[ so·lil·o·quy – the act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers ] Aside from all the very serious news of death and terrorism and politics and the economy, there have been a whole … Continued
News – This is how I generally read the news these days.
Have you seen the amazing achievement by Helen Skelton getting to the South Pole entirely under her own steam, carrying everything she needed herself? It’s the coldest and windiest place on earth (temperatures down to -50 degrees celcius), and she … Continued
Saturday 12th November is a day to think… and record your thoughts and your day for all to see. Get your camera ready and film your thoughts, hopes and aspirations. For more information visit the Britain in a Day YouTube … Continued
Remember this? Lincoln, and in fact Lincolnshire, got a scathing review by BBC’s Top Gear for having no charging points for electric cars. But look what I saw outside the Engineering Hub at the University of Lincoln this evening. This is … Continued
Lunch time today took a completely different turn to what I’d planned when I got a text message to say there had been sightings of the Top Gear crew in Lincoln. I was on my way out of the office … Continued
My day was brightened today thanks to the Top Gear boys and their unscheduled stop close to my building at work. Full blog post about what went on later… but for now my Year in Photos entry. 12/05/11: James May … Continued
The Apprentice is back… I just didn’t get into it last year – I gave up after two or three episodes because the “contestants” were just sooooo annoying (especially Baggs!!). But as usual I thought I’d give this series a … Continued
This evening we had a family get-together, which is always nice. My family isn’t a very big one but it’s lots of fun when we eat together. I cooked… I like to think it was my ode to the current … Continued
Today is Red Nose Day… there’s no getting away from it is there?! We did a few things at work – not sure of the total yet but hopefully a decent enough amount to pay into the bank next week. … Continued