Face Found In Wood

When I’m Cleaning Windows

When walking to work I saw an adventurer.

A regular spiderman.

He leapt from one window to another wiping and holding at the same time.

It was so mesmerizing I forgot to go to Greggs.

The Snow Came and Went…

…I stayed.

Running Dry

Everybody needs a goal.

I’m quickly approaching an empty biro.

I’d heard stories of people making them run out, didn’t think it could ever happen to me.

January is shaping up to be quite a month!

Waters of Leith

Warp Records

“What lovely weather we have been having”

“Hope this keeps up for the weekend”

“You won’t need a jacket in this weather”

A few of the common phrases used by the people of today (yesterday).

It’s true, the it has been hot, although as I write it’s actually quite cold – making it quite hard to keep in character.

I hadn’t realised how hot it was until I witnessed items in a shop window melting.

Dali would be spinning in his grave (at 120 rpm).

How’d You Like Them Onions?

Whilst taking a stroll lunchwards today I stumbled upon some classic canvassing.

John Prescott was meeting and greeting the public beside the burger stand of Leith Walk.

I’ve never eaten at this particular establishment, but have heard good reports regarding the Jumbo Dog with onions.

John Prescott doesn’t like onions - this was discussed at length to a disinterested 7 month old child (pictured above).

They say you shouldn’t base your vote solely on the burger toppings a political party does or does not eat, but given that voting for your favourite colour no longer works we need to start looking for a new approach.

I’d be interested in hearing from the other political parties with regards to their choices of condiments and views on fried onions.

It’s time to get down to the nitty gritty and go feet first into the political pram, who’s going to push?

Baby Boom

Found in Leith, now in a good home.

I Love it, You Love it, We all LOVE…

…LEITH! You kens it.

Having not written anything online for well over two months I thought I better explain myself.

Where have I been?

Who have I seen?

And most importantly, with Leith – am I still keen?

(I’ll leave the poetry for Ash Williams, he always managed to muster something a bit more inspirational up when it came to the art of rhyme).

Sorry for any lack of action WithWood, but it’s not like I left you all alone, there’s been plenty to read:

http://wheresthebeefquestionmark.blogspot.com/ – Find the Beef, suitable for vegetarians, Wine + Cupboard = A Great Bunch of Blog.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/charliebrooker – Not a close personal friend, but we could potentially despise the same things (most things).

http://truckstop83.blogspot.com/ – Finbarr Bermingham, always at hand to lead you directly into the washing machine (we found that 1 adult in a group of 8 can mostly get in {usually aided by a kick to the deriere for entrance encouragement}).

http://stoodinthemaasaimara.tumblr.com/- William Deed may keep moving, but he continues to stand still (no sign of queues any more though, just flora and fauna) – excitidly awaiting an update on the original (I’m not dismissing this blog, but I can relate more to Tesco’s queuing system, especially when I’m in it) – see below:

http://standinaqueue.wordpress.com/ – With an awe inspiring back catalogue, this is one not to miss out on, it’s what got me into blogging (it facilitated communication with somebody I lived with).

http://withwood.wordpress.com/poetry-corner/ – Ash Williams’ online repetoire – perfect for any valentines card.

http://www.bitsofbobs.com/ – Fantastic doodles and mince pie reviews.

Can’t name them all – just check the blogroll for any I missed.

Or for those not willing to read (well done so far), you can always listen to my growing playlist on spotify WithWood.

So here is what’s on the agenda:

• Needlessly taking apart my washing machine, braking it, calling my plumbing friend, and proceeding to fix it;
• Two trips to Ikea, one portion of meatballs, verdict to be discussed;
• Full scale decoration with no professional training;
• Tools and my sudden urge to acquire them;
• A stolen sofa;
• Hangovers now replaced with BnQ;
• Saying it best, when I say nothing at all;
• Eating cake at specified times;
• Construction of furniture;
• Affinity with wine;
• Animosity with a Flat Company (to remain nameless);
• etc.

Every post needs a photo – so here it is:

Leith – so cold I bought gloves.

Shop ’til You Double Drop

Last week WithWood went out disco dancing in Leith, which resulted in a mixed review:

Ocean terminal is a strange venue in which to trip the light fantastic, entering a club via escalator and queuing up besides Starbucks is an odd way to get the party started, especially since no espressos were available mid queue.

We’d already seen Felix in the same venue a couple of weeks prior and that was a rip-roaring success, as a result we decided to make a blanket assumption that all other nights would follow the prescription.

The Annie Mac night was a little bit annoying, which either means I am becoming less tolerable of mankind or not preparing thoroughly to become tolerable before putting on my dancing shoes.

Issues were as follows:

• The queue took approximately 3 days, even though tickets were pre-booked;
• Average age in the dance hall was 17;
• Drinks spilt as a result of arrogant dancers/pushers amounted to 3;
• The music was too quiet and then at one point non-existent.

Redeeming features:

• FakeBlood;
• The participating crowd WithWood;
• Proximity to the flat.

A lot of the signs seem to tie in with me getting older – trouble hearing, revelling in the short distance home and complaints about the ill mannered youths of today.

I need to go out again and re-assess my perspective.

For a more detailed analysis of the night, please refer to the following: