PREVIOUS YEARS ENTRIES FROM THE DIARY:

NOVEMBER 2005

Monday 28/11/05

Minions, the lack of updates is due to a number of things: Politics coursework, Media Studies Coursework, English Language Coursework, University Applications. Throw in the continued editing of the Christmas Song, which is now nearly done, and the challenge of re-designing the site, and you have one busy Scott McCarthy

While things may slow down over Christmas, it will be because we are working towards a new design for the new year, plus the famous Fashion Guide. Oh my, I am as a busy as a butcher at Christmas, but fear not ye, there will be some sort of updates at some point in the future

This Friday I return to Oakmeeds to see this years production - it will have been two whole years since McCarthy starred in the Caucasian Chalk Circle, which is quite a shocking statistic. Doesn't time fly when you have been having fun. Tomorrow I journey to Chichester for the mock United Nations debate, where myself, Jake Vickers and Elliot Gwynne represent Mexico - I am certain it will be a day of fun and frolic.

That is all for now children, but stay safe, don't drink and drive

Sunday 13/11/05

Listeners, there is serious news omitting from the Towers. Scott McCarthy has often been known for his accident proneness. In a similar way to Robert Jamie Jones being known for his bad luck, McCarthy was always known for things going wrong. However, I have not really experienced much of this in the last year or so, apart from attempting to kick a bottle and falling down hill, thus doing my ankle ligament. But now it has returned, returned to haunt me

This past week has been one of disaster - firstly, it dawned on me there is now only 2 weeks till the UCAS deadline for applying to university. This has to be done on-line, and I had forgotten my log-in details. This is problematic for a number of reasons, mainly the fact that I could well miss the deadline unless I am able to log in. Secondly, my UCAS application requires a personal statement, which needs to be checked by John Hite, college tutor. Unfortunately, despite having it for over a week, he hadn't even looked at it - oh no, he had managed to lose it! Thirdly, on Thursday I ventured to Sainsburys and bought cheese and a big baguette, in order to enjoy cheese and bread for lunch. However, when cutting the cheese with a knife, which was of a plastic persuasion, my hand slipped, and thus I now have a rather large split in my right thumb. Fourthly, and I think finally, last Sunday my finger got crushed, and swelled up to double its normal size. Despite constant icing of it, it is still rather large, Thinking it was just a bruise, I sprayed it with a special spray that freezes it and makes it numb in order to play my two matches this weekend. However, I have no been told that it is suspected to be broken, which is rather novel.

Anyway, apart from that the last week has been interesting. I am toying with the idea of a new-look contents page for 2006. It probably should have been done by now, but alas, a combination of coursework and bone-idleness means it has not been. Friday night myself and Alison McCarthy journeyed to White Hart Lane to watch England Under 21's, which was thrilling, and last night I joined Doug Lane and some of his rugby team mates for a few drinks in the Potters, and then the Conservative club.

Here is the latest table from the Fantasy Football Competition:

POS		TEAM NAME	TOTAL	POS. CHANGE
1		BrightonAces	294	No Change
2		The Winners	257	No Change
3		Gaz s Wonders	216	Up1 Place
4		Chapmans Champions	212	Down 1 Place
5		The Nuts	209	Up 1 place
6		McCarthys Magic	174	Down 1 place
7		Diamonds	165	Up 1 place
8		Berts Babes	161	Down 1 place
9		The losers	96	No Change
10		Spandex Hydroelectrics	94	No Change
11		BEAVER LIQUORS	91	Up 1 place
12		Simmo Select	90	Down 1 place
13		Portslade Rovers Fc	67	No Change
14		Chelsea	59	No Change

The league hasn't changed much since last month, as Mark Potter and Joe Sturgess remain out in front. With Christmas approaching, it will be interesting to see who picks up the points in the vital festive period

Finally, in a new feature for McCarthy's Diary, I will be presenting to you the text message that I have found most humorous in the last few days. There are obviously going to be certain people who will stand out in this competition, but it will be interesting to see who they are. So, this one comes from Mr Neil Kane, who was responding to my text questioning his whereabouts at the England Under 21 game on Friday. And here she is:

11-Nov-05 19:01 From: Kaney. We are enjoying the local cuisine in mcdonalds. Its like africa in here

Thursday 03/11/05

Well fans of Scott McCarthy, it has been duly noted that October 2005 has proven to be the best month in the life of Scott McCarthy. For at the beginning of the month, McCarthy finally entered the region that we call adulthood, maturing like a fine wine to become rip at the age of 18. It is the beginning of something special, and the baldness, mid life crisis's, stress and travel that is sure to follow will no doubt make interesting reading for fans of McCarthy Industries. The middle of the month saw Crystal Palace beaten 1-0 by Brighton, an event that felt like Christmas, Easter and Divali all round into one. And finally, the end of the month saw the Falmer Stadium decision given a yes - simply a month that can only be deemed worthy of the adjective marvelous

November promises to be exciting! I do believe that my current contract with Streamline, who supply my web space, is up at some point this month. However, seeing as I have had no contact from them I am slightly bemused as to what is going on. I'm sure they would not want to lose their best customer, and will therefore be only too willing to renew my contract

November brings piles - not the sort that affect old men, but piles of work for McCarthy to complete. Three pieces of coursework on the go, but your Favourite Minor Celebrity is again dedicated to providing updates despite this catalog of work that is building up. As Christmas approaches, things are not set to get any easier, but as always, McCarthy Industries will be working hard to keep you pleased as the festive season approaches

I would like to conclude by taking the time time to wish two former stars of this website Happy Birthdays - firstly, Dean Faulkner, who was food expert back in 2004, happy 18th for last week. And last, but by no means least, Mr Lewis Trower, star of the Pictorial, who was 18 four days ago. It was celebrated with a lovely meal, in which McCarthy ended up getting rather drunk again, although it was nonetheless an evening of fun and frolic

Until next time, keep the peace

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