It's All Happening

What a weekend!!

But first, today's little tidbit of info - within 10mins of sending off an application for a role, the recruiter rang to say that they'll put me forward for the role, which they said I should have a good chance of winning. And while writing this, a second recruiter has rung with similar news.
Now that Charity has work, it looks like it may now fall into place for both of us! But I digress...

Saturday evening, we had some fun getting out to a party in Clapham, which is in the south-west of london, just over the river. It still took us 2hours to get there because 3 of the lines for the Tube weren't working making the trip a nightmare. Still, we eventually made it there for a fun night in a Cuban bar. Even though the bus ride home was rather interesting, at least it was far shorter than 2hours!! (below is the guest of honour "ghosting" about the party.)

Sunday was a rather late getting out of bed, for obvious reasons!

It was West Ham away, so for another long bus ride to meet with some new folks (Petr, Espen & Harrison - I already knew Sue), it was off to Upton Park for the game. Our 'ever so smart' cab driver dropped us off one tube stop away from the ground with the enlightening news that it would be easier for us to catch the tube the one stop than him try and drive through the traffic mess up ahead. Unfortunately, he didn't factor the fact that the first train to arrive would be full and not let us on...

After a brief trip on the train, we were amongst the crowds making their way to the ground. As we headed up a side street towards the away supporters entrance we were stopped by a small cordon of police, who were making way for a large group of fellow Tottenham supporters (right). So, with a little bit of questioning, we joined this little march and were happily escorted to the ground by the "Old Bill" (as the police are called).

The game itself was entertaining enough, but unfortunately, a missed penalty (below) in the final minute of the game, prevented Spurs from nicking the win. 1-1 being the final result.

Back to a pub in central London it was, but only after a short walk from the tube, via the deconstruction of a local street market. That navigated, it was beer and song for a few rounds before the pub closed and we moved to one that was open.

Here's where things went a little awry, when there was a scuffle outside and one fellow was knocked unconscious when his head struck the ground. Police and ambulance attended and the the coppers were questioning everyone, myself included, as to what we saw. With the mood of the evening well and truely gone it was back onto a bus for home...