Horrible Science / Mid September
Update
We went to a book signing at Kew Gardens with the author and illustrator of the Horrible Science books. They were doing some demonstrations that day - sadly for kids over 6 years old. At least we got a bit of Christmas shopping done (don't tell Tyler and Dillon).
Nick Arnold - Ailsa - Tony De Saulles
Paul's been off in Munich ... [Meet Gunter / German Coast Guard / hefeweizen / weisswurscht ]
I don't think Oktoberfest has started yet (darn it)...but at least he remembered to take his swimming trunks this time (his hotel has a pool). His German is getting pretty good. He did an intensive 1 week course earlier this Summer...but some of his e-mails do get circulated around the German office for his, um, innovative approach to the language (see other German language mistakes)
I've recently signed up to receive the B3TA newsletter. Their website included one of the best ways to loose track of time [I recommend the stupid tourists / job interview section...the first page of each section summarises the best entries]
Their newsletters do include some gems:
links to:
....so no wonder it is taking me a while to load up photos!
I also saw this link on Chris and Christina's site - love the ending.
I'm currently feeling like a very good wife. I not only happened upon and recorded a 30 minute interview with Joseph Stiglitz (Chief Economist of the World Bank 1996-1997) on the BBC World Service, I also got a 30 minute interview with the ENRON whistleblower from BBC Radio 4 the other day [Audio available for a little while].
Other BBC Radio 4 picks: New Audio usually
available for a week after broadcast
Genius
- Currently available
Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive
The
Now Show
Just a Minute