But we are alright.
Thursday, 27 March 2008
Show of Hands Country Life
I came down here to escape the city. I have found my country life but at what cost to the locals?
Airbus A320 Failing to Land
Landing is the most dangerous part of flying. The pilot made the right decision in this clip.
Saturday, 22 March 2008
Somerset Speedway Starts
I spent last night on the back straight at Somerset Speedway shivering to stay alive and refusing to fill in my program as the risk of frostbite was so great.
Dawn could not last beyond heat 9 so headed for the Clubhouse early to try and warm up again.
I myself lasted until Heat 14 then, knowing that there is usually a delay before heat 15, I joined her and gradually turned the blocks of ice on the end of my legs into feet that could drive us back home to bed.
I decided not to poke my head out of the clubhouse to watch heat 15 and apparently I missed the heat of the night. This was Somerset. There is no heat in the night. I was happy to be back in the warm with a pint of beer in my hand.
On returning home we watched the final episode of series 2 of ROME. We have noticed that the Discovery Channel is starting to show the first series of ROME from the beginning of April. It is adult entertainment with plenty of sex and violence but I cannot recommend it highly enough.
They have gone for realism and the extra features inform us that the characters live before the Judeo-Christian Era so they have none of the hang-ups about Sex or Killing that we live with. It was undoubtedly a freer society but as a result of that freedom it was more dangerous.
I struggle with the FREEDOM v. SAFETY arguments as I loved my time in Australia, walking to the edge of cliffs with no safety barriers there to stop people falling over, and hearing that only in Australia does the chandelier drop suddenly onto the audience rather than (as in England) being lowered slowly (Health & Safety) during 'Phantom of the Opera'.
I must now find you some U-Tube moments to enjoy.
They often make other people's blogs for me.
Dawn could not last beyond heat 9 so headed for the Clubhouse early to try and warm up again.
I myself lasted until Heat 14 then, knowing that there is usually a delay before heat 15, I joined her and gradually turned the blocks of ice on the end of my legs into feet that could drive us back home to bed.
I decided not to poke my head out of the clubhouse to watch heat 15 and apparently I missed the heat of the night. This was Somerset. There is no heat in the night. I was happy to be back in the warm with a pint of beer in my hand.
On returning home we watched the final episode of series 2 of ROME. We have noticed that the Discovery Channel is starting to show the first series of ROME from the beginning of April. It is adult entertainment with plenty of sex and violence but I cannot recommend it highly enough.
They have gone for realism and the extra features inform us that the characters live before the Judeo-Christian Era so they have none of the hang-ups about Sex or Killing that we live with. It was undoubtedly a freer society but as a result of that freedom it was more dangerous.
I struggle with the FREEDOM v. SAFETY arguments as I loved my time in Australia, walking to the edge of cliffs with no safety barriers there to stop people falling over, and hearing that only in Australia does the chandelier drop suddenly onto the audience rather than (as in England) being lowered slowly (Health & Safety) during 'Phantom of the Opera'.
I must now find you some U-Tube moments to enjoy.
They often make other people's blogs for me.
Sunday, 16 March 2008
Sunday Morning
It is Sunday morning and we are off to Newport to see Nick Simmons Testimonial.
Let us hope the weather holds and we have some exciting racing.
Sam is here. Jessica is up. Barry is excited.
Nevs is going to miss the event because his boss will not give him the time off.
Let us hope the weather holds and we have some exciting racing.
Sam is here. Jessica is up. Barry is excited.
Nevs is going to miss the event because his boss will not give him the time off.
Monday, 10 March 2008
Completions
This week has been a week of completions.
At work, several efforts that have received resistance from associated departments finally reached fruition, relieving me of that 'determination to complete' that drives me forward on every front.
I finished 'The Amber Spyglass' and although I do not share Phillip Pullman's atheistic beliefs I do understand why he wrote the book and agree with his viewpoint in so many ways. The church does keep people in the dark about the truth, and thinking brings about the serious danger of separation from 'The Norm'.
The sand and cement that have been blocking the garage were finally carried upstairs along with many bricks at the weekend. That certainly explains why I seem to be stiff and strained today. The bricks have been laid in the stairway to heaven to stop it becoming overgrown so quickly.
My wife and I have been watching the series ROME in bed each evening and we arrived at the climax where Caesar is stabbed to death in the Senate. We now have to get series two and start watching that.
The winter season has now been completed and Speedway (a summer sport) is starting once again. We are off to Newport on Sunday to watch an old favourite of ours have his testimonial meeting.
The plans for Dawn's 50th Birthday all came together and we watched the Ice Show in the week leading up to her birthday as well as Starlight Express in the week after her birthday. On her birthday weekend we hosted a party for the various disparate groups that we know and all seemed to enjoy a quiet but friendly affair.
I have managed to Tax the car and booked the M.O.T. and once I have paid for the insurance and breakdown cover we will be poor again. February every year is a time of great expense.
Now I must check out the Show of Hands Tour of Topsham.
I will be back after another dreadfully long break.
At work, several efforts that have received resistance from associated departments finally reached fruition, relieving me of that 'determination to complete' that drives me forward on every front.
I finished 'The Amber Spyglass' and although I do not share Phillip Pullman's atheistic beliefs I do understand why he wrote the book and agree with his viewpoint in so many ways. The church does keep people in the dark about the truth, and thinking brings about the serious danger of separation from 'The Norm'.
The sand and cement that have been blocking the garage were finally carried upstairs along with many bricks at the weekend. That certainly explains why I seem to be stiff and strained today. The bricks have been laid in the stairway to heaven to stop it becoming overgrown so quickly.
My wife and I have been watching the series ROME in bed each evening and we arrived at the climax where Caesar is stabbed to death in the Senate. We now have to get series two and start watching that.
The winter season has now been completed and Speedway (a summer sport) is starting once again. We are off to Newport on Sunday to watch an old favourite of ours have his testimonial meeting.
The plans for Dawn's 50th Birthday all came together and we watched the Ice Show in the week leading up to her birthday as well as Starlight Express in the week after her birthday. On her birthday weekend we hosted a party for the various disparate groups that we know and all seemed to enjoy a quiet but friendly affair.
I have managed to Tax the car and booked the M.O.T. and once I have paid for the insurance and breakdown cover we will be poor again. February every year is a time of great expense.
Now I must check out the Show of Hands Tour of Topsham.
I will be back after another dreadfully long break.
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