Come in and find out... (Tour de France in General)

Member Name: thespurs

Product:	Tour de France in General
Date:	14/04/05 (169 review reads)
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Personally, I don't think that there is as much of a community spirit and general interaction between members as there should be. Therefore, I am going to publish a review that will tell people a little more about myself and perhaps prompt others to do the same. I will answer various questions, as set out in the review. I hope that you find this of interest and perhaps an inspiration to make you write about yourself a little.


1. What time do you wake up in the morning?

I have two different wake up times for the weekdays. The ‘early’ time, when I have to be at school for lesson one, sees me wake up at 7.30. It gives me time to get myself and my things together to catch the 8.00 bus to school. If I don’t need to be at school until lesson two, then I sleep in until about 8.30.

At the weekend, I like to get up reasonably early, so that time doesn’t pass me by. I would say that I am up by at 10.00 at the latest on Saturday and Sunday.


2. If you could eat lunch with one famous person who would it be?

I would like to have a sit down lunch with Tim Henman, given the chance. It would be interesting to raise certain questions that I would otherwise not find out the answers to. I would ask him about his distinct lack out of determination and grit when he plays tennis. I would like to learn more about the technical side of the game too and ask him for any tips and advice.


3. Gold or Silver?

If I am honest, I don’t wear either gold or silver. It is a tough decision, but I would say that silver just shades it. I think it is more universal in what it can be worn with and slightly more trendy in today’s world.


4. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?

I haven’t been to the cinema for ages, it’s unbelievable. The last time that I went, was to see Gangs of New York. I shouldn’t really be saying this, but my mates and I sneaked in through the side of the Odeon cinema. It was the first screening and the cinema was packed to the rafters, but we got front row seats! I have got my tickets for Star Wars Episode III, so I will be going again quite soon.


5. Favourite TV Show?

This is a really tough choice again. I would probably say that ‘The Bill’ just shades it. I always make an effort to watch each episode on Wednesday and Thursday every week. It is action packed and takes numerous twists and turns. I think it is essential viewing for any half sensible human being.


6. What do you have for breakfast?

I don’t tend to eat breakfast if I am awake early, because I just can’t face it. I do adore my cereal and a couple of bits of toast. I certainly make up for lost ground at the weekend, a couple of bowls of Shreddies with a light sprinkling of sugar usually foots the bill.


7. What would you hate to be left with in a room?

I am answering this question last, because nothing springs to mind. The only thing that would scare me, is a fully testosterone charged adolescent male lion that would turn on anyone or anything in its presence.


8. Can you touch your nose with your tongue?

No, I’m afraid that I can’t. My friend can though and it is quite scary that he has a tongue quite that long. It is his party piece, but he is a little more wary of showing it off for some reason. He also makes rather hilarious duck noises when prompted.


9. What/Who inspires you?

I couldn’t put my finger on anything or anyone in particular, but I take certain things from the world around me and aspire to emulate them in some way. I am a big fan of the Tour de France and I have learnt a lot about Lance Armstrong and his battle with cancer. The way that he has bounced back and dominated the cycling world for the last 6 years or so, is amazing. I certainly admire him, but I’m not sure if he is an inspiration to myself personally.


10. What's your middle name?

I actually have two middle names, lucky me! One of them is particularly embarrassing and I don’t really like to share it. They way I look at it is, that my three names are all the names of British Kings/monarchs from some point in history. There aren’t a lot of other people that can say that about their own names. You are quite welcome to hazard a guess at what they are if you are feeling somewhat puzzled.


11. Beach, City or Country?

For me, there is nothing like the hustle and bustle of city life. I always enjoy going back to London and slipping back into the fast pace of life. I like things to be that way, because it means that you get things done and you are always on the move. It is also difficult to get bored, because there is so much to do in any city.


12. Summer or winter?

Being the difficult person that I am, I’m going to say that I prefer Spring time. I like to see the trees and plants starting to bloom and the animals slowly re-emerging. The weather is often set fair and you get the odd warmer day that means you can sit outside and soak up a few rays.

I don’t really like the heat, or the cold. I prefer a temperate climate; the temperature at around 20-25 degrees is about ideal for me. I can’t the beach and that it is weird for someone who leaves so near to one of the best beaches in the UK. I can’t see where the fun is in splashing in water and sunbathing with sand somewhere in the midst.


13. Buttered, Plain, Salted, Sweet Popcorn?

Butterkist Toffee popcorn is more my thing. I haven’t had any for ages come to think of it. I may pick up a baby bag at ASDA when I’m next in store.


14. Pets?

Never had the pleasure, but I would call it good fortune, of owning a pet in any form. I am not a fan of dogs at all, after the experience that one of my friends went through. My brother has a really funky cat named Henry (after Thierry) that is a bit of a laugh. I’m not sure that I ever will have a pet, unless I have a wife or children that badly want one at some point in the future.


15. Favourite Car

If I had to choose one car in particular, then I would have to say the new Ford GT. I know that Jeremy Clarkson has one and that it is a Ford, but they are amazingly trendy and incredibly fast. I am not that big on my motoring and owning a car, but I do watch Top Gear when it is on so I know a little about what cars are good and those that aren’t.


16. Favourite Sandwich Filling?

I would say that a sausage sandwich with a bit of butter and a dollop/blob/splodge/squirt of Heinz tomato Ketchup and a bit of Utterly Butterly is just the job.


17. Star sign?

Pisces - the fish. I know nothing about star signs and horoscopes or anything guise that such things fall under. I have nothing more to say on the matter.


18. Do you believe in true love?

Can I come back and answer that one in a few years?


19. What characteristics do you despise?

I really don’t like people who either refuse to admit that they are wrong or try to limit the damage by turning it all around onto you or someone else. If they are clearly in the wrong, but have gone out on a limb to prove otherwise, they refuse to admit defeat. It just shows how arrogant people are and that they think they know it all.


20. Favourite Perfume/Aftershave?

Emporio Armani. I don’t know much about perfume and fragrances, but this is a really nice scent. It is, in my opinion, quite a citrus smelling scent with perhaps limes being more dominant than anything else.


21. If you had a big win in the lottery, how long would you wait to tell people?

I would tell all of my immediate family within a few hours of winning. I would stay calm and try to carry on in a relatively normal way. I suppose that friends and other associates would just find out in due course.


22. Fizzy or still water as a drink?

The flavoured water is my favourite form of ‘water’. Volvic ‘Touch of Fruit’ is particularly good and incredibly refreshing on a hot day or after sport. I can’t drink plain tap water, but chilled mineral water is fine by me.


23. What colour is your bathroom

The bathroom is half tiled and half painted. The top half is painted in white emulsion and the bottom is tiled in large white ceramic tiles. There is also a patterned border tile running right around the bathroom. The furniture and fixings are mostly brushed chrome and other items tend to be a green or turquoise colour.

24. How many keys are on your key ring?

I don’t actually have a key ring. I just carry the outside and front door keys loosely in my pocket. I think that they are best kept apart, because if you lose just one of them you can always get into the building but perhaps not the flat. At least that way you can get inside and just wait for somebody to let you in.


25. Where would you retire to?

I would probably choose somewhere like Bournemouth. It is a retirement hotspot and there are a certain number of facilities in place to meet the demand of the ageing population. I wouldn’t move abroad, because I would get homesick incredibly quickly. For me, there is no place like home.


26. Can you juggle?

The phraseology may sound a bit dodgy here, but the only thing that I can’t do with balls, is juggle them. I can play the vast majority of ball games to a good standard, with tennis, football and cricket being the most outstanding. I can throw a cricket or tennis ball an awful and catch anything really well. I have amazing control of the tennis ball and football, but I just can’t seem to handle three of them at once.


27. Red or white wine?

I don’t drink wine. It is dire, it’s like a punishment having to drink it. I can never see my tastes changing, in order that I like wine.


28. What did you do for your last birthday?

I had three separate birthdays celebrations this year, having turned 18. I went out with the family for a nice meal in the weekend leading up to my birthday and we then went for a couple more drinks. On my actual birthday, being during the week, I went to the pub with a few friends and had a bite to eat which was rather good. The following weekend, we went clubbing and I really enjoyed that. I couldn’t have wished for a better few days, so bring on my next birthday!


29. Do you carry a donor card?

I haven’t actually got one, where do I get one from?


30. When were you at your ideal weight?

I would say that when I was about 10. I have got a bit of weight that could do with getting rid of. I am quite fit, in terms of strength and stamina but I just don’t look like I am quite so athletic.


31. Braces?

What about them?


32. Do you recycle?

I do in a fairly primitive form. I always put the old newspapers in the special recycling bin, but apart from that everything goes into the dustbin. I have fairly strong views on the issue, so I should really be making an effort. However, the amount of packing that things come in these days is ridiculous. If things were packed in smaller or less wasteful packages then things would be a lot different.


33. What is you favourite Movie?

Band of Brothers is by far and away my favourite movie(s). Star Wars is close behind, but nothing quite compares to BOB. It is a truly amazing series of short films that recount the events of Easy Company in the Second World War. I won’t go into further detail, because I have written a review about it that has received a diamond! So go and check it out if you are interested in finding out more.


34. A current friend you have known the longest and how long?

I have known all of my current friends for about the same period of time. I couldn’t pick out one in particular, but I have been friends with certain people in our group for about five years now.


35. Favourite mixed drink?

This is going to sound silly, but technically it is an adequate answer to the question. I like ASDA or Robinsons orange hi-juice and water. It is lovely and certainly good after sport or a hard day at school.


36. Coke or Diet coke?

I would say Coke. I can’t understand why people drink Diet Coke, because it is still bad for you. It’s like when people order MacDonald’s and ask for a Diet Coke, as though they are being healthy.


37. Colour eyes?

I’m pretty sure that I used to have light blue eyes, but I have now been told by various people that they are green and other that they are dark blue. I’m not fussed to be honest with you and it doesn’t really matter.


38. Hair colour?

I’m by no means and expert in what hair colour is what. I would say that my hair is very light brown. I was brilliant blonde when I was younger, but those glory days seem to have now deserted me.


39. Daddy or chips?

There isn’t really any sort of a contest here. I would of course, say Daddy. We have our up and considerable downs, but at the end of the day I wouldn’t be without him. I do like the Daddy or chips adverts, great fun.


40. Favourite song of all time?

This is more straightforward than any of the other answers that I have had to give. My favourite song, it’s more of a tune, is Robert Miles: Children. It is a dance anthem or classic and it has never lost its magic. It is just so involving and incredibly euphoric. If you haven’t heard it, then try and get hold of it and have a listen.

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