My Favourite Things
(Just as a bit of fun and something I will be asking my Volunteer of the Month to complete on the Members Site , here are a few of My Favourite Things! - sorry but you can't include family and friends because that goes without saying)
1) Favourite Football Team
Blackburn Rovers – I am a season ticket holder with my 2 sons and other members of my family. A small town club with a BIG BIG Team! (not to forget the best Uncle of all time) Official site www.rovers.co.uk
2) Favourite Bands
The Rolling Stones – you may have guessed from the quote on my homepage. Still Rocking n’ Rolling after all these years and one day they will receive the recognition they deserve in this country for their terrific music, lyrics and brilliant concerts. Official site www.rollingstones.com and best fan site www.iorr.org
Bruce Springsteen – Super performer and lucky enough to see him at Madison Square Garden in New York City in October 2007. Official site www.backstreets.com
Grown Up Wrong – Never quite made it to the top of the charts but had some good fun and laughs along the way. Official site www.grownupwrong.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
3) Favourite Comedy
The Office and David Brent - “ You don't have to be mad to work here, but you do have to be on time, well presented, a team player, customer service focused and sober!! ”. For more David Brent quotes from The Office series please click here
Phoenix Nights – Brilliant characters and well written scripts – “ I have a dream, people, I have a dream. If we build it, they will come”. (Brian Potter). For more Phoenix nights quotes please click here
4) Favourite Films
- Pulp Fiction
- The Shawshank Redemption
- The Green Mile
5) Favourite Book – Oh the places you’ll go! - By Dr. Seuss. For a review of this book on Amazon please click here
6) Favourite Place to Energise – Sport 2000 at Ribby Hall Village in Wrea Green on the Fylde coast - Excellent facilities for members www.ribbyhall.co.uk
7) Favourite Holiday Destination – Florida
- www.ideal4disney.com - superb villa with all mod cons
- www.universalorlando.com - brilliant rides and experiences
- www.discoverycove.com - Simply Awesome - 10 out of 10!
8) Favourite Food – Prawn Cocktail, Roast Duckling (Dog & Partridge at Chipping), Raspberry Glace
9) Favourite Drink – The occasional glass of Red Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon or a smooth pint of Thwaites’ Bitter (on match days)
10) Favourite Personal Quote – “If you can’t be bothered to write down your goals, how do you expect to put in the necessary effort to achieve them?
