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Apple WWDC 2017 – summary/thoughts
So it was the Apple WWDC last Monday. I have several Apple products but I have become less excited about Apple products and services in recent years. It all seems less innovative, more predictable, bad design ideas. I do love my iPhone BUT because the newer versions have not changed much I still have an … Apple WWDC 2017 – summary/thoughts
Cristiano Ronaldo: he’s a machine. A goalscoring machine
So Ronaldo has just won the Champions League with Real Madrid – scoring a couple goals. He is now likely to win the Ballon d’or this year which would be his 3rd one (Messi has 4). The scoring record for Ronaldo is just incredible. He has scored 600 goals for club and country – in 855 games. … Cristiano Ronaldo: he’s a machine. A goalscoring machine
Europa League / thoughts on season for United
So the football season is over – it was for United last week and now that the Champions League has just finished, thats it – congrats to Real Madrid. (Was a pretty good match, Madrid outplayed Juventus 2nd half. Wanted Juve to win basically for Buffon – one of best keepers ever but not won … Europa League / thoughts on season for United
Manchester bombing
So about 2 weeks ago, a truly horrible, shocking thing happened with the Manchester bombing. It just makes no sense. Its just so sad. What made it even worse (if possible) was because it was basically a kids concert, there were so many children in the audience. Sadly 22 people passed away and many others … Manchester bombing
Great Manchester Run / City Games
This years was the 11th Great Manchester Run I ran – 11th in a row. As the years go by I get slower, as I get older. Although I don’t really train much so that is probably a factor. But before the run on Sunday, on Friday it was the City Games. This is when … Great Manchester Run / City Games
Beastro review (soft launch)
Excellent. I was lucky enough to go to the soft launch of Beastro – and also sat at the chefs table. It was good to be close to the action and see what was happening in the kitchen. It all looked great. We got to sample a few different starters and they all tasted good. … Beastro review (soft launch)
Fantasy Football – what a gameweek! 166 points! #FPL
I have been playing Fantasy Football for many seasons now – with mixed results but mostly I do fairly decent. Nothing like top 10,000 or anywhere near the very top but decent. Its got more popular as the years have gone by and now there are over 4.5 million teams in the league. When I … Fantasy Football – what a gameweek! 166 points! #FPL
Review of Vnam (Vietnamese restaurant)
Went to Vnam with a group of friends and had a good time and good meal. As a group we basically shared a couple of the sharing platters (and someone had some summer rolls). Was just easier to order a platter. (Plus some prawn crackers). We got the BBQ one and the salt and pepper … Review of Vnam (Vietnamese restaurant)
Big Little Lies review
What a great show! I started watching it shortly after it finished so binged watched it on 2-3 days. Not sure if you would call that binge watching as such since its just 7 episodes. I wasn’t too sure about it first couple episodes – it was good but maybe not my type of show. … Big Little Lies review
Movies 2017 – what I am looking forward to!
So here is my list on movies out 2017 – some are most see, some want to see and some maybe will see?? (in UK release date order): XXX: Return of Xander Cage 19 January Split 20 January T2: Trainspotting 27 January (every seems to love the first one. Only seen once but don’t remember … Movies 2017 – what I am looking forward to!
Movies in 2016 – thoughts
So last year (2016), I thought overall it was a pretty poor year. Especially for blockbuster type movies – which is generally the movies I watch. Especially in the cinema. Here is my regular look back at the movies released in the year. The standout without a doubt was Deadpool. But if I am honest, … Movies in 2016 – thoughts
Rio 2016
So the Summer Olympics are over for another 4 years – although we still have the Paralympics (and Winter Olympics) to look forward to. It has been a very successful one for Team GB in terms of medals won. Britain is the 1st country ever to win more medals in a Games following a home Games with 67 … Rio 2016