I am still alive, honest.

It's been a busy few weeks, here's a quick fun update for you, full Lake District update coming soon!!!!

Type in the following and write the first description found.... Be honest, don't just pick one out to be funny!
1: Type in "[your first name] needs" in the Google search:
2: Type in "[your first name] looks" in Google search:
3: Type in "[your first name] hates" in Google search:
4: Type in "[your first name] goes" OR "[your first name] has gone" in Google search:
5: Type in "[your first name] loves" in Google search:
6: Type in "[your first name] eats" in Google search:
7: Type in "[your first name] has" in Google search:
8: Type in "[your first name] works" in Google search:
9: Type in"[your first name] lives" in Google searh:
10: Type in "[your first name] dies" in Google search:
11. Type in "[your first name] does" in Google search:
12: Type in "[your first name] will" in Google search:

Here goes:
1. Adam needs to Shower Petition
2. Adam looks like Heath Ledger
3. Adam Hates Megan Matthews (Sorry Megan, whoever you are?!)
4. Two ready to arrive as Adam goes
5. Adam Loves Beer
6. Adam Eats Whole Pack of Big League Chew (:S)
7. Adam has the most amazing rock voice I've ever heard
8. Adam Works on Jennifer's Body (no further comments on that one)
9. Adam lives in theory
10. Adam dies in freak accident
11. Adam does the devil!
12. Adam will win it all.

Okay - Now go to images.google.com - type your first name, save and attach the first image that comes up to your note. This image is above

This makes a bit of sense....

Just took this test here: http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test82.aspx

Your view on yourself:

You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:

You like serious, smart and determined people. You don't judge a book by its cover, so good-looking people aren't necessarily your style. This makes you an attractive person in many people's eyes.

Your readiness to commit to a relationship:

You prefer to get to know a person very well before deciding whether you will commit to the relationship.

The seriousness of your love:

You like to flirt and behave seductively. The opposite sex finds this very attractive, and that's why you'll always have admirers hanging off your arms. But how serious are you about choosing someone to be in a relationship with?

Your views on education

Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.

The right job for you:

You have many goals and want to achieve as much as you can. The jobs you enjoy are those that let you burn off your considerable excess energy.

How do you view success:

You are confident that you will be successful in your chosen career and nothing will stop you from trying.

What are you most afraid of:

You are concerned about your image and the way others see you. This means that you try very hard to be accepted by other people. It's time for you to believe in who you are, not what you wear.

Who is your true self:

You like privacy very much because you enjoy spending time with your own thoughts. You like to disappear when you cannot find solutions to your own problems, but you would feel better if you learned to share your thoughts with a person you trust.

I won't go near Liverpool after this post.

Firstly, before I start this, in no way do I mean any offence in this post and I do send my best wishes to the family of the boys involved, despite what I am about to say, it is a dreadful tragedy from which three familys in the North West are suffering at this time. Take a read of this story before reading further.

I think the photo in this story says it all. What idiot climbs on top of a freight train in a secured depot where there is live electricity wires above your head, all depots have indications of this, and common sense usually provails? Not only did he climb on top of this train, he then grabbed hold of the overhead electric cables. Seriously, what are parents and schools teaching kids these days. When I was 13/14, my brain would have told me that doing this was dangerous and I would get in big trouble for doing it. Yes there is a certain level of thrill about doing it, but I would have thought at that age that doing this would seriously injure me and it wasn't a wise idea.

Liam's teacher Emma-Jane Percy, head of Year 9 at St Benedict's Catholic College, said: "Liam was a wonderful, bright young man. Clearly not that bright if he was standing on top of a freight train having broken into its depot.

It's amusing that now the parents and local residents of Allerton are blaming the depot for not putting enough safety measures in place to keep kids out. I guess they probably think that they should install 30ft high electric fences and a no fly zone around the depot too. Mind you, someone would probably ignore all signs and risks and try to climb the electric fences. At the end of the day, these kids had broken into this depot, they were tresspassing at their own risk, they then climbed on top of a parked up freight train and grabbed the electric wires above the train. I mean what on earth do you think is going to happen? The schools and parents need to take blame for this, why were their kids allowed to get into this depot, why were they not taught of the dangers of doing so? 25,000 volts would cause a little tingle don't you think?!

From Hong Kong to Hastings

Home safe, tired, going for a bath, sort of missing Hong Kong...Hastings just isn't the same. That was an easy blog for today, catch you later. Have a joke in the meantime:

Want to talk to someone about drugs?

Talk to Frank.... .... He's the black guy at number 7 with the Range Rover on the drive. That guy can get his hands on just about anything.

Hong Kong Day Seven - Last Day!!!

So, that's my last full day in Hong Kong finished. Don't leave until 23:55 tomorrow, so technically have all day tomorrow but need to pack, so we're hanging round the local area tomorrow, probably wonder down to the markets, and get all my stuff ready before I fly back. Final Typhoon update for you, Severe Tropical Storm Goni actually missed Hong Kong, we got the edge of it, and it took down a few posters and boards but nothing major and it was all over night anyway. Looking out the window now, weather is worse than last night, thunder and lighting and torrential rain.

It's been fairly rainy and grey all day, perfect for a museum, plus Wednesday is free admission to numerous museums in Hong Kong. So we headed over to the Museum of History just across the water from Hong Kong Island. History has always interested me, and I think it's important to find out how this place got to where it did, and the stages it went through. Hong Kong has a very interesting history, from the Japanese Occupation during World War II to the Opimum wars and the Chinese Dynastys hundreds of years ago, the museum has some great live size displays that covers everything. It even adds in bits of China's history so you get to read up on that. If you're around, and get the chance, check it out, but make sure to see it in order. You can easily skip stages, but it's important to get all the story. It's like being in chapter 11 of a book and going straight to chapter 19, you miss out on chapter 12 - 18. And it's not like Eastenders, you can't catch up after having not watched it for months.

Today has, however, been fulled with slow walking chinese people who I did find quite rude in the museum. They seemed to like standing in front of you while you're either trying to read something or take a photos. It is known that there can be a certain amount of rudeness in Hong Kong, but this is understandably down to the speed of life they lead. And plus people who walk slowly standing in a line blocking the pavement do my nut, even in England. Even so, i've found them quite pleasant this week, at times a bit rude, but mostly quite pleasant and they can't half cook some good grub!

Quite interesting that the above photo is of Hong Kong island, only about 90 years ago, pre-world war I, amazing how much it has changed. Also amazing how much land has been reclaimed in the past 100 years, and they're still reclaiming it now. Just started building new on Hong Kong Island. Had a lovely home cooked curry tonight, and just watching Slumdog Millionairre.

It's been a fantastic trip, as I've said before it's another box ticked off my "Thing's to do before I die" list, thoroughly loved every bit of this trip visiting this amazing city, there's no single item I can pick out as being my favourite, just everything has been great. If you ever get the chance, I highly recommend you visit this city, it is unique in so many different ways, every corner you turn is something different, and usually something you don't see in every city. Back to England tomorrow, back to normality. But only for a short period, then it's off with the family for a week in the Lake District. I guess life isn't all that bad!

Hong Kong - Day Six

Evening! That's day six over with, typhoon update for you first. Despite it going off track and the fact that Hong Kong will not be taking a direct hit, the Hong Kong version of the met office are due to issue a T8 warning in the next half an hour, T10 is hurricane force winds! However its going to pass overnight so i'll probably sleep through it, all very exciting! Mind you, if they're anything like the met office, then it'll probably be a light wind with the occasional shower, and even then they'll get the day wrong.
Went and rode on the largest series of Outdoor Escalators in the world today. Another excellent idea from the Hong Kong transport industry. From 6am to 10am they go downhill, and from 10am onwards they go up hill. So that people going home from work can get there easily. It takes you up, past around 10-15 streets, up to Mid Levels. An excellent invention! The above photo amused me, this was in a lift in the Bank of China building where we went to take a look out on Hong Kong from their Observatory deck. Take your choice of floors....43 or 1?

It was nice to see the above cenotaph memorial for the people who died in the two World Wars in Central Hong Kong Island. This was obviously placed during the British Colonial times, and has never been moved. When you think about the value of this land, it's truly brilliant to see its still there. Speaking of British Colonial times, we took a walk from the Mid Levels Escalators to Hong Kong Park today, this took us past all the British built buildings, and it was quite fascinating to see the strong British resemblance still in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Park was truly special. It's beautiful in it's own little weird way, set smack bang in the middle of Central Hong Kong, it really is a chance to get out of the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong's financial district into a peaceful green retreat. There's alot of these in Hong Kong, and in a way it's what makes Hong Kong so different to all other cities.

Finally went along to Temple Street Night Market. It's one of these world famous places that i've heard so much about and really wanted to go and see. It's one of these places where you really can spend hundreds of pounds on absolute junk. Bought a fair few things there, most quite useful, these include: x4 Fake DVDs, all of fairly decent quality ( Angels and Demons, Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince, Slumdog Millionairre and Valkyrie), all cost me around about £8! Also bought a new multitool, new torch, 2 new pairs of sunglasses, and numerous gifts for family.

Had a really good day, was alot cooler today which was lovely, and had a nice breeze. Off to do the historical bit tomorrow, as it does quite interest me, so off to visit the Hong Kong Museum of History, as long as the winds aren't too strong. 48 hours till I come home, had a great time in Hong Kong, another box ticked for one of those things to do before you die!

Hong Kong - Day Five - Typhoon Warning!!!!

Bring in your children the typhoon is coming!!! As of 15:15 today, the Hong Kong Observatory issued a stage one warning for a typhoon, on path to give a direct hit to Hong Kong on Wednesday. Rain and storms have already arrived! T1 is the current warning, T10 is full blown Hurricane. Watch this space, quite fancied a typhoon and looks like I might be getting my wish. On another note, some hacker with nothing better to do with their time has spammed by Twitter and now it's been suspended. Still waiting for Twitter to reply to my support request, all very frustrating. These people really need to get out more.

Luckily we've managed to get our day done with before the T1 was issued and the rain & storms appeared. Views over HK are not so good at the moment. It's been a very different day today, instead of heading into the hustle & bustle of the Hong Kong metropolis, it's been out in a different direction to the countryside and lovely scenic views of Ngong Ping.

By far the best way to get there is the 25minute ride on the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car. Some absolutly fantastic sights from these cars, most of which i can't upload to here but will be uploading to facebook. The whole reason for heading up there was to see the impressive Tian Tan Buddha. This is the largest outdoor seated Buddha in the entire world. At 110 feet tall, it can be seen from miles away and is a brilliant sight. 200 odd steps to the top but some great photo ops when you're there. It was really nice today to see a different part of Hong Kong, and to be able to get out into the country side. It never ceases to fascinate me just how green this city is.

I have to give a mention to the excellent Octopus System in place around Hong Kong. It's main use is very similar to the Oyster Card on board London Transport Systems, but the Octopus card can also be used in shops and other stores to pay for items. It's an excellent system and very well though through, does make like easier, especially for residents. You can even get your change from purchases put onto this card.

As you can see it's along way home! I have to say that it is kind of weird being one of the taller people on the underground, usually i'm one of the shortest. Anyway, i'm off to research typhoon shelters and track its path, it's all very exciting, never been in a typhoon before. I bet after all this it won't happen. Still planning the next few days, tomorrow we're off to visit Hong Kong Park, the Hong Kong Museum of History and then the world famous Temple Street Night Market! Ciao for now!

Hong Kong - Day Four

Let me paint you a picture, imagine sitting in a Sauna for 3 1/2 hours, full clothed, watching a football game, this is how we felt this afternoon. I'm actually surprised i was still sweating, don't think I had any more sweat to sweat out. Saying that, a shower was thoroughly enjoyed when we got home after the game. Fair to say it was one of the hottest days of the year yet, especially with the humidity, maybe not great weather to watch football. I can't even imagine to think what it must have been like to play in it, Tottenham Hotspur players did seem to be struggling, the scoreline shows that.

Final score today - South East China 2 Tottenham Hotspurs 0. I don't think it was so much South East China were brilliant, more of the fact that Spurs were shockingly bad, even when they brought on Keane, Defoe and Lennon. I do get the feeling that they felt the heat, as did most of the crowd. Even so it was a very good game, and a well deserved win by the Chinese. Their first goal was a cracking volley, one of the best goals i've seen in a while. Also nice was the fact that even though we were 5000 miles away, every member of the crowd and teams stood in a one minutes silence to remember the great late Sir Bobby Robson (see above pic).

One thing that has fascinated me recently is the Chinese Scaffolding. There's no metal poles or clambs, it's all entirely made out of Bamboo (see above pic). And there's all these little blokes climbing all over it. How it stays up is amazing. Just shows what you can do with natural products. I don't think the reaction would be great if this practice was used back in Health & Safety gone Politically Correctness mad Britain!

Forgot to mention last night the crazy Pakistanis who pester you constantly in Nathan Road asking if you want to buy watches or have a suit made. Even when you say no they still don't get the point. Figured out though that if you give them a firm no, and then they keep on, just ignore them and they swiftly get the message. I'm not one for being rude to people, but sometimes ignorance is the best idea.

Anyway, hopefully tomorrow won't be as warm. Heading further outside of Hong Kong for a change tomorrow, off to see Tian Tan Buddha which is the largest outdoor Buddha in the world. Got to get on Ngong Ping cable car to get there, which takes about 25 mins, but apparently some cracking views from it. Then a traditional chinese meal tomorrow night. Bedtime now for me, night!

Hong Kong - Day Three

As you stand on Victoria Peak, from one side you see a busy metropolis of high rise skyscrapers to turning around and looking over to the other side where it is a green national park type region with beaches and the occasional apartment block. No city in the world is like this one.

It was warm today, around about 33oC with the sun high in the sky which made it slightly toasty, especially when walking along the promenade on Hong Kong Harbour or up on the peak. The peak is the place to go in Hong Kong for without a doubt the best panoramic views, of not only Hong Kong city, but the rest of the island and also the rest of the new territories. On a clear day it's an amazing sight, and this is what we got today. It was absolutly beautiful, slight treck in the heat up to the Peak tram which takes you up to the summit. The Peak Tram has been in operation since 1888, it takes you up 800 metres over Hong Kong island at times with at degrees of 27. Got an excellent video of us coming back down it which i'll upload to youtube in time.

I'm doing this blog a bit back to front, but I guess it doesn't matter. As we emerged from the Hong Kong underground system beside the Space Museum you get a sense of just why it's one of the most famous and recognised views in the entire world. Streching for what must be a few miles, no number of photos can really put into words just how amazing it is, it really is a case of, you must come and see it to understand just how immense the view is. It's almost more breathtaking than the view from the Peak, but in different ways.

Before I got here, I imagined Hong Kong to be like any normal city e.g. London, New York etc. but it isn't at all. Even if you don't love cities, you can spend a day in the city, but spend another 6 days out in the wilderness treking up mountains. It's like an english summer around November and December time, so quite pleasant. I've got tons of photos, and will be uploading the best ones to Facebook when i get back to the UK and have the time. Up until then its just the tasters on here.

We finished the day with a nice meal in the famous Nathan Road, you may not have heard of it but you'd recognise it in the photos. This was followed by us returning once again to the waterfront for what is officially the biggest permenant Sound and Lighting Show in the world. 44 buildings participate in this dazzling display of the areas culture and technology. Containing 16,594 dynamic light fixtures, the nightly show is programmed and co-ordinated through the internet using a custom built show control system installed in all the buildings (can I have their internet speed please?) A truly amazing show, especially for someone as geeky about the whole this as I am. And very busy on the waterfront too.

Tomorrow is a bit of a quieter and easy day, it's off to support Tottenham Hotspurs....I never thought i'd see the day. Well it's either them or South China, and I should support the english team! More photos and blogs to come, along with hopefully some more vlogs! Watch this Space!

New Vlog: Sunrise in Hong Kong

Morning all, just added my first ever vlog to youtube, a good one to start on...sunrise in Hong Kong. Check it out below: