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Sun, 19 May 2013 22:08:23 +0100

We just love this! Car of 2013?? The Aston Martin CC100...

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:29:41 +0100

We just love this! Car of 2013?? The Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept. Celebrating 100 years of Aston Martin.

Improving a classic? The Limited Edition LXV Land Rover Defender...

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:14:23 +0100

Improving a classic? The Limited Edition LXV Land Rover Defender 90. We love.

The all new adidas Nitrocharge Football Boots

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:33:29 +0100

The all new adidas Nitrocharge Football Boots

Only Usain…. The LE Nissan GT-R Spec Bolt. Gold all the...

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:55:18 +0100

Only Usain…. The LE Nissan GT-R Spec Bolt. Gold all the way…

Official Poster for Vin Diesel and Riddick

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:45:45 +0100

Official Poster for Vin Diesel and Riddick

First official Trailer for Riddick. We love!

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:44:41 +0100

First official Trailer for Riddick. We love!

Thor: The Dark World Film Trailer

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:06:02 +0100

Thor: The Dark World Film Trailer

6 seconds of raw power from the all new #Audi RS5 Cabriolet with...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:51:54 +0100

6 seconds of raw power from the all new #Audi RS5 Cabriolet with it’s V8 and its 450 BHP

PAYG Week Update

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 23:03:43 +0100

Having passed the halfway point in our PAYG adventure it’s worthwhile making a quick diary entry, to have a look at how it’s been going and where it may realistically end up.

The biggest challenge thus far, has been travelling around London. In this big city, we have our contactless Oyster card system that works on a pay as you go basis, helping to get you from point A to point B. It’s a incredibly tricky beast to get your your head around, with different pricing structures based on zones as well as different costs for modes of transport. It’s unfriendly, unhelpful and worst of all, incredibly condescending.

Part of this challenge has meant loading it with money and setting off over London as I normally would. Typically I cover around 5 zones in a week, use buses, trains, the underground, the docklands light railway and, on the odd fun occasion, a riverboat. There’s meant to be a maximum limit for a day, but it appears there are enough loopholes so that you always end up paying a fortune! £20 may not even last a day, which really is just crazy mon…

But the worst part? That’d be the embarrassment and utter shame of not having enough cash on the card. Have you ever heard that awful beep trying to get through the barrier? It cuts to the core. Heap upon that shame, the frustrated sighs of a queue easily of around 30-50 people, all in a rush to get somewhere (it’s London after all). Then, once you’ve angered all these people, you’re forced to back out through the crush of commuters to put more money on the card. As painful as that can be, it’s only half the potential problem.

Sometimes it lets you in, when you may not have enough money to get back out the underground! Then, when you hear that horrific double beep and see the red LED there’s not even the option of backing out. You are forced into the ignominy of beckoning a TFL employee to explain your shame, then request that they ‘let you out’, as if you may be forced to remain within that subterranean transportation prison should they fail to find compassion for a stricken commuter.

I hate the undergound. I hate it’s Oyster card system. I hate PAYG on it as I have to use it far too much as it is… On the plus side, I’ve had a great time with PAYG entertainment - live shows and rentals, which couldn’t be more definitive as PAYG. Passing cinemas or gig venues and wandering in has been a great eye opener. So much great fun to be had in that sense, and I think that will most definitely stay with me in the future.

I’ve also used day-to-day office space, my mobile phone, gyms, and so forth. They’ve been good, although services at the office left more than a lot to be desired!

Still more to come, stay tuned via twitter, FB and www.averagejoesblog.com as we take the giffgaff challenge!

Best video you will see today, bar none. New Go Pro advert...

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:34:08 +0100

Best video you will see today, bar none. New Go Pro advert featuring hundreds of cameras, Russian Snow and one Ken Block.

The new Renault Twin’Z Concept. Eco Magic?

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:08:01 +0100

The new Renault Twin’Z Concept. Eco Magic?

The new BMX X4 Concept. We...

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:28:08 +0100

The new BMX X4 Concept. We like?

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Nike Air Max 90 Home Turf Collection: London Hyperfuse

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:17:53 +0100

Nike Air Max 90 Home Turf Collection: London Hyperfuse

The Wolverine Official Trailer

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:15:49 +0000

The Wolverine Official Trailer

Mens Coloured Suits, Blazers, Chinos and tailoring!

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:02:33 +0000

Mens Coloured Suits, Blazers, Chinos and tailoring!:

The only thing to be seen in during 2013, our trend guide to Mens Coloured Tailoring and how to mix & match. Suits, Trousers, Blazers, Chinos and Jackets.

Michael Owen, we salute you. THAT goal against Argentina

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:52:30 +0000

Michael Owen, we salute you. THAT goal against Argentina

Ah Ha! Alan Partridge is back! #backofthenet

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:17:17 +0000

Ah Ha! Alan Partridge is back! #backofthenet

First Kick-Ass 2 Poster, also official red band kick-ass 2...

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:01:03 +0000

First Kick-Ass 2 Poster, also official red band kick-ass 2 trailer.

Leaked photos of the all new 2013 Range Rover Sport. Someone...

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:02:05 +0000

Leaked photos of the all new 2013 Range Rover Sport. Someone will be in trouble!