hamster Posted 12 February, 2009 Posted 12 February, 2009 (edited) Although I sympaphise with any one who suffers financial hardship, I am not at the moment feeling too much sympathy for AWT to be honest. I admit that I don't know the full details but did see him clearly state on TV the other day that the banks wanted him to offer his family home as security. He is adamant that there will be an upturn and that the (now closed) restaurants would be succesful again. Do you think that he should have put his money where his mouth is? I think that I would be more than a little irked if I were one of the real victims of the situation (the sacked employees), seeing him getting wall to wall coverage and more than likely be rewarded handsomely for the interviews and guest appearances. Thoughts? Edited 13 February, 2009 by hamster
hamster Posted 13 February, 2009 Author Posted 13 February, 2009 /\ Note how I restrained myself and avoided suggesting that he was 'cooking the books'.
St Landrew Posted 13 February, 2009 Posted 13 February, 2009 I think AWT has suffered from a little drop in reputation since Gordon Ramsey turned his critical attention upon him; and his restaurants have, in turn, dropped away in popularity. He's just not flavour-of-the-month [sorry, couldn't resist] anymore. He either needs to reinvent himself as a chef, or do something different. I suspect he's no pauper.
hamster Posted 13 February, 2009 Author Posted 13 February, 2009 I think it leaves a bad taste in the mouth tot hink thathe is actually making money for himself, due to the fact that he refused to put a bit of his fortune into the ailing businesses. Some of that money came from them during his hey day after all.
St Landrew Posted 13 February, 2009 Posted 13 February, 2009 I think it leaves a bad taste in the mouth tot hink thathe is actually making money for himself, due to the fact that he refused to put a bit of his fortune into the ailing businesses. Some of that money came from them during his hey day after all. Was that intended..?
hamster Posted 13 February, 2009 Author Posted 13 February, 2009 He was even on Andrew Neil's Politics Show tonight! Cheek of the man.
St Landrew Posted 13 February, 2009 Posted 13 February, 2009 He was even on Andrew Neil's Politics Show tonight! Cheek of the man. Bollix..! Missed it. Really like Andrew Neil's humourous way of getting over the serious political news of the time, with Itchy & Scratchy at his right hand.
hamster Posted 13 February, 2009 Author Posted 13 February, 2009 Was that intended..? Afraid so SL, shame on me, sorry.
St Landrew Posted 13 February, 2009 Posted 13 February, 2009 Afraid so SL, shame on me, sorry. I thought mine was bad enough.
hamster Posted 13 February, 2009 Author Posted 13 February, 2009 Don't miss tomorrow's show then, the mighty Red Ken Livingstoen is guesting along wigh Peter Tatchell. Both would be on my reserve fantasy dinner party guest list.
St Landrew Posted 13 February, 2009 Posted 13 February, 2009 Don't miss tomorrow's show then, the mighty Red Ken Livingstoen is guesting along wigh Peter Tatchell. Both would be on my reserve fantasy dinner party guest list. What, the Daily Politics during midday..? Your typing - I wasn't going to mention anything.
St Landrew Posted 13 February, 2009 Posted 13 February, 2009 Any particular sauce..? Or are you just all fingers and thumbs tonight, I mean, this morning.
hamster Posted 13 February, 2009 Author Posted 13 February, 2009 Aha, my mistake , it will be the lunchtime show. I will be working though. No 'sauce' SL, just tired eyes and lazy fngers.
St Landrew Posted 13 February, 2009 Posted 13 February, 2009 Aha, my mistake , it will be the lunchtime show. I will be working though. No 'sauce' SL, just tired eyes and lazy fngers. I've been practicing on my guitar before I came on here, and as such my fingers are moving over these keys like little whippersnappers. If you get my meaning.
hamster Posted 13 February, 2009 Author Posted 13 February, 2009 (edited) Guitar you say? For as londg as I can remember I have wanted to learn guitar. My brother (the skate one) showed me a couple of exercises two weeks ago which I have been doing. I can't for the life of me remember their names, but it is one of the most satisfying sounds I have ever made. I only hope that I get good enough to play a whole tune soon. Edited 13 February, 2009 by hamster
hamster Posted 13 February, 2009 Author Posted 13 February, 2009 BTW, after your 'saucey' question, I decided to finish off my bottle of Glenmorangie, tis smoooooth, thanks for subliminal suggestion.
St Landrew Posted 13 February, 2009 Posted 13 February, 2009 Guitar you say? For as londg as I can remember I have wanted to learn guitar. My brother (the skate one) showed me a couple of exercises two weeks ago which I have been doing. I can't for the life of me remember their names, but it is one of the most satisfying sounds I have ever made. I only hope that I get good enough to play a whole tune soon. Must get to bed. Jeez, I'm up sooooo late. Work tomorrow too. Went back to the guitar. Trying to play the bloody F chord and gave up. Can't get my index finger to hold down two strings and play the rest of the chord. Went to the E-shaped Barre chord [F again] and it sounded out straight away. If you want to get on with some guitar exercises go here. Try the beginners course and see how you go: www.justinguitar.com This is the third time I've mentioned this guy, and it's beginning to seem like I'm getting a kickback for referrals, but I assure you I'm not. I just think it's brilliant that anyone can get free lessons over the net, and with bags of info thrown in too. When I get a bit further I'll make a donation. P.S. Envious about the Glenmorangie. Had a nice little brandy myself, which is rather new to me, as I've always disliked brandy. Palette's obviously changing.
Draino76 Posted 13 February, 2009 Posted 13 February, 2009 Fat Ginger no? With these things going against him maybe he deserved a break.
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