Assorted Nonsense

 

Welcome to a changeable South Manchester. When I say changeable, I mean the weather because, really, South Manchester always tends to stay the same. We are in a weird pattern weatherwise as autumn starts to dig its heels in. This means we are getting sunshine but occasional heavy showers and the odd rumble of thunder. The weather really can’t make up its mind what to do. 

If you ever wonder why British people seem obsessed with the weather, you can tell from days like today. 

Should I wear a coat? 

Should I take a brolly? 

I don’t know. 

Thankfully I am staying at home today. 

Let’s dive in with some silly questions from Sunday Stealing. 

1. Name five songs that you have completely memorised.

I’ve memorised these songs (more or less)  by simply listening to them so often over the years. 

Deep Purple – Highway Star

Rush – Subdivisions

Tears For Fears – Head Over Heels

Depeche Mode – Personal Jesus

Nazareth – May the Sunshine

2. What takes up too much of your time?

At the moment, it is household chores. There is a blog post coming soon about this but basically, since Mrs PM is still working and I am now retired, I have taken on the role of doing most of the stuff around the house. It is a pain in the backside but we need to do it so it has become a necessary evil. 

3. What TV show or movie do you refuse to watch?

Anything with James Corden in it. He has a sitcom called Gavin and Stacey that apparently people actually like (even though he has pissed off most of the other cast). I was going to watch the Friends reunion but when I discovered that he was involved I simply refused. 

Other things that piss me off are reality TV shows like Made in Chelsea. I would never watch such bilge.

Oh – and any TV programme with Sinon Cowell in it. 

Oh oh – and any TV programme with Piers Morgan in it. 

4. What's worth spending more on to get the best?

Technology. For example, if you are going to buy a laptop or tablet, then the cheaper ones lack the resources and processor of the more expensive ones, so while they will work, they will soon struggle to cope with the latest operating systems and software so you will end up replacing it sooner than you think. It may seem pricey but you can almost guarantee that it will last longer. 

5. Share something you did last week.

Last week was a bit of a quiet one, which is good for the introvert inside me. 

The week before was different. I went to see Lancashire play Middlesex at cricket in a 50 over one day match. 

I also took my car in for its annual check up (called an MOT over here).

Finally I went to Heaton Park in the North of Manchester for a gig called Festwich, which consists of several tribute bands playing on three stages for the whole day. Good clean fun with a touch of heavy metal.