British Summer Time

It is really good now that the clocks have been put forward (I hope you have remembered by now!!). A sign of leaving the winter behind and it is nice to have some daylight when you get home from work to get things done outside.

Paper Logs Update

Just to let you know I have now made 130 paper logs. They are coming on well and I am mixing some sawdust in them as well. The first batch have dried really well after three weeks or so. I will endeavour to get a picture up very soon.

The Secret Millionaire

Bit of a debate amongst staff today about this program on Channel 4. Some thought they were doing this for self glorification - others were very much behind what the successful business people were doing to help others. Anyway I find it a good watch!
[www.channel4.com]

Organ Donation: The Gift Of Life

I have heard recently through radio advertisements and articles in papers about the need for organ donors. Today more than 9,000 people in the UK need an organ transplant that could save or dramatically improve their life. Most are waiting for a kidney, others for a heart, lung or liver transplant. But less than 3,000 transplants are carried out each year. Transplants are one of the most miraculous achievements of modern medicine. But they depend entirely on the generosity of donors and their families who are willing to make this life-saving gift to others.

Why not think seriously about registering on the NHS website and maybe you could help save another human being.
[www.uktransplant.org.uk]

Exciting R-P-S Match

The Wattersons R-P-S Championship is moving on nicely - a cracking match between Geo and Merv took place this morning. You can view it here...

Some Ship Steadying Needed

Another bad day at the office back at the Cottage. United are starting to hit 'the wall' at the wrong time of the season. The game was always going to be a struggle when we lost a man early in the match. Played better second half but never going to get much out of our London visit. International break might help the lads get their heads around what could be slipping through their fingers shortly!! Fulham 2-0 United.

Don't Forget Mother's Day

There are plenty of gifts available in the shop for Mother's Day this Sunday (22nd March). If you can't decide then we have Gift Vouchers available as well.

Jade Goody

Jade has been in the news a lot recently because of her well publicised imminent death. It has seen a lot of air-time in the tea room with opinion divided on the publicity she is generating and getting. I do feel sorry for her as she is a young woman whose days are very much numbered. However I also feel sorry for small children in parts of Africa who eat a spoonful of rice out of a dirty bowl - this isn't however a moneyspinner for the media so we don't so hear much about that! Do take time to visit the website of Mission Africa. [www.missionafrica.org.uk]

St. Patrick's Day Holiday

The shop will be closed tomorrow for the St. Patrick's Day holiday.

Done By The Dippers

Reality Check...Reality Check...Reality Check! The league is not over, we have not won it yet, so why do we capitulate against the one team who we do not want to lose to all season! Unbelievable result at OT today (thank goodness I could'nt get to see it!) - let us hope that this result will hurt the players as much as it hurt me. I trust the next game against Fulham will produce a much more acceptible display and silence some of my workmates. United 1-4 Dippers.

Mour Success For United

By hook or by crook, United are through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Goals from Manja and Ronny carried the Reds past the Jose Mourinho's Serie A champions at Old Trafford, as the visitors spurned a host of first-half opportunities and struck the woodwork twice. A slightly below par performance sends the lads through to the draw on Friday week - should be very interesting!
United 2-0 Inter (2-0 Agg)

Pound For Euro

Just to let you know we are operating parity again with the euro currency. Even though there is a 10% difference in the exchange rate at the minute we will still allow you pound for euro in any purchase.

Wattersons R-P-S Championship

We are now going to have a Rock Paper Scissors Championship in the shop. Twelve staff will be split into two sections. The top two in each section will play off for the overall title. Games will commence on 11th. Unbelievable crack!

Fulhammered!

Well done to another excellent performance by United in the F.A. Cup. Away to Fulham, the lads beat them 4-0 in sweet old London town! Goals from Carlos, Carlos, Wazza and Park sent United through to the semi-final draw tomorrow afternoon. Fulham 0-4 United.

This Is What You're Up Against

Dirty blaggard stole a leather jacket today worth £180.00! The jacket was stolen at around 2.30 pm. After looking at the CCTV I would say this guy was fairly sharp - maybe not a pro but still very good. He moved the coat twice to positions near the door. Then he made his getaway after a period of walking around the department. I think it could have been prevented but members of staff need to be more astute to these type of thieves. Anyway if he pays us another visit we now know what he looks like.

United Beat United

A difficult trip to St. jame's park saw United come away with a fine 2-1 win over Newcastle. Didn't see the game but the result is brilliant - well done Wazza and Berba. Seven points clear with a game still in hand. Surely we can't throw this away now. Newcastle United 1-2 United.

Winter Sale Over

The sale is now over and signs are down and labels are cut off. It is always great to see the end of it but we know that March will be quiet. The rails are filling up with new stock and new brighter colours. I feel a spring clean coming on...

Carling Cup Triumph

United fought out a dogged battle against Spurs at Wembley. Ronaldo played well and should have had a penalty and a goal in normal time. All the way to penalties and another confident performance from the spot won another trophy this season. Well done to all the lads. Spurs 0-0 United (1-4 on penalties).