Inbetween Days

Ah.

So my plans to travel the length and bredth of the UK have so far been blighted by the weather. Did at least get back from Kent to London - no easy feat - few centimetres of snow and the line grinds to a halt.

Managed to get to Swansea. The weather on the way down was brilliant - cold and clear skies. So could watch as I passed Reading, Swindon, Bristol Parkway (that was a flash back and a half) under the tunnel to Newport, Cardiff Central, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Neath and Swansea. Met John and went to his parents for a cuppa during which it was confirmed that the game was off. Blast. So after tea we hit the Mumbles mile. Good evening of beer and chit chat. Thursday John and I drove to Rhossili Beach on the Gower. Very bracing especially as the sleet started and by the time we drove back the snow was settling. I couldn't get over the desolation so close to the city. The beach was a few miles long and there were brave people surfing! The cows looked miserable but I can imagine that in summer it is a great place to go walking. Had a cuppa in the Worms Head hotel and about turned. Nearly missed train - but made it with 5 mins to spare! The train journey was less exciting. Few teenagers in the carriage drinking and smoking - got off at Neath to avoid conductor. Got dark quickly and was fairly quiet until Cardiff. London - tourists, sale shoppers and a tube suffering - took over an hour to get back to SW19. Grr. Bigger Grr still the re-arrnaged game is Tues 31st January - a Tuesday evening kick-off and NO refunds on tickets - how the hell are people supposed to make one then? More annoying as the 7th Jan was a free slot for both clubs and would have allowed us all to go. More irritating is the fact that the weekend of the 28th I will actually be in Exeter so could nip across - but it gets expensive and a hassle. So no extra ground to add to my tally. BOO!!!

Watched a Kevin Spacey film last night - The Shipping News - about a widower returning to Newfoundland and the challenges that bought. Good cast.

Tomorrow is supposed to be a tube strike - the game should be on at Gillingham - well the weather is due to go up a few degrees and here in SW19 there hasn't been any snow fallen or settled. Escaped! The key question is then will the game be on in Huddersfield on Monday? Long coach trip to take should it be that the game is then off - which will not please me in my attempt to do something for myself on my birthday - anything to keep my expectations and sights low!

Had contact from a hot and sweaty Sydney last night - seems its too cold for me here and too hot for him there! Typical! On good form which brightened the evening.

Okay enough chat - time to go for a walk! TTFN.