JimiT

So, while you lot were having a terrible Thursday last week, I was having quite a good day.

 

To cut a long story short, I finally got myself a permanent job.

 

By Friday I had managed to talk myself into an almost five figure rise from that which was advertised (granted it was a paltry offering) and through Monday I continued with the negotiations to include overtime, a six monthly performance review and an annual performance bonus.

 

Obviously after the last nine months of raising my hopes and shouting to all and sundry on the real biggun, then failing or having the rug pulled from under my feet, I decided to keep quiet about it until everything was confirmed to my satisfaction.

 

I got my official offer today in writing, so that's it. I am leaving the toothpaste world to go and be a planner for another multi-national.

 

Another bonus is that it is in Littleborough so I will save myself a small fortune and two hours a day travelling. I will never need to learn to drive now . It is in a brand new factory with brand new machinery (I wish they would get SAP though, feckin back to MFG-PRO again - Bah!).

 

I can even pop over the road to see big Snook for a brew at lunchtime too.

 

Pleased? You bet I am!!!!!!

 

KtF,

 

Derek.

Good work, Derek. After ages of promising to get myself a new job, I might have some news next week. Here's hoping.

I'm so far behind with this thread, ain't got a scoob what's going on.

Nice cheating LL, superb story too. I have a few such tales, but they'll have to wait for another time.

Stipes, if you're coming over at Chesterfield, I've a decent album for you, repay the Midlake, which I'm enjoying. Very melodic.

Unlike the equally enjoyable rabble IM gave me. Superb country punk (note to admin, need a proper punk smiley thing).

Good call Stevie and HTC on the 3.10. Ground Ball places in the 3.45 to finish my day today.

Will be on with my thoughts for tomorrow in the morning, right now off on the beer, so I'll be posting with something of a hang over in the morning.

Fantastic finish, it's got to be said.

 

IC and WL just went too early.

Quite a shock there, but at least it might mean Wichita isn't built up as a superhorse like BJK was.

Nothing more from me in the final few races, not had chance to look properly, so can't justify any choices.

Tough day again. I've only managed to look at the first few races in some detail. Nothing original I'm afraid.

2.00, gotta agree with Jeff on Aces Four. Denman was a particularly impressive winner at the Festival and it was Aces Four that really gave him a race until tiring into fourth. I think the price of around 11/4 is reasonably fair.

2.35 and clearly it has to be Wichita Lineman. A horse I've followed throughout the year and one ready to make the step up beyond what stablemate Black Jack Ketchum has achieved. This is merely a stepping stone. All things going to plan, look out for it in next year's World Hurdle.

3.10 and Well Chief owes a fair few punters something after Cheltenham and should deliver. Taranis will probably be the one to give him something to think about but don't rule out Monet's Garden, no matter how disappointing he was (when carrying my cash) at the Festival. All in all, it would be a large upset for Well Chief not to do the business.

The 3.45 is a massively difficult race to call. Irish Raptor, Hakim, Vodka Bleu all could do well. My preference is for Ground Ball. His third at the Festival to Andreas was decent enough, more so considering Bambi De L'Orme (who came fifth in that race) won today.

Will post any thoughts on the other three races tomorrow, if I get the chance.

Ooh. Unlucky team. Out in the fifth with our main selection coming second.

 

Winner was joint second-rated by Timeform. Top-rated was Andreas who we couldn't have and was well-beaten when falling.

 

Incidentally, as they are doing pretty well here, it is worth mentioning that Timeform have Laouen well clear in the last race (5.20).

Don't pay for Timeform, don't subscibe to any services, just had that link sent to me. Laouen does look ok in the last.

Liberate drifting in the next though...

Thought Pak Jack had done it there.

Great call from Hometown Club on Scots Grey.

Mighty Man cruises it, well done Jeff!

Jimi - Useful link indeed but not sure it should be posted as it is something that has to be paid for. Just to be safe, I have taken it down in case of later problems.

 

You can get the free truncated cards via Betfair but the full versions are still subscription. Cheers

No probs, Jeff. Sorry, didn't think.

Pretty useful link for anyone who's interested.

Yes, oh sheet, so sorry, mailed you back I am a moron.

Don't fancy contacts meself, besides I only need me gigs fer fottie and the like really, makes the far end of the pitch sharper, never really wear them any other time.

No worries, I shall reply to straight away

I haven't got any new contact lenses for about 6 years, I didn't wear them for ages after I got a bad eye injury (although it healed fully), still got a few sets lurking in spite of the fact that on the now rare occasion when I wear them to go out I usually just throw them down the toilet rather thean clean them.

 

3rd favourite contact lense event - picking one out of a pile of thick black mud on a football swamp, spitting on it and jamming it back into my eye

 

2nd favourite - spending half an hour trying to take one of them out, when I already had done

 

All time winner - realising that the competent, efficient and helpfull staff at Vision Express, a shop I would recommend to anyone wanting a truely delightfull series of retail experiences extending over a number of years, had given me a bottle of bleach instead of the all in one stuff that I had meant to use to wet the lens before putting it in.

I've worn contacts for five years now. Got 'em as I couldn't stand the sweat around my nose with glasses during the summer or the sudden steaming up when leaving the cold during winter.

Granted, there have been many a time I forgot to take them out (mainly when drunk), many a time when I've done the old try and take 'em out when they already are a la LL's 2nd favourite (again, when drunk) and the take 'em out and manage to split them whilst putting them in their case (when sober and drunk).

Still, very pleased I got them.

Oh, Stipey, did you get my email?

I do enjoy the Aintree festival.

The opener is a real cracker. At the price, I can't back BJK. Granted he won here in a novice hurdle last year and should be the freshest after his fall at Cheltenham, but he still has too much to prove. For me this race is between World Hurlde Champion, Inglis Drever and Aintree specialist, Mighty Man.

I'm backing Inglis Drever. The course and conditions are ideal for Mighty Man but I can't desert a horse who proved how much of a fighter he is at Cheltenham and at 5/2 he's well worth backing.

The second race is a belter too. Exotic Dancer is the obvious choice after he stalked Kauto Star all the way, impressively at Cheltenham. His price is too short though. State of Play to me didn't look to be in the same class and I'm assuming his short price is down to his previous Aintree form. To me, he's best fresh and he certainly won't be too fresh here.

That leaves the enigma that is Our Vic. A stunning recovery to finish second in the Ryanair was quite eye catching. Then again, he trailed badly behind an old favourite in Grey Abbey two years ago here in the Betfair Chase.

Based upon that superb second, I'm going to be on Our Vic. Madness? Probably.

3.10 Katchit was impressive at Cheltenham also, had a couple of these behind them and should win this here.

Foxhunters, no selection.

Like Inspiral, I can't back Andreas in the 4.20. Let's people down far too often. I quite like Hasty Prince who was second behind Andreas at the festival.

I'd take Liberate to win the 4.55. Not a great price but in decent form and should handle the ground.

The last race, I'm not too sure on so shan't post a selection.

All in all a packed day's action. Pity I'll be working but should be able to get the BBC's coverage through the internet to keep a sneaky eye on events. If it's half as profitable as Cheltenham was, it should be a cracker.

Swift edit to correct spelling mistakes.

Can't believe I've missed this thread. Last five songs I've played are

Handsome Family - Far From Any Road

Blue Oyster Cult - Don't Fear The Reaper

Arcade Fire - (AntiChrist Television Blues)

Black Crowes - High Head Blues

Wilco & Billy Bragg - Hesitating Beauty

Well that kinda makes the night better, but not by much.

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