Sion Barry's World

BREAKFAST: A hearty bowl of Cornflakes with semi-skimmed cold organic milk. Walk to Work: It was down the Taff Trail where quite a few dogs were out and about with their owners. Joggers were also to be seen out in force too, no doubt spurred on by the mild weather which we are experiencing here in Wales. Lunchbox 2 ham brown rolls. 1 banana 1 apple 2 satsumas 2 digestive biscuits Random Thought March 23, 2010: Lord Levy has just left, but will Tony be waiting for him outside the prison gates?

BREAKFAST: A more than adequate bowl of Branflakes with semi-skimmed cold organic milk and a pint of water. Walk to Work: It was down the Taff Trail with a very mild climate on show. Quite a few expletives were coming from workmen at the home of Glamorgan County Cricket Club, Sophia Gardens. They are turning the ground into a new 15,500-seater test match arena. Lunchbox 1 satsuma 1 apple 2 digestive biscuits 1 Rachel's organic yoghurt. 2 ham brown rolls Random Thought Year 2010: Former UK Prime Minister establishes the Tony Blair Adoption Agency. This is for unwanted kids called, you've guessed it, Tony Blair. It also finds loving parents [yes including gays ] for girls called Antonia Blair.

B REAKFAST : Mrs B kindly brought it to me on a tray: a bowl of Cornflakes with semi-skimmed cold organic milk; glass of water; cup of boiled water with lemon juice and honey and two pieces of toast [white bread] with Olivio spread and blackcurrant jam. Our daughter Isabella, who is nine months, has three hours in nursery today, before starting in earnest on Thursday. Many emotions for me and Mrs B, but it is the next stage in her development _ on reflection make that the 3 of us . Good Luck Kid Walk to Work: It was down the Taff Trail, where I can report that the cricket pavilion at Sophia Gardens has been completed demolished. A woman, with two dogs at her side, was calling the name of a third who was having more fun trying to catch some squirrels. River Taff was pretty chilled this morning. Lunchbox 2 beef and tomato brown rolls 1 Rachel's organic yoghurt 1 banana 1 apple 2 digestive biscuits 1 satsuma Random Thought Year 2413 ON the surface of Pluto some arte...

A little foggy this morning on account of having a few drinks last night with Mr Ian Courtney of Penarth. I found him in the Cameo Club with his friends, Gethin [who can speak around nine languages] and Gwenda. Never met them before, but they were good company. We were later joined by Wales's greatest ever civil servant Gareth Hall, who had been down the gym with his friend from Brecon and his son who I understood to be a promising boxer. Breakfast: Bowl of Weetabix with semi-skimmed cold milk, a pint of water and a cup of boiled water with freshly squeezed lemon juice. Walk to Work: It was down the Taff Trail, where a pleasant stroll was to be had. A couple walking hand in hand in front stopped to admire an inquisitive squirrel perched on the branch of a tree just of the trail. Lunchbox 1 piece of Mrs B lemon sponge [simply delicious} two salmon [tinned variety] brown rolls 1 apple 1 satsuma. Random Thought Year 2190: Oh dear Milan looks so different.

BREAKFAST: A well disposed bowl of Weetabix [3] with hot semi-skimmed oganic milk; cup of hot water with lemon juice. Wa lk to Work: It was down the Taff Trail, but then crossed the River Taff at the pedestrian bridge. So I was in the splendid grounds of Cardiff Castle, where some genius had made a huge pig's head out of earth, sticks and branches. I then crossed North Road and weaved my way through the National Museum of Wales and Cardiff University for my exit point... The headquarters of Finance Wales. Had a nice chat there with its investment director Peter Wright, who is half English/French. Lunchbox 1 slice of Mrs B's delicious lemon sponge. 1 apple 1 banana 1 satsuma 1 Rachel's organic yoghurt 2 beef and tomato rolls. RANDOM THOUGHT 2090: Finance Wales make a mint after their investment in time travel pays-off. They go back to the year 1975 to take an equity stake in a little start up company called Microsoft .

BREAKFAST: C+ bowl of Branflakes with a sprinkling of porride oats with semi-skimmed organic milk; a pint of water and two pieces of toast with Olivo spread and blackcurrant jam. Walk to Work: Decided to take a stroll down Cowbridge Road East. Had planned, on shutting my PvC front door, to memorise the names of as many restaurants and cafes en route as possible, but have only just remembered that... so perhaps tomorrow. Had a glance at a number of faces on a bus, which was held up in traffic. Lunchbox 2 digestive biscuits 2 beef and tomato brown rolls 1 Rachel's organic yoghurt 1 banana 1 satsuma 1 apple RANDOM THOUGHT 2030: The WDA's former man in Milan, Paul Wright, lands the first inward investment project for the Antarctican capital of AmundScott... a Korean company making miniature models of Lord Rowe-Beddoe. Coming soon to this blog: Word Association Podcasts. The first in the chair will be the Welsh Assembly's Government's Enterprise Minister [no time to type ...

BREAKFAST: Bowl of Branflakes with semi-skimmed cold milk; two pieces of brown toast with Olivio spread and blackcurrant jam and a cup of hot water with lemon. Walk to Work; It was down the Taff Trial this morning, where a whole array of dogs and their owners were out in force. River Taff was pretty relaxed looking, while demolition activity at the home of Glamorgan County Cricket, Sophia Gardens, had moved up a few gears. The pavilion is nearly completed demolished and could be gone by the morning. Further along and a cyclist had to swerve fiercely to avoid a pedestrian. Lunchbox 2 digestive biscuits 2 brown ham and tomato rolls. 1 Rachel's organic yoghurt 1 banana 1 satsuma 1 apple 1 piece of Mrs B's wondrous coffee cake. Random Thought 2070: First lodge of the Magic Circle is launched in the Antarctican capital of AmundScott. Can they pull a magic iceberg out of the hat?

Thank God they got rid of national service all those years ago. I would have been pretty useless in the Army on account of being left handed and not too much into taking orders. Breakfast: A cup of hot water with lemon juice and a bowl of 3 Weetabix with semi-skimmed organic milk. Walk to Work: Took the "Third Way" this morning, down the finest stretch of highway in Cardiff, the tree-lined Cathedral Road. I exited at Sophia Gardens, where you can join the last few yards of the Taff Trail, before I cross over Canton Bridge, into the centre of Cardiff. A little bit of rain in the air this morning and many squirrels to be seen too as I joined the trail. Lunchbox 1 beef and tomato roll 2 beef and tomato sandwiches 1 banana 1 apple 1 satsuma 1 Rachel's organic yoghurt 1 piece of Mrs B's delicious home made coffee cake Random Thought 2012: Close, but not quite enough.... Wales get another round of European funding!

BREAKFAST : nice bowl of Weetabix [3 strong] with semi-skimmed organic milk Walk to Work: Accompanied by Mrs B this morning [that's a first]. Earlier I had taken Isabella our approaching nine month old daughter, to stay with my parents for the day. So it was down the Taff Trail, where I have never seen so many ducks. A symphony of mechancial diggers could be seen and heard at the home of Glamorgan County Cricket Club, Sophia Gardens. Lunchbox: Not needed as I am attending a bash at at Holland House Hotel in Cardiff to honour the great and the good of the Welsh property sector _ masonic lodge mania! RANDOM THOUGHT Spring 2009: Jade has finally faded from public consciousness...

BREAKFAST: In atrocious conditions [gale force winds and rain] I set off at 7am for St David's Hotel and Spa for a breakfast meeting with member of the Bank of England's MPC Tim Besley. Lunchbox: 2 salmon brown rolls with a hint of lemon juice 1 apple 1 banana 2 satsumas 1 Rachel's Organic yoghurt Random Thought August 2007: Siemens appoint Merlin to head up its Assembly IT contract.

Here is Isabella and her beloved "puppy" BREAKFAST: Very enjoyable bowl of Shreddies, with a few Porridge oats on top, with semi-skimmed organic milk. Walk to Work: Not happened today as I have a day off work. So at 10am I went for a massage/reflexology. Lunch: Made some nice omelettes for Mrs B and my mother. I didn't have enough eggs, so I made do with a cheese sandwich. RANDOM THOUGHT Two parts of a socket: Unplug at night and when not in use... be part of the solution. Don't tell me what to do.... I don't give two figs about global warming!!

HERE is Isabella and one of her Christmas presents... a penguin from Emma Lewis of Golley Slater fame. Breakfast: Seriously good bowl of 3 Weetabix with semi-skimmed organic milk. Walk to work: Back down the Taff Trail this morning, where demolition work at the home of Glamorgan County Cricket Club is continuing apace. Quite a few ducks and squirrels were out and about this morning. Lunchbox: 2 beef and tomato brown rolls 2 chocolate digestive biscuits 1 Rachel's organic yoghurt 1 banana 1 apple 1 satsuma. Random Thought. 2170: Celebrations on the streets of the Antarctican capital of AmundScott, after the continent wins the race to host the summer Olympics of 2180.

BREAKFAST: Nice bowl of Shreddies... not had them in ages. Walk to Work OH boy oh boy... Cowbridge Road East,which leads into the centre of Cardiff, is growing on me [pictured above]. Ventured down it again this morning in favour of the legendary Taff trail to get to work. Rubbish levels were ridiculously high, people [myself included no doubt] looked extremely miserable... but that creates a whole new level of interest. Lunchbox. 2 Beef and tomato brown rolls [ well I was getting bored with the sandwiches] 3 slices of carrot 1 Rachel's organic yoghurt [not had a Muller Light in ages and have no appetite to return to them] 2 chocolate digestive biscuits [plain digestive were also in need of a change] 1 banana 1 apple 1 satsuma. RANDOM THOUGHT If it makes you happy keep it up [the tree that is]

BREAKFAST: Much needed bowl of 3 Weetabix with hot milk, two pieces of toast, much water and a cup of lemon juice and boiled water. Last night I had a few drinks with these gentlemen in the centre of Cardiff: Ian Williams, Ian Courtney, Brian Morgan, Mark Barry [brother] and the truly magnificent Robert Llewellyn-Jones. That was fun, but not so funny on waking up with an imperial hangover. Walk to Work It was down Cowbridge Road East that takes you into the centre of Cardiff. Cannot even remember if I had my i-Pod on. Lunchbox: Decided to give it a well deserved day off RANDOM THOUGHT Not sure, but I think these boots might belong to the affable Gareth Hall... Wales's greatest ever living civil servant. HAVE A SENSATIONAL WEEKEND

BREAKFAST: Mercurical bowl of Branflakes with semi-skimmed cold milk. Walk to Work: Gale force winds and driving rain were my companions this morning as I shuffled down Cowbridge Road East into the centre of Cardiff. Decided not to take my usual route down the Taff Trail as I had visions of being blown over into the River Taff below. Lunchbox; 4 ham and tomato sandwiches on granary bread 1 Rachel's organic yoghurt 1 banana 1 apple 1 satsuma. Random Thought Message from beyond the Grave Samuel Pepys : "This blog is complete rubbish"!

BREAKFAST: B minus bowl of Cornflakes with semi-skimmed cold milk Walk to Work: River Taff was flying this morning as I walked to work down the legendary River Taff Trail. Very few people about, which I am totally okay with. Lunchbox: Not needed as I was in the corporate trough at lunchtime, with a partner from the world's greatest law firm [I wasn't paying] Eversheds... a certain Michelle Thomas. We talked about windfarms, carbon trading, Welsh gangsters. global warming and many other interesting things. Random Thought 2020 : Twiki is appointed England's new football manager

BREAKFAST: Delicious bowl of Cornflakes with semi-skimmed cold milk. The Walk to Work: I drove to work this morning, a very rare occurrence indeed all linked to Cardiff Business Club. Lunchbox 4 salmon sandwiches with a hint of lemon juice on granary bread 1 banana 1 apple 1 satsumas 2 digestive biscuits RANDOM THOUGHT A poem for Bill Mayne. You work the circuit with aplomb, with a smiling heart and vibrant song. At the birth of a new day you are still standing strong, while many chums have long since gone. Property was once your shining star, but you perhaps took things a wee bit far. But the Ulsterman "marches on" to the piper's tune of challenges, renewing and bold. A business acquired, but no time to rest, this is when you are at your best. Growth, growth, growth is your mantra strong. Organic? acquisition, that's up to you, but you are on your own "bus" now Bill so drive it true.

BREAKFAST: Bizarre combination of Cornflakes and porridge oats with semi-skimmed cold milk. Walk to Work : It was down the Taff Trail this morning where more progress can be reported on the demolition of the home of Glamorgan County Cricket Club, Sophia Gardens. The two media boxes have been moved to the far end of the ground... I guess awaiting to be taken away on a very large truck. A small pedestrian bridge on the Trail can take you over into the grounds of Cardiff Castle. I cannot be certain, but I thought I saw Wales's greatest living civil servant, the affable Gareth Hall, crossing. I was quite a bit away, but I am almost certain it was Gareth, who was not carrying a briefcase this morning. Anyway, quite a few ducks were out and about too. Lunchbox 4 ham and tomato sandwiches 2 digestive biscuits 1 banana 1 apple 1 satsuma 1 Rachel's organic yoghurt Random Thought 2009: The world's first spoon bending academy is opened Swansea by the affable Gareth Hall.

HERE I am [left of course] with Isabella having a right old laugh with my sister Sarah, who resides in the City of the Angels. WENT for a run around my local park Llandaff Fields this morning. I usually complete two laps, but after one I stopped... like the English cricket team my heart wasn't quite in it. BREAKFAST: A Bowl of Branflakes and a cup of lemon juice and hot water [how very quaint!] Walk to Work: Not working today as I earned some corn last Sunday. Random Thought 2015: After several years of no smoking in bars, restaurants etc etc in the UK, a ban is also introduced on shouting in public places.... apart from sporting events and farmers' markets.

BREAKFAST: Engaging bowl of Branflakes with semi-skimmed milk. Walk to Work : It was down the Taff Trail. The River Taff was pretty calm this morning. More activity at the home of Sophia Gardens, which is just off the trail, with mechancial equipment of all description mulling around. Lunchbox 4 ham and tomato sandwiches on granary bread 1 banana 1 apple 1 satsuma 2 digestive biscuits RANDOM THOUGHT 2020: Opus Dei's January sales initiation ceremony is abandoned after being deemed too tough.

Was up early to watch some of the Australia v England test match from Sydney. Breakfast : Imposing bowl of Branflakes with semi-skimmed cold milk Walk to Work; It was down the legendary Taff Trail for the first time this year. Squirrrels were to be seen in abundance. At the home of Glamorgan County Cricket Club, a few workers were going for it with sledge hammers demolishing the pavilion. Passed what I believe were two Chinese people. One was had a trolley device to carry two suit cases, while later I passed a woman out jogging. Lunchbox 4 salmon sandwiches [tinned variety] with a hint of lemon juice on granary bread. 1 apple 1 satsuma 1 banana 2 digestive biscuits Random Thought 2010: Tony Blair and David Cameron are neck and neck in the Riga to Moscow Former Political Leader Hot Air Balloon Race. However, they are some 10 miles behind the leading pack, which includes former leader of the DUP, the Reverend Ian Paisley. Coming soon to this blog: the first leg of my " I'm not...

BREAKFAST : Cultured bowl of 3 Weetabix with semi-skimmed cold milk. Walk to Work: My right foot is a little bit under the weather. Think I slept a bit akwardly on Monday night. So I hobbled my way down Cowbridge Road East into the centre of Cardiff... which is about five minutes quicker than my usual route down the Taff Trail. Lunchbox [first day of service in 2007] 4 ham and tomato sandwiches on granary bread 1 banana 1 apple 1 satsuma 2 digestive biscuits 1 Rachel's organic yoghurt Random Thought I have yet to break any bones in my body... which is not bad considering I have been around since 1965. "That can be easily arranged Mr Barry!!"

HAPPY New Year from Mrs B, Isabella and me... and of course the lunchbox and all the squirrels, ducks of the Taff Trail - and not forgetting the immaculately groomed White Husky dog too. BREAKFAST: First bowl of Weetabix of 2007, with semi-skimmed cold milk; two pieces of toast with Olivio spread and blackcurrant jam. LUNCHBOX: Not in operation today as I have a day off work. Walk to Work: Will recommence tomorrow. Random Thought This day in 2130: What a party in the Antarctican capital of AmundScott last night and in the early hours of this morning. More than one million people gathered in Penguin Square in the centre of the thriving city to see in the New Year.