Saturday 2nd July

Well, a lovely sunny Saturday morning.  Lying in bed, I heard the postman popping some letters through my door.  I went to collect them.  A letter from Jo Malone offering me a complimentary hand and arm massage next time I'm visiting (thanks for that).  More importantly, the long-awaited letter from work regarding expressing a 'note of interest' in redundancy.  So, to summarise, the key points:

• A note of interest must be submitted by 29th July 2011
• At this time, if it is determined that this could be progressed at that time, this will be discussed with me in my individual consultation

What seems clear from this letter is that they want the process to be wrapped up fairly quickly.  Hmm, we shall see. 

Now that the letter has arrived, I'm not sure how I feel.  I know it's a big risk that I'll be taking, but I have to do it.  I've thought hard about the fact that I will lose my pension, but frankly - don't think I will live to retirement age anyway.  So, what the hell?  God, I wish that my dad was here to guide me.

Anyway, my plans for a debauched weekend?  Well, I am waiting for the district nurse to come and change my wound dressing.  I've been up since the crack of dawn,  showered and had my breakfast (toasted brioche rolls with dripping Lurpak....heavenly) just in case she arrived early.  Other than that, nothing much.  Need to go to get some shopping, but think I can just about bear the pain of driving for a short while.

A friend posted a link on Facebook to an interview with Liam Gallagher's new band, Beady Eye.  I reluctantly decided to watch it - I think the fellow is an pudding-bowled oaf, personally.  It grieved me to see Andy Bell (ex-Ride guitarist) nattering alongside him.  One of the greatest bands of my youth (Ride, that is) - criminally under-rated, and yet the world goes mad for boorish neanderthals like Gallagher et al.   

Ah, happy memories of my friend and I going to see Ride play at the late, great Newcastle Mayfair.  Supported by The Verve, they were.  Back in the days when they were simply called 'Verve'.  They added the 'The' later when it was revealed that there was an American band called 'Verve'.  Bit of random music trivia for you, there. 

Time to log off, in case nursie comes a calling.........