splash down!

the yellow duckmarine was thoroughly amusing. i'd never been on a tourist bus before, but i do have to say this one must be the best in the whole world. the vehicle was actually used in the normandy landings, which i found a bit eerie, and although we stalled only once i was a little worried about the safety.

although we were supposed to pass in front of rich's house and had arranged for rich #2 to be standing outside waving a flag, because of all of the road works in the city centre we didn't go down his street. the most hilarious part was the splash down! into the water, which evoked many screams from the folks in the back who got a bit wet.

everyone who comes to the pool must do this.

we then traipsed out to the heritage market and checked out the mish mash of merchandise, went for a meal, proceeded to have a few pints at doctor dunkins (absolutely fab pub...dad, you'd love it!) and then a bottle of wine at 3345. my sober saturday night made my body feel like i had to make up for lost time.

so i'm a little tired at work today, but i think i'll make it.

i ran into the woman who interviewed me for the john moores 24 exhibition officer job at the walker art gallery today and she was so apologetic for not hiring me! she was very pleased to hear that i'd found something and told me i should look out for development jobs as well. it was really kind of her and is a definite reflection of the attitude of this place. lovin it.