So, five things you may not already know about me....

1. Thinking that I may have had a very minor dairy intolerance I gave up eating dairy produce in my early twenties. Obviously this means no Milk, Cheese or Chocolate. But that's only the half of it. Wey solids and powder are found in an amazing host of foods like biscuits, cakes and crackers. And all those really nice things like cakes (did I say that already), custard, pastries, and a whole lot more.... I'm not sure the diet had much effect on my Asthma, but I sure did put on the pounds once I came off of it (I have subsequently lost that weight, with help from the Hackers Diet) and my bicycles. I was certainly glad to no longer be having water on my morning cereal.

2. This may not be so surprising to those paying close attention to my blog... OK, so its a surprise to you all! I used to be cleaner at Express Dairies. It helped me save up for the road "racing" bicycle that I still ride to this day. My section included a small hall with a free milk dispenser which was always in a real slimy and smelly state come the evening (people, be considerate with your unwanted beverages). I still remember with joy the first time I used the floor polishing machine. It whizzed around taking me with it and wrapping me around with the power cord. Took a few times to tame it, but it was always fun.

3. Somewhat like Clingan at school I was interested in long distance running. I used to take part in the cross country race each year and for sports day entered the 1500m and 5km race. Though I never took it seriously, I just seemed to have a lot of stamina. These days I really don't enjoy running and much prefer to be on my bike where my stamina still sees me through..

4. I was in a Secondary School (high-school) production of "My Fair Lady". I was in the chorus and several non-speaking parts including a chimney sweep and ballroom dancer. I enjoyed every moment of it, especially learning the waltz (shame I don't remember it now). I dare say it's those memories why I encourage my girls to take up the thespian joys that they have. Mind, they can sing unlike myself.

5. On the theme of Musicals, my favorites all time is the film "The Slipper and the Rose", staring Richard Chamberlain and Gemma Craven. It is in my opinion the best adaptation of the Cinderella Story. My favorite bit is when the fairy god mother, played by Annette Crosbie, exclaims "I know, I'll borrow time!" (or something to that effect) which for me explained why the magic had to be withdrawn at midnight. So why don't the slippers disappear? Well that magic clearly wasn't borrowed

So, Jonathan, your it!

Stace