Dave Daze Archive


Today's Daze

Monday 2 February 2004: in flight, Miami to Santiago

left office arter 3, packed, 4.15 pick-up by Cheryl, then Kel to airport where we met her & flew to Miami, one bm only en vol, business discussions in Admirals coupla beers & she gave me one of her drinks vouchers so that’s a great start girl, I leaving an hour later than they, 11.20


One Year Ago Today

Sunday 2 February 1992: Rugby

Played Sorry wi kids Villa 0 V 0 Everton on TV hardly held my attention nor did much TV. I came to bed after reading to kids, to finish off the splendidly ambitious and solid Raj Quartet. Believe there’s biog. of Scott (an alky) I must get and one other work at least, Staying On.


Two Years Ago Today

Wednesday 2 February 1984: Quito

Really must do something about leaving insurance when get back to England; … get in touch with Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, maybe sort of job I’d like bit of your own boss touch – Wendy’s telling me about “Mists of Avalon” book she’s got saying Lancelot was a bit queer – so what’s news? Adje, Matjesfilet.



Three Years Ago Today

Tuesday 2 February 1982: London

This week we were writing one good quality down for each person in the group. Some of the ones I got were humorous, gentlemanly (Wendy take heed) smart (again) party-maker enlightened (everyone got that one, like Christmas card from teacher at primary school – from poor Pam, newish tutor never properly introduced can hardly know anyone).



Four Years Ago Today

Thursday 2 February 1978: Cambridge

Some ideas I toy with not infrequently: suicide prison the Foreign Legion
A letter from Christina telling me she has found true love. What can I tell her except good luck and goodbye.
Yesterday letter from Anna with photos of that party on my last night with Christina. First the good news, then the bad