Southampton FC lose again

Sheffield United 3-0, Saints lose again so close to the relegation zone with only 7 games to go we need to win 4 to be safe, a tall order we have only won 8 in 39 played this season! Even our Andy's faith of flying over from Spain to add his voice was not enough. I suggest he writes to the players explaining the passion and expense he went to in an effort to help them succeed. I return they showed none for at least 45 minutes and that he should be recompensed for his effort as individually they will earn in a year what it could take him a lifetime

On to a six pointer with Millwall at St Mary's on the 17th April

What makes things worse is Pompey had their game against Arsenal called off due to the rain.
I bet that's rearranged when Aresenal have other things on their minds or just won't care. Portsmouth are only 4 points from getting out of the relegation zone and have Middlesborough, Wigan & Sunderland among the fixtures left.

Reading are promoted to the Premiership how embarassing is that, but good luck to them for a season.

I have faith that provided we survive this season we will bounce back it looks like it has taken Leeds more than one season.

Unnerving

I tried hiding the complimentary Daily Mail left on the bed before Linda's operation as it contained the following articles:-

As the surgeon began to operate, I woke up again!
I gave 33 years had to fly to India to cure my back pain
A life switched off- baby dies after doctor accidentally stops heart machine as he cleans it.
Mother who died from drug allergy after missed warnings- she was given penicillin after
repeatedlywarning the medical team she was allergic to the antibiotic

However for Linda all seems to be okay, lets pray for a swift full recovery.

From Sir last weekend to Queen this

A place I never visted before Windsor Castle we picked the right day in some respects an even date (as the guard do not do a public change on odd days)! and the the semi-state rooms (steak rooms according to Laura where royals eat their meals, nearly right for not quite the right reason)
If you want to see the inside of St George's Chapel for free just turn up for Sunday service
We arrived at 10 bought our tickets and found out it was best to have a coffee and waited outside with our many friends from across the pond and the land of the rising sun, to watch the new guard accompanied by the marching drum & pipe band to arrive to take over from the old guard. Then inside through the security checks and pick up the audio guide.

We went to see the band continue its performance while the remaing squadies swopped over. Then into the splendid Chapel steeped in history, then onto the Queens personal rooms entered via a viewing of the excellent dolls house and then the splender of the semi-state rooms much restored to their original glory following the fire in 1992 its difficult to tell original from fake. The pieces of art on all the walls is quite a royal "photo" album us mere mortals putting our collection on Flickr It was a bit cold wandering around the rest of the castle the oldest residence for continuous occupancy in the world, a bit disappointed that much of the castle is out of bounds.

Then onto McDonalds for lunch the new monolopy game has just begun, anyone got a Mayfair sticker. A quick walk through town passing Eton college the shops the station and the thames certainly worth a return visit in the warmer weather. It was then onto the Badgers Mount to meet and adopt Lennon

Road Improvements?

With all the work going on why a mini roundabout is not being built in Cheney Manor to enable safe access to the community recycling centre (tip). Doing this will not only help the community but save the council money as the council workers will be able to get out of their depot quicker to start work earlier allowing them to complete more tasks saving me council tax.


The red areas of white diagonal stripes are not in the Highway Code the nearest I can find is this regulation I do not understand how this marking works when it is on the nearside of the road next to the curb and comments welcome. Perhaps a site should be set up for strange road signs markings. the following are quite fun rose valley news. more silly signs

109: Areas of white diagonal stripes or chevrons painted on the road. These are to separate traffic lanes or to protect traffic turning right.

• If the area is bordered by a broken white line, you should not enter the area unless it is necessary and you can see that it is safe to do so.
• If the area is marked with diagonal stripes and bordered by solid white lines, you should not enter it except in an emergency.
• If the area is marked with chevrons and bordered by solid white lines you MUST NOT enter it except in an emergency.
  Laws MT(E&W)R regs 5,9,10 & 16, MT(S)R regs 4,8,9 & 14, RTA sect 36 & TSRGD 10(1)

From the Directors Box @ Crewe Alexander

Courtesy of Friends Provident we (Linda, Jon, Zoe and myself) were treated to a view of the Crewe v Southampton match on 11 March 2006 from the cushioned seats at Gresty Road. Dario is quoted on their web site as follows I thought if anyone was going to win it was, Dario told Crewe Alex World after the game. I think they have missed "Saints" at the end, as we were all over them from the kick off but didn't have anyone who could shoot at the target. The only consultation is although 18th in table just 12 points ahead of Crewe at the foot, on this performance they have no hope of catching us, lets just pray two other teams are equally bad.

Zoe still hasn't seen SFC win! but at least witnessed a goal, however her day was made first by being in a Directors box, then at half time meeting a very friendly Rupert Lowe who loves this type of occasion, as after signing the autograph asked "would you like a photo with me?" I must try that in future with new people I meet I'll feel so much more important! :-). Nice touch Rupert, no matter what you may think of him he has risked his own money and not inconsiderable amount of time into SFC, he has built a ground and made resources available perhaps not every senior appointment has been correct but he is not god (Le Tiss was ! )
Then at the end of the game a brief meeting and signature from Sir Clive Woodward !! (not as friendly as Rupert.)

The day was not complete for Zoe as she had never been on a bridge as a pedestrian in a service station across the motorway, this dream was fulfilled on the way home.

Some faith was restored for me in middle England on my first visit to Crewe, my first Subway a very pleasant "snack" (that's an insult a Mars bar which is a snack, a carvery is a meal, what is a very filling 6" rolled filled with chicken, beef, cheese & salad then as much free drink as you want after paying the £1?) answers in the comments please.

Friendly town of Crewe, from the pleasant lad/girl, in the car park (£3), hard to tell it was cold and he/she was wrapped up well, locals & police giving directions, our hosts in the directors lounge. The excellent half time buffet was rushed in 15 mins much deserved to be served before the game, they could have attracted more in earlier to watch the Chelsea game and sell alcohol, no idea of marketing some people! After the game a friendly policeman with his lovable dog.

Getting back on the motorway & home was quick and easy perhaps due to the support being only 6,000 in this quaint little ground with its 4 or 5 executive boxes behind the goal!

Saints another draw

I don't believe it