Since the last update, Oscar has started walking more confidently, and in an instant he's from one end of the lounge to another. However in the last week, he's now mastered the staircase with confidence. Is there no end to his ability and confidence? So lots of praising and standing close behind him to prevent a tumble all the way back down the stairs! Some good progress made with Oscar's development I think. The dog is now looking even more terrified.
How remiss of me to forget to say about my recent driving experience. Last month I applied for some shift work as a delivery driver for a well known company that supplies groceries etc. I passed the interview with flying colours, however when I took the driving assessment, it was a whole different ball game. Bearing in mind the only experience I've had before of driving a 3.5 ton van is for occasional removal stuff, I was less than confident behind the wheel. I managed to clip the kerb forward and back when attempting a 3 point turn. I also drove alongside a static van too closely. I didn't even realise it was there! The subsequent feedback was "Roger is classed as a high risk driver with a lack of observational skills". So there you go. Never to be let loose again at the wheel of a van. Don't ever ask me to drive your van for you. It'll probably end up in a ditch or in someone's front garden. Nem mind - we have to try these things. Move on.
Friday, 16 March 2012
Friday, 9 March 2012
Walkies
As parent to Oscar, now nearly 15 months old, it's another milestone reached when I can proudly say he's started walking. At the moment, he's quite tentative. He manages to walk from one end of the lounge to the other, with his hands raised above his head to sort of balance himself. It's more of a stagger than a walk. Mummy says he walks like Daddy "after a few". The dog is not happy that he's even more mobile and even quicker....and before you ask, no she's not for sale.....she's quite a content dog....when he goes to bed.
The week has mostly been spent stuck in the studio (spare bedroom) voicing for clients, so quite productive. It can get very hot in such a confined space, with all that electrical equipment. Oscar's sleep pattern allows me a good two hour slot most afternoons to concentrate on voicing scripts, which is handy. I've been talking about pharmaceutical matters for a corporate video. Basically, "you just wanna get some cream for that"......always seems to be the answer when you pop to the docs or the pharmacy. Well, whatever the symptoms, there's always one of two solutions:-
Either:-
"You want to get some cream that rash. Apply twice daily. It'll soon clear up".
or
"Pop up on the couch. Let's take a look at you".
....Easy diagnosis every time....Who wants to be a doctor?
The week has mostly been spent stuck in the studio (spare bedroom) voicing for clients, so quite productive. It can get very hot in such a confined space, with all that electrical equipment. Oscar's sleep pattern allows me a good two hour slot most afternoons to concentrate on voicing scripts, which is handy. I've been talking about pharmaceutical matters for a corporate video. Basically, "you just wanna get some cream for that"......always seems to be the answer when you pop to the docs or the pharmacy. Well, whatever the symptoms, there's always one of two solutions:-
Either:-
"You want to get some cream that rash. Apply twice daily. It'll soon clear up".
or
"Pop up on the couch. Let's take a look at you".
....Easy diagnosis every time....Who wants to be a doctor?
Friday, 2 March 2012
Disco...great beat mate.
Well, upon my return from Sheffield last weekend, well and truly drained, and also in the financial sense, the partying resumed on Saturday night, as it was my sister-in-laws 40th birthday bash at the nearby Rugby Club. I was the elected driver for the night, which actually wasn't a bad thing, as I was close to needing a liver transplant anyway from the previous night's decadence.
All piled into the club, to be greeted by salty snacks and sugary treats. There were two blokes spinning the decks, largely playing 70s disco tracks at volume 11. Tinnitus here I come. I can honestly say, without exaggerating that I've never heard so many Earth, Wind and Fire tracks in one evening as last weekend. It really was like an E, W and Fire theme night. Too much of a good thing?
The wife strongly advised me to remain seated at all times, as my dancing skills are less than desirable. See other people's attempts...
Later on, the music was bordering "naff" as the Dutch pop act "Starsound" or "Stars on 45" as there otherwise known, sang that Abba medley set. Those medley's you used to be able to buy from a well-known high street store, now no longer, are an ideal excuse for not doing proper dj mixing, as the music is already blended to within an inch of its' life. This of course gives the now redundant dj's lengthy time off to sink pints of lager, or even go out and do the weekly shopping, come back, and the music's still playing. Easy money!
So for me, not the greatest health recommendation...shouting above the music two nights in a row, does wonders for my vocal chords...not great in my choice of vocation.
All piled into the club, to be greeted by salty snacks and sugary treats. There were two blokes spinning the decks, largely playing 70s disco tracks at volume 11. Tinnitus here I come. I can honestly say, without exaggerating that I've never heard so many Earth, Wind and Fire tracks in one evening as last weekend. It really was like an E, W and Fire theme night. Too much of a good thing?
The wife strongly advised me to remain seated at all times, as my dancing skills are less than desirable. See other people's attempts...
The hand movement really helps to make you look extra cool on the dance floor.....um.
Later on, the music was bordering "naff" as the Dutch pop act "Starsound" or "Stars on 45" as there otherwise known, sang that Abba medley set. Those medley's you used to be able to buy from a well-known high street store, now no longer, are an ideal excuse for not doing proper dj mixing, as the music is already blended to within an inch of its' life. This of course gives the now redundant dj's lengthy time off to sink pints of lager, or even go out and do the weekly shopping, come back, and the music's still playing. Easy money!
So for me, not the greatest health recommendation...shouting above the music two nights in a row, does wonders for my vocal chords...not great in my choice of vocation.
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