I am writing this after the result show on Remembrance Sunday, so it seems fitting to begin with my own reflection on the day. We cannot force the new generation to do as we do, however, if they see our emotion and feelings about the day and how important it is to us, they will understand. I fear the real feelings are getting less as the years go on, and yet a lot of people claim to be outraged at the way we deal with things now, not actually really knowing what we are doing. I bet, were we to stop and ask them why, very few would know. I have…

The best dance night of the year has to be strictly come dancing Halloween Special. Everything about it is just special, To the build up with Takes Two, about the costumes and music and make up. All the team get involved and I think that is why it is such a big success. First out the gate was the sexy Katie Derham, looking as awesome as ever, doing the Paso with Anton to the Phatom of the Opera. I happened to think it was ok, but the judges ripped it apart which is a shame. I wouldnt consider it a bad dance, certainly not bad enough for the dance off,…

Here we go again in reverse order. Apologies for my delay, have been in London and ripping out a kitchen, amongst falling asleep. Kellie and Kevin performed the Jive and this couple, have an absolutely amazing capacity for synching with each other as far as timing goes. The very fact that they are mirroring so well in time, negates any errors that may creep in, however you would have to look really hard for the errors. Jay and Aliona performed the Paso. A great dance, and such a strong dance, very masculine. I find it ironic that everyone who says dancing is for the girls or not manly, has definitely…

Strictly My Views Part 3 Another great week, Anita and Gleb kicked off the show dancing the Samba. Samba is a bitch funky of a dance, looks easy but technically, it is very tricky for new players to the game. Personally I felt it started really well but went a bit flat in the middle whilst ending on a high. They scored 27. Daniel and Kristina, danced the American Smooth. He is as interesting as a lump of lead, where dance is concerned. I think this dance suited him best out of all the ones he has done, but seriously he needs to be in the dance off, scored 23.…

Looking to Lose Weight BMF Part 24 I am a bit behind so my apologies for that, however since last times blog, I have been doing my Miracle Morning. Today I was up at 5:30, and my routine was press ups/situps/burpees for 10mins silence and standing in chi gung posture 5mins gratitude and saying thanks for things Positive statements and thinking for the above two 5 mins reading 25mins drink pint of water breakfast consisting of poached egg, brown bread, grilled mushrooms and tomatoes. Feel good for it all, not tired although it was harsh getting up so early. Plus felt really good not going near phone for two hours…

What is it all about and what does it all mean I am going to try and implement a plan to improve all of the below to find the optimum balance for me, this includes work life balance. Actually I am quite excited because it is a plan. I have no idea how to actually make it work, but it is a plan none the less. I am going to start with a thing called the Miracle Morning, which all round will cause a number of my targets below to improve. I urge you to research the Miracle Morning, I think it is a positive way to kick off the…

Looking to lose weight BMF Part 23 Scot was the trainer tonight, normally ok, not usually a killer session, he must have had the devil in him tonight, as he really went for it. His obsession tonight was knees up, high knees, technique. It was a monster session, my knees definitely hurt. Nice to see the newbies Nat and Nina return, although it was funny to see they probably enjoyed it less than I did and thats saying something. Not so many tonight, but its the quality that counts. Apparently Scot is taking the next few sessions at Jacksons, and has some delights in store. Immediate fear kicks in and…

Looking to lose weight BMF Part 22 Bit of a two parter tonight since I missed last weeks blog, simply because it was the fitness challenge. Some of you may remember I turned out on a Saturday back in November for my first ever test. It was horrendous and took me about 18mins 30secs as I recall. My test this time was 12mins and 4 secs. Now that is a big improvement in physical recovery. So for those of you who think you cant do it, thats a near 23 stone geezer getting up off his behind and doing as Im told and not giving up, one to two times…