I posted this a while ago but came across it while reviewing one of my other blogs (stolen by Blogspot - when i lost the email account attached to it) but the humour of the absurdity of some of these real situations made me laugh like before so I think it is worth capturing again:
the following was sent to me by Paul (thanks mate). I am sitting here in tears - i hope you enjoy some of them too. Apparently they are based on US Court Transcripts.
These are from a book called Disorder in the American Courts, and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters that had the torment of staying calm while these exchanges were actually taking place.
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ATTORNEY: What was the first thing your husband said to you that morning?
WITNESS: He said, "Where am I, Cathy?"
ATTORNEY: And why did that upset you?
WITNESS: My name is Susan!
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ATTORNEY: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?
WITNESS: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.
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ATTORNEY: Are you sexually active?
WITNESS: No, I just lie there.
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ATTORNEY: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your memory at all?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: And in what ways does it affect your memory?
WITNESS: I forget.
ATTORNEY: You forget? Can you give us an example of something you forgot?
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ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn't it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn't know about it until the next morning?
WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam?
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ATTORNEY: The youngest son, the twenty-year-old, how old is he?
WITNESS: He's twenty, much like your IQ.
___________________________________________
ATTORNEY: Were you present when your picture was taken?
WITNESS: Are you shitting me?
_________________________________________
ATTORNEY: So the date of conception (of the baby) was August 8th?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: And what were you doing at that time?
WITNESS: Getting laid
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ATTORNEY: She had three children, right?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: How many were boys?
WITNESS: None.
ATTORNEY: Were there any girls?
WITNESS: Your Honor, I think I need a different attorney.
Can I get a new attorney?
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: How was your first marriage terminated?
WITNESS: By death.
ATTORNEY: And by whose death was it terminated?
WITNESS: Take a guess.
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ATTORNEY: Can you describe the individual?
WITNESS: He was about medium height and had a beard.
ATTORNEY: Was this a male or a female?
WITNESS: Unless the Circus was in town I'm going with male.
_____________________________________
ATTORNEY: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a deposition
notice which I sent to your attorney?
WITNESS: No, this is how I dress when I go to work.
______________________________________
ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?
WITNESS: All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight.
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ATTORNEY: ALL your responses MUST be oral, OK?
What school did you go to?
WITNESS: Oral.
_________________________________________
ATTORNEY: Do you recall the time that you examined the body?
WITNESS: The autopsy started around 8:30 p.m.
ATTORNEY: And Mr. Denton was dead at the time?
WITNESS: If not, he was by the time I finished.
____________________________________________
ATTORNEY: Are you qualified to give a urine sample?
WITNESS: Are you qualified to ask that question?
______________________________________
And the best for last:
ATTORNEY: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for blood pressure?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for breathing?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began
the autopsy?
WITNESS: No .
ATTORNEY: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
WITNESS: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.
ATTORNEY: I see, but could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless?
WITNESS: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing
law
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Been A While
I know that there are couple of people out there who still come here occasionally so I apologise for wasting you time over the past few months. Life has been busy but that is really no excuse, I have been lazy and also I have focussed my comments elsewhere (facebook).
it is much easier to put updates and to upload photos. I am going to stop using this site but if you want to stay in touch send either sue or me an email/text and I will let you know how to get in touch via facebook.
regards
Jeff
it is much easier to put updates and to upload photos. I am going to stop using this site but if you want to stay in touch send either sue or me an email/text and I will let you know how to get in touch via facebook.
regards
Jeff
Friday, June 11, 2010
Forrest Gump
this is a classic film and it keeps poppng up when i am in a contemplative mood.
there are some classic lines:
have you found god - i didnt realise i was supposed to be looking for him.
Run Forrest Run
Does this mean i cant play ping pong no more.
I want to try out my sea legs - you dont have legs
I always try to keep my promise.
Stupid is what stupid does (are you stupid or something)
Life is a box of chocolates - you never know what you are going to get
Oh - btw I ate the chocolate (at least tonight)
OH TO BE SO STUPID
there are some classic lines:
have you found god - i didnt realise i was supposed to be looking for him.
Run Forrest Run
Does this mean i cant play ping pong no more.
I want to try out my sea legs - you dont have legs
I always try to keep my promise.
Stupid is what stupid does (are you stupid or something)
Life is a box of chocolates - you never know what you are going to get
Oh - btw I ate the chocolate (at least tonight)
OH TO BE SO STUPID
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Golf - Wentworth
Sue and I went to the PGA last weekend at Wentworth. we had a great day wandering around what is a truly beautiful golf course. Well done to Simon Khan who won. Although we didnt see him play we did manage to watch Ernie Els, Marcel Siem, Lee Westwood and Scott Strange (an Aussie).
some photos:
Ernie Els
Stenson (and Fanny)
Sergio
some photos:
Ernie Els
Stenson (and Fanny)
Sergio
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Paris Weekend
Caught the train from downtown Balham to Kings Cross/St Pancras early Saturday. Arrived with plenty of time but spent most of this queuing with thousands of other people heading into Europe for the bank holiday.
Got on the Eurostar found our seats and settled in for the trip to Paris. Easy as pie. Got a light meal on the train and with a one hour time difference arrived at Gare du Nord at 12:45.
First little hiccup (and trap for new players). I had booked some metro passes online when booking the tickets, but you cant pick them up at Gare du Nord so it cost a few extra euro’s and a side trip to Tulleries to pick them up. This was ok in the middle of the day as we had plenty of time but it could be a pain. Lesson – you can buy a metro pass at Gare de Nord.
After picking up the tickets we went back into the Metro and travelled to our hotel, dumped our bags and went out for a walk to familiarise ourselves. Walked for bloody miles up the Rue de Rivoli and along the Seine. Had a meal, picked up some wine, cheese, strawberries and a baguette and went back to the room. By 8.00pm I was asleep (must have been tired).
Sunday was pretty much the same. Had a bit of a sleep in then went and had some breakfast (standing up because its cheaper) in a restaurant near the Bastille. Served by a beautiful French “maid”. After breakfast we decided to go to Versailles. Easy as pie – buy a ticket (eu$11.60 return for two) and get on the train.
Second little hiccup – no pre-purchased entry tickets to Versaille – queue for tickets is about 3 hours long. We stood in it for about 10 minutes before deciding we could do Versailles another day. The place is very grand from the outside so I am sure it will be equally as grand from the inside one day. The little town near the castle is very French so we walked around that for a couple of hours then got back on the train and went back to Paris.
During the afternoon it rained a little on and off, but we just zipped our jackets up and kept walking. Dinner comprised a couple of quiches, a lemon tart and a bottle of red wine. About 5.30 we decided to go watch the sun go down from the Sacre Coeur. It was pouring at times but again we just soldiered on. The sun didn’t go down, but we got some nice pics of the church and around the Montmartre area. When we got home we had a supper - some cheese and baguette and a bottle of vin rouge. We bought some chocolate during the day but didn’t eat it (must have been full). Had another relatively early night for me – 10.30.
Monday we visited Notre Dame – I am not particularly religious but you can’t help being awed by the grandeur and elegance and spiritual feel of these great cathedrals. The structures are awesome and the stained glass windows are simply works of art. Following Notre Dame we wandered into and out of the Latin Quarter. It is still interesting, but quite touristy. We then found our way over to the Champs Elysys and walked up it, before jumping on the metro and ending up in place de italie. Here we had a real meal before heading back to Bastille and then home.
Again dinner consisted of some pastries and a bottle of vin rouge. Sue had a bath to soothe her weary legs and settled down to read her book. Not sure what tomorrow holds but it will probably be just as interesting before we head back to London for a rest.
Tuesday we just wandered around in Paris. We went to La Defense and then walked back to the Arc de Triumphe. La Defense is amazing for the scale and diversity, but clearly planned, architecture. After wandering down this grand avenue we walked through the Tulleries back to the Louvre and then went to Les Halles before finding somewhere for lunch. It is so easy to do.
Got back to the hotel and picked up our bags and went back to Gare du Nord. Final lesson – it doesn’t take long from anywhere to get there and border control is way simpler than an airport.
Random Selection
Got on the Eurostar found our seats and settled in for the trip to Paris. Easy as pie. Got a light meal on the train and with a one hour time difference arrived at Gare du Nord at 12:45.
First little hiccup (and trap for new players). I had booked some metro passes online when booking the tickets, but you cant pick them up at Gare du Nord so it cost a few extra euro’s and a side trip to Tulleries to pick them up. This was ok in the middle of the day as we had plenty of time but it could be a pain. Lesson – you can buy a metro pass at Gare de Nord.
After picking up the tickets we went back into the Metro and travelled to our hotel, dumped our bags and went out for a walk to familiarise ourselves. Walked for bloody miles up the Rue de Rivoli and along the Seine. Had a meal, picked up some wine, cheese, strawberries and a baguette and went back to the room. By 8.00pm I was asleep (must have been tired).
Sunday was pretty much the same. Had a bit of a sleep in then went and had some breakfast (standing up because its cheaper) in a restaurant near the Bastille. Served by a beautiful French “maid”. After breakfast we decided to go to Versailles. Easy as pie – buy a ticket (eu$11.60 return for two) and get on the train.
Second little hiccup – no pre-purchased entry tickets to Versaille – queue for tickets is about 3 hours long. We stood in it for about 10 minutes before deciding we could do Versailles another day. The place is very grand from the outside so I am sure it will be equally as grand from the inside one day. The little town near the castle is very French so we walked around that for a couple of hours then got back on the train and went back to Paris.
During the afternoon it rained a little on and off, but we just zipped our jackets up and kept walking. Dinner comprised a couple of quiches, a lemon tart and a bottle of red wine. About 5.30 we decided to go watch the sun go down from the Sacre Coeur. It was pouring at times but again we just soldiered on. The sun didn’t go down, but we got some nice pics of the church and around the Montmartre area. When we got home we had a supper - some cheese and baguette and a bottle of vin rouge. We bought some chocolate during the day but didn’t eat it (must have been full). Had another relatively early night for me – 10.30.
Monday we visited Notre Dame – I am not particularly religious but you can’t help being awed by the grandeur and elegance and spiritual feel of these great cathedrals. The structures are awesome and the stained glass windows are simply works of art. Following Notre Dame we wandered into and out of the Latin Quarter. It is still interesting, but quite touristy. We then found our way over to the Champs Elysys and walked up it, before jumping on the metro and ending up in place de italie. Here we had a real meal before heading back to Bastille and then home.
Again dinner consisted of some pastries and a bottle of vin rouge. Sue had a bath to soothe her weary legs and settled down to read her book. Not sure what tomorrow holds but it will probably be just as interesting before we head back to London for a rest.
Tuesday we just wandered around in Paris. We went to La Defense and then walked back to the Arc de Triumphe. La Defense is amazing for the scale and diversity, but clearly planned, architecture. After wandering down this grand avenue we walked through the Tulleries back to the Louvre and then went to Les Halles before finding somewhere for lunch. It is so easy to do.
Got back to the hotel and picked up our bags and went back to Gare du Nord. Final lesson – it doesn’t take long from anywhere to get there and border control is way simpler than an airport.
Random Selection
Thursday, April 15, 2010
you lazy B
Its been an age since my last blog post. Been pretty busy, but also havent felt really inclined to blog.
since the last blog we have been to Australia and back for 10 days. Main reason for travelling was Sue's mum's 80th birthday. It was a surprise. Travelling half way around the world for 10 days is a challenge (it took 3 days going to get over the jet lag), especially when you cram as many breakfast, lunches, dinners and BBQs in as we did. We also managed to drive 1400kms in the 10 days so we spent a fair bit of time in the car.
Sue's sister (Mum still hasnt clocked the surprise)
Now She Gets It
the one downside to the overall trip was the death of Georgia's nanny Phil while we were there. Unfortunately, she did not manage to make it to see her before this happened but she did stay on a few more weeks so she attended the funeral and drank one or two wines for her at the wake. RIP Phil
Once the "holiday" came to an end we were glad to get on a plane (except for the 20 hours flying time).
Now we need to knuckle down to work again. Next trip is supposed to be to Italy in late August/September (Tuscany) with the possibility of a trip to New York for Xmas if the budget can stand it.
Coming back to London has been great. Spring has definitely sprung.
So what are the key differences between Perth and London?
- I did not here one siren in the 10 days
- people dont honk there horns in Perth
- the sky is blue (all the time)
- the food is fantastic especially the meat and seafood (but now perhaps more expensive than London)
- I could drive
- there are more people in our supermarket on a Sunday in London than in the main street in Perth on the same day
- there a way fewer people and cars (see bleow)
City Freeway at 6.00am (never see this in London I bet)
since the last blog we have been to Australia and back for 10 days. Main reason for travelling was Sue's mum's 80th birthday. It was a surprise. Travelling half way around the world for 10 days is a challenge (it took 3 days going to get over the jet lag), especially when you cram as many breakfast, lunches, dinners and BBQs in as we did. We also managed to drive 1400kms in the 10 days so we spent a fair bit of time in the car.
Sue's sister (Mum still hasnt clocked the surprise)
Now She Gets It
the one downside to the overall trip was the death of Georgia's nanny Phil while we were there. Unfortunately, she did not manage to make it to see her before this happened but she did stay on a few more weeks so she attended the funeral and drank one or two wines for her at the wake. RIP Phil
Once the "holiday" came to an end we were glad to get on a plane (except for the 20 hours flying time).
Now we need to knuckle down to work again. Next trip is supposed to be to Italy in late August/September (Tuscany) with the possibility of a trip to New York for Xmas if the budget can stand it.
Coming back to London has been great. Spring has definitely sprung.
So what are the key differences between Perth and London?
- I did not here one siren in the 10 days
- people dont honk there horns in Perth
- the sky is blue (all the time)
- the food is fantastic especially the meat and seafood (but now perhaps more expensive than London)
- I could drive
- there are more people in our supermarket on a Sunday in London than in the main street in Perth on the same day
- there a way fewer people and cars (see bleow)
City Freeway at 6.00am (never see this in London I bet)
Monday, March 1, 2010
Great Day Out in London
sue and I had a day off today (she worked on the weekend and i had a day owing for a recent birthday) so we went for a ride down the river on the ferry to Greenwich and back. The weather was perfect - nice and sunny.
After walking around Greenwich for a couple of hours we had some lunch in a pub and then went back to Canary Wharf. Had a wander around there and then we went back into London.
Had a look in some shops in the Strand and then went over to Paddington to catch up with a friend from Perth. Sue and I had a drink in the Union while we waited (nice bar) and then we had dinner in Zizzi. Steve and I had duck and Sue a pasta. Food was good as usual.
By the time we got home we had been on the road for 10 hours but overall it was a great day out. Greenwich will be somewhere to visit again during spring and summer.
After walking around Greenwich for a couple of hours we had some lunch in a pub and then went back to Canary Wharf. Had a wander around there and then we went back into London.
Had a look in some shops in the Strand and then went over to Paddington to catch up with a friend from Perth. Sue and I had a drink in the Union while we waited (nice bar) and then we had dinner in Zizzi. Steve and I had duck and Sue a pasta. Food was good as usual.
By the time we got home we had been on the road for 10 hours but overall it was a great day out. Greenwich will be somewhere to visit again during spring and summer.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
first ride in London
I bought a bike yesterday a Specialised Secteur and today, other than riding the bike home from the bike shop, I went for my first London ride.
Trip was from Home (Balham) towards London and then through Clapham Junction and back to Balham. Overall, I was out for about 40 minutes.
It is going to be interesting riding here. Perth you dont know how lucky you are. the roads are narrow, the roads are generally quite poor in quality and there are masses of cars (think Stirling Hwy near Fremantle or Gt Eastern Hwy through Belmont at peak hour).
My polar heart rate monitor wondered whether to send for an ambulance or not and i am sure my legs are going to protest tomorrow but it was fantastic to be out and about for the first time in six months.
I think i am going to need a Bike GPS. Tom Tom in the back pocket doesnt work.
the ideas is to ride to work, between 35=45 mins depending on traffic, but if riding around with Sunday traffic is anything to go on weekday traffic could be mental.
the bike - it was comfortable once i got the seat height right and the gear range was good for someone getting back on a bike after 6 months. At 50+ i am not going to be racing, but i managed to get this bike rolling along quite nicely on a couple occasions
more rides next weekend but not much in the week as i am off to Manchester and Derby during the week.
Trip was from Home (Balham) towards London and then through Clapham Junction and back to Balham. Overall, I was out for about 40 minutes.
It is going to be interesting riding here. Perth you dont know how lucky you are. the roads are narrow, the roads are generally quite poor in quality and there are masses of cars (think Stirling Hwy near Fremantle or Gt Eastern Hwy through Belmont at peak hour).
My polar heart rate monitor wondered whether to send for an ambulance or not and i am sure my legs are going to protest tomorrow but it was fantastic to be out and about for the first time in six months.
I think i am going to need a Bike GPS. Tom Tom in the back pocket doesnt work.
the ideas is to ride to work, between 35=45 mins depending on traffic, but if riding around with Sunday traffic is anything to go on weekday traffic could be mental.
the bike - it was comfortable once i got the seat height right and the gear range was good for someone getting back on a bike after 6 months. At 50+ i am not going to be racing, but i managed to get this bike rolling along quite nicely on a couple occasions
more rides next weekend but not much in the week as i am off to Manchester and Derby during the week.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
smiles
I read somewhere yesterday that getting a smile from someone is valued more highly by many people than winning the lottery. I made a million yesterday just by using good manners.
the tube in London is generally a dog eat dog world, with harassed people generally seeking to ignore each other so its not always easy to get a smile, but i managed to get two in a matter of moments by simply offering my seat to a women and then doing the same again a few stops later when someone else got on.
i always find it interesting to watch the faces of other people when you do these little acts of kindness. Some look at you as if you are mad, some look almost guilty and some acknowledge the act for what it is.
the tube in London is generally a dog eat dog world, with harassed people generally seeking to ignore each other so its not always easy to get a smile, but i managed to get two in a matter of moments by simply offering my seat to a women and then doing the same again a few stops later when someone else got on.
i always find it interesting to watch the faces of other people when you do these little acts of kindness. Some look at you as if you are mad, some look almost guilty and some acknowledge the act for what it is.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
I still love London
this place is one big contrast.
it is fast and slow at the same time
it is old and new in the same place
it is cold and hot
people are beautiful and ugly
it is rich and poor
the food is good and bad
there are more languages spoken in every setting than i have ever heard before
service is good and bad with not much in between
it is expensive and cheap
things are near and far
it is full and empty
for all these reasons i still love this place
it is fast and slow at the same time
it is old and new in the same place
it is cold and hot
people are beautiful and ugly
it is rich and poor
the food is good and bad
there are more languages spoken in every setting than i have ever heard before
service is good and bad with not much in between
it is expensive and cheap
things are near and far
it is full and empty
for all these reasons i still love this place
Monday, January 4, 2010
Spain
Saturday
We arrived in Spain via Malaga Airport on Saturday. Picked up a car at a rental place (left hand drive and manual to boot). Fortunately, i ordered a GPS and ever since then Wendy has been bossing me around. She nags like no one i know and she has tried to make me take the odd wrong direction (i refuse to turn up one way streets the wrong way) and when i dont follow her straight away she shouts at me. However, without her we would have really struggled so i forgive her.
We had a quiet day on Saturday, just found the aparment and then went to a restaurant nearby. the food was ok but not great.
Sunday
We went to Malaga after going into Fuengirola. Fuengirola was a bit like a spanish Gold Coast (photos to follow). We had breakfast there and then went to Malaga. This was interesting as a driving experience but finally we found a carpark. then we went looking for Picasso's museum. Walked around a bit, no map, but in the end we found a couple of sites out of the fifty or so in the town. Cant say i am a fan but it was ok.
Monday
Today, it was pouring rain. We got in the car and drove to Granada. This was about a hour and half away. Again when we got there it was an interesting drive. Wendy took me up a bus/taxi only lane but again we managed to find our way into a carpark. we spent the afternoon walking around the La Alhambra (an old fort) - this is just one fantastic site and well worth the 13 euro entry fee (again photos to follow).
Driving back in the dark was a challenge - even the trucks were flashing us and driving past. No one seems to worry about speed signs here. In the end we made it back to the apartment, via a supermarket.
Tuesday
Got up late and had some breakfast in the apartment. In the afternoon Sue, Cam and I went to play golf at the Mijas course (played Los Olivas). Ash came along and drove the buggy. the game cost an arm and a leg (the sunscreen was a scam) but the course, although quite wet due to all the rain, was one of the most picturesque i have ever played on. Cam won the day with 101 (a great score really). Dinner was a high class meal of nachos (as good as any restaurant) with some red wine. Plan for tomorrow is to go down to gibraltar.
Wednesday
Got up late jumped into the car to head down to Gibraltar. we stopped in Marbella to have a look around. walked along the sea front and grabbed some breakfast in a cafe. Marbella, like fierengola is a bit gold coast like. lots of high rise down on the beachfront.
left Marbella and drove down the freeway to Gibraltar. paid about £10 in tolls along the way but worth it. Great road.
Gibraltar is stunning.
Thursday
Went into Malaga again and visited the castille and the Alamhambar. Some of these buildings are amazing. It is difficult to envisage how much effort was required to build and maintain these stunning buildings.
Friday
Dropped Ash and Cam in Malaga and then Sue and I headed off to Bavaria golf course for another game of golf. the day was cold and it rained a bit. the golf course was lovely, but the golf we played was crap and in the end with a biting wind blowing off the snow capped mountains and at the end driving rain we abandoned our game on the last hole. We grabbed a cup of coffee in the clubhouse and then went back into Malaga to pick the kids up.
Saturday
Dropped Ash and Cam at the railway in Malaga, they were heading off to San Sebastian to begin their own european trip for 4-5 weeks. Sue and I went to Benalmedena which is actually really lovely. Had a coffee on the beachfront and then drove back along the coast. Missed the exit for the airport and did another lap through Malaga before heading back to the airport. Our flight was delayed about an hour, but we did get home. Arranged a car to pick us up which was a good thing because the UK had had quite a bit of snow and it made it easy to get home. Had a bit of indian for dinner and fell into bed to get ready for the next few months as work before our next trip.
We arrived in Spain via Malaga Airport on Saturday. Picked up a car at a rental place (left hand drive and manual to boot). Fortunately, i ordered a GPS and ever since then Wendy has been bossing me around. She nags like no one i know and she has tried to make me take the odd wrong direction (i refuse to turn up one way streets the wrong way) and when i dont follow her straight away she shouts at me. However, without her we would have really struggled so i forgive her.
We had a quiet day on Saturday, just found the aparment and then went to a restaurant nearby. the food was ok but not great.
Sunday
We went to Malaga after going into Fuengirola. Fuengirola was a bit like a spanish Gold Coast (photos to follow). We had breakfast there and then went to Malaga. This was interesting as a driving experience but finally we found a carpark. then we went looking for Picasso's museum. Walked around a bit, no map, but in the end we found a couple of sites out of the fifty or so in the town. Cant say i am a fan but it was ok.
Monday
Today, it was pouring rain. We got in the car and drove to Granada. This was about a hour and half away. Again when we got there it was an interesting drive. Wendy took me up a bus/taxi only lane but again we managed to find our way into a carpark. we spent the afternoon walking around the La Alhambra (an old fort) - this is just one fantastic site and well worth the 13 euro entry fee (again photos to follow).
Driving back in the dark was a challenge - even the trucks were flashing us and driving past. No one seems to worry about speed signs here. In the end we made it back to the apartment, via a supermarket.
Tuesday
Got up late and had some breakfast in the apartment. In the afternoon Sue, Cam and I went to play golf at the Mijas course (played Los Olivas). Ash came along and drove the buggy. the game cost an arm and a leg (the sunscreen was a scam) but the course, although quite wet due to all the rain, was one of the most picturesque i have ever played on. Cam won the day with 101 (a great score really). Dinner was a high class meal of nachos (as good as any restaurant) with some red wine. Plan for tomorrow is to go down to gibraltar.
Wednesday
Got up late jumped into the car to head down to Gibraltar. we stopped in Marbella to have a look around. walked along the sea front and grabbed some breakfast in a cafe. Marbella, like fierengola is a bit gold coast like. lots of high rise down on the beachfront.
left Marbella and drove down the freeway to Gibraltar. paid about £10 in tolls along the way but worth it. Great road.
Gibraltar is stunning.
Thursday
Went into Malaga again and visited the castille and the Alamhambar. Some of these buildings are amazing. It is difficult to envisage how much effort was required to build and maintain these stunning buildings.
Friday
Dropped Ash and Cam in Malaga and then Sue and I headed off to Bavaria golf course for another game of golf. the day was cold and it rained a bit. the golf course was lovely, but the golf we played was crap and in the end with a biting wind blowing off the snow capped mountains and at the end driving rain we abandoned our game on the last hole. We grabbed a cup of coffee in the clubhouse and then went back into Malaga to pick the kids up.
Saturday
Dropped Ash and Cam at the railway in Malaga, they were heading off to San Sebastian to begin their own european trip for 4-5 weeks. Sue and I went to Benalmedena which is actually really lovely. Had a coffee on the beachfront and then drove back along the coast. Missed the exit for the airport and did another lap through Malaga before heading back to the airport. Our flight was delayed about an hour, but we did get home. Arranged a car to pick us up which was a good thing because the UK had had quite a bit of snow and it made it easy to get home. Had a bit of indian for dinner and fell into bed to get ready for the next few months as work before our next trip.
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