Monthly Archives: October 2005

It?s such a cliche to say the British are bad tippers. But only in the sense of it being true. When I first came to the US in 1997, our TrekAmerica guide emphasized the importance of tipping. For altruistic reasons … Continue reading →

I try to be cool. I try to defy my 39 years but there’s some things you just can’t hide with Photoshop. Like the fact that I’m still a Queen fan after nearly 27 years. God, is it really that … Continue reading →

Today’s thought is sausages. What? Do you mean in a lewd sexual metaphor sense Maggie? No, I mean in the two of them on a plate, surrounded by baked beans, chips, fried mushrooms, tomato and a fried slice with a … Continue reading →

Erik called me Larry David on Sunday. It wasn?t a case of mistaken identity, although it was very early in the morning and he didn?t have his glasses on. But even so, I?d have been pretty pissed off. As it … Continue reading →