62 Years

That’s how long my Nana and Grandad have lived in their house in Walton, Liverpool. It’s a long time to live somewhere, almost double my life.
They are moving this weekend to a flat in Crosby to be nearer my Mum and Dad. It’s also sheltered housing so hopefully it will make it a bit easier on all concerned knowing that there will always be someone around to help in an emergency or a friend to play bingo with.
It’s a frightening thought though. I was just thinking how much upheaval it would be for me to move now. I have been considering moving for a few months.
Over the past 3 and a half years I have lived in Streatham I have made some new friends around the corner and really settled into the area. More I think, than any other area I lived in [except maybe Soho].
Imagine if I was still in this flat in 2060. That’s essentially what I am working towards. Would you be happy living where you are now in another 58 years? Do you expect to still be around for that matter!
I can only imagine the changes my grandparents have lived through. From when Liverpool was still a thriving port, before the TV companies and posh flats and restaurants had moved into the docklands area.
I hope they will be as happy in their new home, somehow though I can’t help but think that even if it is only through habit they will find it strange for a long time.

Guns in Streatham

Walking back from Streatham Odeon having watched SwimFan we walked past a guy standing on the corner outside the police station. I notice he is wearing a US police top and a badge around his neck. Dave notices he has a gun. We walk on and occaisionally look back. I try to stay out of his line of fire.
SwimFan was a really good trailer followed by a really bad film. The trailer was one of those that has the entire story and all the good bits in it. Essentially it’s like a kids remake of Fatal Attraction in the same way Cruel Intentions was a remake of Dangerous Liaisons.
Bonus for the fact that a lot of the action happened in the pool 😉 Lots of semi naked Clayne Crawford and Jesse Bradford.

Okay weekend round up …

Tested the new eyes in a number of venues including the 2 brewers and Kazbar in Clapham.
It’s weird as I get busted looking at people now – in a way I never used to when I wore glasses. Must be something to do with not having lights reflecting on my glasses or something but, I’m wondering if it’s because people didn’t look at me because I had glasses on or if I just failed to notice.
I’m still having difficulty getting used to the whole no glasses malarkey. Very weird.
Also had dinner out – since I ripped apart the kitchen I’ve been doing that more and more. Spent most of Sunday getting hammered – starting with Sunday Brunch at The Exhibit in Balham with champagne and chilli lemon creme brulee.