My cat has evil powers......

Yes for some time both Vicky and I have felt that Muffin our little deaf cat has harboured evil powers....you have been warned!!

Southport with the NV3 ( yeah you know me... )

The Vic-Tim project is proud to announce the latest
addition to it's technology arsenal, a brand new Samsung NV3 digi camera! ( purchased with kind Chrimbo donations from the Keyes clan ). Not only will this smart bit of kit be perfect for our wee trip to South Africa ( yes the honeymoon ), it will also be perfect for our little trips out of sunny Stockport.




To celebrate this purchase, we headed to the delightful seaside town of Southport ( read 'grey concrete mess' ), to test it out. With a huuuuge beach it was a chance to stretch our legs and burn off some Christmas calories ( as well as the Fish & Chips from the Pier ).

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Xmas in the Lakes

Being a city boy I had images of snow covered mountains and log burning stoves when thinking about a Christmas in the Lake District. Unfortunately it was grey and foggy, but that really didn't matter as it was a Xmas with the Keyes family in the small village of Dean ( just outside Cockermouth ). Outstanding cooking, bucks fizz for breakfast, board games till dark, perfect company and wicked pressies made for an awesome couple of days.

( we did find a log burning fire in the awesome pub/micro brewery The Bitter End )

Top Xmas 5:

1) New iPod shuffle from Vicky
2) Cheescake for desert
3) Black Sheep and Sneck Lifter Beer
4) Tirefly Tyre caps
5) Pick of Destiny CD

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The Best Beer Bottle? - Lucky Beer Company

Whilst Christmasing ( is that a word? ) up in the Lake District, Vicky's Brother Stephen bought out a rather impressive case of Lucky Beer from Oz.

Brewed by a mate of his down there this is possibly one of the most exclusive beers you can buy anywhere in the world. Only served in a few select bars and not yet available in the UK, the bottle is probably the most impressive bit of glasswork you are likely to drink out of in any bar ( I do wonder if they actually let you take them home? ).

As for the drinking it is pretty unique. A very dry nutty taste but without the harsh aftertaste you get with other Asian beers. Perfect with a curry, chinese or any spicy food.

If it does find its way to the UK it will be pricey, but each case has unique artwork and it would make a perfect pressie. I want some more!

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