Trunk Guy Trunk Guy This is an account of what's going on in my gay life, my thoughts, my ramblings and anything else I think may be of interest. Articles
Brighton Pride
2009-08-02 11:02:00 Now as anyone who knows me will tell you about me I a) don't like Brighton and b) am not too keen on Pride events. Yesterday was a revelation then as I attended Brighton Pride.Some very good friends of ours invited us down to Brighton for a Pride breakfast before heading out to the watch the parade and head over to the park for the party/picnic.After a less than easy journey down to the coast (thanks to National Rail and London Transport) we hooked up with Lisa, Renee and settled into a fun morning of polite conversation and japes with their friends. (Little known to me that the strand that connected us was our place of work!)Anyway we had a fantastic breakfast of fried meats followed by pancakes. We even enjoyed to sit in Lisa's wonderful garden and enjoy the fleeting moment of sun.We headed out to watch the parade around 11, all completely full of food, wine, champagne and such like. Very tipsy but in a festival spirit. BY the time we left the house it felt like we'd all k...
Things to love...
2009-07-25 09:56:00 Things to love this Saturday morning:International Diving Champsionships from Rome + BBC iPlayer/Downloader + Grab = Fantastic captures such as this one of David Boudia flashing his butt as he hit the water ;0) More About: Love , Things
Cotswolds
2009-07-24 10:11:00 I have just returned from 4 days solo in the Cotswolds (yes 4 and not the originally planned 3 - this is because I ended up having to come home and back again on Tuesday - long story won't bore you with it (but it's Richard's fault!)).Anyway I had a lovely time and it was the perfect way to finally recover from my back op - at the beginning of the week I was still a little numb but with all the driving, walking and fresh air I am nearly 95% back to my normal self (god help everyone...).As is traditional for me I took lots of photographs, some of which are online for you to flick through.Highlights of my trip included Bourton on the Water, Stow on the Would, Broadway Tower, Moreton in the Marsh, Oxford (dinner with a very good friend of mine), Gloucester Cathedral (not the city although I discovered a great little organic delicatessen which sells the best tea), Cheltenham, Northleach (and the wonderful Mechanical Music Museum), Hidecote Gardens and Chipping Campden. Yes I did cov...
Post Op
2009-07-14 16:30:00 So I had my operation and all went as planned - kind of.I was originally told that I would only have local anaesthetic at the point of the injections but I ended up going under general anaesthetic too. This was a mild shock on the day and to be honest it made me more nervous, especially as I had to have a line in my hand (which I hate as I am always terrified I will snap it!).I don't remember taking this photo let alone uploading it - I must have done so when I was coming around after the op with my iPhone!It was all very swift and to be honest I remember going into theatre and being asked to turn over onto the theatre bed and that was it 90 minutes later I am awake back in my bed!I was thankfully discharged the same day and Richard and Brandy played nurse.What I hadn't expected was to still be off work. I was warned the operation could have no affect, instant affect or pain through adjustment - sadly I got the latter.Since the operation I have been through varying degrees of pa... More About: Post
Back Again
2009-07-07 06:57:00 Well today's the day, after months of physio, scans and investigations I am going into hospital for procedure on my back.After the MRI scan it was discovered that the problem is with the tissue around my lower disc - hopefully todays procedure will reduce the swelling and take the pressure off my nerve. Wish me luck.As a little distraction I thought I'd share this rather odd Sony promotional shot with you - do you think they may be targeting gay gadget lovers? LOL More About: Back
Happy Birthday Baby xxXxx
2009-07-02 18:37:00 Happy Birthday Baby Another year has passed and you just keep getting sexier ;0)xxXxx More About: Happy
2 men in 2 hotels in 2 capital cities = 1 hell of a weekend!
2009-06-23 19:17:00 So the big weekend has happened and I had an absolute blast.My weekend started on Friday where I met Lee in the Docklands where we spent a leisurly day having lunch, browsing and discussing all things Pet Shop Boys (PSB).Late afternoon we made our way over to the 02 Arena where we met up with Steve and a host of new friends. It was great fun winding people up about my relationship with Ste. Most (nearly) believed that I used to be his rent boy and he paid me to give up following a terrible chaffing accident. Lol.Anyway Ste and I made our way to our seats (not before he tried on most of the merchandise!) and caught the end of Frankmusiks set which was average at best.For the main event we were greeted with a stage full of White boxes onto which the vt was displayed.Heart was the opening number and Neil and Chris came on stage and performed with boxes on thier heads. Once the boxes were removed it was bowler hats and rousing renditions of DYSMC? and Pandemonium/Can you forgive...The ... More About: Hotels , Cities , Weekend , Hell
Hands and Blogs
2009-06-07 11:42:00 I have been banging on about Little Boots for ages now and have played the early tracks to death.I think this has unfortunately tainted my view of the album. Now Hands is finally out I must admit I am a little disappointed (no pun intended).I think I have heard so much of it already that the new tracks seem odd wrapped around the familiar.Earthquake - nice catchy pop songClick - don't like it (but it will get into your head)Remedy - the stand out track, a huge gay club floor filler!Ghost - interesting track, very poppySymmetry - Excellent track which features a wonderful duet with Phil OakleyTune into My Heart - another great pop songHearts Collide - Again very catchy, very electro popNo Brakes - a fun pop song, great for the summerI didn't cover tracks I have already heard such as New in Town, Meddle, Mathematics or Love Kills.Something else that is bugging me is the redesign of Trunk Guy - it wasn't planned but as the weather was so bad yesterday I spent some time on the desig... More About: Blogs
Ah Naked Paris!
2009-06-03 19:16:00 Why do I never witness things like this when I am in Paris ?Reead "Baby", 3 mecs à China Town, avec NuitSexy.frby rollrecords
Back to the future
2009-06-03 18:25:00 So I met with the Osteopath today and it's good and not so good news (actually that's a little negative, it's not that bad really).I definitely have a problem with the disc in the lower right of m spine. This is causing problems in my leg, back and foot.The good news is that I have done the right thing. THe advice from my GP and the sessions with the Physiotherapist have worked as they should and I have done nothing wrong. In fact he has recommended that I continue with the exercises until the tests prove otherwise.Next week I am going back for a full MRI scan (you can tell I am not using the NHS can't you!) - this will help determine what is causing the problems and hopefully find a solution - I go back the week after to receive his conclusions.Keep your fingers crossed for me. More About: Future , The Future , Back
Trunkgut
2009-05-31 11:41:00 Later this week I am going to see an osteopath about my slipped disc. Although better (following physio), I am still in discomfort. I have been religiously doing the exercises but am due for the appointment to investigate what's up.The pins and needles come and go as do the spasms in my back. I try to be good and correct my posture, take screen breaks and do my exercises but it's not easy.I've noticed that as I am now 35 I not only have these problems with my back but I also have a bit of a belly (a rarity for me as I was 8 stone and stick thin most of my adult life!)I don't like it and I don't like the fact that I am not doing exercise for it due to my back. Hopefully my osteopath will be able to advise me.My exercises range from physio to yoga and palates moves with some resistance but I don't know if it's enough nor do I know how I can push it. (Obviously cause I don't want to further damage my back).I knew I have some body conscious when I was younger as I always wanted ...
Recipe for a snog
2009-05-24 09:43:00 TakeOne frozen yogurt barContinue to one gay bar (preferably one that takes advantage of the gorgeous weather)A selection of the following:Double gin & tonicsMojitosBramblesCosmopolitansBloody Othello'sLong Island Ice TeasMix with London's West End night lifeAvoid the ice being thrown at me from the cute Spanish barman (flirting?)Make fun of all the flighty queensLeer at the hung bar staffTransfer to a Spanish restaurantCollectively NOM on approx. 40 different TapasWash down with a healthy pint of Cruz CampoMakes for an incredibly fun night in town with friends which involves lots of drunken debauchery, leching and a mild headache the following morning (at least it's sunny and warm so I am getting plenty of air typing this in the garden!) More About: Recipe
Polarized
2009-05-23 10:40:00 As you may have noticed I have really gotten into taking Polaroid type shots and with the introduction of the fantastic Polarize app on the iPhone it's now easier than ever.I love the Camera on the iPhone and feel it's more than up to the task. There is something about the Polarize shot though which really get my attention.There's loads more to view on Flickr.
Human Interface
2009-05-23 10:00:00 Hi from Multitouch Barcelona on Vimeo. More About: Human , Interface
RE:Tweet
2009-05-22 18:42:00 Well it's not every morning you are stopped by two uniformed officers in an unmarked car asking questions about your neighbours is it!
Twittered
2009-01-31 17:50:00 Tweets for the last 24 hours Prince! Why for you close Housequake? Waiting my new MacBook to arrive... So much for paying for delivery before 10.30 - WHERE'S MY MAC! Courier has no record of my MacBook being delivered and I cannot get hold of the store - GGGGGRRRRR No I find out that the store uses a different courier to the one specified in their email! Race is on to get to the depot before it closes twitpic.com/19jyf - It's arrived! Hmmmm new macbook smell! What's up with Google - every page returned from the BBC to Amazon is tagged "may harm your computer!"Follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/trunkguy
Twittered
2009-01-30 17:47:00 Tweets for the last 24 hours Charlie Dimmock piece to camera Blackfriars station. Why! My new MacBook is due to be delivered tomorrow :) The world was covered in White wash last night. Damn it's very frosty out. Ahh Kitsune. Nothing like some French electronica to start the day! It's my birthday Sunday therefore I have rewarded myself by getting a slightly earlier train!Follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/trunkguy
Twittered
2009-01-29 14:10:00 Tweets for the last 24 hours What a day! Heading home. Need sleep, food and sofa snuggles! Tennant and Sumnor giving me an Electronic start to the dayFollow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/trunkguy
Twittered
2009-01-28 13:37:00 Tweets for the last 24 hours Brufen appears to be helping Neck/back still playing up. Shit at work doesn't help.Follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/trunkguy
Twittered
2009-01-27 13:31:00 Tweets for the last 24 hours Just had about all I can stand for one day. Going to focus on enjoying our anniversary with my baby Pulled my neck this morning. Am in agony. Neck/shoulders still giving me lots of grief. This doesn't bode well for today Damn it's cold a foggy out Feels like my shoulder blades have been replaced with razor blades OUCH :((((Follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/trunkguy
Happy Anniversary Baby
2009-01-26 18:29:00 The day I met you my life changed for the better.I love you so much xxxxx More About: Baby , Anniversary , Happy , Happy Anniversary
Twittered
2009-01-26 13:37:00 Tweets for the last 24 hours Pc world not honouring online offer in store = sale fail PC WORLD FAIL trunkguy.com/blog In one of those moods I love my anniversary baby xxxxx Pulled my shoulder - ouch :(Follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/trunkguy
Where in the world?
2009-01-25 17:21:00 Where in the world do PC World get their and produce their trading practices.?Ordinarily I wouldn't think about approaching them for a sale, especially not of a new Mac, yet they had an excellent deal online.I decided to call Customer Services to ensure the deal and the unit were available in our local store. (I didn't think of purchasing online as the site states they do not deliver Macs (!) and you'd have to collect from store).Imagine our annoyance when we spent 45 minutes to get to the store only to find they didn't offer the deal. No matter how much I quizzed the acne riddled salesman about the deal online, he refused to even admit it existed and insisting on trying to sell me some crappy in store offer.This followed a chat/banter where he proceeded to tell me how often Mac's broke down and how I'd definitely need the protection cover if I wanted to use it long term.If I wasn't sure about purchasing this particular model I would have almost certainly have changed my mi... More About: The World
Twittered
2009-01-25 13:31:00 Tweets for the last 24 hours I back the BBC all the way news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7848673.stm Does anyone still list to Pod Casts? I am ashamed to admit I like Lily Allens new single... :/ twitpic.com/16ob5 - Enjoying Spawn on the iPhone As the BBC are headlining with the decision not to show the appeal in Gaza do they really need to show it? Down with the crew ;) Enjoying bacon breakfast with my baby and miss b O(+> fan? Visit lotusflow3r.com/ and submit details on the concert tix 4 updates Raining + low energy = searching for a deal on a new Mac (so far = FAIL)Follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/trunkguy
Early treat
2009-01-24 13:32:00 My birthday is not until the first but I had a pleasant surprise last night when Richard gave me my birthday present early.When we first got together one of the first gifts Richard gave me was a lovely watch which I have worn with love and pride ever since.Sadly the clasp went completely on the way to work this week so I borrowed Richard's everyday watch to tide me over.Imagine my surprise when he arrived home last night with a fantastic new Seiko Kinetic watch from him and Miss B. I am really very touched and very happy with his choice as it's a lovely watch and the fit is very good.I don't like flashy watches, I like watches that do what they are supposed without shouting that it is expensive or can call international rescue at the press of a button!My original Seiko kept brilliant time and I am sure this will do the same.Now I can continue to think of my baby whenever I look at my watch.It's been a long week this week (especially as I was dumped from the Vermont trip at the ... More About: Early , Treat
Twittered
2009-01-24 13:30:00 Tweets for the last 24 hours Rather full of steak pie and London Porter flickr.com/photos/swtrunkguy/3220334060/ Why do NatWest bother opening - every time I try to pop in they are closed. Open 10 am on Sat Close 4.30 Fri - Useless Damn it's cold today - are we back in the cold spell again?Follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/trunkguy
Twittered
2009-01-23 13:47:00 Tweets for the last 24 hours Not sure what to listen to. Genius saved me again! Did you know, the sun always shines on TV? Music is my boyfriend. Music is my king sized bed. Hmm genius has given a rather odd mix of music this morning. First CSS now Chaka Khan! Is that genius or my music collection? Bears Essential mix not doing it either this morning. Now onto the Prodigy! Hardcore morning coming up... Can we say the R word today (officially)? American inauguration is as much a shambles as the Chinese Olympics tinyurl.com/bqkognFollow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/trunkguy
Twittered
2009-01-22 13:33:00 Tweets for the last 24 hours Seen off with my $'s. Got some exchanged for my failed trip to Vermont and in a week I lost £2.90 :( I guess the company won't be paying me that back My baby bought me a watch when we first got together. The clasp broke today :( To quote Duncan Sheik "we are surrounded by a bunch of ducking clowns" As Obama had to give the oath again, does that make him the 44.5 president?Follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/trunkguy
Twittered
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