MJ Mad Dog

Author: Michael James

  • Week 207 – Mar 2nd – Paris baguette

    With the weather being reasonable, we took a drive up to Battersea Park and had walk to Battersea Power Station.

    Whilst we were there, we felt hungry, but didn’t want something huge.

    Whilst in the Battersea Power Station, we came across Paris Baguette and looking at the food on display, it looked very appetising.

    The main issue was seating, as it was very busy, we actually left the eatery, but after walking around a bit more, didn’t find anywhere else that we fancied and went back. This time, we managed to grab a table.

    I have to say the baguettes and the coffee were excellent and you could order from the table and the items were brought to you.

    We decided to have a desert too, and thought it was strange that the order was taking longer than the baguettes.

    We were just about to go up the counter, when someone came to us and apologised that they run out of the item, that I ordered.

    They showed me items at the counter and I selected something else.

    Would definitely go back there.

  • Week 207 – Mar 2nd – Huddersfield Town v Leeds United

    Huddersfield Town 1 – Leeds United 1 – HT 1-0

    Helik (45’+1)                   Bamford (67′)

    What a run this has been since the start of 2024 and has put us in with a chance of getting one of two automatic promotion positions to return straight back to the Premiership, where we belong.

    Patrick Bamford salvaged a point for Leeds United as their nine-match winning run came to an end in a feisty West Yorkshire derby against 10-man Huddersfield Town.

    Bamford slid in the equaliser midway through the second half as persistent Leeds pressure finally broke stubborn Town resistance.

    Crysencio Summerville hit the post in the closing stages as Daniel Farke’s side were unable to earn a victory and maintain a remarkable run which had seen them win every league game this calendar year.

    The Terriers, seeking back-to back wins under new manager Andre Breitenreiter, scored in first-half injury time when top scorer Michal Helik knocked the ball home on the rebound from close range.

    However, a deserved red card for captain Jonathan Hogg for a second yellow card left Town playing the entire second period a man down – and they were unable to hold firm for what would have been a fourth win in six games since Darren Moore was sacked as boss at the end of January. Two of those victories came under caretaker boss Jon Worthington.

    But the draw against a Leeds side sweeping all before them felt every bit as good as those wins, judging by the jubilant scenes after an impressive performance full of grit and determination at a rainy John Smith’s Stadium.

    For all their 79% possession, Leeds managed two shots on target, with the only one of the first half an early close-range effort by Summerville that was well blocked by keeper Lee Nicholls.

    So 11 games left in the league, with Leicester struggling, hopefully we can carry on with this run and get promoted. Come on Leeds.

    Marching On Together

    League position 3rd after 35 games

  • Week 207 – Feb 29th – Wasn’t expecting that

    Yesterday I received a third email from the Kent cricket CEO, Simon Storey regarding the pre-season. In the email, he was thanking people that had contacted the club.

    I thought, why not contact them. I was enquiring about parking at the two grounds.

    This morning, not only did I get a reply from Simon, I also got a call from the Kent administration team, which I wasn’t expecting at all.

    I liked that they are responding and communicating with the supporters.

    Well done Kent and good luck for the season.

  • Week 207 – Feb 29th – 4 years

    Today is 4 years since I was made redundant, after 21 years of service.

    I can’t believe 4 years have passed already and that in that time, we have had a pandemic, the Queen passed away, my mother-in-law passed away, we renewed our wedding vows, a war broke out in Europe, the cost of living is crazy.

    That’s why you should try to live your life to the full, as you never know what is around the corner.

    Thank you to those that have commented or left a like on my postings. It’s very much appreciated.

  • Week 206 – Feb 25th – New plant

    Today we had a chance to clean up the garden a bit as the weather was reasonable.

    Claire had pointed this plant out before, but strangely, we only saw it at one garden centre.

    It’s called a Caprea Kilmarnock. We look forward to it blooming in the garden this year.

    Caprea Kilmarnock.
    New Caprea Kilmarnock plant

    Caprea Kilmarnock.
    Hope we get a good bloom from the Caprea Kilmarnock.

  • Week 206 – Feb 24th – Pot of gold

    We went down to Claire’s dad today, not long after we got back to his home, the heavens open and it poured down.

    Shortly after it stopped, we were able to capture this rainbow, looking out from the garden.

    Amazing colour.

    Rainbow
    A pot of gold is somewhere?

    Rainbow
    Rainbow shinning brightly against the dark sky

  • Week 205 – Feb 15th – High blood count

    This morning I found out not good news and short live too.

    My dad blood count was high, so next week they are going to start him again on chemotherapy.

    So that good news didn’t last long, but dad said he felt OK in himself.

  • Week 205 – Feb 14th – Covid19 test

    Today I did my monthly winter Covid19 test and after what happened on Monday, I was pleased to see this come back negative.

  • Week 205 – Feb12th – Not a pleasant way to start the week

    No it wasn’t.

    Not sure what caused it, but I was hit by the Norovirus.

    Never had it before and never want it again.

    Completely knocked me for six.

  • Week 204 – Feb 10th – Tunbridge Wells Garden Centre

    Today we took a drive out to Tunbridge Wells Garden Centre, we decided to have something to eat here. The food had always been good, but today it seemed on a different level.

    I gave feedback via their website and this was the respond I got back.

    “Good afternoon Michael,

    Thank you for taking the time and sharing your feedback about your most recent visit to our store.

    I will be sure to pass on your feedback and positivity with the garden centre restaurant team.

    Have a lovely day and we hope to see you again soon!

    Many Thanks

    Ollie Muggeridge

    Customer service manager”

    I must admit, I wasn’t expecting a response this quick. I always like to give feedback, whether good or bad, especially as most people only like to give bad feedback.

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