the rest of the oldies from the eighties "where are you now" The eccentric and talented, in his own way "CHAD" and Friends. Many a great night in the Pubs, Restaurants and Hotels of East Anglia...with his own compositions such as "The Landlord Song" dedicated to Helen at the then Village Inn..."Drunken Bum's" a Spread Eagle special. and who could not forget the regular spot with Keith Skipper on BBC Radio Norfolk . And we cant forget......or can we..... Rumpole Gibley Bason + The Gibson's, Freddie Arnold, David Christian, Roger Hamilton, Nicky Walker, and many many more The last I saw many of the local acts was in my hotel in Felixstowe in the late 80s If you know where they are why not leave a message via my contacts page.

Wednesday 24th October 2007 Put these date in your Diary....I am not available for the whole weekend

2008 Formula 1 World Championship calendar

Mar 16 - Melbourne, Australia
Mar 23 - Sepang, Malaysia
Apr 6 - Sakhir, Bahrain
Apr 27 - Barcelona, Spain
May 11 - Istanbul Park, Turkey
May 25 - Monte Carlo, Monaco
June 8 - Montreal, Canada
June 22 - Magny-Cours, France
July 6 - Silverstone, Great Britain
July 20 - Hockenheim, Germany
Aug 3 - Hungaroring, Hungary
Aug 24 - Valencia, Europe
Sep 7 - Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
Sep 14 - Monza, Italy
Sep 28 - Singapore*
Oct 12 - Fuji, Japan
Oct 19 - Shanghai, China
Nov 2 - Interlagos, Brazil

Sunday 21st October 2007 Just sitting here awaiting the exciting end to this years formula 1 Grand Prix, snacks, ice cream, timing computer, and coffee at the ready. Must remember to feed the cats or trouble will ensue.

So what to do while I wait, outside is sunny (see web cam) but a little chilly, so me thinks I would have a rare ramble around this world wide web.....and what do I find a great idea...."BUY a WOOD for £50....yep just £50, off I went to the site and yep you can own a share of woodland to walk in relax in and generally enjoy....or just protect.....well we have got to have a pop at this....so if you are one of the few people who I think of getting presents for ....you could get a wood....so check it out for your selves http://woodsforall.org/...........

Wednesday 17th October 2007

Well what a start to a day bright sun calm sea....and a laugh, with thanks to Ricky over there in Salo.........

The............Frog Jumping Frog

A frog goes into a bank and approaches the teller. He can see from her
nameplate that her name is Patricia Whack.

"Miss Whack, I'd like to get a $30,000 loan to take a holiday."

Patty looks at the frog in disbelief and asks his name. The frog says his
name is Kermit Jagger, his dad is Mick Jagger, and that it's okay, he knows
the bank manager.

Patty explains that he will need to secure the loan with some collateral.

The frog says, "Sure. I have this," and produces a tiny porcelain elephant,
about an inch tall, bright pink and perfectly formed.

Very confused, Patty explains that she'll have to consult with the bank
manager and disappears into a back office.

She finds the manager and says, " There's a frog called Kermit Jagger out
there who claims to know you and wants to borrow $30,000, and he wants to
use this as collateral."

She holds up the tiny pink elephant. "I mean, what in the world is this?"

(you're gonna love this)

The bank manager looks back at her and says...

"It's a knickknack, Patty Whack. Give the frog a loan, His old man's a
Rolling Stone."
You're singing it, aren't you? Yeah, I know you are........)
Never take life too seriously!
Come on now, you grinned, I know you did!!!
Have a lovely day
He he Frog

From the Forum......
A Mardling word from the editor.
We start in the words of one of our modern day historians; “The first four houses in Front Street were ready by Michaelmas, 1814. These, it is said, were three homes for yard officials, and one public house.) . So what next for this non-aged but historic street, ok we all know the new marina’s coming. But with the restraints of the planners and the way things are going in the high flying world of finance, it won’t be tomorrow.
So why this lilt into the editorial, well on one of the cottages in this the first street of buildings here in old Pembroke Dock is a “notice of planning consent” thingy, to covert a little cottage into “two” yes 2 flats. So what next a “fish and chip bar”!, a multiplex cinema etc. I have no real opinion on if or what should be or not be the future of this fine Town. But please remember how much cash going into preserving the heritage of Pembroke Dock to preserve its heritage which maybe should not only be reserved for just the big things, example second world war hangers, 1900,s barracks and all the wonderful historic buildings in and around the Royal Dock Yard, but also maybe allowing the preservation of the first houses in Doc Penfro, as an ongoing statement of what is good and great in the history of Pembroke Dock.

PS
How due you get off street parking here then, to comply with the latest planning criteria?

Rain outside not that dry inside, I know story of my life. Today the first stages of the re-development of the Web Project begins ready for the change not only of some of the hardware, operating systems but the web production software to boot. Will this frail ageing brrain cope, keep an eye on the site and wee shall see......
Received this { Going up and Down (Suggest Save NOT Open) } from Mike at the Yacht Club the other day... dispatched to some of you by e--mail but for those not on the list try this link . Have fun

The knock-on effect from the US sub-prime fiasco is being severely felt in the Japanese market and shows no sign of letting up. In the
last 7 days Origami Bank has folded, Sumo Bank has gone belly up and Bonsai Bank has announced plans to cut back some of its
branches.
Yesterday it was announced that Karaoke Bank is up for sale and more than likely will go for a song.
Today shares in Kamikaze Bank were suspended after they nose- dived and 500 back-office staff at Karate Bank also got the chop.
Analysts report that there is something fishy going on at Sushi bank and staff fear they may get a raw deal.

I would as is my want like to be of good cheer....but alas a bad few weeks here in the borough for one or two of use.....with visits to our friends at Withybush and the worst, on Friday last poor old Katec left us and today we especially remember Dad.....But life goes on or so they say. So its onward and hopefully upward. they do say there is only one way and that's UP ......when you get like we feel, near the very bottom......... Anyway........The Fireworks were a blast and are now featured on the Community Site thanks to some wizardry and You Tube........

Good old lad Ear today.........nunquam non memor .

September 24 2007 Ferry and Fireworks

So just one week before the bangs and flashes of the national Fireworks Competition right here on our doorstep in Pembroke Dock......so if you are coming to see it try not to cause to much hassle on my Street.....you will get a good view from Western Way , where you will also find a fair and refreshments. and as from these pictures it would seem the captain of the Isle of Inishmore wanted to have a nice close look....If you were a little late landing on the 24th September 2007 it might be because the Isle of Inishmore wanted to have a nice close look at the old railway pier and check out the site of the new marina to see if they could clean the windows on the apartments from the ship....aground maybe...lets say the house was vibrating from the power being applied to get her to go backwards and the water foamed...this is a current record for us here....very close shave......I can report after about 15 minutes of frantic full reverse power she slipped onto the ferry terminal.....enough excitement for today me thinks

September 19th 2007

Nice and bright again here in West Wales. The odd things seem to be happening all round...an Albatross sighted from the ferry to Roeselare from Fishguard, and now the Isle of Inishmore returns to the Dock just over an hour after she left....and only stayed 20minitues or so....we will solve this mystery. We were also pleased to see the new ferry is now in dock for refit etc before entering service in December 2007.... lets hope it comes here when the Inishmore goes for her annual refit....

September 10th 2007
An interesting couple of weeks....my thanks to the guys and gals at Withybush General Hospital....on the mend again, I hope.
So watch out we are about again......had some great shots sent to the web project from a reader...taken from the Ferry leaving Pembroke Dock....they can bee seen on Ships Visits....here is a taste if you look closely you can just spot our modest residence.......................↓

August 26th 2007
What a difference a Day Makes sots from the evening of 25th and then morning of 26th...not sure why but seemed like a good idea at the time

August 24th 2007

Returned from a few days in the old country...Norwich seems to change on every visit....seem odd staying on the outskirts of Hethersett.....But lets say fun was had by all

Lunch in one of my old haunts the Blue Boar Sprowston...the home to party........