The wonderful world of Rik ‘Ranting’ Harris

After work Wednesday 23rd we headed straight for Haymarket to Her Majesty’s Theatre to watch my first ever show. Phantom of the Opera. Had pretty good seats too apparently, front row in the Royal circle.I must admit that as i settled into my seat i was muttering to myself that i should make my excuses and go to the Sports Cafe next door to watch Liverpool and AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League final.

But i thought against it (apart from the fact that i couldn’t live with myself seeing that sad puppy dog look from Janet that i hadn’t even given it a go…!) So, i thought i would get into the swing of things by taking a few pictures.

Taking pictures in a theatre is the work of Satan, according to the usher who opened a whole can of whoop-ass on me, as she sneaked up in-between me and Janet and just exploded. I still managed to get a few pics in which are later in the post.

So, what did i think?

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Well, its been an interesting one. Friday night i drank rather too much which was stupid considering i had to be up early the next day to pick up my beast! Anyway, woke up with rather a large headache and set off for Edgeware.

The car is fantastic, the 6 speed gearbox takes some getting used to, but the power is lovely. pick up is amazing. Its great to have it back. Just in time too!

Saturday night i took the car, my parter and my Tomtom for a trip to a family shin-dig in wellingborough. Ive heard a lot of people say that TomTom is over rated, and i want to set the record straight… TOMTOM ROCKS!. Door to door with pinpoint accuracy, not so much as a wrong turn. very impressed.

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Well on the 28th April i turned 33. Yes its official.. im old. I got zero texts from anyone wishing me happy birthday, so thanks for that. I was gonna suggest that you could hit the ADD COMMENT link and wish me happy birthday from there, but i doubt you’d bother. Thanks anyway.

 

Went to France for the day. Too knackered to write anything amusing.

Summery :

People : RUDE

Smell : BAD

Eurostar : GOOD

Pictures as follows.

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Happy birthday Dad.

You ever get the impression that you are being tested? - someone, somewhere is seeing what your made of, and just how far they can push you?. First in January there was the death of my uncle and now Casper, my 11 year old Boxer dog died in the early hours of this morning from what we believe was a heart attack.

Casper had been suffering with various illnesses lately, i hope he is happy where he is now.

I wonder what March has to offer.

Caspers photo Album

Off i went on Sunday 28th to the Emirates Stadium to watch Arsenal struggle against Bolton in the FA Cup Fourth Round. I also took some rather dodgy pictures with my new Samsung digital camera. Please excuse the dodgy pictures, i was struggling to work out what all those knobs and dials do.

Speaking of Knobs, i need to bring to everyones attention one particular young man at the game.

He spent the entire 2nd half searching for bluetooth devices and trying to send them some dodgy asian porn picture. I know this becuase i was one he tried to send it to. If i was his dad (who was sitting next to him) i would have smashed him right up the wall. It annoys me no end to think someone paid for his ticket, which are by no means cheap and then he just sit there, dicking around with his phone.

anyway… the rest of the pictures of the actual game

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Rest in peace Mr Roy Harris who passed away Wednesday 3rd Jan 2007 at 18.30 in the Royal free hospital, Hampsted. You Sir, will go into the very small list of people who i will truely miss. Proud to have known you. Upset not to have known you more.

Take care.

Photos from the funeral on 12-01-2007

The last time i bought a digital camera was when i went to LA in 2001, it was a Canon Powershot which cost me $599 and was a 2 Mega Pixel. It did me for what i needed it for, you know.. to take pictures and stuff. I was quite happy.

Happy until i noticed someones PHONE in the office with a 3 Mega Pixel camera. Time to get something a little more up to date. I find a very styish Samsung NV3 and fall in love… 

[update]

Just ordered one, it will be here tomorrow!! )

specs….

 

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ICE SKATING

 

December 27th, 4pm, In the grounds of The Tower of London. It was time for repeated bruising. It was time for holding on. Dying swan was ready, willing, and enabled.I hand over my old, smelly, (… and comfortable !) trainers to the non-english speaking guy behind the counter, in exchange for a rock hard pair of storm-trooper boots with a blade. I strap my feet in, and try to stand up.

Wobble, wobble and more wobblin’ - how the hell was i gonna manage to stand up straight, let alone be majestic on the ice.. Within a few feet of walking i think ive sussed it.. then disaster strikes, i have to step OVER a bench..

Rest easy, i made it, much to my disbelief! and then i get on the ice. Janet immediately skates off with the grace of a winter olympics superstar, leaving me slipping, sliding and gripping the side with vicelike strengh.

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