Just heard the awesome news that my puppy, and its siblings, were born safe last night.I've had a pretty rough time with my health lately - in the last week or so I've had every symptom I ever get, from pain to allergic reactions, from vomiting to dizziness, you name it! I'm being triggered by the demolition work opposite my house, so I know why it's happening and that it won't last much longer, b...
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Latest Waltham Forest Guardian blog post:
A good year for Leytonstone
2011 has been a tough year for many people as the recession bit, but in Leytonstone there were some signs of hope and a couple of fantastic additions to the area...

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Living near the Olympics - good or bad?
The Olympics is over, but the venues are being transformed ready for the Paralympics in a couple of weeks. The Olympics was undoubtedly a success from a sporting perspective, but how was it for...
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I am co-ordinator for Slate, an art exhibition space in Leytonstone. In fact I currently have an exhibition "Manholes" showing there - Slate gallery can be viewed from Church Lane in Leytonstone - until 20 October.

Also volunteering for The Stone Space, a neighbouring gallery. I am currently chair of Ferndale Area Residents' Association in London E11.

Butterflies - click here to view
Photos of butterflies from a visit to "Sensational Butterflies" at the Natural History Museum in September 2011

Do have a look at my Flickr site.

St Pancras Champagne Bar, London
Europe's longest champagne bar, and you've got a unique view of the trains! I had a great time here although admittedly I only stopped for drinks. There's a discretionary 8% service charge added to the bill, though staff deserved it, quickly finding a space for me (in my wheelchair) and friend on a busy weekday evening...
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People most commonly find this website by searching for egg fried rice recipe or fried bananas. My recipes are only beaten by Glastonbury Festival and electricity pylon sections.

Many people have benefitted from my free deed poll information, although it's questionable whether they appreciated my terrible jokes collection quite as much!

However you came here, please stick around and have a rummage!

I like to reminisce over my travelogue of Iceland where I spent a wonderful honeymoon... my visits to disused underground stations... I check my greyhound adoption pages for reference, and I often turn to my gift ideas for people who've got everything section for inspiration.

As a huge fan, I also maintain a small section of photos and info about Nine Inch Nails.

And of course, I'd love it if you bought me something from my wishlist!