Troubles on the Newmarket Cambridge Line
Although the day ended well with a good meal at Lorenzo, Friday started badly as I tried to get into Cambridge from Dullingham. I had intended to catch the 11:20, but when I got to the station, the signalman said that the train wasn’t coming as someone had been hit by a train. So I got my carer to drive me back home, where I did some productive work.
I was also watching the trains on the Internet, but it wasn’t until 15:20, that I was able to get the train into Cambridge, before changing for London. This meant that I had to fight my way across London in the rush hour to get to Anerley, near to where my friends live.
I thought it would be better coming back tonight, but the train was fifteen minutes late out of Cambridge. This time it was due to signalling problems. At least I had a friendly taxi-driver from Crystal Cars to take me home.
The taxi driver told me that the accident on Friday had been the suicide of the mother of someone who had been hit by a train at the same point a few weeks ago.
So very sad!
Lorenzo’s Ristorante in Crystal Palace
On Friday night, I went out with friends to this restaurant in South London. They were very friendly, the owner checked everything and all in all it was a good meal.
So if you’re in that area, it’s worth trying out. They have a web site at www.lorenzo.uk.com. I think they’re within walking distance of the train station at Crystal Palace, which is now on the London Overground.
Zopa and the Davids
According to their site, the most common name for both borrowers and lenders is David. Is that because it is the most common name amongst the general public.
When I worked as a consultant to Lloyds Bank, they always joked that most bank managers were called John, as they were so boring!
But then the only good one I ever knew was called David. Where is he biw, when the world needs him?
How to be Safe from Falling Concrete Mixers
After vreading this story, you obviously need to be in a train!
It’s not really too practical a solution as you don’t often have a train handy, when you see a concrete mixer falling out of the sky!
Luckily no-one was seriously hurt!
The Anonymous Widower 