Aqualung

My sciatica has returned for the first time since 2008. This time in my right buttock and right leg. Absolute agony and getting out of bed is a nightmare. First appointment available here in Sweden.... 3rd of May. Fucking useless. I've taken ibuprofen to no avail so I would like to be prescribed Co-Codomol as I was in 2008.worked wonders for me. Here in Sweden they will probably prescribe nicotine patches or some other useless medication.

@Derek Dangleberries Sorry mate I can't resist. A masterclass of shithousery by us. First team to win at Elland Road this season. And a brilliant footballing goal to boot.

The Saints weren't that special at Ewood today. I think they've resigned themselves to the play off's tbh. So I reckon Albion have a good chance of at least a point. Provided they a bit better than they did against Stoke.

I love the big cats. Especially Tigers. Beautiful animals. I was up in the lake district one time visiting a wildlife park near Ulverston and if anyone was in doubt about the strength and power of tigers it was soon put to bed when feeding time came around. 3 telegraph poles planted into the pen. More than 20 feet tall. At the top of each pole a chicken /some sort of meat was placed there. Out come the big boys or girls and jesus christ!!!. Never seen anything like it...... Just 2 strides to get up there, get the food, turn around and then jump down from about 15 feet. No problem whatsoever. Amazingly powerful animals. I have 3 cats as pets and I'm sure if they were bigger than me I would be toast!

Seafood for dinner again including Red Snapper, King Crab, Tiger prawns, salad and dips.

I let the wife crack them. Like your good self, I also lack the patience!

King crab. My first time eating crab and I have to say it was delicious. Bloody should be at around £50 per kilo!

Russians and Albanians.

Only having been to Pattaya 5 times I don't suffer "Pattaya Blues". However, leaving Thailand and having to wait at the departure gate at Swampy depresses me big time. Looking at fellow farang there leaves me thinking I'm far from being alone.

Is that the sportsman in Pattaya Stuart? Do they still do the Sunday carvery and is it worth the money?

Some great actors in that. I'm watching the series at the moment and the main actress is great but I'm finding it difficult to believe in her character. Vinny Jones plays a good part though.

Small world mate. I lived a stones throw away from BRGS, firstly Newchurch then in 77 we moved up to Cowpe village in Waterfoot. Played cricket at Ramsbottom in my teens representing Rawtenstall CC. As for Hollands pies, they aren't as good as they used to be I'm afraid. Best regards.

Same as @richy65 £23.50 per week on a YTS scheme in a local footwear factory. I can't remember how much my mother wanted for board money but it wasn't much. 33p for a pint in my local about that time!