Successfully gave directions to a taxi driver and ordered a coffee, all in German! It's all coming back. Quite proud.

I don't feel quite so lost in Germany. GCSE German is still in there. Heading through dark foggy streets in a taxi.

Staying in Bremen tonight, up early tomorrow heading to Oldenburg, business not pleasure sadly. Its foggy!

I wonder what north Germany is like at this time of year...

Since the builders arrived, my ability to climb ladders, make strong sugary tea and speak with a faux cockney accent has really come along.

I am not doing Movember because what I think I look like http://j.mp/vc9Svd is different from reality http://j.mp/tIRrD4

Important report to finish. My wife pointed out I am behaving like Spongebob in this episode http://j.mp/u7TJwU - this update confirms this.

Oops managed to attempt to call 3 people during 2 mins silence due to forgetfulness, sorry! Will donate to BRC to make up for it.

Spent the day dressed as an "evil" secret agent for my son's themed birthday party. Everyone had a great time.

Happy Birthday to my eldest. 7 today and smarter than his Mum and Dad already :)

Happy Birthday to a wonderful son. 5 years of being adorable.

Second great evening out. Amsterdam is lovely, but man am I looking forward to getting home tomorrow.

Fever all night and now an Easyjet flight to Amsterdam. 3 days of meetings. Sat among the usual uncomfortable mix of businessmen & stoners

Climbed a tall ladder yesterday, conquered fear. Got up early to make everyone blueberry pancakes. Man of the year?

OK, imagine the biggest jellyfish you can imagine, got it? Now click this http://imgur.com/ZKhVN

Watching Adam Curtis' the power of nightmares again. Utterly brilliant.

Has anyone tried googling "do a barrel roll", fascinating.

Loft guys sealed access hatch to lay flooring. Only route up now via ladder. Morbid fear of Heights. Stairs go in around Christmas! Torture.

Off to my first firework display of the year with the family, quite excited!

Off to see Dave Gorman tonight