(There is no title for tonight's blog, just think of the Crystal Maze theme tune)

I was at work again today, this time the shop was completely dead. This gave me and colleagues some time to trawl through the clearance files for all stores in the region to discover bargains. I did find a netbook for 99 pounds but upon phoning the store to which it belongs to get it transferred, they refused me it; quite possibly because they didn't know it was there and a member of staff called shotgun on it immediately, thus blocking a transfer. I was marginally gutted. My previous success with the store's music was apparently short lived as today I hooked my ipod up with agreeable classic rock playing such as Kiss, etc, but it was thwarted in favour of a mix of Lady Gaga and Oasis, bringing me much displeasure.

Today was one of those fateful days where I finish working at 6, leaving me waiting for the 8:15 bus. I decided to investigate the new cafe opened in town; The Highland Foodstop (THF), opposite Falcon Square. I was walking past, considering entering when I spied the chap behind the counter; James Redmond. I immediately entered, requesting from James the Macaroni Cheese featuring, and I quote; "THF's renouned Cheese Sauce". My food was prepared and bought to me by the Captain himself, followed by my Coffee. I give James' food a marginal 6/10; the macaroni was indeed "renouned", but the chips were undercooked. I expect more in the future. The coffee earns a heart-wrenching 5/10 as it was bitter, and tasted as though James had not renewed the coffe beans in the espresso machine before processing my beverage. A cost-cutting procedure no doubt, but one that detracts from the quality of the end product.

One thing I didn't discuss yesterday was my encounter with a new product from Dyson; the air multiplier. It is a fan that features no blades, so doesn't give the buffeting effect, instead administering a steady flow of air. One was revealed to the staff by a Dyson representative. It is quite impressive; a large circle on a stand that does as described; gives out a constant flow of air. To prove the lack of blades, the person passed a pen through the gaping hole, followed by a couple of my colleagues gingerly poking their hand in before I inserted my head into the machine. I can vouch for the claim that there are no blades present. It is indeed a clever toy, but the sales pitch for it is that "for every piece of air that goes in (into the impellor), FIFTEEN pieces of air come out". I did not make an arse of myself at the time, but I do believe that if this is truly the case, Dyson has broken the laws of physics in creating something out of nothing. The major blow comes in the pricetag; if you wish to negate the buffeting effect of your 20th century, analogue office fan, you will be required to fork out 200 pounds. It IS a very cool, stylish object that would be pleasant in any stuffy room, but I do feel it is far too pricey.

I spent the evening having a cold bath as the hot water has run out for the night, and watching clips from the Crystal Maze. If the crystal maze does ever come back, I will be very excited but also anxious about it being ruined with the rumoured host being Amanda Holden, and the rumours of "Celebrity Guests" replacing genuine contestants. At the end of the day though, there has been rumours of a crystal maze revival every now and again since it last aired, so I won't hold my breath or get too worried about it being destroyed; whatever they do the old episodes are still some of the greatest TV ever. One thing that is untouchable is the theme tune; if there is a horrible remix of it or something I will destroy whoever is responsible.