Malcolm’s Journal
November 2, 2008
Congratulations to Ferrari on their 16th Formula 1 World Constructors’ Championship after a difficult season that had many highs and an almost equal number of lows.
Commiserations to Felipe Massa, who was so close, yet so far from becoming Formula 1 World Drivers’ Champion, 2008. Through the season he has shown a tremendous amount of heart and determination, and can take so many positives from it to come back next season with an even stronger Championship challenge.
It was the most tantalising climax to a season, and as Massa crossed the line, it was it seemed his Championship, only for a struggling Glock to allow Hamilton through to clinch it at its last breath. So close was it in fact that Massa’s family were already celebrating in the Ferrari garage, only to be heartbroken moments later.
October 16, 2008
Had an enjoyable day out at the renowned — and ever expanding — Colchester Zoo yesterday, despite the rotten weather.
Managed to get around all the sections, and only missed out on seeing the meerkats who failed to make an appearance each time I stopped by (I don’t blame them staying in their burrow out of the cold and wet).
Well worth a visit to see the great variety of animals, but be warned: it is on quite a hill!
October 6, 2008
In the early hours of this morning a neighbours front door was set alight, just weeks after twelve car windows were randomly smashed on my road.
Despite being in the front room, I was totally unaware and undisturbed by this [and the previous mass] incident, despite the fire brigade being on the scene to tackle the blaze.
Should it have been my front door that was targeted I hate to think when I might have become aware of the impending danger.
Colchester crime is getting worryingly close to home, and it is unprovoked, sinister, and with the very real prospect of deadly consequences.
September 7, 2008
As a staunch Scuderia Ferrari supporter, even I feel the penalty imposed on Hamilton at Spa today is unjust, and that he fully deserved the win.
All it will do is serve as further bate to discredit the FIA and stewards who have long been attributed as being pro-Ferrari.
So then, another kick in the teeth for the fans of Formula One racing…
June 18, 2008
On the way back from Clacton-on-Sea yesterday evening, I had an enjoyable meal at The Cross Inn, Horsley Cross. My lamb was nice and tender, the service friendly and efficient, and there was a pleasant atmosphere to boot. Interesting to note there was not one drinker, only eater’s.