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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Essex » Chelmsford August 10th 2007

Out on the town Friday night with Stella, Wayne, Ian and me, stopped for one(mars bar vodka shot - hits the spot every time!) in the Hot House and then onto our usual haunt of Chicago’s. Found table with high chairs at the back of the podium and the boys enjoyed this thoroughly as the views were …. something else!! Danced the night away and had a good night, stopping for cheesy chips before walking back to mine, no flying curry sauce tonight! ... read more
Ian on our night out

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Essex » Chelmsford August 10th 2007

Being the first of the month, decided to bike into work. This seems like a good idea in practice and had arranged to buy a bike (previous entry) with a loan from work, safe money by driving car less and no parking but also to get a little fitter. I had bike to my parents a few times and this was a similar distance so felt quite confident with the distance, even had a dummy run to work on a Sunday (stopping for an ice cream when I got there!). Preparation was important so Wednesday morning, bike out and about half way there, right hand peddle feels a little weird, never mind have a look when I get to work. Suddenly, peddle flis across the road, luckily it was not too busy and managed to rescue ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Essex » Chelmsford August 3rd 2007

Another Friday night and Chicagos beckoned! Ian was driving (again) so picked Wayne and me up and we headed to Chelmsford. We started off at Jan's flat for a quick hello before heading out to town. Our first stop was the Hot House, it was def Hot! The place was packed and we struggled to find somewhere to perch. After a shot and some drinks we headed out into the cooler air of the streets. We walked down to Chicagos via the cash machines. Jan and I were disappointed to find our hard earned money was not forthcoming. How annoying, when you know its there but you just cant have it for some reason. Fortunately we both had enough on us (just) for the night and the boys looked after us well (as usual!). We went ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Essex » Chelmsford July 25th 2007

Last night, went with the guys from work to the newish fish restaurant in Chelmsford called Loch Fyne. Six of us met up and as it was good weather had the patio doors open. The six of us caught up on the gossip, some of us having starters and main course, others main course and dessert. I had poached haddock in mustard mash then sticky toffee pudding. Yummy!!! Restaurant really open, staff friendly and a good atmosphere. We went early enabling us to have the set menu (if we wanted to) which was at a reduced price before 7pm. ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Essex » Chelmsford July 24th 2007

Friday night, my mates Dom, Stella, Wayne, Ian, Kate and I met up and headed for Chicago’s in Chelmsford now that it had been refurbished. I hadn’t been out on the town since the smoking ban started so hadn’t experience the ‘smoke free dancing’. Started off at Barrosh, which always had good music and is always busy, even had a private bash on at the back. Had one here before heading to our final destination. On entering seems bigger as not now dark wood but very white and clean looking, reception, coat storage and the DJ have all moved but both bars were in the same place so no difficulty getting a round in. They even have a podium for three people to dance in but no pole to dance around as with Escape! Had a ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Essex » Chelmsford July 11th 2007

Sunday 1 July met up with Stella at the cinema and got tickets to see Shrek the Third at the six o'clock showing. Stolled through town at went to Prezzo's along the waterfront opposite Tesco's for food. This is new and neither of us had been to this one before. Had a lovely pizza and Stella had canzone, very nice meal and chat until the waitress wanted to take my plate before I had finished!! Shrek was great, enjoyed it thoroughly especially as we had Harbio's to munch through! Picture nicked from Stella's blog - thanks!... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Essex » Chelmsford July 1st 2007

Yippee, Shrek 3 has come out at the cinema! Sat: After a long day at Gildi. diving (training people again) Wayne and I went to see a Midsummer Nights Dream with my parents. It was held in the garden of Edwin Hall. It was really good, the actors got soaked in the rain but we were ok, sheltered(ish) under a gazebo thing. Wayne's first experience of Shakespeare went down well. We both really enjoyed it. Sun: After a morning sorting dive kit out I went to Chelmsford to meet Jan. We got tickets to Shrek 3 and went to Prezzos. Jan had pizza and I had a calzone mmmmm. After a drink we headed into the cinema. We may have been the only grown ups unaccompanied by children but we didnt care. Harribo and Shrek ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Essex » Chelmsford June 25th 2007

On Saturday, got all dressed up for a Surprise Retirement Ball for a work colleague. Arrived before 6.30 pm by taxi to ensure that we were hidden when Anne and Terry her husband arrived. She was very surprised but thrilled that the 60 plus people attending had kept it a surprise from her as she admitted she was naturally inquisitive! Wore my blue/green dress and felt very comfortable, some of the guys had their tuxedo's on and all looked good. Food was very good, goats cheese for starters, beef with yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and vegetables for main and strawberry and cream pudding. The singer sung a songs from Robbie Williams and the Rat Pack which were good and a disco the rest of the time. I was on the dance floor the majority of ... read more
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Part of our table
The rest of the table

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Essex » Chelmsford June 12th 2007

On Saturday 9 June, I brought myself a pushbike, helmet, lights and lock, this is to enable me to bike to work, get fit and save some money. Sorted everything out and biked round to my parents in Great Baddow for lunch. Unfortunately, as I had not been on a pushbike for many years I was not able to get up all the hills! It was also rather hot so was a little out of breath when I got there. Having spent 10 minutes or so cooling down, took my mum for a big food shop and returned for lunch with my dad and brother. Realisation hit me when I thought I'd get some things whilst shopping but couldn't as I was on the bike and that I would have to bike home as well. ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Essex » Chelmsford June 4th 2007

Friday night met up with my friend Dom who is back in the UK between her Nanny job in Paris and now going to Cairo in the next few weeks. Went out for a couple of drinks locally and caught up on the gossip. Had to stop off at the BP garage to set supplies of chocolate though! Saturday went to the gym first thing and took my Mum to Freeport in Braintree, had lunch in Fowlers Farm, which was lovely. Had Hunters Chicken that is BBQ sauce on chicken and bacon with cheesy mash with carrots and broccoli. Very yummy and set me up for the rest of the day. Strolled round the shops in the fabulous sunshine, got a few bits and returned back home. Chatted with my brother and dad before driving to ... read more




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