Archive for May, 2010
Sharp practices
It was dress fitting number three yesterday, not that I was there, I just received a blow-by-blow account from MOB that evening. B’s original dress quotation included the dress, a sash (or belty thing) and a brooch. With fixed prices for the dress and an approximate amount for the sash/brooch which brought the total price […]
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Implausible
Now we have a camera or three it must be time to get some film. It seems that Impossible film commands implausible prices. Here in the UK I have found three possible ways to get the film. I can buy it online from the Impossible Project website, I can buy it from one of the […]
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Snapping up bargains
Those of you who’ve had the stamina to follow this blog from the start may remember the instant feedback idea. I am pleased to say that the Impossible Project has crowdsourced its way to delivering a new film to fit (some) Polaroid cameras. Needless to say MOB and I have been keeping a close eye […]
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Coalition
Here in the UK, we are learning that putting aside differences and working together will provide us with a stable future, at least for the next four years if the respective parties don’t resort to bickering and throwing household items at each other. But what benefits will this coalition bring us… The obvious things No […]
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My public awaits…
“I’ve written my speech” said B with a toss of her hair. That’s one step leap ahead of me. I’m still considering what to wear. However, it’s a relief to know that she’s finished her speech so that she can now concentrate on other things such as speaking to the vicar, finalising the catering arrangements, […]
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Austerity measures
It’s election day here, and I’ve exercised my democratic right via the Royal Mail, given that my local ballot box is 250 mile due north of me. While it is still too early to know who has won (my prediction is that it will be the politicians rather than the people) but if the opinion […]
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Being crafty
Last weekend we were rather crafty. A long weekend gave us an extra day to get things done. This is a good thing because there’s lots to do and not enough weekends to do it before the wedding. So B came over to help and gave us an extra pair of hands to help on […]
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Father of the Bride 