Fri 181220 Brought statue at Emmaeus. Streatham Job Centre/Renewed my 6 month bus travel discount pass(unregistered).

9 AM VISITED EMMAEUS, AGAIN...TO BUY £4.00 STATUE

I re-visited Emmaeus at 9 AM; they actually open up at 9:30 AM...but, the lady who knows my face very well...let me in early to go buy the 'female nude' statue I saw, yesterday, for £4.00/(I gave her 8 x 0.50p coins).

9:30 AM PHONED STREATHAM JOB CENTRE TO INQUIRE ABOUT RENEWING TRAVEL PASS

I phoned Streatham job centre to inquire about buying myself a brand new travel pass. 

However, the lady that answered said this was the Universal Credit phone number; and, how did I get it? I told her that's the number I saw written down on my Streatham job centre 'sign on' card.

She said she would do some inquires to find out who it's best to contact. When she came back to the phone...she said, I must give her my details such as: name/phone number/National Insurance number; and, she would get in contact with Streatham Job Centre...who would, then, later on, post me a form to sign. I told her I'd rather go in person to Streatham Job Centre...and, sign the form there the very same day. She said they would be waiting for me in 1 hour; but, I must also have 2 passport sized photos available.

10 AM VISITED WEST NORWOOD POST OFFICE/BROUGHT 6 TRAIN ID PHOTOS FOR £5.00

I visited West Norwood post office where I brought 6 x train travel ID photos for £5.00(the machine swallowed a whole £5 note).

The photos were delivered really 'quick'; (though, I had to stick my hand in the top of the machine to find it...as the photos didn't just fall down).

10:30 AM STREATHAM JOB CENTRE/RENEWED 6 MONTHLY TRAVEL PASS

Soon after getting my photos from the GPO; I went riding my bike off to Streatham Job Centre...where I told them my name; and, that I'd also made an appointment. 

They got a person to see to me...a short Indian man/with long hair. He fetched a travel form for me to go and fill in. I filled it in...and, he said the post office themselves would take care of the photos part. 

11:AM STREATHAM POST OFFICE/ATOP WH SMITH/RENEWED TRAVEL PASS

From the job centre; I went along Streatham High Road...until I came to WH Smith shop/the GPO is above it. 

I went upstairs...and, got my travel card renewed. One more step to do, though; which is to get the travel card registered.

11:30 AM WENT WEST NORWOOD/YORK HILL PICTURE SHOP/BROUGHT 2 x SETS OF PICTURE HOOKS

I went to West Norwood picture shop...which is at the bottom of York Hill; and, inside there I brought 2 sets of picture hooks (to hang up pictures on the wall). I would have brought 1 @ £1.99; but, the lady at the till said...£4.00 is the minimum spend; this forced me to buy 2.

12:00 MIDDAY I BROUGHT A SAUSAGE ROLL IN GREGS FOR £1

I went to Greggs cake shop where I brought a 'hot' sausage roll costing £1.00.

12:15 PM BROUGHT COCONUT DROPS IN JAMAICAN SHOP

I brought for £1.50 some coconut drops inside of the Jamaican shop; which is next to Gregg's cake shop.

12:30 PM BROUGHT 1 BEEF PATTY INSIDE OF THE JAMAICAN SHOP

I brought 1 beef patty inside of the Jamaican shop opposite West Norwood post office...costing £1.70(I gave them a £2.00 coin...which was all the money I had left...apart from a single 0.50p).

1 AM  VISITED WEST NORWOOD CEMETARY

I visited West Norwood Cemetary...; it wasn't easy to find my mum and aunt's grave; not since they wet and chopped down the two trees that used to lie either side of the head stone.  

Nevertheless, eventually, I did manage to identify it...by picking up the overturned green plastic wreath...; it said, 'mum'...but, the flowers had completely gone.

I stayed there to say a prayer or two; and, also, prayed for the whole family who died. Dear God, may they all RIP.

Afterwards, I eat both my hot sausage roll...which had gone totally cold. I also ate the Jamaican beef patty which was still hot, fortunately.

1:40 PM RETURNED BACK HOME

I returned back home...at around 1:40 PM

When I returned back home...it was to go take a 'quick' rest...; have a cup of tea/and, also, eat...I ate the Jamaican coconut drops.

Right now, the time is 2:41...and, it's far too late for me to go to Brixton to go pick up my bike from Brixton Halfords...as the bank is closed...and, I need to arrive there before 3 PM. There is no way I'm going to be able to make it there in less that 10 minutes time. (The bike repairs cost £77.00.)

This all means, I shall have to pick up my bike, tomorrow, from Brixton; and, at the same time, I will be able to register my bus travel pass at Brixton tube station.

-(NOTE: I did try registering my travel pass at Wolfington Road newsagents/and, also, at the newsagents opposite West Norwood train station; and, both of these places said they would not accept registration there.)-

 

Thu 171220 Visited Emmaeus charity shop/Topped up electric key meter at GPO

5 AM WENT AND COLLECTED NEWSPAPER FROM WEST NORWOOD TRAIN STATION

At around 5 AM early morning, I went down the road to go dump some rubbish.

Then, afterwards, I went to collect a newspaper from West Norwood train station. When I arrived there, I noticed that the papers were for yesterday, Wednesday; I decided to collect up a whole bunch of them in order to practice doing some drawing on. In all I must have collected around 20 newspapers.

6 AM WENT BACK TO WEST NORWOOD TRAIN STATION TO COLLECT THE 'LATEST' NEWSPAPER

At around 6 AM I had to revisit West Norwood train station to pick up the 'latest' newspaper...meaning a copy for today, Thursday.

10 AM WENT TO VISIT EMMAUS CHARITY SHOP

Earlier, during my visit to West Norwood train station...I had seen through the shop window glass...as ancient looking female nude sculpture...around 1 foot tall; and, I had made up my mind that I wanted to buy it...so long as it was under £10.00.

So, when Emmaeus had opened...I went to take a much closer look at the sculpture...which cost £4.00; but, I couldn't quite make up my mind whether to buy it or not.../or else, wait for something far better in quality to come along...? Therefore, I left the shop without actually buying anything.

10:30 AM WEST NORWOOD POST OFFICE/BROUGHT £10.00 KEY ELECTRICITY (DOWNSTAIRS LIGHTING)

My electric key meter was fast running out...I think, there was around £2.00 left...something like that?!

So, I had to go and top up the electric key at West Norwood Post Office.

10:45 AM BROUGHT 2 X LAMB PATTIES FROM JAMAICAN SHOP

I brought 2 x Lamb patties from the Jamaican shop opposite West Norwood Post Office. The cost was something like £3.xx.

11 AM BROUGHT £3/10 X CHICKEN WINGS

At the shop opposite West Norwood train station...I brought £3.00 worth box of chicken wings/10 x chicken wings altogether..

    

Wed 161220 Going to collect my bike from Brixton Halfords...

11:02 PM BIKE COLLECTION FROM BRIXTON HALFORDS

Last week, Saturday, Brixton Halfords told me my bike is fixed...and, so, it is now ready to go and collect.

They also mentioned the charge to pick it up is £77.00 (approximately). 

This means, I'm going to have to withdraw some money from out of my bank a/c.; and, then, afterwards go and pay to collect the bike.

I would have gone and collected the bike, immediately, straight away on Saturday...if I thought I could afford to do that...; but, the truth is, I don't have that sort of money to spare; the money I do have left is meant to be used to pay for other things...

- The house has got, at least, 4 serious leaks going on in the roofing. This means, I must hire roofers to put up scaffolding...and, fix those leaks; which, I'm sure, is going to cost a fortune...possibly, £100's/if not £1000's...?!

- My mum and aunt's grave stone still have to be paid for...that's another £1,000.00 cost.

- I need to pay to do courses which involve serious online learning...an offer I saw today at Eduonix...lifetime courses access...was for £550.00. (I want to become a 'professional' programmer.)

- I desperately want to get an iPad Pro/with pencil...cost: £1500.00. (I want to become a 'professional artist'.)

- Etc.

Too, I got to think about having enough money left to pay all of the other regular incoming bills...

• - TV
• - Internet
• - Phone
• - Gas
• - Electric
• - Water Rate
• - Council Tax
• - Credit card bills
• - Etc.

For these reasons...due to lack of having sufficient funds...I'm, sometimes, tempted to gamble -(which is a total illusion/as most often I lose)-; or else, I just try my best to spend money very 'slowly', indeed.

 

 

 

Fri 111220 Bike gone for Halfords repairs/Walked home from Brixton/Fitness level: poor!

11:30 AM WENT TO BRIXTON HALFORDS TO HAND IN BIKE TO BE REPAIRED

At around 9:00 AM I received a phone call from Brixton Halfords bike shop; stating they had ordered certain parts for my bike which had arrived; therefore, I should bring the bike in as soon as possible.

At around 11:30 AM I left home with the intention to go and visit Brixton Halfords; -(cut through Brockwell Park...where I say 2 guys practicing doing some boxing pad work)-; when I arrived there...I gave them my bike to fix; had to leave it...they said they might fix it some time over the weekend.

12:00 MIDDAY VISITED CURRY'S 

The electrical superstore, Curry's is located next door to Brixton Halfords. So, I decided to go and in and look...just to see what are the 'latest' in electrical items on offer to buy there/and, also, for what price?

I didn't actually buy anything; but, must have spent a whole hour just looking. I saw huge TV's...with new technology: NANO screens/OLED/UHD/-etc. All too expensive for me to even 'think' about buying.

I also saw other stuff...

- Sound bars

- Computers: Laptops/Desktops

- Phones

- iPad 

- Printers

- TV Ariel's

- House monitor devices

- Fridges

- etc.

1 PM WALKED HOME FROM BRIXTON

Because there was no money left on my bus Oyster pass; therefore, I had no other choice but to walk home from Brixton.

I decided to walk back home the way I came...which was to walk through Brockwell Park.

This time I exited through Trinity Rise...went over to the Library...asked if there was any 'new' timetable...the receptionist said not until next year.

I then walked towards Hillsbury Road...past Hillsbury Park; spoke to the guy who runs the pet shop on Amesbury Avenue...asked him how much it would cost to buy a large bag of 'cat litter'? His reply was anything between: £10-£20.  

After that, I just continued walking home coming up Leigham Court Road. 

CONCLUSION

The walking experience taught me just how 'unfit' I am...I can hardly walk...nevermind, run! When I was in the park...and, saw people running by me...I didn't even bother to join in...as I felt I need to get my 'walking legs' strong, first; before I can ever consider developing my 'running legs'.

I'm trying to study computer programming at home by just watching the computer screen...; but, no, that approach just isn't working, I'm afraid...; namely, you don't learn anything at all if you don't actually do it 'hands on'. 

Also, I need to get some sort of fitness routine together...by which I mean stretch...; my body feels so stiff all over going from head down to toe...that I can hardly move at all.

Thu 101220 Brought home 3 x 18 inch sized super pizza's

10 AM BROUGHT HOME 3 x LARGE 18 INCH SUPER SIZED PIZZA'S (£8 each/£24.00)

Because, I'd forgotten to go and collect my 18 x inch super sized Pizza, yesterday; therefore, I decided to collect it during the next morning.

I showed the shopkeeper my 'receipt'; thus, proving I had, in fact, brought it...also, the guy was able to remember my face. So, in the end, there was no arguments...which was something I wanted to avoid.

In fact, I actually decided to go and buy 2 more 18 x inch super sized pizza's, as well.

Thus, in all, I made 3 bike trips down to the West Norwood SuperPizza shop; and, then, back home, again.

1 x 18 Inch super sized pizza: Vegetarian Hot - £8

1 x 18 Inch super sized pizza: Mexicana - £8

1 x 18 Inch super sized pizza: Seafood - £8

Total cost: £24.00

Normally, I tend to eat 1 x 18 inch pizza per day; so, this lot should last me, at least, 3 days.  

Wed 091220 Brought 1 x large 18 inch sized Pizza/Shopped: CoOp/Iceland

10 AM BROUGHT 1 x LARGE SIZED SUPER PIZZA: VEGETARIAN HOT FLAVOUR

Somewhere around 10/11 AM...I decided to go out and buy an £8.00 Pizza from West Norwood SuperPizza shop.

Because, I didn't wish to 'wait' around of the Piazza to be made; which might take anything from 10-20 minutes long. So, instead, I decided to move off...and, just go and do some other shopping.

10:05 AM PICKED UP A FREE COPY OF METRO NEWSPAPER FROM WEST NORWOOD TRAIN STATION

I collected a FREE copy of Metro newspaper...from West Norwood train station.

10:15 AM SHOPPED AT THE COOP

I visited CoOp...where I brought...

3 x large packets of Walkers Max Strong Jalpeno & Cheese crisps costing £1.00 each.

10:25 AM SHOPPED AT ICELAND

I did a lot of shopping in Iceland...I  brought...

7 x pies (3 x Steak & Kidney/2 x Mince/2 x Mushroom)

1 x packet of miniature chocolate cakes

2 x tins of chocolate custard

2 x tins of normal custard

1 x packet of chocolate ice cream lollies

1 x Vienetta chocolate ice cream

 

2 x tubs of pop corn

4 x bags

-etc.

...in total, I did around £40.00 (£38.xx) work of shopping.

11 PM RETURN BACK HOME

I returned back home...by balancing 4 bags...2 bags on either side of my bicycle handle bars.

When I did arrive home...I decided to make 1 x Steak & Kidney pie...and, also, ate 7 of the miniature chocolate cakes.

At that point I fell asleep.

6 PM WOKE UP

I woke up sometime during the evening...; and, noticed it was already dark...after all, it is winter.

I was on the computer playing around for a while...when, all of a sudden, I realised that I had ordered Pizza...but, had completely forgotten to go and collect it?!

Anyway, I decided it's too 'late' to go and collect, now; therefore, I will have to return to collect it tomorrow. 

 

Sun 061220 Next door neighbour, Fiona, knocked - Philip Firsov/Zoom/Architecture drawing/painting class

2 PM NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOUR, FIONA, KNOCKED

Somewhere around 2PM, I was really 'busy'...; when, all of a sudden, there was a 'persistent' knocking at the door. In the end, I felt I had no other choice but to answer it.

Normally, if somebody is delivering a parcel...they will knock maybe once or twice. Similarly, if people are dropping leafet's...about the same amount of knocks. However, if the knocking is 'persistent'...; then, that's probably somebody who knows you.

Some weeks back, Finona, my next door neighbour dropped a note though my letter box...saying I should contact her; but, most unfortunately, I did not.

When I went and opened up the door...; sure enough it was her.

I explained, thanks very much for calling...as nobody else around here seems to be interested enough to want to call; and, therefore, I was very appreciative of her time and attention. 

I also said, the reason why I didn't reply back to her...is my mind is elsewhere...namely, tend to sleep days and wake nights; also, I wanted to reply...but, many times, my mind kept on getting distracted.

I informed her about my family situation...and, the history of the house/family.

She mentioned she would like to buy the house...; but, I answered if I had any choice in the matter then I would not wish to sell...not after living here for over 50+ years long.

We also discussed the builders work they had done on the house...started it...; but, never really finished; however, the most important stuff was achieved...namely, they rebuilt the floor...which, otherwise, was in danger of collapsing.

Before, Fiona left...I gave her a few gifts...

- 1 x remote controlled helicopter drome

- 1 x Roulette set

- 1 x Pressure cooker

...all of which I helped take across to her door.

5:30 PM PHILIP FIRSOV ZOOM ARCHITECTURE CLASS

Philip Firsov

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEFFogMKWbk&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1yZxaI3aFAJMVpSPHjWyhzx6-7jXGqFa0-jKH_084eLaiYr8vJh_2Hvd4

When I went and checked out my Facebook Instant Messenger...I noticed a link from Philp Firsov(one of my former art teachers).

Then, I went and checked out Facebook...where I found the link to the FREE online class. I decided to join in.

The class was over 1 hour long...; and, was a very good demonstration of how to create an architectural drawing of the head of building's decorative column. 

The class was recorded; and, the recording is available to view for the next 7 days.

 

Fri 041220 Hot Water bottle burst/Chocaholism

08:51 AM HOT WATER BOTTLE BURST IN BED

So I'm in bed wearing my usual boxer shorts/and, t-shirt...; when, all of a sudden, I notice the back of my boxer shorts are really wet...?! Well, sure enough, when I checked the hot water bottle had burst.

Hot water bottles come with instructions; that you are not to..,

- over fill them

- place boiling hot water inside of them

- place pressure on top of them

...unfortunately, I regularly went and broke all 3 of the above rules.

Luckily, I have some other hot water bottles around here some where...; the only question is where...?! 

BEEN EATING FAR TOO MUCH CHOCOLATE STUFF

Whether I want to admit it or not; I'm actually a 'Chocaholic'; meaning, once, I've opened something chocolate...be it biscuits/sweets...then, I'm never going to stop until when the whole entire packet is gone; then, I wish to go and open more up, as well.

The only way to beat having this type of hopeless food 'addiction' is to not buy any chocolate at all; or, buy as small an amount of chocolate as is possible. So, instead, of buying 10 packs of biscuits; buy, just 1...then, if you run out...that would necessitate another trip going off down the road if you wish to buy more. (I don't like going shopping too much; prefer to do it, once, a week/fortnight; then, that's that all done.)

- Yesterday, I finished off a whole pack of chocolate truffles. 

- Then, this morning I went and finished off a whole pack of chocolate Smarties.

There is one more pack of chocolate truffles still left/and, also, 1 more pack of chocolate Smarties; and, I'm trying so incredibly hard to resist not opening them...?!

(LATEST UPDATE: I already went and opened up the 2nd pack of chocolate truffles.)

Furthermore, the effects on my teeth/weight/mind(lack of will power) is really bad; so, I've really got to stop.

Instead, I should be getting my sugar a lot more naturally...by stocking up/and, eating plenty of fruits. The only trouble there is...whenever I buy fruits...many times, they tend to go off before I eat any. Sometimes, I just have to take all of the fruit; and, dump it in the bin...as I left it far too long, and, now, it's become totally inedible(apples/bananas/-etc.).

At least, with things like biscuits/chocolates...it tends to say 'fresh' for quite a while; though, of course, I realise that's a really poor excuse to continue eating all of that total 'crap'.

Another thing I need to practice cutting down on is 'white' sugar. I need to switch to eating 'brown' sugar; but, right now, in the house...I only have 'white' sugar remaining. I use it to sweeten my tea...2 full table spoons! I think, it might be far better to drink tea with absolutely no sugar at all.

09:17 AM CHECKED MY BANK A/C. - TOTALLY FLAT BROKE!

I just went and checked out what is my bank balance online...; the answer is: £0.17p!

10:15 AM FOUND A MINIATURE/BABY'S HOT WATER BOTTLE 

I was feeling rather 'cold'; so, I decided to go and look to find another hot water bottle; after one had burst. 

Downstairs, I found a miniature baby hot water bottle; which I filled up...and, am currently using.

However, the question remains inside of my mind what did I do with the 2 full size hot water bottles, I had found before? My guess is, I must have hidden them so well...that I just can't find them, anymore...?!

LATEST UPDATE

I tried using the miniature hot water bottle for just 1 day...; at first, the tap tread came out...; and, got stuck inside of the bottle. Then, later on the bottle broke...was leaking water, constantly; so, eventually, I had no other choice but to throw it away.

10:28 AM FOUND 3 X FULL SIZE HOT WATER BOTTLES

After searching for a bit, I found 3 x full size hot water bottles; 2 x red/1 x blue(note: the taps are small/as opposed to regular large size). They were located outside of the bedroom door landing/along the stairs. The only difficulty I can detect is the bottle skin is really 'thin'...as opposed to 'thick'; the thicker ones tend to last lots longer; the thinner ones...I'm really not too sure exactly how long that's going to last for? Hopefully, though, these will last up until when next summer comes.

Thu 031220 Missing cat/Brixton Halfords/Fast food/Brixton Halfords, again/Boxer in Brockwell Park

8:30 AM WOKE UP TO FIND CAT MISSING?!

I told Alexa to set an alarm to wake me at 8 AM; because, yesterday, I'd booked a Brixton Halfords FREE bike check appointment at 9 AM. When the alarm sounded at 8 AM; I told Alexa to 'stop' ringing...; and, basically, I went back to sleep for a bit.

At around 8:30 AM I decided I only got 1/2 an hour left to get to my Halfords appointment...; so, I better get up/washed/dressed/-etc.; as usual, I leave everything only until when the very last minute comes!

One of the first things I noticed when I went downstairs...was no cat greeted me in the morning...; as she usually wants her food really early. So, I thought to myself, most probably, she's not in the house. I went and opened up the back garden door; and, still no cat appeared? Seeing it's raining hard outside...; and, normally, when she's out there...and, it rains...she will immediately come in as soon as the door opens up. My conclusion was the cat's gone missing...?

Anyway, I had my bike to get fixed...so, I got dressed and went out...riding all the way down to Brixton Halfords...3 miles away. 

At Herne Hill...I decided to cut through Brockwell Park...where I saw some guy practicing doing some boxing moves...whilst at the same time...running. The guy seemed to move really pretty well...so, as somebody who is a keen boxing fan myself...I couldn't help but to be fascinated. As I passed him on my bike...I shouted out...'boxing'...the guy looked; but, didn't actually say anything...just kept on doing what he was doing before. Me I went on my way...

9 AM BRIXTON HALFORDS FREE BIKE CHECK

When I arrived at Brixton Halfords...there was a guy who asked me did I book a bike check appointment...I answered him, yes.

He then, proceeded to look at my bike...with the aim to fixing it. 

I told him...

- the handle bars...keep sliding off the handles

- the chain keeps on slipping

- the gears don't see to be working, properly

- there is a constant 'clicking' noise

- the bike wheels might need pumping up

At first, the guy was going to charge me £20.00; but, then, I said I brought a 3 year bike warranty; he said, if you have a bike warranty...; then, labour is FREE.

NOTE: He did also say the 3 years 'labour/not parts' bike warranty I'd paid for...runs out on: May 7th 2022/(at least, I think, that was the date he gave me).   

Well, the guy didn't take too long to do what he did; maybe, 15 minutes or so. When he'd done...he said he's made a few gear adjustments...; and, finally, pumped up the tyres.

I said to him I'm 'amazed'...; because, I thought they were going to say...we are all fully booked up this Christmas...and, so, you need to come back Friday/when we will give you a call. 

But, instead, they guy said, no; the bike is fully working, now...just go and ride.

9:30 AM LEFT BRIXTON HALFORDS TO RIDE MY BIKE BACK HOME

As soon as I'd left the shop, I could sense that something still wasn't quite right about the bike...for instance, I could still hear a 'clicking' noise every time I pressed on the pedal; and, basically, it didn't quite feel right...slow/heavy/not smooth. 

However, there was a part of me...that was really pleased to have my bike still available to ride/and, I was also happy that both tyres had been fully pumped up; in other words, the bike did feel a little bit better to ride than before...; but, still nowhere near 100%...more like 50%. 

I cut through Brockwell Park...and, came out at Herne Hill, Trinity Rise church entrance.

I stopped to inquire at the former Library...if there were any classes; the receptionist replied not until 2 weeks time...we will have a 'new' Timetable.

At that point, I thought to myself...well, this bike really isn't working too well; maybe, I should take it back to the bike shop to be looked at, again. At the same time, it's cold/raining...and, I just can't wait to get back home. So, I decided why not go home; then, phone them...and, explain what's going on about the bike...; see what they have to say about it, then.

10 AM WENT TO THE PICTURE STORE IN TULSE HILL

I went inside of the picture store in Tulse Hill...where I tried to buy some picture hooks; only to discover they had completely run out.

10:10 AM GREGGS, WEST NORWOOD/BROUGHT 2 HOT SAUSAGE ROLLS

I decided to buy 2 hot sausage rolls from Greggs...£1.00 each; because, it's been such a long time since I've tasted meat. (Mostly, I cooked eggs/baked beans, instead.)

10:20 AM JAMAICAN FOOD STORE...(OPPOSITE CHEMIST/NEAR PETROL STATION)/BROUGHT COCONUT ICING

I stopped inside of the Jamaican food store; where I brought 2 x different flavours of 'Coconut icing'; coconut drops/and, coconut 'red/white' paste. £1.50 each.

10:30 AM JAMACAN FOOD STORE...(OPPOSITE POST OFFICE)/BROUGHT 2 BEEF PATTIES

I brought 2 beef patties from the Jamaican food store, opposite West Norwood post office; they would only accept 'cash' payment; so, I had to withdraw £10.00 from the Post Office ATM across the road. 

10:40 STOPPED AT THE OPTICIANS/(BUS STOP OPPOSITE WEST NORWOOD TRAIN STATION)

I told the optician that I had lost my glasses; and, when will I be due for a next FREE pair of glasses; he said he would go and look; when he came back he said...not until next year December 2021. 

10:50 AM RETURNED HOME/STILL COULDN'T FIND THE CAT...

When I got home...again, I opened up the back garden door to see if the cat would appear, no! Then, my mind started wondering where the hell could she be...did she have an accident, possibly.

It is my cat's habit when she is seriously sick to go hide underneath the bed; so, I looked underneath the bed using a torch; but, she wasn't there, neither; instead, I found 2 missing items...

- My glasses

- the back cover for the remote control battery compartment

11 AM PHONED COUSIN SHARON

Before eating, I decided to phone my cousin, Sharon...just to tell her my cat's gone missing.

Her husband, Geoff, answered the phone...; and, I asked how he was/how's his mum/-etc.

Eventually, he said Sharon had returned back from walking in the rain; and, was dripping wet.

After a while, I got to speak with Sharon. I told her I can't find the cat anywhere...; then, really quite weirdly enough..the cat appeared at the back of the room...she was asleep, and, hidden by two black boxes(the cat herself is black).   

We talked about me going over there Christmas...; but, I explained I really don't know how I will be feeling that day...Christmas Eve...; so, it's better to ask me during the last week.

She asked me about my aunt/mother's grave stone; but, I told her I'm far too broke to be able to afford that, right now.

Anyway, we closed the conversation there.

Afterwards, I had something to both drink/eat.

11:30 AM I PHONED BRIXTON HALORDS BIKE SHOP TO REPORT BIKE STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY

I phoned Brixton Halfords bike shop to report the bike is still not working properly, yet. 

- The chain fell off

- Still hearing a 'clicking' noise

...they told me to bring the bike back in.

2 PM MIDDAY, RETURNED TO BRIXTON HALFORDS WITH BIKE

I returned back to Brixton Halfords with my bike...; they said they would take another look at it. Which they did. Then, they told me to go and ride it around the car park.

- When I tried switching gears, the chain fell of

- Still a, constantly, 'clicking' noise

...they took the bike over to be seen by one of the mechanics...who said certain parts are worn out/and, will need to be replaced. They gave me a receipt...stating that they would order the parts...and, inform me/phone me when to come back in.

2:30 PM BROCWELL PARK/ENCOUNTED BOXER, AGAIN/BUT, DIDN'T SEEM TO WANT ANYTHING TO DO WITH ME

Again, I went through Brockwell Park...few people inside there...as it was still pouring down with rain. 

Opposite the Lido area, there is a 'black' empty floor space where people work out; and, there I saw the boxer guy, again...a slim white guy/looks relatively young...I'd say around early 20's. He was practicing boxing in the rain.

So, I parked my bike inside of that space; and, tried going up to him and chatting...I asked him 'is it boxing/or, kick boxing?' ; but, basically, the guy just completely ignored me, altogether...; after which I immediately backed off.

When you are dealing with complete and total strangers...you never quite know what their mindset/or, intention is...they could be angry/or, 'mad'/or, just simply plain quarrelsome; I didn't want to get into an argument/nor a fight with a total stranger who I don't know; and, especially, not a skilled fighter...I could see this fighter was skilled.

For a minute, I just stood by the railings and watched; then, due to feeling rather uncomfortable that the guy might not want me watching him...so, I very quickly left.  

This time I cycled home...taking the Rosendale Road path...and, coming out at West Norwood Cemetary.

 

Wed 01220 Halfords appointment: 9AM THU 3RD DEC 2020

07:45 AM BOOKED ONLINE HALFORDS BRIXTON FREE BIKE CHECK 

I booked online an appointment to take my bike to Brixton Halfords to get a FREE Bike Check Up.

The appointment time/date is: 9 AM THU 3RD DEC 2020

Tue 011220 Told Alison to stop certain specific food deliveries

2 PM (approx.) PHONE ALISON TO STOP CERTAIN SPECIFIC FOOD DELIVERIES

Sometime, after midday...I contacted Alison -(of Paxton Green Time Bank)- through Facebook Messenger app.; and, told her to stop sending me certain specific FREE food items being delivered on Monday evenings...which I wasn't interested in eating.

- White Bread

- Indie Bay Crunchie Pretzels

Mon 301120 Missed Brixton Halfords 3PM appointment/Went Streatham/Norwood GPO

2 PM ALEXA ALARM WENT OFF/IGNORED IT/MISSED BRIXTON HALFORDS APPOINTMENT

I had set an alarm using my Alexa device to go off at 2 PM...reminding me to go to Brixton Halfords to get my bike looked at/fixed; unfortunately, I ignored the alarm...and, then, went straight back to sleep.

When I did awake the time was was past 3 PM; and, going on 4 PM. So, I knew I had missed my Brixton Halfords appointment which was for 3. 

That just means I will have to arrange making another appointment for a next time/day.

4:00 PM WENT TO VISIT STREATHAM NAT WEST/CLOSED

It was very important that I pay a bill of £25.00; only my current a/c. had insufficient money. 

So, although, I had the money cash...; I hadn't yet gone and deposited it. When I went to to Streatham Nat West, I discover the bank was closed; which made me think about going over to Brixton branch, instead; however, I thought I'd never get there in time...?!

My next thoughts were -(don't know why I didn't think of it before?)- go and visit West Norwood Post Office; and, I can make the deposit there; they usually close around 5:30 PM.

5:00 PM VISITED WEST NORWOOD POST OFFICE/OPEN

I arrived at West Norwood post office at around 5 PM; and, was really surprised to see a very long queue...; there must have been 15 or so people in front...and, due to Choronavirus 'social distancing'...the quite extended outside of the post office doors...and, onto the street pavements. 

I think, it must have been somewhere around 5:15 PM when I was, eventually, able to make my Nat West deposit...I paid in to my current a/c. using my debit card the sum of £30.00 (3 x £10.00 notes cash). Hopefully, that should cover the DDR-Direct Debit that's due on the 1st for £25.00 to Loqbox.

 

 

Sun 291120

Saturday 281120 Brixton/Streatham pound store/Spoke with Helga/Bike check up

11 AM WENT BRIXTON TO DEPOSIT SOME CASH

I rode my bike over to Brixton to go and deposit £100.00 in Nat West; but, the bank was already closed.

12:00 MIDDAY WENT STREATHAM TO DEPOSIT SOME CASH

I decided, instead, to go over to Nat West in Streatham; but, they too were closed.

12:30 PM WENT STREATHAM POUND STORE

I visited Streatham pound store where I decided to buy some family presents...

- Christmas Bags

- Gift Boxes

- Children toys: 2 x Santa hats/pellet gun

- Some plates

- Sweets: Toblerone

- Gift Chocolates

- Cat food: 6 boxes: 3 x Tuna/3 x Chicken flavoured pellets

- Cat food: 1 pack of Tuna pouches

- Etc.

In all, the total shopping came to around £66.00! 

-(So much for using the money to go pay the bills.)-

After that I cycled home with 6 plastic shopping bags: 3 bags being balanced on either side of the handle bars. Luckily, due to Choronavirus, traffic was sparse; so, it wasn't too difficult making the journey back home, again.

2 PM SPOKE TO NEIGHBOUR HELGA

I saw my next door neighbour, Helga; who lives just across the road. She used to be a friend to both my mum/and, aunt. I invited her into the house to look downstairs...where I keep both the cat/and, cat food. 

She told me that her own cat(I think, she said his name was, Alex...?!); who she had kept for 19+ years...had died...due to incurable illness. She took him to the vet; but, there was nothing they could do...except put the cat down, peacefully; the which cost was £300.00!

She also mentioned that her car carbaretta had been stolen by totally brazen thieves...when she had parked it at the door.

I sympathised with her in regards to both her cat passing/and, also, in regards to the stolen car parts.

11:30 PM BOOKED HALFORD FREE BIKE CHECK UP: 3PM MON 30TH NOV 2020

https://www.halfords.com

Booked free bike check up at Brixton Halfords at 3 PM Mon 30th Nov 2020.

Fri 271120 Phoned cousin Anne/Mum's death, 1 year anniversary

5 PM PHONED COUSIN ANNE

My cousin, Anne...had phoned me 3 weeks back...and, I had been very slow to return back the call; due to a mixture of waking up 'late'/and, also, mind getting, constantly, distracted...ADD/Attention Deficit Disorder.

Anyway, I phoned her back...and, explained what was going on..lateness(waking nights/sleeping day)/ADD...and, so on. She seemed to understand.

I also told her that, today, the 27th was the anniversary day of my mum's death. She said she would light a candle for her.

We chatted about her writing a book/memoirs; and, so on...

Frankly, I couldn't think of anything really 'important' to say...; or, which wasn't related to matters we had spoken about in previous calls.

Eventually, -(I heard her yawning a couple of times...and, figured she must be tired)- I closed the call wishing her and her family all the best.

-(I also spoke to her about my mum and aunts gravestone...which I've still not gotten around to having done, yet.)-

MUM' S DEATH/1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

I was thinking of going out...and, buying some flowers to put on both my mum and aunt's grave; however, most unfortunately, I did not. The reason why not is I felt it really wasn't that urgent...; I could do this task either tomorrow, during the weekend/or, maybe, some time next week.

However, I did make up my mind to place some flowers there for 100% sure.

Thu 261120 Shopped CoOp/Iceland

7:45 PM DUMPED RUBBISH

I rode my bike half-way down the road to go dump some 'smelly food' rubbish in the public bin...which is located opposite the post box.

The food I dumped was food gone off.

• When I went downstairs into the living room...I looked inside of a Sainsbury plastic bag...and, it was filled with very badly 'decaying' food contents/all coloured 'black'...I'm not even sure exactly what that was...?! When I peeped inside of the bag, I could clearly see that there were 'insects' also living and growing inside of it. I, immediately, grabbed the bag and placed it outside the door...ready to take away.
• The other food stuff I threw away...I found 2 x packets of Jacob's plain crackers biscuits...they were outdated...I believe the print said something like: 2017; and, now, it's: 2020...I decided not even to bother opening the packages...those had to go.
• And, there was a large packet containing smaller packets of 'mini-cheddars'...which, normally, I love eating. However, when I tried eating one...without looking at the date...the taste was disgusting/totally off! That, too, had to be dumped.  

8 PM SHOPPED GROCERS

The first bit of shopping I did was to go and buy some fruit from the local grocers...

1 x bunch of bananas

3 x tomatoes(actually, it was 4 tomatoes I'd brought; but, one of these, accidentally, rolled underneath the counter...and, I just felt far too deeply embarrassed to mention anything about it... so, I decided to just completely 'ignore' that loss).

The total cost of my purchase was: £2.50. I think, they charge £1.20 for bananas/and, I'm not too sure how much the 4 tomatoes cost, looks like: £1.30.

8:15 COLLECTED FREE METRO NEWSPAPER

On my way to go visit the CoOp supermarket...I picked up a FREE copy of Metro newspaper from West Norwood train station.

-(I think, it's very important to keep up with what is the 'latest news'...; otherwise, it's possible to get left way behind; there could be a war/or, riots going on.../or, Choronavirus getting far worse/-etc. If you don't ever 'read/watch' the news...; then, frankly, you don't know...?)-

8:30 SHOPPED CO OP

Next, I decided to go shopping at the CoOp...; because I have no bread left inside of the house...which is driving me nuts! Bread and butter -(I still got 2 tubs of butter left inside of the fridge)- is the least one can expect to have inside of the house...something to dip into your water/or, tea.

I brought, 4 x French stick bread...going really 'cheap'/and, also, 1 full uncut loaf...also, going really 'cheap'. The total cost of all that bread...was less that £2.00.

1 also brought 2 x croissants going for: 0.59p each.

Normally, buying 1 x bread costs £1.00; so, I got 5 x going for an absolute bargain(1 x French stick: 0.19p.) 

(I think, those things were going 'out of date', soon; that why they decided rather than dump it...just sell it off, now, really 'cheap'.) 

9 PM PM SHOPPED ICELAND

Came out of CoOp...and, crossed over the road...to go visit Iceland, instead. I brought...

10 x packets of Bourbon Cream biscuits (£2.00 for 5 packets)

3 x Ice cream boxes - 2 x Ice cream cones box/1 x ice cream lolly box (£1.00 per box)

1 x Mango Juice (£1.35)

7 x pies/4 x Steak & Kidney/3 Mince pies (69p each) 

1 x box of 15 eggs (£1.25)

2 x sliced bread (2 x for £1.80)

1 x large pack of Cooked ham (£2.00)

To be perfectly honest, I was telling myself to buy no biscuits/ice cream...sweets; as too much sweets is really not good for me...; however, in the end, I felt I couldn't resist it. The biscuits were 'cheap'; and, I have no other biscuits left inside of the house...everything done; so, I felt I had to have, at least, some. The ice cream, though, was a luxury buy...; at £1.00 for 3 boxes(multiple ice creams inside of each box)...not too expensive; but, also, something, I really enjoy. Eating food you don't really enjoy...just ain't no fun; makes you feel kind of depressed.

-(NOTE: Normally, I love eating sweets...chocolates/-etc.; but, recently, my teeth have been giving me problems...; and, as I don't want to go visit seeing the dentist...which I 'hate'; and, especially, in a time of, Choronavirus; therefore, I've decided to do my utmost best to go off eating far too many sweets.)- 

-(I found myself, constantly, thinking about buying 'curry and rice'; but, this time, I decided against doing that; as I can buy it another time, instead.)- 

CONCLUSION

Rode my bike straight back home; immediately, ate one of the Steak & Kidney pies/and, also, treated myself to a ice cream chocolate lolly/two buttered croissants, and, a pint of water...before going off to bed.

-(NOTE: My bank a/c. balance needs topping up, desperately; as, otherwise, I'm broke...got only pennies left/no pounds...!)- 

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OTHER INCIDENTS ON THE STREET

1> TOOK A LEAK/OPPOSITE ICELAND SUPERSTORE

Before, I entered Iceland...I felt a really desperate need to go take a 'leak'...; so, I crossed over the road to where I saw a dark recess...and, took a quick leak inside there. Luckily, just as I was done...; a girl walked into the very same entrance(there are houses/flats).

SPOKE TO A BLACK GUY/STRANGER INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF ICELAND

As I had finished buying shopping at Iceland check out...; and, was just about to leave...; I looked up, and, inside of the CoOp I saw a black guy who had a bike...which he actually took inside of Iceland...the bike looked exactly the same as mine: 'Carrera Two' model -(minus the specific locks I went and brought)-; so, I stopped to talk to him for a bit...stating: " I have a bike just like that!"

Outside of Iceland, I spoke to him, again...mentioning, "Did you buy that bike at, Halfords?"...he nodded his head; because I figured this guy don't wanna talk to me too much...plus, it's utterly freezing cold...I decided to let him go...saying, "Take it easy, brother!"...and, just left the conversation there.

-(I gotta be careful when I'm talking to total strangers on the street; because you never know exactly what could be going through their head...they could be friend/or, foe.../sane or mental.../good mood or bad mood...and, it's not always perfectly obvious...?!)

HELPED A POOR PERSON (OR, WHO KNOWS; A PERSON MERELY 'PRETENDING' TO BE POOR?!)

Outside of the CoOp, I saw some guy sitting down on the pavement in the freezing cold. Taking some pity on him...; so, when I'd done all my shopping at both CoOp/Iceland...I decided to hand him a packet of Bourbon Cream biscuits.

(I wanted to buy him a 'hot drink'; but, didn't see anything like that in either CoOp/Iceland.)

(NOTE: I have to be careful about treating strangers on the street; as, next time, you see them they are likely to want more. Many of these people are only interested in 'taking' from you...; but, they ain't really interested in giving anything back.) 

2> TOOK A LEAK/AT THE CORNER STREET OF WEST NORWOOD POST OFFICE

When I'd reached West Norwood Post Office...; I wanted to 'leak', again. So, I went off to the side road of Post Office...and, right in the middle of my taking a 'leak'...a woman walked straight by me. 

Naturally, I felt rather ashamed to be caught completely off guard like that...; but, there was nothing I could do to stop myself(other than piss my pants). The utterly freezing winter cold...makes one want to empty one's bladder. I guess, in future, I'm going to have to be really careful...about drinking; and, then, deciding to go out.

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CONCLUSION

As I've gone and described in these 'other incidents'...; whenever I go off down the road...no single trip is ever exactly the same. Things happen...which, mostly, I didn't even bother to mention...; in fact, when I actually think about it...there were, at least, 1 or 2 other 'strange' incidents...

THE COOP CLERK SPOKE TO ME ABOUT MY CAT

The lady at the CoOp counter...said to me, 'how is the cat?' Because, the last time I went in there...I had brought a load of cat food pouches...; and, did mention to her it's to feed the cat...who wasn't eating the 'tinned' cat food. When she said that...my mind was elsewhere...packing shopping in bags...so, I didn't quite catch on...until the last moment. I told her everything is fine, now; the cat is eating, again.

CAR BEEPING ITS HORN AT ME FOR GOING TOO 'SLOW'/OR, POSSIBLY, BLOCKING THE WAY

Another incident...was as I'm riding my bike going back home...having reached West Norwood Library, I had to ride really 'slow'...attempting to balance 2 full shopping bags on either side of my bike handle bars...and, also, hoping that the bags don't tear by, constantly, striking against the bike wheels. 

All of a sudden, a car straight behind me started getting irritated...and, constantly, blowing it's horn...which I thought was totally unnecessary...because I ride extremely close to the side pavement...just merely inches away...thus, giving cars sufficient room to pass. 

Anyway, this beeping of the horn...caused me to dismount off my bike...cross over the road towards the Post Office...and, walk instead of ride back home.

Wed 251120 Shopped for cat food/Met on Facebook, Murielle/Downloaded Viber (chat app.)

7 PM WENT SHOPPING FOR CAT FOOD/BROUGHT 2 BOXES OF DRY PELLET FOOD

At around 7 PM, I went down the road, initially, with the intention of going and dumping some 'smelly' food rubbish; then, possibly, get a little bit of exercise by jogging back up the road, again. 

However, after having gone and dumped the rubbish into a public bin opposite the post box half way down my road; next, I decided to go and pick up a FREE Metro newspaper from West Norwood train station. Much to my surprise, as I proceeded to walk all along the high street...everywhere was still open..; and, instead, of night...I discovered it was, actually, late evening!

After collecting the newspaper; I crossed the Zebra crossing...and, brought myself some 20 x pieces of Chicken. £3.00 for a box of 10 x chicken wings/and, I brought  2 x boxes...all because the minimum card payment is £4.00. 



When the chicken was ready...which was pretty 'fast'...I guess, it was all already cooked; I next proceeded along the high street to go and buy 2 boxes of 'dry' food for the cat in the form of pellets; I brought 2 boxes: 1 x chicken/1 x tuna; both cost £1.19p each...again, I used card to pay for it.

Then, I went straight back home...jogging for a little bit...; but, not really feeling 'fit' enough to be able to jog for too very long. I had to pause after running say 10 or 20 yards; which is really bad...I need to work on walking/running a whole lot more.

8 PM MET MURIELLE ON FACEBOOK

I was on Facebook...looking through a number of friend requests; when I saw one request from somebody called: Murielle Reyes (decided to go have a look at their Facebook page just to confirm they are who they say there are...; and, it's not just an advert/or, somebody trying to sell me stuff)...

• https://www.facebook.com/murielle.reyes.1/

...the first thing I noticed was there wasn't a lot of information being shown inside of her Facebook page...; as it seemed to be relatively 'new'; also, I didn't see any photograph of her/just a few photos of her kitten. (Though, she did eventually send me a photo when I requested it through Facebook Messenger.) 

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Facebook Messenger text...

As we spoke, she told me she is an Italian living in France. 

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I am Murielle 34 years old single with two children I live in the Var in the Toulonnais region in France

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I explained I'm single; but, I'm not interested in looking for a serious 'internet relationship' with anyone; however, I'm quite happy to talk...which is something I find fun; to which she agreed. 

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Anyway, she introduced me to Viber chat app. So, I decided to go and download it...both onto my Desktop computer/and, also, onto my iPad...just to find out what it looks like/does/how the application works/-etc. (If I don't like it...I can always 'delete' it, later on.)

• https://www.viber.com

I've already been through a similar kind of setting up process before...

1. First, you download the Desktop app.
2. Next, you are directed to download the iPad -(or, phone)- version of the same app.
3. Finally, in order to connect both of these things together...Desktop/iPad (or, phone)...you are told to open your iPad/iPhone...and, point it at the 'barcode' showing on your Desktop screen; and, that's how everything gets joined.

So far to date, though; I have not actually spoken to anyone on Viber, yet.

9 PM SPOKE TO MY COUSIN, OLIVER

I phoned to speak to my cousin, Sharon; only her son, Oliver, answered the phone...he told me his mother is sleeping; and, as I didn't wish to wake her up...instead, I decided to keep on speaking with him, instead.

He told me he is going to buy some amazon fish food kit; and, directed me where on Amazon store to go and look to find the advert...

• https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thames-Kosmos-510869-PrehistoricCrustaceans/dp/B07S7F9HW4/ref=sr_1

I also went and did some YouTube searches to find the same related stuff...

What are Giant Prehistoric Triops?

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alMPrsdmIUE

Feeding the Triops colonies with Carrots!

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2FTE6sHOEs

I also connected with Oliver by exchanging a couple of Facebook text messages sent through email to his mum's Yahoo.co.uk a/c. He sent me some further pictures of the same stuff.

   

Mon 231120 FREE food delivery - Shopped CoOp/brought cat food

5 PM FREE FOOD DELIVERY

At around 5 PM evening...after having slept...I went and opened up the front door...to see a FREE food delivery bag from Paxton Green Time Bank charity. The bag included...

5 x Bags of snacks

10 x chocolate bars

4 x fruit (2 x bananas/2 pears)

3 x boxes of soup

2 x Nuts based boxes of milk

-etc. 

9 PM VISITED THE COOP TO BUY CAT FOOD

I went to visit West Norwood CoOp supermarket store...to go and buy some cat food; as, otherwise, there was absolutely none left inside of the house.

I brought 3 different flavours of Cat foot...

- Chicken 

- Chicken mixed

- Tuna

I brought around £20.00 of 'liquid' cat food pouches/3 at £1.00 each = 60 x cat food pouches in all. 

9:30 PM VISITED THE GREEN GROCERS TO BUY CAT FOOD

As I was coming back up the road...with 3 different bags of cat food; I decided to pop into my local Green Grocery shop...to buy some more cat food; this time cat food pellets.

I brought 2 different flavours of Cat food pellets...

- Chicken/5 x boxes each at £1.19

- Tuna/5 x boxes each at £1.19

In total, I brought 10 boxes of dry cat food pellets.

CONCLUSION

I think, the cat should have enough food to last her, at least, a month long, now.

I feed her 2 x 'liquid cat food pouches' per day: 6 AM & 6 PM/30 x days in a month on average: 30 x 2 = 60 cat food pouches.

Plus, I give her 'dry cat food pellets' to eat: 24 hours...; usually, this amounts to her eating 2 boxes per week. So, 10 boxes of dry pellet food...should last around 2 months. 

Anyway, I'm hoping it will last through November/December 2020...; up until when next year January 2021 arrives; which is when I might have to buy her some more cat food, then.

-(NOTE: I intend to buy £9.99 worth of cat food pouches from Iceland; there are 40 x liquid cat food pouches in a large box pack.)-

 

Sat 211120 Brought SuperPizza/18 inches/Seafood flavour/£8.00

 9:30 PM BROUGHT SUPER PIZZA: SEAFOOD FLAVOUR: £8.00

Eyes heavy from doing too much continual 'staring' at the computer screen. Went to sleep; woke up evening around 8 PM. 

Rode my bike down the road, Norwood High Street, SuperPizza; brought Seafood flavour/super size 18 inch pizza for a cost of £8.00/(paid using a single £10.00 note).

Fri 201120 Re-joined Plex/Brought Domestika course: Architectural sketching/Jogged around the block

00:05 AM RE-JOINED PLEX USING AMAZON FIRE STICK

I was using Amazon Fire Stick remote...to do some channels surfing...one of the channels that came up was NetFlix...but, I didn't want to 'pay' for that service. So, instead, I decided to try something else...and, what came up was, Plex.

When I hit the join button...it asked me for my email/password combination; but, when I typed in my email...it said that a/c. is already taken...which meant I must have joined them before. So, I typed in my password guess, and, it worked; then, I was given a code to type in...after visiting their web site...

http://plex.tv/link

...the site gave me a code; and, once, I had typed in the code into the browser...and, then, returned back to view the TV...it said my a/c. is now joined to the Plex service...I could even see my photograph appear next to my a/c. name...meaning, now, I can download Plex videos for FREE.

Some of the stuff I tried downloading, though, was really pretty poor viewing...most of it American; however, after having said that...so far to date, I did not try every thing relating to he Plex service...so, I'm sure, I will find useful things to watch there, maybe, later on; plus, it also said you can view your own media on there, too...not quite sure how to set that up/or, if set up is, possibly, automatic?

Thu 191120 Missed Halfords FREE bike/Re-newed Skillshare yearly subs./Ordered SuperPizza

2 PM MISSED HALFORDS FREE BIKE CHECK 

Most unfortunately, I awoke 'late' at around 3 PM; when I suddenly realised what I had missed...because, i was meant to take my bike off to Brixton Halfords for a FREE bike check at 2 PM! Will have to order a FREE bike check another time/day.

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NOTE: This is around the 3rd or 4th time in a row...when I've ordered FREE bike check ups from Brixton Halfords and totally missed the appointment. I think, I might have to select a different appointment time...such as 3 PM/or, 4 PM/or, even later still. 

6 PM (approx.) RE-NEWED SKILLSHARE YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION $99.00

When I tried signing into my Skillshare online a/c.; I was surprised to see it mention that they had tried taking a yearly subscription from my bank a/c; but, the pament had 'failed'...most probably, because there wasn't sufficient funds available; therefore, I was asked to 'update' my card details; which I did...giving them a Cashplus (loan a/c.) number instead; and, this payment method seems to have been accepted; which, in turn, means my Skillshare subscription can continue for yet another year; however, I still have to pay the now much increased Cashplus loan off. 

9 PM ORDERED SUPERPIZZA 18 INCHES VEGETARIAN HOT £8.00

At around 9 PM, I decided the time is getting really 'late'...as soon the Pizza shop will be closed...they close at 10:30 PM. So, if I wish to get a pizza I better leave home, right now. 

Normally, I would have ordered the pizza over the phone; however, then, it would have cost me £11.99. But, I discovered if you walk into the shop...and, order it from them direct...then, you only have to pay £8.00, instead.

So, I decided to walk down the road; and, then, order a SuperPizza of 18 inches 'Vegetarian Hot' ;' at first, I paid using my bank a/c. debit card; however, the response was 'declined'; so, instead, I paid 'cash'...one £5.00 note; together with 1 x £2.00 coin/and, a £1.00 coin.

I walked back home to 'wait' for the thing to be made; then, walked back down the road to go and collect it.

I finished half of the pizza all in one single sitting; and, then, finished the rest of the pizza when I awoke which was 2:30 AM next morning.

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NOTE: It has to be said...that having an £8.00 'pizza' is a total luxury on my part...in that if I went and brought pizza from Iceland; then, the price is just £1.00. Furthermore, in addition to this, I have more than enough food at home...including rice/potatoes/soups...which I've been just too damn 'lazy' to go and make; this is why my stomach hardly ever feels, really and truly, full; but, instead, feels empty. However, when I order pizza...especially, SuperPizza 18 inches size...my stomach, usually, feels full; but, it's certainly not something I would wish to do every single day...much too costly; also, too much pizza -(or, junk food)- starts to make you feel 'sick' inside, after a while -(it just tastes not entirely 'fresh'; but, a little bit strange?!)- but, once a week/fortnight/month works fine with me. 

Wed 181120 Paid Thames Water £6.80/Brixton Halfords (booked FREE bike check up on Thu 2PM)

04:30 AM PAID THAMES WATER £6.80

Normally, I pay Thames Water each month: £35.80; and, I do recall having already made a pre-payment of £29.00; which meant there was £6.80 still remaining due to be paid. 

After signing into my Thames Water online a/c.; and, seeing the balance amount still due...I went and paid £6.80, immediately, using my bank debit card.

The balance remaining due for this month is, now, £0.00; meaning, I don't need to worry about having to make any further payments not until the middle of when next month comes along.

05:07 AM BOOKED A FREE BIKE CHECK UP AT HALFORDS (BRIXTON)

I booked an online FREE bike check up at Halfords (Brixton branch) at...

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Booked timeslot 14:00 on Thursday 19th November, 2020

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Mon 161120 FREE Food bag delivery - Phoned: Anne/Sharon - Joined: demo.timebanking.org

2 - 6 PM FREE FOOD BAG DELIVERY

I remember I was wide awake during the evening...in the kitchen cooking eggs/-etc.

There was a slight sound at the door...; but, I really didn't know if it was knock on the door/or, somebody's car door/boot closing...; anyway, I decided to ignore it...and, just continue cooking.

When I, later on went downstairs...I found that the charity: Paxton Green Time Bank had delivered to me another food bag; but, of course, there was nobody there to thank for the delivery. (I'm going to have to give them a phone call/or, something.)

I JOINED TIMEBANKING.ORG DEMO SITE...?!

Without thinking too hard about it, I went and joined a demo timebanking.org site...

https://demo.timebanking.org/

...looking back, now; I'm not too sure it was a good idea to join them...as the prefix does, indeed, say: 'demo.'; meaning, I don't even know if this site is legitimate or not?!

8 - 9 PM PHONED ANNE/NO REPLY/LEFT ANSWERPHONE MESSAGE

A few days back, Anne gave me a phone call...I was meant to reply back, immediately, straight away; but, instead, let myself get 'distracted'...as is usual.

This evening, -(while in the process of creating for myself a [phonebook.html] web page using JQuery)- I decided to give her a call back; most unfortunately, there was no reply(busy, I guess?); so, I left her an answerphone message stating that I will right her back, either tomorrow/or else, during the weekend.

9:30 PM  PHONED SHARON

At around 9 PM - 10 PM I phoned Sharon; we had a long talk...I got to speak with the children/and, also, very briefly indeed to her husband; apparently, the youngest boy is still playing up(as is usual).

Anyway, I said to them, I might try and visit during the weekend; not possible...due to 'lockdown'/Choronavirus; but, they said it might be possible to go over there to spend Christmas day, instead; to confirm this...I told them I would call much closer to the time.

   

 

Tue 101120 Paid TV Licence in full/Part paid Cashplus

PAID TV LICENCE IN FULL

I believe the TV Licence costs £154.40 yearly, now-a-days. Previously, I had paid them £50.00; and, then, today, this morning I went and paid them a further £105.00 (3 separate payments: £25+£25+£55); so, in all I paid £155.00 so far to date.

PART PAID CASHPLUS 

I currently owe for a Cashplus loan of £228.xx; I paid them £25.00; so, hopefully, that should leave me with a current balance owing of £203.xx; however, if they add on monthly interest charges...which will, usually, be around £20.xx; therefore, my balance really wouldn't have changed much.

Mon 091120 Gambled at William Hill/Roulette/Lost: £50.00- FREE food bag delivered

GAMBLED AT WILLIAM HILL: LOST £50.00

https://sports.williamhill.com

I went to William Hill...thinking I might be able to win some money playing Roulette. 

At first, I bet £9.00...3 x £3.00 (30 numbers: 1-30 @ x 10p); which lost: Number 36 came up.

Then, I started chasing after my losses...; by depositing another £10.00/£11.00 balance. Again, I bet £9.00; and, I think, it won either once or twice...but, then, I lost it all on the next bet...£2.00 balance left. With the £2.00 balance I made 2 x row bets of £1.00; it won...thus, leaving me with £3.00 balance. 

Finally, I decided why not go 'all in'...by emptying my bank a/c. of £30.00. I made 1 x £30.00 bet...(30 numbers: 1-30 @ £1.00 each); the first 2 spins won...and, my balance said £45.00; meaning, I was just £5.00 away from recovering back my previous £20.00 loss. However, on the third spin of the wheel I lost £30.00...£15.00 balance left. I continued spinning the wheel...this time betting £15.00...(30 numbers: 1-30 @ .50p each)...which was all of the balance I had left; and, it lost; thus, leaving me with absolutely nil balance; and, thus, forcing me to quit!

CONCLUSION

How do I feel, right now? Pretty damned stupid, and, also, very deeply ashamed(I wasted my mum's money); too, seriously, sad and sorry for myself. 

Gotta 'stop' gambling. 

If the lesson learned teaches me to stop...for say a week/a month/-etc.; then, all well and good. 

On the other hand, if there is no lesson learned...; and, I just continue gambling like say, tomorrow...; then, that's no good at all, I'm afraid; maybe, I'll have to consider contacting Gamblers Anonymous, instead(whether online/offline). 

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FREE FOOD BAG DELIVERED

They delivered to me a FREE food bag...marked Tesco's. 

Unfortunately, I was fast asleep...so, I wasn't available to open the door to them.

I also received a phone call; most probably, a reminder to say they left some shopping at the door; I might need to phone them back in order to make sure they know I got the delivery ok. This is the 2nd week when I didn't answer the door to them.

0208 766 8638 

 

Sat 071120 Paid: British Gas/Thames Water/TalkTalk/TV license

PAID BRITISH GAS: £12.50 (electric) + 9.43(gas/£70.00 still to pay) 

PAID THAMES WATER: £29.00/(£150.00 still to pay)

PAID TALK TALK: £30.00

PAID TV LICENSE: £25.00/(£104.00 still to pay)

Fri 061120 Gambled WH/Roulette-Won/WTD £21.90, Next Graze box due: 6th Jan 2021

GAMBLED AT WILLIAM HILL ROULETTE, WON

https://www.williamhill.com

My balance from yesterday said: £10.00.

I decided to have a go at playing William Hill Roulette, again; this time I made 3 Roulette bets @ £3 each (30 numbers: 1-30 @ 10p) all 3 bets won a total of: £1.80 returns; then, I decided to withdraw: £5.00; this leaves me with a remaining balance of: £6.80.

I continued playing roulette at William Hill; and, won...-(I did loose, once; then, decided to 'double' my bets: £3.00 to £6.00 in order to recover back my losses of minus £3.00)- eventually, my total said: £10.30.

Next, I went and 'tripled' up making a £9.00 bet...which won; my balance currently says: £12.10p.

Finally, I decided to risk the whole lot by 'quadrupling' my bet to become a £12.00 bet; it won...my balance now says: £16.90.

I decided to withdraw the whole £16.90...before I went and lost it 'all'...; thus, leaving my with nil balance left inside of my William Hill online gambling a/c.

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Quite naturally, I was very sorely 'tempted' to go and gamble some more...by doing a £15.00 bet; but, on my mind, was the thought of what if...it lost? Then, I decided to let my better judgement win...and, just not take the risk; instead, withdraw the whole damn lot. So, today, I made 2 withdrawals...£5.00 + £16.90 = £21.90.

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-(NOTE: I am fully 'aware'...through having had countless bad gambling experiences in the past; that 'winning' can be very highly addictive; so what almost invariably tends to happens is...you win £1.00/£5.00 there/and, then, followed by another £10.00...and, next, find you are getting really quite self-confident about betting for increasingly higher and higher stakes...; and, that's when you put £100.00 on...and, find it looses; the which loss...not only wipes out 'all' of your previous winnings...but, actually means you lost far more than you ever did truly win. So, I've learned not to put too much trust in winning at gambling...which can be a really 'big' mistake...HUGE!)

8 AM - AWOKE TO EXPERIENCE A SERIOUS 'STOMACH UPSET'...EAT TOO MUCH CURRY...NOT PROPERLY DIGESTED

I actually woke up with a 'stomach upset'; yesterday, night...I had heated up 2 curries both brought from Iceland...

1 x Chicken Curry, £1.00 

1 x Beef Curry, £1.00

I don't think I heated them up inside of the Microwave, properly; even, though, I'm pretty sure I heated them up, twice...after taking them directly from out of the small kitchen fridge.

Or, it may also have been that I didn't allow my digestive system to work, properly; meaning I ate, and, then, immediately, went off to bed. You are meant to stand up/walk around/or, at least, sit up in bed in  order to digest food well; instead, I stayed in bed whilst lying down flat; then, actually, fell asleep.

What awoke me was a dreadful 'burning' sensation inside of my gut...that told me I need to get down to the toilet fast...in order to expel the food out of my gut.

Afterwards, I went back to sleep.

6 PM AWOKE MADE MYSELF SOME CUSTARD AND CHERRY TART

When I next awoke I felt a lot better than before...; certainly, didn't need to rush straight back down to the toilet, again; but, not exactly 100%, neither. The bad curry feeling still remaining inside of my stomach.

I decided to test out just how well my stomach could cope...by making myself some custard/and, cherry tart...both brought from CoOp.

Unfortunately, the kitchen tin cutter seems to be missing; and, therefore, I had to use the hole punch from the fridge...which made the tin much harder to cut; but, eventually, after making around 4 holes in the top of the tin...I got the custard to drain out into the pot fairly smoothly.

When the custard was hot...I carefully divide the cherry tart into 2 half's; then, using just 1 half...leaving the other half in the fridge to eat later; I divided the one half to be eaten into 4 separate parts...and, served it all in my usual metal dish bowl. It was quite lovely to eat; and, more to the point, my stomach still held firm...so, I didn't feel any urgent need to access the toilet. 

SUBSCRIBER TO REGULAR GRAZE FOOD BOX DELIVERIES

Made myself a drink...using a Graze teabag. -(Had to go scour the kitchen kettle out...which was full of hard water flakes; but, now, is 'clean', again.)- Recently, Graze had delivered to me a small box of food; sweets/peanuts/cake/-etc.; which I did thoroughly enjoy eating. I placed my next regularly Graze food box on hold for 2 months time.

https://www.graze.com

 

  

 

Thu 051120 Shopped Brixton/West Norwood/Gambled at William Hill: Roulette/Won £3.00

2 PM WENT BRIXTON

I had to get down to Brixton to get some cash; it was important that I arrived there before 3 PM.

3 PM SHOPPED BRIXTON

I was looking for the 'pound store' opposite Gresham Road Police Station; when I discovered it appears there is a new shop there, now...selling homewares.

I went inside and brought around £65.xx worth of shopping.

I brought...

- 1 x toilet brush

- 1 x door alarm bell/with 2 ringers

- 1 x glass plate dish

- 1 x metal plate dish

- 1 x wooden chopping board

- 1 x sink stopper

- 2 x large plastic bags

- 1 x bathroom scales

-etc. (...can't remember the rest?!)

4:45 PM CYCLED THROUGH BROCKWELL PARK

I cycled my bike though Brockwell Park...had to cycle along very carefully...as both of the plastic shopping bags I had were really thin; and, they were constantly bouncing up against the bike wheels...wearing them down even thinner.

I had no back up bags inside of my coat pockets to carry stuff if the plastic bags got torn. So, for me, this was a great worry all the way home.

4 PM BROUGHT SOME GROCERIES IN WEST NORWOOD

I brought some shopping at the grocery shop opposite Self-Storage. 

2 x bowls of apples

1 x bowl of bananna's

1 x set of 3 plantains

...gave the young girl a £10.00 note; she returned back some change(forget exactly how much).

.4:10 PM BROUGHT SOME KITCHEN SCOURERS

I went across the road from West Norwood CoOp; and, brought...

2 x sets of 4 per packet iron kitchen scourers 

4:20 PM BROUGHT SOME JAMAICAN FOOD

I stopped at the Jamaican food store opposite West Norwood post office to buy...

1 x beef Patty

After I came out of the patty shop...and, was cycling off home...I, immediately, realised that the two plastic shopping bags I had were starting to develop 'holes'. I need to replace them both, and, fast...otherwise, the shopping would fall out all over the street. 

4:35 PM WENT COOP TO BUY 2 PLASTIC BAGS

I cycled by bike back down to CoOp...where I used my CoOp 'rewards' card to buy 2 shopping bags.

Went outside the shop...where I placed the 2 torn bags...into the 2 new plastic bags from CoOp; then, continued cycling off home.

During the cycling home...one of the CoOp bag handles got torn...leaving me with just one handle to continue carrying the shopping in. Luckily, however, I did manage to arrive home...with out suffering any further shopping bag incidents.   

7:30 PM GAMBLED AT WILLIAM HILL: ROULETTE/WON: £3.00

https://www.williamhill.com

I decided to go online, and, do some Roulette gambling at William Hill. My balance said: £5.xx; and, I deposited a further £10.00; so, in all my balance said: £15.xx.

I did my standard total bet of £3.00 at a time...betting on numbers: 1-30 to win @ 10p each single bet. I think, I made 4 or 5 bets, altogether...all of which won...thus, in all I won around 3.00.

Next, I made a withdrawal of £8.70...; leaving a balance of £10.00 in my William Hill a/c. to go and play with, after. 

I also made a deposit of £10.00 into my William Hill Poker a/c...leaving me with a balance of £10.08p.

8 PM MADE DINNER

I made myself some dinner...

1 x Egg Fried rice from West Norwood Iceland £1.00 (kept stored in the small fridge/heated up using the Microwave)

I also cooked...

2 x eggs

1 x diced tomatoe

1 x diced 1/4 onion

...heated it all up; then, combined everything together. Tasted ok; nothing quite like mum's/aunt's own cooking; but, still not too bad.