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Today has been a good day.  Not only did Arsenal win, but I got to have a lovely walk with the kids.  As those who follow this know, Wednesday was a great day.  Yesterday we entertained and this morning I was back at work.  I got back from work to find my wife flagging, so after lunch, I took the kids out for a walk to Gosbecks Archaeological park.  They loved it, though they were very tired when it came to watching The Voice today.  As I have said on many on occasion, times like this are precious, even more so when they enjoy it!

I was flashed by a speed camera going through Staines today. No idea why, I was only doing 30 knots.

Was a good day today.  Not one for football, but good otherwise.

Spent it in London with the family, we went down to watch Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs, which was unbooked until today. Fortunately we arrived in the morning and there were a few tickets left for the morning performance.  And then we spent the rest of the day along the South Bank.  The kids enjoyed the day and are now sleeping.  I am not sure if they loved the play most or having their faces painted.  My daughter did like the envious looks that other girls gave her as she was painted as a leopard with touches of glitter, my son got to be painted as a wolf and spent the rest of the day growling at me after deciding that I was one of the three little pigs!

Russian premier Vladimir Putin has stated that gay people will be 'welcome' at the Winter Olympics in Sochi. 'The archers will need targets,' he added.

Well, as everyone who follows my posts know, I think Putin is a great guy. (And just in case anyone thinks that I would like Polonium in my tea, the answer is no.)  It will be interesting to see how Russia deals with the protests considering the way that those who have acted against Putin have been jailed for one reason or another.  And considering this, it is surprising that Russia was awarded the Winter Olympics.  Mind you, Beijing was given the Olympics in 2008 and the world cup in 2022 is to be held in Qatar the original bid for it to be in the summer. I do not think that any nation that has hosted the Olympics has a perfect human rights record, but some are more honest about things than others.

And on the topic of sport, Arsenal won on the weekend.  We were slaughtered on the weekend before against Liverpool, our players appearing mostly not to be trying after an onslaught in the first twenty minutes.  A draw against ManUre followed, but revenge against Liverpool was sweet, even if we had to thank the ref for it!

But I did not get to watch the match as yesterday we were out in Southwold.  On Saturday, my wife pointed out that the next day was going to be sunny and so a trip out was planned.  This meant that my son missed yet another rubgy practice session, but it was a great day.  We got to spend time on the pier there, a place that I have not been to before despite many trips to the town.  The kids loved it, they bought some rock and also some things which I am sure that they will not lose for a few days...

Anyway, it is getting late.  Have to go now.

It's no wonder David Cameron doesn't want Scotland to leave the United Kingdom. At this rate Scotland will be the only place above the flood line.

Tonight, I am waiting to see the result from the game, listening to updates on Radio Five Live as well as keeping up to date on the Guardian website.  The kids are asleep and my wife is not listening to the football with me!

So, since the last post, not too much has happened at home.  I have been spending a lot more time with the family the time with the kids being amazing, though last weekend I was back working on the weekend, and it looks that I will be working on weekends again, though this weekend work appears to be a lot better for me and my normal job compared to before.

The weather has stopped my son from playing rugby as he has been unwell most weekends.  Anyway, have to go, a free kick is about to be taken...

I've just posted a video of last night's penalties to Manchester United's Facebook page. In case they missed it.

But rather than talk about football, let us have a look at the picture which of course refers to a claim by a UKIP politician that the recent floods are due to the anger of God and recent legislation which was brought about to make life more fair for those who love other adults of the same sex.  I have to thank one of my friends who directed me to this a few months ago.  As you may be able to gather, I have nothing against people who are homosexual, or those who think that homosexuality is wrong.  I just think that those who come up with insane comments to justify homophobia are bonkers.

Anyway, I had a great weekend with the kids.  My son was too unwell to play rugby on Sunday, but was well enough to visit London beforehand were they got to watch Wind in the Willows, visit the South Bank and also have a quick trip to the British Museum.  I have had the week off and have managed to get a few things that needed to be done finished but I do have a few more things to sort out.  It has been great taking the kids to school and picking them up as well as being able to spend more time with them once they are home.  As I have stated many a time, they do grown up so quickly and any time spent with them has to be treasured.

Of course, not all has gone as well as I would like.  My son was unwell today, and on Monday, I woke to find that the heating was not working.  To be accurate, it appeared to be the fuse box at first, but working through the circuits showed that it was our heating.  On the coldest two days of the week.  Luckily, my wife was able to get a telephone number of a good electrician from one of the other mothers in the playground who was able to discuss with the plumber what the problem probably was who was able to order the necessary part and we had our heating back on Tuesday.  But we were very lucky in that we did not have the cold weather that had been present in the USA recently as well as being fortunate that people were willing to lend us some electric radiators.  Anyway, the house is warm, I am tired and I am now to go to sleep.  Night all!

The Swiss must've been pretty confident in their chances of victory if they included a corkscrew in their army knife.

What a great day.  I got to spend it with the kids.  My wife had to go to London.  When I say that, she went to London with friends and I got to spend time with the kids.

My son went to play rugby, did not do as well as he had in the past, my daughter came along as well to watch.  And then home where we watched Enchanted on LoveFilm.  I fed them, food, which my wife had left for me, food that I would love to say thatI prepared, but I did not.  And then, after reading, they kids got to paint.  These are two of the pictures that they painted, the top one being one from my daughter (I forgot to remove a sheet of paper from the scanner when I put this in) and the second one being from my son.  And for dinner we then went to a local Chinese.  While on the way there and back, the kids tortured me by making me listen to a song which they love.  They got to see my wife who got back in time to see them go to bed.

Next time, I will have to remember to feed them sooner as it was a long day for them and that showed before they went to bed.  Good night all!

I hear George Michael is feeling annoyed. WHAM just got knocked out of the FA Cup.

Afternoon all.

So, News Years Eve went well.  Had some friends round, my wife had made a great meal and alcohol was used for the celebration of the end of one year and the begining of another.  In fact, last night we were invited to a meal elsewhere as well, again, good food and for me, beer.  And unlike New Years Day, I am in a fitter state having only drunk a little bit.  It has been good to have time with the kids as well, a shame that I have had to leave them to go to work, but at times, with the way they drive me mad, a good thing as well.  My Mum has been up this weekend and got to spend time with the kids as well, she has left now and is recovering from being with them for so long!

Today, my son went back to play rugby.  Me, I prefer football and I am in a good mood over the result yesterday against the Scum.  My daughter did watch bits with me, my son was not interested at all.  I was worried before the game, form favouring the opposition, but in the end, I did not need to be too concerned.  The attacking threat that was posed was, for most of the time cut out.  There was an interesting battle in midfield with quite a few niggling fouls being committed against Jack Wilshere, and while this did seem to keep him quiet and reduce his influence on the game, the rest of the team were able to make up for this.  Two great goals were scored and other than yet another injury, a good day.  When when I get back to work, I will have a big smile on my face!