hanging my head in shame

worried_jim

Finally stumped up the cash to go inside St Paul's Cathedral yesterday, although did have a 20% off voucher which could only be redeemed through the crypt entrance. What a great place to start a tour, right in front of Nelson's tomb, the saviour of a nation. I had no idea that so many of the great and the good were buried/commemorated down there. With it being Armistice day it was all the more poignant standing in front of all the plaques for those that had died including the Korean war and the Falklands, it was a humbling experience to be surrounded by the reminders of the very best of the very bravest.
The rest of the Catherdral was breathtaking, I only wish I had stumped the dosh of previous occasions as it was well worth the visit. Although I couldn't hear any whispers in the whispering gallery but I did climb to the very top and the view even on a winters day was breathtaking- well worth £8.80.
Had a look at the Christmas lights on Oxford street and the windows at Selfridges-Jean-Paul Sartre was right when he said Hell is other people. I can't be doing with the crowds. Or paying £6 for a gin and tonic !

paybacktime2008

Jim, just popping in to say...very funny jokes! excellent weight loss! and keep on at it!

fiftyeighter_2

It all sounds wonderful Jim. Glad you had such a great time. That is now going to be on my list of things to do/see. Well the list may as well get longer.

worried_jim

One more thing, more of a money saving tip. When in London and looking for some entertainment, unless you have 10 year old children with you, don't go and see "A Christmas Carol" starring Gareth Hale at the Arts centre.
http://www.indielondon.co.uk/Theatre-Review/a-christmas-carol-gareth-hale-stars-as-scrooge
I am not knocking the production or acting which was good, its just that I am not 10 and this wasn't pointed out to be a children's panto at time of purchase. I was the only person not drinking Tizer or eating Milky Ways. Humbug.

ZarZar1990

I'm subscribing and plan to read this from start to finish

worried_jim

You can subscribe ? What else have I missed out on ?

pwally2

Have to say Jim spent many hours over last few days reading your thread!!! What an inspiration!!!

Keep it up!!!

ZarZar1990

Woah Worried Jim, just taken me allll of my evening to read your epic journey (Note time I last replied to your thread)
You're a cool dude and very inspiring!
xx:beer:

fiftyeighter_2

You seem to be touching so many peoples heart Jim. Keep up the good work.
I would love to have seen you at the Panto. I can just picture you there. Hilarious!
I do hope things continue to go well for you Jim. You certainly deserve it and you are making a lot of people smile with your antics.
Take care.

worried_jim

fiftyeighter wrote: »

You seem to be touching so many peoples heart Jim. Keep up the good work.
I would love to have seen you at the Panto. I can just picture you there. Hilarious!
I do hope things continue to go well for you Jim. You certainly deserve it and you are making a lot of people smile with your antics.
Take care.

I know! I am such a grump all my friends give me grief, although I did get up and dance in the panto and I did laugh in all the wrong places so I would have stood out quite clearly. (I do like being grumpy- it does give me a great sense of pride and satisfaction because is p1sses off my Mother who is always telling me that its not a nice character trait to have- if your parents don't approve it must be good).
I have just had my first annual review with the excellent Payplan and I mentioned this site and thread and the number of people that drop by for a read and a comment and they said that if anyone is struggling or just needs some quick and free advice to give payplan a call on their first contact number for immediate help-0800 716239.
Pouring down with rain here at the moment and now that the weather has got colder all my home made diesel has solidified in the garage so I am unable to use it till maybe next spring when it picks up again. Have just watched two excellent French films, "Anything for her" and "Irreversible" which is one of the most shocking films I have ever seen-
"Irreversible"- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M32xgAALhU
It does star the excellent Vincent Cassel and the worlds most beautiful women Monica Bellucci.
"Anything for her"- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q4b_cNdBXc
starring the awesome Diane Kruger and gifted Vincent Lindon.
I love watching foreign films as usually I know nothing about them so everything that happens is a total surprise and it seems French films are the best and I have seen some absolute gems such as tell no one and crimson river. I like the fact that you know the actors as you have seen them in Hollywood films (always playing baddies due to there European accents). On a Hollywood note I hear that filming is about to commence on Bad Boys 3- I cant wait.