Thursday 30 April 2009

windows.live.photo

Wooowweeee...

Windows Live Photo Gallery is amazing!

After all those cool ads featuring kids using the software, telling us how easy it is to use it, I've finally decided to download it and give it a try.

I had some photos from last weekend of Loch Muick (it's pronounced as 'Mick' not 'Mui-ick', which I had enjoyed annoying the beloved TOH for no end).

Side tracked as usual... Anyways...

And the results...


and


It IS that easy and (almost) seamless! Rather good quality as well!

Now, I just have to go and find more pics!!

Such a clever software!

Now, go forth, download and have fun!

Tuesday 28 April 2009

visit.to.little.chef

Last Friday, I decided to travel up north earlier than usual after my site meeting.

On the way, I was starving from not having anything since I woke up. Halfway through the meeting, someone was making toast in the kitchen and my mind wandered elsewhere thinking of toast and fried eggs sunny side up... Yum!

Anyways, I decided to stop at Little Chef somewhere after Stirling before Greenloanings exit.

I often travel pass Little Chefs along the motorway tearing travelling between Glasgow and Aberdeen. But I actually got to know Little Chef a little better through the programme 'Big Chef Takes On Little Chef' earlier this year.

Anyways, since I was starving and requiring to stop for lunch, I grab the chance of having my meal at Little Chef.

I had the Fish Pie and a glass of Coke.



The meal felt like a long wait. Perhaps I was really hungry and it was just cooking at the normal time scale. But the meal was worth every minute!

The fish pie kept very hot for a very long time as it was cleverly cooked in the ovenware. It was a little salty for my taste but the filling was tasty and the fish was cubed evenly and neatly.

I planned to have dessert after the meal but was stuffed.

Service was really good as the waiting staff who served me was attentive and perhaps a little over 'enthusiastic'. Except for him trying to clear off the sauces while I was still having my meal, I would say service was perfect!

Overall, I think the price was reasonable, about the same price of a meal at a proper pub. Which is good, as more often than not, rest stop meals are often over priced and taste awful (according to TOH's words).

I find the place look really charming. It may still have the same red covered seats, the fading table tops, but it provides a charm. Perhaps a new lick of paint and brighter lights might help during the winter days, I donno. I was there, sitting by the window basking in lovely sunshine. But, why would anyone wants a contemporary revamp of the place?

Plus, the toilet was clean and tidy. They even provide you a selection of toiletries!



, it's not a big selection but tell me how many restaurant / cafe provides this kind of selection. LOL...

Not forgetting, a nice lolly for the journey too!



Overall, food was fresh and tasty; decor was clean and service was excellent! I would definitely be back there again, with TOH in tow of course!

Monday 27 April 2009

Wednesday 22 April 2009

coffee.overboard

Me and coffee don't seem to be going very well of late.

Last Friday I knocked over a whole flask of coffee.

Yesterday I spilled coffee over the car passenger seat.

Today, I knocked over Toni's cafetiere.

I need a break, probably...

Or I need to be more careful...

Wednesday 8 April 2009

f~

If swearing could solve all matters...
I would gladly swear!

Wednesday 1 April 2009

green.pencil.skirt

The US President and First Lady are currently in London for visitations and discussions today in advance of the G20 summit tomorrow.

Just heard in the kitchen whilst making a coffee, BBC news reporter was telling us that Michelle Obama (I think) was ‘wearing a xxx (certain designer) green pencil skirt’.

O.o??

Is this news or a fashion programme???

Honestly! Does it matter what designer?

Even if she had described ‘green pencil skirt’ was enough.

Honestly...