Wednesday, September 15, 2004

Black armbands all around

It's all over. Belle de Jour has hung up her blogging gloves (no doubt elbow length black satin affairs) and ended her lovely diary. This is pretty sad, as I really enjoyed her writing - but then again, the shine was somewhat diminished when she went from small cult to major phenomenon. Nonetheless, I'm looking forward to her book. if anyone wants to buy me a copy, it would be gratefully accepted...

Monday, September 13, 2004

Very Exciting Stuff

Wooooooo!
I've been selected to take part in a crazy stunt, lured by money and glory. Basically, they're sticking me in a perspex cube in Manchester's Arndale Centre with only a phone and the Phone Book. It's up to me from there (like the Phone Book adverts, see?) although the regional radio station will be harrassing me with daily challenges.
So far, so fun. Except it's a competition, and there's another cube adjoining mine...there is a public vote and the winner gets to keep all their stuff and whatever's left of a £1500 budget; the loser gets...to give all their stuff away to charity.
Which is where I will need your help. I promise it's not too much of a pain. I need lots of votes. So please, get voting for me; forward the details to your entire address book - when you get them from me. The voting should be by text and email, so it won't be too much hassle to fire off a few (especially when you get free email at work/uni). Lines open when I start the challenge on Tuesday 21st September, but I'll let you know as soon as I can.
In the meantime, keep an eye on the radio station's website - http://www.1054centuryfm.com - and/or keep an ear on the station itself - 105.4 fm in the northwest of England, or listen online at that address.
Cheers!

Thursday, September 09, 2004

A Friendly Note

Pregnant women:
I understand that you must be very proud, and, indeed, well done you for getting up the stick; however, nobody wants to see your newly deformed and mangled bellybutton (not to mention that line down the middle of your stomach), and certainly not either first thing in the morning or when trying to eat their lunch. Therefore, please refrain from wearing tiny tops and low-slung velour tracksuit bottoms. I have the number of a reasonably-priced smock manufacturer.
I appreciate your co-operation.