Quote of the week

It is my belief, Watson, founded upon my experience, that the lowest and vilest alleys in London do not present a more dreadful record of sin than does the smiling and beautiful countryside.

Sherlock Holmes (by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
via the Londonist

UK General Elections

I have voted and posted my ballots last week. It does make you feel like the elections last quite a while, waiting almost a full week to know the results.

I am nervous. The UK economy, I feel, is hanging by a thread. The Labour were not delivering, the Conservatives and Lib Dems were too weak.

But now, we have a hung parliament. And I am losing hope.

But, then again, one thing I've learned through the years - it's not only about the government, but also about the people. It's their resiliency, adaptability that will eventually make a difference. So, no, I am not going to roll over and die just because I do not like our leaders.

take me to Sweden now

I also have an unhealthy love for brand new things, especially if they're gleaming white as a lot of stuff in this store - Bruka Design. Spotted them from Chez Larsson's (check out the pictures on her blog and you'll see what I mean)

I am not going to Sweden anytime soon...and I think I just heard my wallet is breathing a sigh of relief.

More images of Bath

The Roman City of Bath

I have been before, so we have missed seeing the "baths" and queuing at Sally Lunn's for lunch on purpose. Instead we've spent time walking by the canal, sampling seafood at the Riverside Cafe and Moon & Sixpence, and listening to DADIO (jazz band) at Gascoyne's place.

Ok, it wasn't all nice, I spent a bit of time stressing over First Great Western invalidating our tickets because we have to catch the next train (where here, if you miss your train and bought advance tickets, you have to buy another set of tickets - SO DON'T BUY ONLINE unless you're absolutely sure you can catch that train!). Sorry. Rant over.