Plagurism

Browsing away through other people's blogs I came across this review of the Honda Deauville 650: romanticbikes.blogspot.co.uk

Now I have no objection to being quoted, but for someone to 'copy and paste' your work and claim it as their own rattles my cage. Yes, I posted that review (and a longer one) and not one word has been changed on this, the shorter one, not even the pros and cons.

In a way I am grateful as it spreads the word, but I am in equal measure annoyed that I get no mention as the author / originator. Still, that's third world participation for you (I suppose).

Oxford Street shopping

Chaotic crowds rushing everywhere yet nowhere in particular, some weighed down with branded carrier bags with presents for someone in their life. We go up to the roof of John Lewis to see Monty the Penguin (nothing special) and the view over Oxford St. and London (very special) - but can you guess what they are selling from this rooftop wonderland besides hot chocolate and personalised Christmas cards with selfies on the front? No, well how about Christmas trees...? I couldn't believe it. Would anyone think of going up onto the roof of John Lewis to buy a Christmas tree? Ok, so you might but I wouldn't. Six floors down the escalator (or lift if you are prepared to wait 30 minutes) to then drag it through Oxford St and down onto the underground...

Ever dined at Wagamamas?

No, nor had I until Saturday afternoon, and I won't be repeating the exercise. Three of us had virtually finished our main courses before the 4th arrived. Yes, I know they said that all meals would not arrive at the same time but for 3 to arrive in under 5 minutes and then for the 4th to arrive 15 minutes later is stupid and disrespectful. Not as if the food is that good or anything special either.

Weekend travels

This weekend (just past) Suzie & I drove down to Staines where we stayed with Mark & Eleanor Saturday night after spending the day wandering around London. The aim had been to visit Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park but the place was so packed and badly organised that we gave up and went down to the south bank where there was a similar parallel event running which was much more accessible and enjoyable.