November 24th, 2005 | by Simon | published in Work
Well I heard this week that I passed my board (what the BBC calls an interview) for the Producer’s register!
Is it a promotion? Kind of. It means basically I am now on the Producers register, so when (and if) I go back to Belfast it means I can be called upon to produce a [...]
November 22nd, 2005 | by Simon | published in Work
My bad week didn’t get much better when Christine and I paid a trip to Ballycastle to film an as live OB for Children In Need. This involved us filming a wheelbarrow race up a busy street, a strongwoman pulling a lorry and people getting wet sponges thrown at them. We had to abandon the [...]
November 22nd, 2005 | by Simon | published in Work
Well, I had my worst week filming ever last week! Started off on Wednesday when one of the presenters accidentally swallowed a live cricket. Then in the afternoon another presenter had to go to casualty after getting oven cleaner in their eye. Not a good start!
After that it was a train up to Leeds to [...]
November 15th, 2005 | by Simon | published in Uncategorized
I have a very busy week. I was in Belfast yesterday for a board (what the BBC calls an interview, and no it didn’t go well!), and London today editing. Tomorrow I’m filming in Stevenage and Hertford, then getting a train to Leeds, where I’m filming all day Thursday. Friday I’m off to Belfast again [...]
November 9th, 2005 | by Simon | published in Apple, Music, Shopping, Technology
Well after work tonight, I headed into Regent Street to the Apple Store, to see if I could grab a look at the new generation video iPod (or iPod with video) depending on how you look at it.
I was trying to work out whether I should ask for one for my Christmas or just wait [...]
November 9th, 2005 | by Simon | published in Music
What were you doing when you were 13 and 11? Chances are you weren’t making an album that’s taking music circles by storm, or supporting Pearl Jam, but that’s exactly what two American girls are doing with their new band, Smoosh. The Guardian first brought them to my attention, and wondering what they sounded like, [...]
November 6th, 2005 | by Simon | published in Food and Drink
Well it’s farewell to one of my favourite soft drinks, Vanilla Diet Coke! BBC News Online broke the story last week here, but I wasn’t that bothered, because I thought I would still be able to get it when I was in the US, but not according to this later BBC story! It’s being withdrawn [...]
November 6th, 2005 | by Simon | published in Uncategorized
Well, I have done absolutely nothing this weekend, so nothing exciting to write about at all! Went to the gym yesterday and did 70 lengths of the pool, which felt great. Then went back today to do the aerobic and weight exercises. I slept for 12 hours last night which gave me one of those [...]
November 3rd, 2005 | by Simon | published in Clothes, Shopping
Check this out! It’s not some fancy chemical that makes you attractive to ladies you fancy (although if anyone knows of stuff like that which works, give me a shout.)
I first heard about it through Product dose - it’s a new ‘product’ from Lynx and designer online retailer oki-ni. Basically you spend £100, and get [...]
November 2nd, 2005 | by Simon | published in Friends
Well had a weekend in Belfast there - stayed in on the Friday night, but headed out on the Saturday night to Cafe Vaudeville and then… guess where? The Potthouse - no surprises there! Photos of the night are here. It was great to have David (on fine form) up from Dublin, and also [...]
