So, a while back I told you guys I was planning on making a video blog set in some toilets. It sounds pretty horrific, and quite frankly, it would of been. I still really want to make this video as I had some really great ideas of what to do, but I just don't have the time to do it :(
Anyways, the basis of the video was going to be about what the correct procedure is when going to the toilet. More so with what to do if the toilet is occupied. This all came about a few years ago when I worked for Honda. We had 2 toilets in the building, and both were available for employees or customers.
Now, picture the situation. Its a warm summers day. Its about 2 and a half hours after I've demolished a KFC lunch. Things are starting to rumble. So I (worry free) nip to the toilet to shed a few kilos.
After about 5-10 minutes I hear the receptionist tell a customer which way it is to the toilet I'm in. I start to panic. Did I lock the door properly? Its one of those locks that don't have a green or red sign, just a lever that you turn 45 degrees. I can't even reach it from where I'm sat. I hear footsteps getting closer and closer. In a last ditch effort, I extend my right leg out as far as possible, in the hope that when the door opens, it will hit my leg and whoever is trying to interrupt my afternoon poop will realise the horrendous situation they have walked into. I'm not sure what will happen first, the door hitting my leg, or the smell hitting their face.
Much to my already high level of relief, the door as it happens was locked. THANK FUCK. Thank you sweet mother of baby Jesus.
However, now comes the next bit. They have already tried to open the door once.. and now they are trying again. What the fuck are they doing? Trying to break the door down? Do I say something? Cough? Let out a distinct but subtle fart? Make a splash? Before my mind could pick something terrible to do, thankfully, a voice came from the other side of the door.
"Is somebody in there?" Came the voice. Erm, fucking... Yes. Of course there is. Do they think I came in here to die? Or did I come in here, have a massive toilet destroying shit, and my only means of escape was out the window? Yes there is somebody in here. Or, as I put it "Yep".
What are you supposed to say in that situation? I've been on the other side of the door before and I've heard lots of different things like 'Occupied'.. 'Taken'... or sometimes a simple grunt, or cough. Or my favourite... "someones in here"... really??? Talking in the 3rd person now? Do they walk around narrating everything they are doing? What noise would you make in that situation? Or would you say something, or anything at all? I've spoken to some people about this. Some say that they wouldn't say anything, or make any noise at all. Just sit there in silence hoping they give up, and not come back with help to get the door open. That's pretty risky in my opinion. Some just cough, I think that's a good one. But that too can be risky. You don't want to force out a cough, then an unnecessary loud fart follows it up. That sure would get rid of anyone though. My good friend Dave Scuse who runs the Bulletproof blog.. he's got the answer. We came up with this a good while ago. The best thing to do, we think, is to state the type of toilet visit you are carrying out. So if you're ever in the situation I was in, and threre's a knock at the door, just shout TWOOOOOOOOOO!!
Anyway, unfortunately, this is not where this shit story ends.
So I'm sat there, pleased that in the end... I wasn't caught dropped trou having a poo by a customer. So I finish up my business and a few wipes later I'm back on my feet. It was one of those toilet visits that really punish your water bill, as after 2 flushes, it was far from looking clear. It was one of those special occasions where you get to use the trusty bog brush, which in this case, I first had to knock against the side of the toilet bowl to get rid of a few stragglers from the last use. Nice.
A quick plunge and flush later, everythings looking peachy. But sadly, its not smelling that way, and we are shit out of air freshener. So, being the gentleman I am, I open the window slightly.
Now, I unlock the door, and there.. in front of me.. is the said customer who had tried to barge is way in, some 15 minutes earlier. I stand there, horrified. I can't quite believe it. They've been there the whole time? Probably heard every toilet paper torn from the roll? Stood their ground and not moved while I struggled to drown my bowel movements over 3 separate flushes?
I can't even remember if I said anything to them. I hope I at least apologised.
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Tin x2
Up until today I have been quite undecided about the new Tin Tin film coming out. I remember reading about how Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson visited the set of Avatar and played with the technology, then decided on the spot that Tin Tin would be possible. I was really excited to see how the Avatar technology could be pushed with such great talent involved.
Then the first trailer came out, and I was just really really underwhelmed. To me, it just looked the same as the Christmas Carol film with Jim Carey doing the capture work.
Another trailer hit yesterday, and I must say, things did look better. But I guess I still feel that they haven't really pushed the technology forward anymore.
BUT, my good friend* over at The Incredible Suit just posted his review, and it made me rethink the way I was approaching this film, and that I should concentrate on if the film is actually any good! I think I want to go and see it at the Birmingham IMAX screen, although, apparently it has just undergone a refurb and has lost its IMAX screen status. But we are told that it will still be just as big, and better than before. Its a good 50 minute journey to that particular cinema for me, but its totally worth it for the experience. The screen size is fantastic and worth the journey alone.
I watched the Man Utd Champions League game last night, and it was shite. I wish I had spent 2 hours on Fifa instead.
However - on a good note... Dexter season 6 is now airing in the states. So far so good, can't wait to see how this season unfolds. We are watching lots of shows at the mo - Terra Nova, Boardwalk Empire, House and even Phoenix Nights. I had never seen a whole episode up until a couple of weeks ago, and I can't believe what I have missed out on. They need to make more of it!
* He's not my actual friend, more a distant internet relative
Shabba
Then the first trailer came out, and I was just really really underwhelmed. To me, it just looked the same as the Christmas Carol film with Jim Carey doing the capture work.
Another trailer hit yesterday, and I must say, things did look better. But I guess I still feel that they haven't really pushed the technology forward anymore.
BUT, my good friend* over at The Incredible Suit just posted his review, and it made me rethink the way I was approaching this film, and that I should concentrate on if the film is actually any good! I think I want to go and see it at the Birmingham IMAX screen, although, apparently it has just undergone a refurb and has lost its IMAX screen status. But we are told that it will still be just as big, and better than before. Its a good 50 minute journey to that particular cinema for me, but its totally worth it for the experience. The screen size is fantastic and worth the journey alone.
I watched the Man Utd Champions League game last night, and it was shite. I wish I had spent 2 hours on Fifa instead.
However - on a good note... Dexter season 6 is now airing in the states. So far so good, can't wait to see how this season unfolds. We are watching lots of shows at the mo - Terra Nova, Boardwalk Empire, House and even Phoenix Nights. I had never seen a whole episode up until a couple of weeks ago, and I can't believe what I have missed out on. They need to make more of it!
* He's not my actual friend, more a distant internet relative
Shabba
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
Not Epic Enough..
..is what I thought regards the new Avengers movie Teaser Trailer. I'm not saying it didn't look fun, but I guess it just felt kinda on the same epicness level than any other super hero teaser trailer. I hope they ramp it up a notch next time.
Battlefield 3 and the new COD are out soon. Really cant wait for either of them.
I'm not gonna be a fanboy and pick sides over them, I think they will both offer unique gaming experiences and I'm sure both will deliver the goods. I've played the BF3 demo on PS3 and even though it was only a taster of 1 map - it's had me hooked for hours.
Have you ever been Airsofting? I started going earlier this year and its seriously great fun. Simply - its like a grown ups version of paintballing. You use real imitation guns, a crapload of ammo... and you can basically just go nuts. Or you can be a sneaky bastard.
There are probably lots of sites all around you that you may or may not know about. Some will do gun hire and some will expect you to have your own kit. I will do a blog dedicated to airsoft with loads of pictures from a game day to give you an idea. The next one I'm going to, the organisers are having a few video cameras out on the battlefield to record material for a promo video. Nice.
After the last night out with Tony, we both agreed that we need to arrange a special 'one night only' lash up involving everybody we used to go out with *gulp* 10 years ago.
Literally everyone. We don't care if you have moved overseas, or are now a single parent with no available babysitter. You leave that child at home locked up with a bowl of baked beans and a plugged in microwave. They can fend for themselves for a few hours while YOU get Titfaced. Its not even illegal - I checked.
Battlefield 3 and the new COD are out soon. Really cant wait for either of them.
I'm not gonna be a fanboy and pick sides over them, I think they will both offer unique gaming experiences and I'm sure both will deliver the goods. I've played the BF3 demo on PS3 and even though it was only a taster of 1 map - it's had me hooked for hours.
Have you ever been Airsofting? I started going earlier this year and its seriously great fun. Simply - its like a grown ups version of paintballing. You use real imitation guns, a crapload of ammo... and you can basically just go nuts. Or you can be a sneaky bastard.
There are probably lots of sites all around you that you may or may not know about. Some will do gun hire and some will expect you to have your own kit. I will do a blog dedicated to airsoft with loads of pictures from a game day to give you an idea. The next one I'm going to, the organisers are having a few video cameras out on the battlefield to record material for a promo video. Nice.
After the last night out with Tony, we both agreed that we need to arrange a special 'one night only' lash up involving everybody we used to go out with *gulp* 10 years ago.
Literally everyone. We don't care if you have moved overseas, or are now a single parent with no available babysitter. You leave that child at home locked up with a bowl of baked beans and a plugged in microwave. They can fend for themselves for a few hours while YOU get Titfaced. Its not even illegal - I checked.
Saturday, 15 October 2011
Did I say weeks? I meant 5 months.
Don't you just hate it when 1 thing leads to another? Especially when the first thing is 'I think I will be lazy'.
Of course, this wouldn't be my blog if I didn't sporadically disappear off the face of the Internet for months at a time. Although, if you wanted to say hello that bad, why didn't you wave back to me when I drove past you the other day? Wanker.
Paramedic Dan is now officially a Paramedic. Fully trained and everything. Although, the first time I ever saw him in the fast response vehicle, I saw him with the blue lights flashing, but then he pulled into a Bus Stop looking lost!
Tony has become a father to a wonderful bouncing baby boy, Alastair. Congratulations to the Cross family!
Jenks the pilot still has aids. But he's looking well. He's been busy killing libians. Lybians. Libanese? Lybianese's? People from Libia. Lybia. FUCK KNOWS.
I'm not telling you what I've been up to. Its a secret, but it does involve biscuits.
Have you seen the Cathedral City Cheds advert? Its immensely funny. Watch it on Youtube.
Also - I highly recommend you go and see Drive at the cinema, or at least catch it when its out to rent/buy. It kinda feels like its trying to hard too be an instant classic - but it does showcase some pretty epic scenes. I just wish it had a bit more driving in.
Me and the good lady are searching for somewhere new to live. Currently our landlord has said they are putting our house on the market - but with no intention to sell. We have spoken to the estate agent though and she has told them that she has informed us that she wants to sell, so we were a bit miffed that she's decided to lie to us. Ah well, when we move out I'm sure she'll love having an empty property!
I've started following football a lot more recently. I was always a big fan in my younger days, but since I started working I lost track of what was going on. I'm so into it now that I've even started watching Match of the Day. How dedicated is that? Ok, maybe I do watch the Sunday morning repeat as I'm too tired to stay up late to watch it, but still.
I even recently went to watch Manchester United play at Old Trafford in the Champions League. It was the first game I've been to since I was 10 years old, seeing Leicester City beat Norwich 2-1 and Heskey came on as a Sub to score the winner.
I need a new band to fall in love with. I usually seem to discover new bands that I can connect with fairly often. But I still haven't really hit it off with a band since Kids in Glass houses brought out their 2nd album. You me at Six have just released their 3rd album and I'm not overly liking it. I feel like I have to like it cos' I've loved literally every song they have done up to now. I'm supposed to be seeing them support Blink next year as well.
Onto more interesting times... I've had a few good nights out recently with the lash club, just a shame it wasn't us all together. It started off with a random Friday night with Dan, followed by a ridiculous Saturday night with Jenks, then a very emotional Tuesday night with Tony and Stef. If you don't know who Stef is, just scan the horizon.
I've actually got a lot of stuff I wanna talk about, but I don't want to blow my load in one go. But that's another story.
Of course, this wouldn't be my blog if I didn't sporadically disappear off the face of the Internet for months at a time. Although, if you wanted to say hello that bad, why didn't you wave back to me when I drove past you the other day? Wanker.
Paramedic Dan is now officially a Paramedic. Fully trained and everything. Although, the first time I ever saw him in the fast response vehicle, I saw him with the blue lights flashing, but then he pulled into a Bus Stop looking lost!
Tony has become a father to a wonderful bouncing baby boy, Alastair. Congratulations to the Cross family!
Jenks the pilot still has aids. But he's looking well. He's been busy killing libians. Lybians. Libanese? Lybianese's? People from Libia. Lybia. FUCK KNOWS.
I'm not telling you what I've been up to. Its a secret, but it does involve biscuits.
Have you seen the Cathedral City Cheds advert? Its immensely funny. Watch it on Youtube.
Also - I highly recommend you go and see Drive at the cinema, or at least catch it when its out to rent/buy. It kinda feels like its trying to hard too be an instant classic - but it does showcase some pretty epic scenes. I just wish it had a bit more driving in.
Me and the good lady are searching for somewhere new to live. Currently our landlord has said they are putting our house on the market - but with no intention to sell. We have spoken to the estate agent though and she has told them that she has informed us that she wants to sell, so we were a bit miffed that she's decided to lie to us. Ah well, when we move out I'm sure she'll love having an empty property!
I've started following football a lot more recently. I was always a big fan in my younger days, but since I started working I lost track of what was going on. I'm so into it now that I've even started watching Match of the Day. How dedicated is that? Ok, maybe I do watch the Sunday morning repeat as I'm too tired to stay up late to watch it, but still.
I even recently went to watch Manchester United play at Old Trafford in the Champions League. It was the first game I've been to since I was 10 years old, seeing Leicester City beat Norwich 2-1 and Heskey came on as a Sub to score the winner.
I need a new band to fall in love with. I usually seem to discover new bands that I can connect with fairly often. But I still haven't really hit it off with a band since Kids in Glass houses brought out their 2nd album. You me at Six have just released their 3rd album and I'm not overly liking it. I feel like I have to like it cos' I've loved literally every song they have done up to now. I'm supposed to be seeing them support Blink next year as well.
Onto more interesting times... I've had a few good nights out recently with the lash club, just a shame it wasn't us all together. It started off with a random Friday night with Dan, followed by a ridiculous Saturday night with Jenks, then a very emotional Tuesday night with Tony and Stef. If you don't know who Stef is, just scan the horizon.
I've actually got a lot of stuff I wanna talk about, but I don't want to blow my load in one go. But that's another story.
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
Its Coming...
Coming Soon, within the next few weeks...
A new start for Staying Drunk... Bigger, and Better than before.*
Stay tuned....
*tbh, actually, roughly the same size, and if everything goes to plan, nearly as good as before.
A new start for Staying Drunk... Bigger, and Better than before.*
Stay tuned....
*tbh, actually, roughly the same size, and if everything goes to plan, nearly as good as before.
Sunday, 20 June 2010
Its been a while..
.. since I last... came..... on..... to post. Soooooo
Well, as promised I have done my upmost to make sure that I dont get into the routine of forgetting to post. Which as you can see went really well.
In truth its a recent comment that spurred me on to continue writing as its nice to know someone out there is reading my dross.
I'm not gonna mention anything about the World Cup for various reasons (mainly the whole team being a bunch of useless F*cki*g $%£& *^&"! tos&^$unts)
So, the last time I posted was in February? Feckin Aider. Well, I have full on started work now, which has kept me the most busy. I pretty much work 6 day weeks.
I'm not seeing my buds as much as Id like as Jenks is away fighting rag tops in the desert. Tony is about to put the finishing touches on his decking in the back garden. That wasn't an innuendo promise. I dunno if I told you but Dan, the spaz broke his leg trying to play Rugby. Anyway, hes ok again now after being on the sick about 3 months!
Anyways, on to more pressing matters. During this inactive absense, I have received a few messages from the readers. Some had me in tears (the one about the KFC offers expiring) and some had my blood bubbling (also the KFC letter).
Here are my*** favourite ones for you all to see, and please, keep them coming :)
Hey Chris
Write a new fucking blog already you lazy slut.
- Mel, Melton Mobray
Chris
Please can you settle an ongoing debate between me and the Mrs. She thinks your blog is amazing, and I think its shit. Who's right?
- Ben, Oakham
Staying Drunk,
Coping with the death of my husband has been difficult for me. It would really help if you stop publishing blogs with the word 'John' in them.
- Sarah Weston, Notts
Chrissss!!!
Hows it going man? Idea: Could you start up a classifieds section for people selling weed and a little coke, but, you know, don't call it anything shady. (But don't make it too abstract either, else I won't know you're doing it) Thanks a lot.
- Jay, Lesta
Dude -
Just play along, my Mrs thinks I'm doing my accounts! lolllll
- Phillip, Melton
Dear Staying Drunk,
Is there anyway to get a message to the person who writes the blog? Thanks
- Linda Demps, Bolton
Hey Chris
Tenerife is beautiful this time of year.
- Tom, Tenerife
Chris,
Its Pete who owns PETES PIZZAS on CHURCH STREET. Advertising on blogspot is really expensive so I can't let anyone know that PETES PIZZAS, which is OPEN LATE, is offering FREE GARLIC BREAD WITH ANY LARGE 2 TOPPING PIZZA.
- Pete, Church Street, (Melton) 755622
Chrisseh,
If you were to be stranded on a desert island, what CD would you take? Someone just asked me that at dinner and I didnt know what to say.
- Gaz, Melton
Dude,
How do you know if a girl likes you? If shes pregnant, does that mean she does?
- Kyle, Melton
Staying Drunk,
Just writing to say Keep up the Good Work! Aw, only kidding. Blogs are gay. Fuck you.
- Anon
Chris @ Staying Drunk
HAHA You opened my email. Now double click the video clip and you'll see you've been RickRolled. LOL
- Geeson
Hey,
Is it my voice or your voice you hear when you read this?
- James, Melton
Hey man,
Whenever me and the girlfriend are having sex, she never laughs at my jokes. What am I doing wrong?
- Stott, Devon
Now Then,
Mate, thanks for sending me those sex tips. They've worked wonders!! Who'd have thought the woman could go on top?
- Ben, Yorks
Chris
I've noticed that you only mention people who compliment your blog. Keep up the good work!
- Zoe, Melton
Hey Chris
I got to thinking the other day about the roles of class status and feminist identity in the works of Sophocles. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the subject—preferably 10 to 12 pages worth.
- Sam, Bedford Uni
That is all for now. I hand on heart do intend to update this more often. :)
*** When I say my, I mean ones I saw in another publication.
Well, as promised I have done my upmost to make sure that I dont get into the routine of forgetting to post. Which as you can see went really well.
In truth its a recent comment that spurred me on to continue writing as its nice to know someone out there is reading my dross.
I'm not gonna mention anything about the World Cup for various reasons (mainly the whole team being a bunch of useless F*cki*g $%£& *^&"! tos&^$unts)
So, the last time I posted was in February? Feckin Aider. Well, I have full on started work now, which has kept me the most busy. I pretty much work 6 day weeks.
I'm not seeing my buds as much as Id like as Jenks is away fighting rag tops in the desert. Tony is about to put the finishing touches on his decking in the back garden. That wasn't an innuendo promise. I dunno if I told you but Dan, the spaz broke his leg trying to play Rugby. Anyway, hes ok again now after being on the sick about 3 months!
Anyways, on to more pressing matters. During this inactive absense, I have received a few messages from the readers. Some had me in tears (the one about the KFC offers expiring) and some had my blood bubbling (also the KFC letter).
Here are my*** favourite ones for you all to see, and please, keep them coming :)
Hey Chris
Write a new fucking blog already you lazy slut.
- Mel, Melton Mobray
Chris
Please can you settle an ongoing debate between me and the Mrs. She thinks your blog is amazing, and I think its shit. Who's right?
- Ben, Oakham
Staying Drunk,
Coping with the death of my husband has been difficult for me. It would really help if you stop publishing blogs with the word 'John' in them.
- Sarah Weston, Notts
Chrissss!!!
Hows it going man? Idea: Could you start up a classifieds section for people selling weed and a little coke, but, you know, don't call it anything shady. (But don't make it too abstract either, else I won't know you're doing it) Thanks a lot.
- Jay, Lesta
Dude -
Just play along, my Mrs thinks I'm doing my accounts! lolllll
- Phillip, Melton
Dear Staying Drunk,
Is there anyway to get a message to the person who writes the blog? Thanks
- Linda Demps, Bolton
Hey Chris
Tenerife is beautiful this time of year.
- Tom, Tenerife
Chris,
Its Pete who owns PETES PIZZAS on CHURCH STREET. Advertising on blogspot is really expensive so I can't let anyone know that PETES PIZZAS, which is OPEN LATE, is offering FREE GARLIC BREAD WITH ANY LARGE 2 TOPPING PIZZA.
- Pete, Church Street, (Melton) 755622
Chrisseh,
If you were to be stranded on a desert island, what CD would you take? Someone just asked me that at dinner and I didnt know what to say.
- Gaz, Melton
Dude,
How do you know if a girl likes you? If shes pregnant, does that mean she does?
- Kyle, Melton
Staying Drunk,
Just writing to say Keep up the Good Work! Aw, only kidding. Blogs are gay. Fuck you.
- Anon
Chris @ Staying Drunk
HAHA You opened my email. Now double click the video clip and you'll see you've been RickRolled. LOL
- Geeson
Hey,
Is it my voice or your voice you hear when you read this?
- James, Melton
Hey man,
Whenever me and the girlfriend are having sex, she never laughs at my jokes. What am I doing wrong?
- Stott, Devon
Now Then,
Mate, thanks for sending me those sex tips. They've worked wonders!! Who'd have thought the woman could go on top?
- Ben, Yorks
Chris
I've noticed that you only mention people who compliment your blog. Keep up the good work!
- Zoe, Melton
Hey Chris
I got to thinking the other day about the roles of class status and feminist identity in the works of Sophocles. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the subject—preferably 10 to 12 pages worth.
- Sam, Bedford Uni
That is all for now. I hand on heart do intend to update this more often. :)
*** When I say my, I mean ones I saw in another publication.
Monday, 8 February 2010
Blogging Away
How eh ye? Sound n that.
How are you all doing? I haven't asked that for a while. I used to say that in my really early blogging days. The reason I havent said it recently is because I didn't care. But today I do. So count your self privaledged.
I'm sat here sprawled out on Len's bed writing this blog. Its not as gay as it sounds. I can totally vouch that Len isn't gay anyway. He's far too tight. ANYWAY
This is kinda spare of the moment as I didnt particulary have anything to write about as I'm saving it for the VIDEO Blog that is upcoming very soon. I've posted a call on facebook for people to help me make the video. So far I think all I really need is a location to shoot it.
I need to have access to film in a toilet which has a good 4-5 cubicles in it. Like this:
I'm not telling you all what its going to be about yet as its supposed to be a surprise, but needless to say it will likely be disgusting, racist, and full of unessessary swearing. SO YOU'LL HAVE TO FUCKING FUCK SAKE BASTARD DEAL WITH IT.
Soooooo...
Sure not badda you alright thanks? You wanna drink no yeah?
As you are aware I'm currently inbetween jobs, and spending most of my days living the life of a typical unemployed bum. That being... getting up late... watching some shit TV.... drinking alcohol... using the bus... stuff like that. Yes, if you are reading this and you do any of the above, then you are also a fucking bum. You heard.
But apart from that, today me and the fellow colleagues travelled to Cambridge for our Induction course to the new company we are working for. Its pretty amazing. They are a big company with loads of cash behind them. And I should be starting a week today :)
So thats all for now dick heads.
Stay Black
How are you all doing? I haven't asked that for a while. I used to say that in my really early blogging days. The reason I havent said it recently is because I didn't care. But today I do. So count your self privaledged.
I'm sat here sprawled out on Len's bed writing this blog. Its not as gay as it sounds. I can totally vouch that Len isn't gay anyway. He's far too tight. ANYWAY
This is kinda spare of the moment as I didnt particulary have anything to write about as I'm saving it for the VIDEO Blog that is upcoming very soon. I've posted a call on facebook for people to help me make the video. So far I think all I really need is a location to shoot it.
I need to have access to film in a toilet which has a good 4-5 cubicles in it. Like this:
I'm not telling you all what its going to be about yet as its supposed to be a surprise, but needless to say it will likely be disgusting, racist, and full of unessessary swearing. SO YOU'LL HAVE TO FUCKING FUCK SAKE BASTARD DEAL WITH IT.
Soooooo...
Sure not badda you alright thanks? You wanna drink no yeah?
As you are aware I'm currently inbetween jobs, and spending most of my days living the life of a typical unemployed bum. That being... getting up late... watching some shit TV.... drinking alcohol... using the bus... stuff like that. Yes, if you are reading this and you do any of the above, then you are also a fucking bum. You heard.
But apart from that, today me and the fellow colleagues travelled to Cambridge for our Induction course to the new company we are working for. Its pretty amazing. They are a big company with loads of cash behind them. And I should be starting a week today :)
So thats all for now dick heads.
Stay Black
Sunday, 31 January 2010
An Ode to Honda
Well Fuck me. After just over 4 years, my time with my beloved Honda job has come to an end, 30th January 2010.
The site has been closed down due to it being too big for its boots. As in, not because we are doing too well, but the sites too big for just Honda. Its a real shame as its a lovely site, great location. Just wasn't meant to be!
What follows is a brief look back at, the who, what, why and WTF?!
The original crew consisted, from left to right: Myself, Dave Talbot, Dan Lewin, Mark Dickinson, Darren Doig and Lee Smith. This photo shows us in our characature form.
Dave started 1 day after I did, and Dan showed us both the ropes of the job. Darren was our manager, and Mark was service manager and Lee was the Hyundai salesman. (LOL)
Me and Dan got on really well, had a great time working with him. Back in the day he had a black chavved up Saxo that had a new bodykit on that hadn't been painted yet. It gave us all lots of lols.
As you can see, some days were slower than others. The pic on the right was one of the hottest days of the year. Fab lolley and a cup of water, sat outside in the shade. Win.
Not long after Dan left to go work closer to home at Mountsorrel, we were joined by Ben and Calum. Was weary of new people starting as I had got on with Dan so well, but thankfully, they were sound chaps, and neither of them were as good at selling cars as I am, so I was happy LOL.
Ahh. My own little corner of the world for 4+ years. That ass groove on the chair was hard work. Its amazing to think I literally sat in that chair for a good year. Its true, I worked it out.
The store room. Towards the end, this pit of POS from the past actually got quite hospitable. You could see the floor in there and everything. Good memories in that room though. One time we put as many massive plants in there as we could, closed the door and stuck a Monkey picture on the door. If only we could have gotten Jungle noises to play when anyone opened the door.
Ah, no blog is complete without some casual racism. There's a few people I havent mentioned, and thats only because I don't have pictures of you, lol! Anyways. The past 4 years has been emotional, and I will miss it terribly. On the bright side, Calum and Richard are both coming with me to my new job!
The store room. Towards the end, this pit of POS from the past actually got quite hospitable. You could see the floor in there and everything. Good memories in that room though. One time we put as many massive plants in there as we could, closed the door and stuck a Monkey picture on the door. If only we could have gotten Jungle noises to play when anyone opened the door.
It was mainly used for a place to store stuff we couldn't use, such as this sign :
Ah, no blog is complete without some casual racism. There's a few people I havent mentioned, and thats only because I don't have pictures of you, lol! Anyways. The past 4 years has been emotional, and I will miss it terribly. On the bright side, Calum and Richard are both coming with me to my new job!
Good bye Team Francis, Hello Team Marshalls.
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