Off On One Again: West Hendred

Off On One Again

A blog of no interest to anyone apart from me. Highly egotistical. Somewhat ironic that once upon a time people kept diaries secret. Now we publish to the world, even if no-one is listening (or reading). This may include stuff on Greece, history, rugby, cricket, Health and Safety, Wales, genealogy and West Hendred. It will almost certainly include complete rants about things I find amusing, interesting or annoying. There is no guarantee that anyone will share my views!

About Me

Name: Jonathan

Location: Didcot, Oxon, United Kingdom

37, forgetful, cynical, sarcastic, would like to have been a struggling artist but ended up with a PhD in chemistry. Got bored with being in the lab, fell into Health and Safety and now can't get out of science without taking a pay cut. Rather enjoying the diversion into Environmental compliance. Unfit and terminally depressed. Lovely wife Sam - just about all that keeps me together. Son Rafferty GFX Hall born 24 Oct 2005 is growing up quickly. Greyhound (Buddy), cats (PJ and Boots), tortoises (Tinkerbell and Compost). Learning Greek at Evening Classes. Play Cricket badly for Didcot CC, haven't played rugby for years and am a little annoyed about that. According to my medical, am clincially obese. Earn far too little. Completed H&S and Environmental Diplomas

June 05, 2004

West Hendred

The following description is taken from the Bradford and Bingley/Adkin description of a house for sale in West Hendred (the village from which I originate): "A really rather nice cottage in a really rather nice village." What on earth is that supposed to mean?

The full description is currently at http://www.rightmove.co.uk (search for houses in West Hendred between £170,000 and £180,000).
*A really rather nice cottage in a really rather nice village *Entrance porch, large sitting/dining room *Kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom *Gas central heating, double glazing *Enclosed garden

3 Comments:

marvin said...: I once mistakenly suggested that the famous graffiti (apologies for spelling) on the bus shelter (crusty 3 weeks) was a perfect introduction to the weirdness of life in WH. "But this is a nice village!" everyone said.

Anna here, just in case you've forgotten that most people call me marvin.; June 11, 2004
Jonathan said...: A village with a dark underbelly. Not all roses aroud the cottage doors, but then we wouldn't have it any other way.; June 13, 2004
marvin said...: I wouldn't say 'dark', just 'weird'.; June 13, 2004