Been a while

So whilst I've been working like a mad thing recently I've had very little energy to do much else but sleep, eat and work.

So one of my BIG thing finished last Sunday with racing up at Alford. The Greenpower Project is run by myself and another teaher in the school and we worked really hard getting the car ready.

Now thats out the way I can have a chill out in the last few weeks of term and actually start living again.

We've had a few takeaway of late and finally got out to manzils for a meal - which was okay cos the place was so busy! We trailed round a few side streets that night looking for somewhere to go but they are about a tenner for a main so we plumed for a favourite.

We did go into the union bridge pizza hut and discover that they have actually updated the decor - finally. Gone are the big mdf circles on the wall = replaced with a nice coat of paint and some pretty modern pictures.

Geek alert

Finally I found it - ASYLUM!

I discovered Forbidden Planet a while back - but it has a Huge to let sign above the door....

However I've never found my replacement for Static/A1 Comics in Glasgow, until yesterday.

Was away down Union Street to get my fiancee a bus ticket. Stopped outside to sort out his sunglasses and noticed a sign (seen it before never paid much attenetion to it).

So anyway down adelphi there isn't just some nice pubs, clubs and resturants but a comic book store....YAY!

Went in and there was a signing going on - some young up and coming artist. Stuff was nice but he's went from doing spiderman to dr who.....

Anyway once more moneys coming in I can get caught up with graphic novels etc.

Sad news and a long walk

Monday before last my mum called to tell me my great gran had died. She was 103 and had been in in a care home from at least the last 10 years. So I told very few people, just my fiancee and my close workmates.

On Tuesday night we went for a long walk. We were out about 2 and a half hours. Must have walked a good 4 or 5 miles. We walked out to the Grammar School rugby grounds, past several posh restaurants (Malmasion), hotels (Simpson's) and then turned up onto Anderson Drive, until we got toKings Way. We went all the way down to the BBC buildings, once we got to Rosemount Place we were on familiar streets and headed home.

Anyway it helped and have new areas that we need to explore properly. With camera and my wits about me.

International Market

I haven't posted for a while. Work has been busy, and I've been a little under the weather of late.

Any way went for a wander today and stumbled upon an international market on Union Terrace.

It was getting quiet as it was about half four but we had a good wander and bought some bits and pieces from the vendors.

Picked up some lovely fennel and tomatoes for a fiver and also some posh french sausage - can't remember the term but we picked up some chirzo and some garlic ones. Very Strong but nice.

Luck of the Draw

Yay!

I won some Sainsbury's vouchers - dead chuffed...

So it's not a big deal but the HUGE sainsbury's in next to the HUGE asda at Garthdee.

Looks like a few luxury items - i.e. chocolate and wine!

All the stress at work means I've not been doing much exploring at the weekends...

Now the deadlines have passed and all is in order then I guess I'll be away up to the beach soon...

Fast Food

So I've been using Trusted Places for a while now, adding in my own personal reviews as and when I get round to it.

So far I can list a few handy place round our neck of the woods and a few further out.

Hass's Fish & Chip Shop -
Our local chippy. I LOVE this place for a treat (mainly cos there is a co-op next door for the wine and choccies). Had Rock Turbot (some type of catfish) and it was lovely - an not much dearer than a normal cod or haddock and chips and I had two huge pieces.

The Ashvale -
Again another chippy but this one has a sit in restaurant bit. Lovely food, reasonable choice but no way near the choice at the Elgin Ashvale. Have to admit was a little annoyed at the slow service the night we where in, but that could be down to the fact it was getting late, was still quite busy and probably just didn't have enough staff.

Pizza Hut: Union (Bridge) Street -
I've seen comments about dated decor and the like, and to be honest the toilets are in much need of an update (and double glazing). However we generally have had no problems with the restaurant. I think it been too busy once when we've went in. However they are really stingy on their offer timing. If your in the door even a minute before the offer starts then don't expect to get the offers unless it's busy.

Subway -
We be a stones throw away from one subway. Been in once, just like almost every other subway shop. Reasonable grub, good price and you can be as good (or bad) as you want when it comes to fillings.

MacDonalds -
As much as I hate to admit it I DO get the urge to have a big mac or a chicken salsa thing.... As normal about 1000 of these (including one in the big Garthdee Asda). Very Modern deco in the Union Street one and the one in the big asda just feels shoehorned in.

Burger King: Union Street (again) -
Far to handy for the eager shopper. However it has huge downstairs for those who wish to eat and not people watch. Generally busy so you can wait a while.

Starbucks Union Square -
Okay strictly not fast food but I haven't really bothered with coffee shops in a while (generally too expensive). However this place is tucked away of the 'food' floor as I call it. You can people watch, find out whats happening 'around' Aberdeen.

Here we go again...

I lived in Glasgow for about 7 years and then moved to Elgin for work. I've just recently moved again - to Aberdeen....

So after nearly 10 years of wandering Scotland have I found somewhere to settle down? No idea but I love exploring and need somewhere to put stories and photos.