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ChrisNortherner

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About Me

Hello, I'm Chris
I'm from the North
I'm currently living in Stoke Newington, London. I work in central London for a human rights charity in their human resources department.
I am the proud owner of a 1994 Rover Mini 35 Special Edition, nicknamed Monty.
The Mini 35 was produced to celebrate the 35th year of production of the Mini. It has a Cooper-style grille, plastic wheel arch extensions, and a “colourful” interior.
Here is a little video of Monty in action:
I really enjoy the outdoors, and I have a keen interest in nature. Here I am at Hardcastle Crags, an ancient wood in a valley between Burnley and Hebden Bridge in the Pennines.
It’s a fantastic place.
I'm planting up my little back yard in Stoke Newington and hope to bring a bit of nature to our little space.
Here I am doing my bit for justice (circled)
Here are some more pictures of the part of the North I'm from
Pendle Hill, Lancashire
Riots in Burnley, Summer 2001
Links of Interest
Amnesty International
The HiFi Club, Leeds (Ahh, Happy Memories)
Rathergood.com (very funny songs and animations)
In the meantime, here are some funny things to amuse you
Nuts in May/
Part One - 10 mins
Part Two - 10 mins
The Top Ten Cocks in Advertising
See if you can recognise the Freelance Scientist in this ad
Mark Steel Lectures: Che Guevara (30 minutes) Very Funny
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My Blog

Update on things

OK - so I am on FaceBook most of the time now, but I feel the need to update my MySpace. Basically, I am thinking of selling my Mini - don't really need it these days - and using the money I save on s...
Posted by ChrisNortherner on Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:04:00 PST

It's Busy on FaceBook

Just in case you were wondering why I neglect MySpace these days, the answer is simple:  FaceBook. It does not allow as much creativity as MySpace, but that's where the action is, it seems....
Posted by ChrisNortherner on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:35:00 PST

My Mini Has Been Stolen

Just had to report my Mini as stolen.  I left it on a nice residential road (Jenner Road, N16) last Sunday and went there to check it today.  I have left it all week on two or three times s...
Posted by ChrisNortherner on Sat, 19 May 2007 01:05:00 PST

I've settled in to Stoke Newington

Well I've lived in Stoke Newington for three weeks now.  I live with Lisa (Italian) and Saul (Mexican) in a nice little house with a nice little garden in the middle of Stoke Newington.  SN...
Posted by ChrisNortherner on Mon, 07 May 2007 04:52:00 PST

Leaving East Barnet

GOODBYE EAST BARNET After three mostly good years, I am leaving East Barnet. I arrived with a partner, and I leave a single man.  I've spent all day packing my belongings into boxes, with just th...
Posted by ChrisNortherner on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 12:12:00 PST

RAC Membership Already Paid For

The Journey from Hell  So as some of you were already aware, I was picking up a 1994 Rover Mini from bloke in Reading today and I was considering trying to make it to the Turf for kick off.Sadly...
Posted by ChrisNortherner on Sat, 31 Mar 2007 02:31:00 PST

The Mini has a name

and he shall be called Monty Walking down the street today, I heard a woman calling her Jack Russell dog Monty.  I think that would be a great name for a Mini.  So, here are some more ...
Posted by ChrisNortherner on Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:21:00 PST

I think I've found a Mini!

I think this is the one Today I went to a Mini specialist garage in rural Berkshire.  Quite a trip, and by the time I got there two of the three vehicles on sale had gone. But I didn't mind, beca...
Posted by ChrisNortherner on Sat, 24 Mar 2007 12:39:00 PST

I Want a Mini

I've Set My Heart on Getting a Classic Mini It's looking more and more likely I'll indulge myself.  I've always liked the original Minis.  I've always liked Land Rovers too, but my social co...
Posted by ChrisNortherner on Sun, 18 Mar 2007 11:42:00 PST

How the Hell Did We Get Out of Here

How the Hell Did We Get Out of Here? On the way back to Leeds from a visit to Burnley, I persuaded my old friend Martin to drive past our old high school, Mansfield High. We couldn't believe how awful...
Posted by ChrisNortherner on Sun, 11 Mar 2007 04:16:00 PST