Diary of a Notting Hill Nobody | 7 February 2009

Monday

Am bit confused about Responsible Capitalism. While wanting to Be The Change as always, the new RC guidelines are making the bagel run v complicated.

Not sure the little place on the corner fully demonstrates a ‘sense of responsibility and a moral framework’. On the other hand, the only real alternative is the big-chain coffee shop down the road which is clearly engaged in ‘booster capitalism’. And neither of them would appear to have a ‘vision for the country that connects the economy, society and the environment’.

Asked Wonky Tom for help but he shouted ‘For f**k’s sake just go and get the bagels!’ It’s all v well him taking this devil-may-care attitude. He doesn’t have to produce a report demonstrating Compassionate Conservative Snacking at the end of the month. Nor is he in charge of Snow Photo Ops which is a lot of pressure. It’s not easy getting shad cab members to spontaneously build cute snowmen on College Green, you know. I’ve built five today already. And what thanks do I get? None. Just endless complaints about how I’m making them look too much like Mr Pickles and causing offence to fat people.

Tuesday

Took three hours to get in what with the ice and having to get milk for the frappuccino machine. Went to a series of convenience stores but none of them seemed able to demonstrate that they were practising anything other than capitalism without a conscience. So we’ll have to go without hot drinks. Super pics of Dave in the snow with Carol! Who’d have thought a silly idea like czars would take off, especially after all the years we’ve spent attacking Labour for having them!! Luckily the cameras were off by the time they decided not to have a massive snowball fight because Dave didn’t want to get his overcoat dirty.