This is goona be a long one…

This is actually an amalgam of about three different entries. Y’see, I tend to think “I’ll read my favourites, leave notes (where applicable), check the boards, see what’s been put into the politics circle, then write an entry.” The problem with that is by the time I get round to writing said entry, I have to leave the LRC.

So, here we go:

Had a bit of excitement on Friday. I was walking up the street with my mu on our way to pick up the super 8 film we had ordered when a bus pulled up at a stop, opened it’s doors and someone came flying out followed by another bloke who was seriously laying into him. I didn’t think too much about it, confident that the driver would radio for the police. Until I realised something. The person throwing the punches was the driver. So my mum lent me her mobile phone (my one being broken) and I called the police. Waited for them to turn up, gave them our detaails and went on our merry way.

Got the film, wondered round town for a bit, went home. Tried out the camera, which seems to be working and then my dad asks if I want it.

I’ve already got a super 8 camera, but as this one is slightly better, i said hell yeah!

If you remember, this is my old camera:

And this is the new one:

And that’s the big assed case I had to drag down to Boro with me. Along with my clothes bag, my backpack and my laptop case. That was fun.

Saturday saw me get up at 7:30, make my way into town and onto a coach for the Falkirk – Aberdeen game. We stopped at the British Legion for a few drinks and some food before the game and had a bit of banter with the locals. We then went to Falkirk Staduim. And I’m considering suing Falkirk FC for breach of the Trades Description Act. Seriously. The “stadium” had a large stand for the home fans, a smaller stand for us, a seating area less impresive then the one at the Bremar Gathering, again for home fans (it was so small that a couple of balls flew straight over it) and, erm, that was it.

Took part in a minutes applause for Phil O’Donnell and then the game itself. Which wasn’t very good. Seriously, Aberdeen were shockingly bad. No midfield whatsoever.

Back to Aberdeen, round to my sister and BIL’s for a bit of a party and eventually got home about 2:45am.

Sunday didn’t really do much apart from take tia for a long walk. This was supposed to help her burn off some energy, but it didn’t quite work.

Monday, up early, finish packing then onto the train. Aberdeen – Edinburgh, no problem. Got on the train in Edinburgh to discover that since National Express took over the east cost line from GNER they had introduced free wifi internet access for everyone. Shame it wasn’t very fast. Darlington to Boro, usual problems with my bags and then home.

The new charger for my phone had arrived but not the new battery. Fucksocks. Still waiting for that. Phoned Virgin mobile, have been assured that it’s been sent. Phoned home to let mum know I got back safely. Phoned my friend Lewis, had a shower and headed to the union via a shop for some baccy. Saw a Cleveland Police mobile unit outside a house which had been roped off. Thought something serious had happened. And I was right:

Two die after ‘domestic incident’
The deaths of a man and a woman in a house on Teesside appeared to be the result of a domestic incident which had a “tragic ending”, police have said.

Father-of-four Paul McGill, 39, was found hanged in a bedroom at Portman Street in Middlesbrough on Friday.

Diane Lamming, 38, also found at the property, died after suffering severe head injuries, police said.

A Cleveland Police spokeswoman appealed for witness, but said no-one else was being sought over the deaths.

Officers were alerted on Friday morning by a workman who had called at the property.

‘Terrible and tragic’

Mr McGill and Ms Lamming, a mother of three, were both pronounced dead at the scene.

A force spokesman said: “We now know Ms Lamming died from severe head injuries and Mr McGill from asphyxiation through hanging.

“The appears to be a domestic-type incident which has had a terrible and tragic ending.”

He said relatives of the pair had been informed of their deaths.

Mr McGill’s family described him as a “loving and caring son and brother, a father to four beautiful children”.

“Everyone liked his cheeky and caring nature. He will be missed by everyone who knew him,” they added.

Ms Lamming was mother to two sons and a daughter, aged between 11 and 21.

Story from BBC NEWS

Published: 2008/01/08 17:11:04 GMT

© BBC MMVIII

Yeah, like I said, right round the corner from the house.

Went to the union, caught up with friends and took part in the quiz, where we came fourth.

And nothing much has happened since then. Apart from talking to two rather cute girls in the union Tuesday night while reading Hannibal Rising.

(Which reminds me, need to write another couple of reviews for 12 in Twelve.)

And, in the spirit of this entry I thought I’d record here, for posterity, the first note I was left for every month last year. Enjoy.

January:
happy birthday? [If I Could Be]

Febuary:
god, mice. what a nightmare [pinkfish]

March:
LMAO! NOW THAT’S FUNNY! [LV426]

April:
Life on Mars rocks!!! [The Secret Island]

May:
THAT GOAL ROCKS!!! [Shukhevych]

June:
yeah, don’t move to florida. in february it is around 85 or so and so humid you can actually capture it and use it to steam clean your carpets.

[The Mary]

July:
Wow, very nicely done. [posthumouser]

August:
I miss hanging out with you.

In cyberspace, obviously.

LOVE. [Karma Girl]

September:
I shall don my Pirate Regalia and ask the Flying Spaghetti Monster to bless you with his noodly appendage. Hope it goes well. [Rodge]

October:
Love the hair. you are added on fb. and ki love the angel investigations idea. haha. brill xx [Neurotically Yours]

November:
huhwhat? [The Mary]

December:
Good luck!

RYN: While at dinner yesterday, people were talking about Script Frenzy… and we were informed it was moving to April. So that’s what I’ve been told, which is okay with me since I like a bit of space between Frenzy and the Blogathon.

Later, [Peter_24601]

And with that, I shall go.

Will

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