Got a big TT match coming up next tuesday we are playing our closest rivals in the Local TT league. This season is really tight and if either team wins big it could settle the destination of the Championship. We've played twice already and haven't beaten them yet drawing the first encounter and losing the 2nd clash 6-4 so hopfully it'll be our turn.
Despite losing to them last time we have a very narrow one point advantage but there is 7 matches to play so a lot can happen, every games is pressure.
http://www.yorkshirenet.co.uk/sportinfo/external/links/link.asp?ID=1940
Not much else to report except I thought I'd grown taller the other day, went to the shopping centre near York and saw some casual trousers I liked at Marks & Spencers, they were a good bargain so decided to buy.
I usually buy from M & S because they do 29" inside leg which fit me without alterations, other places tend to do 30". Anyway to cut a long story short (pardon the pun) I got home tried them on and they were at half mast, far too short.
So I got out my tape measure and checked them to find they were only 27" so it was back to the shop. The manageress couldn't believe it as they were clearly marked, so we went to check others in the rack. Unbelievably they all varied some were 27", some 28" but eventually we found one solitary pair the correct size, she had to take the rest off display and email head office.
Just wonder what happend to quality control.
Friday, 5 March 2010
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Doesn't time fly when you're not having fun.
Is it really 11 days since my last post and I stiil haven't much to report. The main reason I haven't done much is because I haven't been well. Last week I got a stomach bug and a lot of time visiting the bathroom throne, I was really lethargic, just didn't feel like doing anything.
I didn't even plat TT, missed my first match for 2 seasons but lucily it was a up game because we need to be at full strength in the league.
On a better note I've got my internet changed over to my new provider and I'm now using my new laptop.
I didn't even plat TT, missed my first match for 2 seasons but lucily it was a up game because we need to be at full strength in the league.
On a better note I've got my internet changed over to my new provider and I'm now using my new laptop.
Friday, 12 February 2010
Update
In my last post I was quite surprised that Celtic Girl asked what "Gammon" is until I checked out a website for an explanation and found it was purely a British Cut of Pork from the hind leg of a Pig.
So here is the explanation :-
For those who are unaware Gammon is from an Old Northern French word "Gambe" for hind- leg of the pig or ham. However, if one wants a whole ham then a ham is ordered, if one wants part of the ham (usually boned and rolled or cut into steaks) that portion of the ham is usually called Gammon. All of our hams and gammon are cured using the over 300 year old "Wiltshire Cure" method.
Gammon Bacon cured using the "Wiltshire Cure" method, boned and cut into 3 Lb. joints. It can be sliced to make gammon steaks, boiled to make ham sandwiches or baked . Joints are sold by weight on the scale labels.
Gammon Steaks Each steak Center cut (across the bone). Each steak is 3/8 in. thick weighing approximately 12 oz in weight and individually shrink wrapped. To make each steak into two Gammon Half-moon Steaks simply cut in half lengthways. Each steak is sold by the weight on the scale label.
I'll add I like my Gammon Steaks topped with Pineapple but some prefer a Fried Egg with it.
Moving on I'll soon be changing my internet provider, the change over is scheduled for the 18th Februry so if I'm not online after that date I've hit snags, still actually waiting for my wireless router which I thought would be here by now. I'm going to phone them Monday if its not arrived by then.
Not too much else to report, life is just moving on, haven't yet booked any holidays although been looking at a few options. Been playing my Pool and TT matches in the local leagues. We've about sewn up the Selby league at TT after wupping our main rivals.
However the York league is a different issue we are top but by only one point with 9 matches to go. Its the closest its been in living memory a real two horse race ans the other teams are miles behind. We've 9 matches to play and 10 points is available in each match, us and our rivals are averaging 8.5 per match which must be some kind of record. The two teams clash on March 9th and I'm really looking forward to that one but I've a feeling its going to the wire.
So here is the explanation :-
For those who are unaware Gammon is from an Old Northern French word "Gambe" for hind- leg of the pig or ham. However, if one wants a whole ham then a ham is ordered, if one wants part of the ham (usually boned and rolled or cut into steaks) that portion of the ham is usually called Gammon. All of our hams and gammon are cured using the over 300 year old "Wiltshire Cure" method.
Gammon Bacon cured using the "Wiltshire Cure" method, boned and cut into 3 Lb. joints. It can be sliced to make gammon steaks, boiled to make ham sandwiches or baked . Joints are sold by weight on the scale labels.
Gammon Steaks Each steak Center cut (across the bone). Each steak is 3/8 in. thick weighing approximately 12 oz in weight and individually shrink wrapped. To make each steak into two Gammon Half-moon Steaks simply cut in half lengthways. Each steak is sold by the weight on the scale label.
I'll add I like my Gammon Steaks topped with Pineapple but some prefer a Fried Egg with it.
Moving on I'll soon be changing my internet provider, the change over is scheduled for the 18th Februry so if I'm not online after that date I've hit snags, still actually waiting for my wireless router which I thought would be here by now. I'm going to phone them Monday if its not arrived by then.
Not too much else to report, life is just moving on, haven't yet booked any holidays although been looking at a few options. Been playing my Pool and TT matches in the local leagues. We've about sewn up the Selby league at TT after wupping our main rivals.
However the York league is a different issue we are top but by only one point with 9 matches to go. Its the closest its been in living memory a real two horse race ans the other teams are miles behind. We've 9 matches to play and 10 points is available in each match, us and our rivals are averaging 8.5 per match which must be some kind of record. The two teams clash on March 9th and I'm really looking forward to that one but I've a feeling its going to the wire.
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
Clearing the Plate
Since the new year I reckon I've been quite good with my food (& drink) intake but hell did I blow it this last few days.
As you know I've been away for a few days and that is always the dangerous time for me when trying to lose weight. Sure I'd like to tell you about spending time in the hotel Gym or Swimming Pool but I didn't so I wont.
In fact I travelled south last Wednesday initially to see Janes parents which was nice, her Mum made me a meal when I arrived and spoilt me by offering me some Stawberry Cheesecake for afters, it would have been rude to refuse wouldn't it ?
Thursday they took me to Janes grave where I laid some flowers, its a nice spot in a well maintained cemetry, still hated having to be there wish things were so different and she was still here.
Thursday evening we met up with Janes brother and his girlfiend with their young son and the 6 of us went to a Pub called the "New Clock Inn" for a meal.
Well I couldn't resist the mixed grill and to be honest it was great, trouble is it was called "The Mammoth Grill" and they weren't kidding, Steak, Gammon, Pineapple, 12" Sausage, 2* Chicken breasts, Chips, Mushrooms, Tomato, Peas, etc. Now this leads me to my problem that whatever is on my plate I tend to eat, I'm not noted for leaving stuff so usually try watch my portions. So as always I cleared the plate and was completely bloated, especially after washing it down with a few pints.
Friday afternoon I left to go to Swindon where I was playing TT at the weekend meeting my team mates at our hotel. Of course we met up in the hotel bar before going on to a Al-a-carte 3 course meal in the hotel restaurant, yes starters & pudding as well were consumed.
Saturday following a full cooked breakfast (one of them help yourself jobs) we went to the venue and had a iffy day losing our two opening matches but managed a draw in the last match. Realisticly it wasn't that bad because we were playing teams expected to beat us, we only got promotion last season so our main aim was avoiding relegation and our must win games were scheduled Sunday.
Saturday night we went to a beefeater Pub near the hotel where for my sins I had another mixed grill (ok I luv mixed grills) before having a few drinks first in the Pub then the hotel bar until 2.30am (real athletes right, lol).
After a few hours sleep it was up for another breakfast before playing our two key matches. The good news is we won them both 5-1 so are safely in this same division next season. Finished playing about 3pm then it was the long drive home, was really knackered when I got home.
However no rest because last night I had a Pool match so it was more booze and "sods law" the landlady of the Pub we were playing put on a lovely spread of sandwichs, Pork Pies, Sausage Rolls, etc. Lets face it once you start on Cheese & Onion sarnies(to which I'm addicted) its hard to stop.
Ok the good news is I'm now back into my regular eating routine following the last few days blow out so hopfully any damage will be minimal. Actually got a TT match tonight in York league so a bit of exercise is a good thing.
Tomorrow night I'm looking forward to the FA Cup replay, Leeds are playing Premiership Tottenham Hotspurs at home, not expected to win against a team 2 divisions higher but anything can happen they have done us fans proud so far and the stadium will be rocking.
Should mention my laptop arrived just before I went away haven't had much chance for a play on it but I've started the wheels moving to change to a new internet provider.
As you know I've been away for a few days and that is always the dangerous time for me when trying to lose weight. Sure I'd like to tell you about spending time in the hotel Gym or Swimming Pool but I didn't so I wont.
In fact I travelled south last Wednesday initially to see Janes parents which was nice, her Mum made me a meal when I arrived and spoilt me by offering me some Stawberry Cheesecake for afters, it would have been rude to refuse wouldn't it ?
Thursday they took me to Janes grave where I laid some flowers, its a nice spot in a well maintained cemetry, still hated having to be there wish things were so different and she was still here.
Thursday evening we met up with Janes brother and his girlfiend with their young son and the 6 of us went to a Pub called the "New Clock Inn" for a meal.
Well I couldn't resist the mixed grill and to be honest it was great, trouble is it was called "The Mammoth Grill" and they weren't kidding, Steak, Gammon, Pineapple, 12" Sausage, 2* Chicken breasts, Chips, Mushrooms, Tomato, Peas, etc. Now this leads me to my problem that whatever is on my plate I tend to eat, I'm not noted for leaving stuff so usually try watch my portions. So as always I cleared the plate and was completely bloated, especially after washing it down with a few pints.
Friday afternoon I left to go to Swindon where I was playing TT at the weekend meeting my team mates at our hotel. Of course we met up in the hotel bar before going on to a Al-a-carte 3 course meal in the hotel restaurant, yes starters & pudding as well were consumed.
Saturday following a full cooked breakfast (one of them help yourself jobs) we went to the venue and had a iffy day losing our two opening matches but managed a draw in the last match. Realisticly it wasn't that bad because we were playing teams expected to beat us, we only got promotion last season so our main aim was avoiding relegation and our must win games were scheduled Sunday.
Saturday night we went to a beefeater Pub near the hotel where for my sins I had another mixed grill (ok I luv mixed grills) before having a few drinks first in the Pub then the hotel bar until 2.30am (real athletes right, lol).
After a few hours sleep it was up for another breakfast before playing our two key matches. The good news is we won them both 5-1 so are safely in this same division next season. Finished playing about 3pm then it was the long drive home, was really knackered when I got home.
However no rest because last night I had a Pool match so it was more booze and "sods law" the landlady of the Pub we were playing put on a lovely spread of sandwichs, Pork Pies, Sausage Rolls, etc. Lets face it once you start on Cheese & Onion sarnies(to which I'm addicted) its hard to stop.
Ok the good news is I'm now back into my regular eating routine following the last few days blow out so hopfully any damage will be minimal. Actually got a TT match tonight in York league so a bit of exercise is a good thing.
Tomorrow night I'm looking forward to the FA Cup replay, Leeds are playing Premiership Tottenham Hotspurs at home, not expected to win against a team 2 divisions higher but anything can happen they have done us fans proud so far and the stadium will be rocking.
Should mention my laptop arrived just before I went away haven't had much chance for a play on it but I've started the wheels moving to change to a new internet provider.
Monday, 25 January 2010
Happy new laptop
Just thought I'd let you know I've decided to treat myself to a Laptop computor. I've never had one always a desktop for me and this one is old and slow.
Went to PC World and had a look at a few last week but didn't make my mind up until the weekend which I wanted.
Anyway I've now made my mind up so have ordered online, its supposed to arrive within 5 working days so I'm sort of excited.
Only trouble is I've only got dial up broadband so I'll have to get that changed to wireless. Not really a problem because I'm planning on changing my Internet provider anyway.
Probably wont see the new laptop until next week as I'm away from Wednesday, playing TT down south at the weekend and staying over Friday & Saturday night in Swindon. I'm actually off a couple of days earlier to go to Winchester to see Janes parents and take some flowers to where they laid the ashes.
Went to PC World and had a look at a few last week but didn't make my mind up until the weekend which I wanted.
Anyway I've now made my mind up so have ordered online, its supposed to arrive within 5 working days so I'm sort of excited.
Only trouble is I've only got dial up broadband so I'll have to get that changed to wireless. Not really a problem because I'm planning on changing my Internet provider anyway.
Probably wont see the new laptop until next week as I'm away from Wednesday, playing TT down south at the weekend and staying over Friday & Saturday night in Swindon. I'm actually off a couple of days earlier to go to Winchester to see Janes parents and take some flowers to where they laid the ashes.
Saturday, 23 January 2010
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssss
Left it late but thats another premiership team that couldn't beat Super Leeds (on their own turf), wait for the replay at Elland Road the wont know whats hit them.
Lets face them soft Londoners don't like coming up north.
MOT
Thursday, 14 January 2010
The problem with diets
I know a lot of us on here are trying to lose a bit of weight using various diet methods. In the past we've all had the yo-yo problems, keeping up the diet for so long, losing a bit of weight only to weaken and put it on again.
I was interested to read one of my friends Regina commented on my last post about my Black Jeans saying how certain foods can give her stomach pains.
Well I have a secondary problem in that I'm suspect to Gout if I get my diet wrong. I'm sure you all know what gout is but just in case I'll tell you. Its a inflammation in various joints caused by a build up of crystals, this in turn is caused by the Uric acid in your blood getting too high. Some people are much more prone to it than others. In laymans turns "Its bloody Painfull".
Anyway why is it a problem for dieting, its only associated by certain foods.
Well actually although certain foods can cause an unbalance in your blood they are not the only cause.
I have 3 other causes that effect my blood count and can cause severe Gout attacks.
1. If my weight goes up much higher than it is now I'm prone to attacks. So of course losing weight is good, the more overweight the more chance of gout attacks.
2. Dehydration is another problem, I've got to make sure my water intake is high but this is also good for diet. Sometimes its a problem if I play a lot of Sport and don't drink enough.
3. But the bad news is if I lose weight too quickly again a bl0od imbalance occurs resulting in a painful attack.
Now this week No3 as caused a bit of a problem with a Gout attack, So far I've managed to control it to a mild attack with the help of some anti-inflammetry tablets. I've also had to up my food intake slightly but don't get me wrong I'm still controlling what I eat.
In the past its been these gout attacks that have brought many weight loss plans to a halt but this time I'm trying really hard to win the battle.
I've cut out a lot sugar & some fatty things from my diet and taking on more fruit and Veg. Its going to be ongoing trying to find the perfect balance for me, but I am trying.
I was interested to read one of my friends Regina commented on my last post about my Black Jeans saying how certain foods can give her stomach pains.
Well I have a secondary problem in that I'm suspect to Gout if I get my diet wrong. I'm sure you all know what gout is but just in case I'll tell you. Its a inflammation in various joints caused by a build up of crystals, this in turn is caused by the Uric acid in your blood getting too high. Some people are much more prone to it than others. In laymans turns "Its bloody Painfull".
Anyway why is it a problem for dieting, its only associated by certain foods.
Well actually although certain foods can cause an unbalance in your blood they are not the only cause.
I have 3 other causes that effect my blood count and can cause severe Gout attacks.
1. If my weight goes up much higher than it is now I'm prone to attacks. So of course losing weight is good, the more overweight the more chance of gout attacks.
2. Dehydration is another problem, I've got to make sure my water intake is high but this is also good for diet. Sometimes its a problem if I play a lot of Sport and don't drink enough.
3. But the bad news is if I lose weight too quickly again a bl0od imbalance occurs resulting in a painful attack.
Now this week No3 as caused a bit of a problem with a Gout attack, So far I've managed to control it to a mild attack with the help of some anti-inflammetry tablets. I've also had to up my food intake slightly but don't get me wrong I'm still controlling what I eat.
In the past its been these gout attacks that have brought many weight loss plans to a halt but this time I'm trying really hard to win the battle.
I've cut out a lot sugar & some fatty things from my diet and taking on more fruit and Veg. Its going to be ongoing trying to find the perfect balance for me, but I am trying.
Sunday, 10 January 2010
10 days and the Black Jeans
Well we are 10 days into the new year and I'm still sticking to my food intake plans. Not sure how much I've lost because my scales don't work.
Anyway what I can tell you is I reckon after Christmas I was at a heavy point. My evidence is I dug a old pair of black jeans out of the wardrobe and tried them on New Years Eve. I'd stopped wearing them some time ago because they were tight (must have shrunk in the wash, lol).
The bad news is NYE I couldn't fasten them, well not and breath at the same time. This actually provided me with incentive so I'm sticking to my plan.
So 10 days since NYE I've just tried the jeans on again and I can actually now fasten them and actually breath. Not sure yet they are comfy enough to actually go out in but I'm hoping to get there before the end of the month.
I actually like these jeans and I'm away at the end of January so I'm hoping they fit perfect by then, that'll be good.
Anyway what I can tell you is I reckon after Christmas I was at a heavy point. My evidence is I dug a old pair of black jeans out of the wardrobe and tried them on New Years Eve. I'd stopped wearing them some time ago because they were tight (must have shrunk in the wash, lol).
The bad news is NYE I couldn't fasten them, well not and breath at the same time. This actually provided me with incentive so I'm sticking to my plan.
So 10 days since NYE I've just tried the jeans on again and I can actually now fasten them and actually breath. Not sure yet they are comfy enough to actually go out in but I'm hoping to get there before the end of the month.
I actually like these jeans and I'm away at the end of January so I'm hoping they fit perfect by then, that'll be good.
Thursday, 7 January 2010
Bloody Cold
Well I'm ready for things to warm up but it doesn't look very promising. Apparently tonight is going to be the coldest night of the winter so far. This is the most snow I've seen for a lot of years (apparently worst since 1979), the roads are almost unusable and the councils are running out of grit. The country is shutting down.
I've lived where I do now about 10 years and first time I've seen icicles hanging from the gutters like they are now, some are massive.
Now I'm confused about Global Warming cos it feels like we are in the artic circle.
Sunday, 3 January 2010
Yeeeeeees King Larry slays Sir Red Nose
Of course when my little 3rd tier team travelled over the hills to face the self proclaimed World biggest Club who are 43 places above on at their famous Old Trashford there could only be one result, hell even the bookies were giving us 7-1.
On paper we had no chance but this was the "War of the Roses" and it was King Larry leading his White Rose army backed by 9,000 travelling fans that won the day. Yes Sir Red Nose was slayed by the new King of Yorkshire in his own back yard.
Manchester United "0" Leeds United "1"
Hell I'm happy, now off for another dance around the living room.
On paper we had no chance but this was the "War of the Roses" and it was King Larry leading his White Rose army backed by 9,000 travelling fans that won the day. Yes Sir Red Nose was slayed by the new King of Yorkshire in his own back yard.
Manchester United "0" Leeds United "1"
Hell I'm happy, now off for another dance around the living room.
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