My Current Favourite Song

I stumbled upon this artist whilst seeking an old song, which one of my dad's favourites "Good Morning Starshine" - which this artist does a fantastic cover of!!!!

Serena Ryder - her album "If Your Memory Serves You Well" - is simply fantastic and a good easy listen.

This song "Weak at the Knees" from her album is my current favourite and one my iPod gets many repeat requests :)

My Current Favourite Film

I am a film buff so this is a hard decision, but... my current favourite film is: Grosse Point Blank

This is a funny film - about a Hitman who is strugginling with life. Everything revolves around his high school reunion and a "JOB" in his home town.

A well directed, acted and produced film. It is the kind of film that you stumble upon - and OMG when you do it is worth the watch.

If you havent watched it... watch it!!!!!

Good things about this film
1. The film - it is just ssssoooo good
2. The music - retro and modern, if you dont wanna watch it just get the sound track
3. John Cusack - an under rated star in my opinion (on the fringe). We should be adoring this guys talent instead of self obsessed tossers like Tom Cruise.
4. Dan Ackroyd - as always FANTASTIC. He has a minor role in this film but he is outstanding - the final scene with him is a shoot out with John Cusack and it is just brilliant and funny
5. Hank Azaria - mostly known for his voices in the Simpsons. He plays a "g-man" in this film and he is again GOOD
6. Hitmen - if you were to be killed by a hitman - it would have to be John Cusack - he is the coolest HITMAN around!! :)

Trust me - if you havent seen it, watch it - if you have seen it watch it again and NOW!!!!!

A poor quality You Tube trailer of the film:

Oh no look at the HAIR!!!

Anyway its Sunday... I have a bottle of Red Wine inside me... YEAH!!!

Few pictures of my mate and me for those who know us (to have a chuckle at - I have no dignity)

At my wedding - most of the photos from the occasion I look gaumless and a little nervous - Stewart as he always did looks composed (this taken before his speech) and a cheeky grin and his to be future wife Karen :)

I have had several friends holidays, but the one to Orlando with Stewart was my favourite. 2 weeks of sun and rides in theme parks - smashing fun. Plus we kept getting asked for ID in pubs - remembering that 21 age limit in USA - I was 26 and he was 30 - how flattering !!!!

Anyway - I tell this story about when I got sun burnt on the holiday and here is the proof...

I went on a ride at the Epcot centre the day after this was taken. And the skin on my shoulders had started to harden. Whilst whizzing around on the ride the harness pushed against my shoulders and literally took the skin off!!!!! It was RAW :(

Stewart seemed to come off the better of the two, but he was in as much pain as I :D

One final one, and before you all think it - yes I had HORRIBLE CURTAINS of a hair DO - but at least I had hair eh Stew ;) !!!

Anyway... for those of you who knew Stewart. Karen his wife and her brother are doing a sponsored SKYDIVE (BRAVE!!!!!)

If you would like to sponsor her... please feel free to here

On a lighter note...

Found these semi-funny (or not) videos on YouTube ... enjoy (or not) :)

Lazy Cat:



OH MY GOD - and I thought I had a big mouth!!!

I am watching you [o][o]!!


I am also watching you [-][-]!!


Star Wars VS Rush Hour



The EBAY song!!!

Stewart Gardner

It is always difficult losing someone, but some have a bigger influence/impact on life than others! Stewart was for me, one of my big influences!

I knew Stewart for around 16 years, and he was always a best mate!

He was the guy I used to booze with in my "younger" years - although I am still a youthful 34 ;)

He was the type of person who always saw positives in life and work. He strived to be the best at everything - a qualified CHEF! and a qualified and top class SOFTWARE DEVELOPER! - given the later I only recall 3 other people I have worked along side with a professional talent close to his in Software (my skills don't even come close)! He lived and breathed development.

He was my best man at my wedding - a very difficult speech he had to write (given the lack of skeletons in my closet)... I recall him very nervous reading it :) But a fantastic delivery ;)

He was the guy that convinced me to get a career and get a career in computing! - helping me along the way with my degree for which I am very grateful.

He helped me gain my first professional job! and a very interesting one it was ;)

In retrospect my only regret is that I never really thanked him enough!

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Update:
Karen Stewarts wife has paid tribute to Stewart in her local newspaper

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