Catching up

Been a bit of a while since I blogged anything. Had a couple of fairly quiet weeks, if the truth be told. Jon, my boss, came out about 10 days ago, and told us that our contracts weren't getting extended, so my swedish jaunt will end by easter. Still not got a final end date though. I had a nice weekend at home last week, then a busy week of work, squash and gym this week.

Went out for a walk last night to take some night time photos. Theres an area down by the river, where there is a bridge, and a nice arty metal arch, and its all lit up nicely, so I spent a little while down there, although was slightly put out, as I wandered under the bridge, when I realised that there were a couple getting it on in a car that was parked there. Did think about photographing them , but decided that was rude!

Been through a few more books: RJ Ellory's A quiet belief in angels, was one that Miche had brought out for me, which she said was good. She wasn't wrong, it was beautifully written, and with a really gripping story. I pretty much destroyed it during the journey home. I was actually dissappointed to arrive in manchester, as I wanted a few more minutes to finish it!

Then I read Stephen Booth's scared to live. We'd been over in the pennines at the weekend, and his books are based in derbyshire and the peaks, so this one grabbed my fancy when I was picking up some books for this stint. Its a good story, and well written, but I do finish them getting frustrated by the relationships or lack of them. There seems to have been no change in the relationships between any of the characters in the whole series, which ends up getting a little boring. Would be good to have a dynamics change.

Finally just read Stuart Pawson's Grief Encounters, which is what I'd term a cracking good yarn.... its easy reading, light hearted with a fast plot. A true bit of holiday fiction, if you will. Very enjoyable, but pretty forgettable as well. Might have to try a few more though, as apparently there is a series, so will see what I can find.

I've just ordered a the latest Booth, and Peter Robinson books from Amazon, as well as the new Starsailor album, so will be looking forward to getting my paws on them soon.

Off to stockholm next weekend with Miche, so looking forward to that.

AG