Freshers week here in Cathays and don’t I know it. The Union has finally returned to the usual hustle and bustle I always associate it with, plus drunken antics have also reached a record high in my street. At 4 in the morning some guys decided to play around with a Lidl trolley, however several of our other neighbours took their intoxicated-induced shenanigans to another level – by trashing their own place and chucking stuff out of their windows. As reported by our man Greg (as I couldn’t be assed looking out of the window), the Old Bill were soon on the scene and after a stern ticking off, sleep ness nights will hopefully be a thing of the past.
Went to CIA last Monday to see the Phonics as part of their newest album tour. Christ, they are big. I guess it didn’t hit me before, but its clear now that they have joined an exclusive group of rock and pop band stardom acheivers. They put on a good show regardless, although if I had it my way the strobe lighting could have been knocked down a good few notches. It was certainly good to see the Phonics actually rock the place down for a change, as the last two albums have most definitely failed to provoke any sense of ‘rock ‘n’ roll’ at all. As a previous post has stated, JEEP is perhaps the greatest disappointment of my life. You Gotta Go There…. was even worse – it was then I realised these guys completely forgotten to rock. The new album is an example of a revival even Jesus would be jealous of, in fact, you can be forgiven in thinking that this was a completely new band. Tisk, tisk Kelly, how do you do it?
Just been to see the Horrible Histories Tudor show at the New Theatre, with Jen and little OJ. I enjoyed it so much and yet I was educated; what do they call that? Edu-tainment? It was good stuff, especially with the 3D glasses that made wooden pieces of the Spanish Armada fly right between into my eyes. Now that’s a show!
Oh well, the bags beneath my eyes are beginning to sag more than usual so until next time, remember; DIVORCED, BEHEADED, DIED, DIVORCED, BEHEADED, SURVIVED!
Break Stuff
This week has been mixed to say the least. Ultimate carnage on Monday, maximum ‘scanking’ on Wednesday and gambling goodness on Thursday have certainly made this week one to talk about!
On Monday Jen and I assisted Moe in a few oddjobs in his mother’s garden however I had no idea my demolition skills would be put to the test, as our main task was dismantle an old shed. I hope to get a vid on here soon of myself in action, but it was bloody good fun – just give me a hammer and it’s like I’m a different person!!!! All credit to the timber-snapping chief himself, Mr Moe, as he was on fire with his trusty wooden pole. Then we experienced a real tour of Thornhill, which made me realise where the bucks are in this city!!!
Ska night soon rolled around on Wednesday as one of my heroic bands, Reel Big Fish played the Student Union. On entry, my initial thought was: All mini-moshers must burn. After I chilled out with a pint of the brown stuff, it was time to take note of the support. First support band, The Matches, made a pretty good effort and unleashed some catchy punktastic tunes. Skindred also supported, kicked ass, confused everyone with their reggae-metal style but really got the crowd fired up for the Fish. Then, The ska-punk legends opened with ‘Good Thing’ and that got Jen on her feet! By the end Jen, Greg, Moe and I were almost comatose due to the heat (and all the scanking of course!) but ‘Sellout’ was enough to raise spirits for one last dance. It capped off an awesome night but hey, ska night is always an extraordinary night!
Thursday football took a night off due to a rescheduled game the night before, so another act of extreme stereotypical manliness had to be found. Enter Poker: the game men were born to play. Gender issues aside, Moe decided to call a night of card craziness at Casa del Cathays to sharpen our skills so that one day we can actually play for money. 5 men around our breakfast table with equal chips, but only one ‘Chuckalate Fudgemuffin’ would reign supreme. In fact, Chuck played a well good game and his poker face was well in place. However, hand of the night goes to our resident messiah Greg Davies with a Three of a Kind to keep himself in the game. Way to go Jesus!!!
If women are offended by this latest post, please don’t be. If you still are offended even after this reassurance – bring it to the table and beat our new poker champion!
On Monday Jen and I assisted Moe in a few oddjobs in his mother’s garden however I had no idea my demolition skills would be put to the test, as our main task was dismantle an old shed. I hope to get a vid on here soon of myself in action, but it was bloody good fun – just give me a hammer and it’s like I’m a different person!!!! All credit to the timber-snapping chief himself, Mr Moe, as he was on fire with his trusty wooden pole. Then we experienced a real tour of Thornhill, which made me realise where the bucks are in this city!!!
Ska night soon rolled around on Wednesday as one of my heroic bands, Reel Big Fish played the Student Union. On entry, my initial thought was: All mini-moshers must burn. After I chilled out with a pint of the brown stuff, it was time to take note of the support. First support band, The Matches, made a pretty good effort and unleashed some catchy punktastic tunes. Skindred also supported, kicked ass, confused everyone with their reggae-metal style but really got the crowd fired up for the Fish. Then, The ska-punk legends opened with ‘Good Thing’ and that got Jen on her feet! By the end Jen, Greg, Moe and I were almost comatose due to the heat (and all the scanking of course!) but ‘Sellout’ was enough to raise spirits for one last dance. It capped off an awesome night but hey, ska night is always an extraordinary night!
Thursday football took a night off due to a rescheduled game the night before, so another act of extreme stereotypical manliness had to be found. Enter Poker: the game men were born to play. Gender issues aside, Moe decided to call a night of card craziness at Casa del Cathays to sharpen our skills so that one day we can actually play for money. 5 men around our breakfast table with equal chips, but only one ‘Chuckalate Fudgemuffin’ would reign supreme. In fact, Chuck played a well good game and his poker face was well in place. However, hand of the night goes to our resident messiah Greg Davies with a Three of a Kind to keep himself in the game. Way to go Jesus!!!
If women are offended by this latest post, please don’t be. If you still are offended even after this reassurance – bring it to the table and beat our new poker champion!
Whats irregular with the first line?
Its Saturday morning and I’m not in work.
That’s a post shocking enough don’t you think? As some of you may know, I rarely see the Saturday Sun past 9 o’clock once I enter those Argos front doors, so today is one not to be wasted but cherished. So what have I done so far? I have attempted to redesign Janstar.co.uk so that it looks like I’ve done something to it, however fear not all those ‘site-cynics’ out there, as I’ve done very little.
Who said food? An important part of my life (well, I suppose it’s an important part to anyone’s life really) which has been taken very seriously in Casa del Cathays of late. I don’t know whether it is down to the new series of Hell’s Kitchen USA, or just to kill time before university enrolment, but Jen has been on cooking overdrive over the last two weeks or so. Last night a chicken pie was made (delicious) as well as rice pudding (probably nice if I liked it). We’ve had cheese soufflé with cheese and bacon smothered chicken (mmmm) and chocolate truffle (tasty)! Greg (pasta bake) and Chris (spag bol) are also well-established cooks, as their meals have also proved. So up came the Pimp to step on to the plate, to try a hand at making fudge. The result? A hard toffee that tastes more like a flaming Dime bar! Oh well, I won’t be a sous chef just yet.
So what do I plan to do today? Not much really. I need to get some more books for my course, which begins in 2 weeks, but thanks to my abysmal fudge making attempt last night, washing up will have to be attended to firstly. Throughout the day I will be envious of Sian, who scored some Offspring tickets at the Brixton Academy. We are now no longer friends… Only kidding! Perhaps I should watch some Saturday morning TV first, I haven’t done that in a while!!!
Last night I went out with the Argos crew for Holly’s 20th birthday, which was a good laugh. Friday night in town always gets on my nerves these days, now that I’m a twenty-something. It doesn’t help when on two occasions, in two different bars, it took me half an hour to get served! Pitiful performance on my part, but hell, it saved me a few rounds at least! Edwards was pretty cool; I’ve never been there before in my life as it looked way too trendy for me, but the mixture of tunes, selection of cocktails and the availability of ales meant it was a winner. The place was designed really swanky and sophisticated, but nothing was more flash than Neil’s jacket yesterday! In all a good night was had, plus Holly had a fitting parting gift from Sian… an Argos pen!
Although I enjoyed my outing into town, that was the THIRD night of Cardiff nightlife for Jen and I. CRAZY FOR ME! Lava Lounge on Wed for Jen’s birthday and Flares on Thurs for Jen again, plus last night’s shenanigans in Edwards, capped off a real boogieing week! I’m now announcing my retirement from ‘partying down’, well, just for the time being to recuperate!
So now I look on to the future – new course, new start. However more importantly, October will mean a real slowdown on birthdays which means I can start to have a rest!
That’s a post shocking enough don’t you think? As some of you may know, I rarely see the Saturday Sun past 9 o’clock once I enter those Argos front doors, so today is one not to be wasted but cherished. So what have I done so far? I have attempted to redesign Janstar.co.uk so that it looks like I’ve done something to it, however fear not all those ‘site-cynics’ out there, as I’ve done very little.
Who said food? An important part of my life (well, I suppose it’s an important part to anyone’s life really) which has been taken very seriously in Casa del Cathays of late. I don’t know whether it is down to the new series of Hell’s Kitchen USA, or just to kill time before university enrolment, but Jen has been on cooking overdrive over the last two weeks or so. Last night a chicken pie was made (delicious) as well as rice pudding (probably nice if I liked it). We’ve had cheese soufflé with cheese and bacon smothered chicken (mmmm) and chocolate truffle (tasty)! Greg (pasta bake) and Chris (spag bol) are also well-established cooks, as their meals have also proved. So up came the Pimp to step on to the plate, to try a hand at making fudge. The result? A hard toffee that tastes more like a flaming Dime bar! Oh well, I won’t be a sous chef just yet.
So what do I plan to do today? Not much really. I need to get some more books for my course, which begins in 2 weeks, but thanks to my abysmal fudge making attempt last night, washing up will have to be attended to firstly. Throughout the day I will be envious of Sian, who scored some Offspring tickets at the Brixton Academy. We are now no longer friends… Only kidding! Perhaps I should watch some Saturday morning TV first, I haven’t done that in a while!!!
Last night I went out with the Argos crew for Holly’s 20th birthday, which was a good laugh. Friday night in town always gets on my nerves these days, now that I’m a twenty-something. It doesn’t help when on two occasions, in two different bars, it took me half an hour to get served! Pitiful performance on my part, but hell, it saved me a few rounds at least! Edwards was pretty cool; I’ve never been there before in my life as it looked way too trendy for me, but the mixture of tunes, selection of cocktails and the availability of ales meant it was a winner. The place was designed really swanky and sophisticated, but nothing was more flash than Neil’s jacket yesterday! In all a good night was had, plus Holly had a fitting parting gift from Sian… an Argos pen!
Although I enjoyed my outing into town, that was the THIRD night of Cardiff nightlife for Jen and I. CRAZY FOR ME! Lava Lounge on Wed for Jen’s birthday and Flares on Thurs for Jen again, plus last night’s shenanigans in Edwards, capped off a real boogieing week! I’m now announcing my retirement from ‘partying down’, well, just for the time being to recuperate!
So now I look on to the future – new course, new start. However more importantly, October will mean a real slowdown on birthdays which means I can start to have a rest!
Hey guys.... Im still alive!!!
This blog has been severely neglected over the past month to which I can only apologise for. I even have little time to blog, so I shall place down the essential things I have been doing and other events of importance.
More news coming soon!
- Happy 25th Birthday to Dale!
- Happy 21st Birthday to my darling Jenny!
- West Walian trip involved some Crystal Maze action, check out www.rgos-orgy.co.uk and www.plas.me.uk for some excellent pictures!
- Thursday Football is no longer going to be played at Hunter’s Green – back to floodlit pitches to fit with Good Ole’ Winter!
- The Weekend Argos football team once again have won against the Weekday staff, with a convincing 5-3 victory! C’MON!
- Many house meals have been made including spag bol, pasta bake and even a cheese souffle! Elegance in our culinary skills here in Minny Street!
More news coming soon!
