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The Boy’s done good

Pic of the week 26/8/18

So this week it was Sam’s turn to collect his exam results and because of (his view) or despite (his mother’s view) his efforts he did well securing 8’s in Maths & Physics, 7’s in Chemistry & Biology, 6’s in English Lang, History & Computer Science (and being just 1 mark of a 7 in Comp Sci) and 5’s in English Lit & French.

He was pleased with that haul, as were we and he will stay at The Blue School to do Maths, Physics & Chemistry as his A levels.

Well done, son!

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Think – Aretha Franklin (featuring The Blues Brothers)


Track of the week 19/8/18

Aretha Franklin passed away this week.

So which of her songs to make track of the week?

First thoughts was “I say a little prayer” and this would have been a worthy entry. A song dripping with sentiment:

I run for the bus, dear
And while riding I think of us, dear (us, dear)
I say a little (prayer for you)
And at work I just take time
And all through my coffee break time (break time)
I say a little (prayer for you)

But if I’m honest, I prefer the Bomb da Bass version (possibly because this is how I first discovered the song?)

R.E.S.P.E.C.T – a belter, that would have graced the TOTW collection.

But I first “met” Aretha in the film “The Blues Brothers” and I still remember being blown away by the energy and raw power of this track. Think.

Aretha Franklin, 1942 – 2018. Respect.

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A levels

Pic of the week 19/8/18

Thursday was A level results day, a day that we would discover Sophie’s destiny.

She didn’t disappoint, achieving (drum roll, please):

  • Maths A
  • Economics B
  • Geography B

And she got an A in her EPQ, and we mustn’t forget her B in AS Physics from last year. An excellent, and well deserved haul.

She’s off to Reading University to read Economics in late September, and already the excitement is building. She’s got a place in her first choice Hall of Residence (Bridges)

The start of a whole new chapter in her life.

One very proud Dad.

 

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Lawn

Pic of the week 12/8/18

I lie.

The above photo was taken on 13th July, but I’ve been very remiss in posting of late – largely because the summer has been so wonderful, weather wise: wall to wall sunshine.

Alas, after rain today and yesterday, it seems that the heatwave is over, although their are hints that the long hot summer is not quite done yet and good weather – even if not as hot – may return.

The pic above shows the lawn as a brown and dusty barren patch. What it doesn’t show is all the dead branches and leaves in the smoke tree. That can be seen in the pic below (taken today)

We’ll have to wait ’till next year to see how it turns out.

It’s been a wonderful summer, lets hope theirs still more to come.

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Back in black

Its been some time (since 13th April to be precise) since I’ve officiated at any level. That was the day “I did my knee” (see broken) ending my season and leaving me hobbling for weeks to come. I did begin to wonder if I’d ever take to the middle again.

But the new season has dawned and today I ran the line for Yeovil Town U16 v AFC Bournemouth U16. I really enjoyed it, not just the game itself, but the whole “experience” – turning up, being part of a team of three, interacting with players, coaches and managers, even the drive to and from the game.

For the record, Bournemouth ran out comfortable 5-0 winners, there were calls for offside for their second goal but I didn’t give it, I think the striker & two defenders were all in line, hence no flag.

Anyway, need to manage “the knee” and keep on with the whistle.