It was Valentine's day yesterday. In my opinion one of the most commercialised days in the year - more so than Christmas.

Even so, Kate and myself went out for dinner at The Fox & Raven in Chelmsford. The food there was delicious. The only problem was the wait. I ordered the food at 8.20pm and was told that there would be a wait of about 45 minutes. I thought that was okay since it was a busy evening.

At about 8:40pm, our starter arrived. I had some very nice battered mushrooms, while Kate had chicken satey. So far so good.

Ten minutes later, the starters where cleared, and then began the wait. Eventually one hour after the starters where cleared, our main course arrived. Just in time too as I was about to ask what was going on.

Once we'd finished, I think we had spent the longest time ever in a restaurant. Like I said though, the food was nice so all is forgiven. Well this time anyway.

In the news recently it's been revealed that another police woman has been shot in the line of duty. This time in Nottingham. The question has to be asked now - should the police be routinely armed? It's something that people say will change the police force forever but if gun crime is going to keep on rising, I say go for it. It's about time this country got it's act together and started fighting back against the apparent increase in crime.

Also, the news yesterday the smoking in all bars, restaurants, pubs, clubs etc will be banned is very welcome. Finally I'll be able to venture into any of the above without being suffocated. During the work Christmas meal in 2005, we decided to go to a Wetherspoons restaurant for a drink. When we got in there, none of us could breathe easily and the entire place was filled with a smokey fog. It'll be nice when that situation will never happen again (from Summer 2007).

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