August 27, 2004
We saw Marisa and Erena the other week for a trip to Ham House, and while we were there Marisa handed me a copy of her latest book. You've got a copy, right? Well, flip to page 247 and there I am making guest appearance in unit 10: "Making an appointment with a GP". Fame at last! Thank you Marisa. I going to try very hard to follow the script word-for-word the next time I need to phone my GP :-)
Posted by Richard at 2:11 PM
August 26, 2004
London 2012
I've really enjoyed the Olympics (so far) and today decided to go and take a look at the London 2012 proposition. Whilst I was there I discovered the Support Us section, and so have added my name to their collection of interested parties.
Posted by Jane at 12:49 PM
I spent an evening with Paul at Brands Hatch... (photos)
Posted by Richard at 2:28 PM
August 24, 2004
Hey you with the pretty face
If your day has not quite started right, or you're finding it hard to get motivated, or just a bit down in the dumps, I'd recommend whacking on Mr. Blue Sky nice and loud. It's not cool, it's not clever, it's just happy. Hey, hey.
Posted by Richard at 8:40 AM
August 20, 2004
Digital vs Film
According to Guardian Unlimited, The British arm of Ilford, one of the most famous names in black-and-white photography, has been forced into administration. Ilford has the lion share of the global black and white market, and is suffering, this doesn't bode well for the other players.
Posted by Jane at 7:34 AM
August 18, 2004
I've had a few spare browsing moments at work today so I've been catching up on some favourite spots. Through Black and White Photography I found Animals on the Underground. I can't decide whether I like the fish or the dog the best.
Posted by Jane at 1:37 PM
August 13, 2004
I've been following the Olympics when I've had a few spare moments at home, but had been failing to find any online coverage to listen to at work. Fortunately, today, Eurosport came to my rescue and so I'm now able to listen to Team GB's progress.
Posted by Jane at 11:32 AM
August 06, 2004
Alex's posting on Brighton new media alerted me to the Coffee FAQ. The section on growing your own coffee trees is probably taking the coffee thing a little too seriously for my liking.
Posted by Richard at 7:23 AM
August 04, 2004
Hotspot bloom
Paul spotted the Hotspot bloom at engadget. What a fantastic gadget, it looks so much better than most of the alternative hotspot finders.
Posted by Jane at 10:17 AM
- What a wonderful idea! I love gadgets, but even moreso when some thought has gone into the aesthetics.
Posted by olivia on 2004-08-23 02:29:13
Birmingham
The exterior of the Selfridges store, Birmingham. I'm not the first person to photograph or discuss it!
Posted by Jane at 9:17 PM
Fortune cookie from last night
We wait and see...
Posted by Richard at 1:21 PM
August 02, 2004
Squash on the beach... or not
A few months ago we became aware of the interesting idea of the Squash on the Beach event. It was due to start last weekend with a 50 hour charity event, and then move on to a tournament. On a couple of occasions over the weekend, and yesterday evening, we went hunting for the "glass court" but all to no avail, not a glimpse of it. Today, I've taken a look at the website and have discovered that it has been postponed until next August - due to "a failure by a third party contractor" when it will be held in a specially commisioned air-conditioned dome.
Posted by Jane at 7:39 AM
Wired News are carrying a story about Joshua Kinberg, a guy who is leaving Anti Bush messages around New York using his pushbike, a dot matrix printer and a powerbook. His previous project was magicbike, a mobile WiFi hotspot. Sounds like a smart guy with some interesting technology projects on the go.
Posted by Jane at 9:29 PM
I had to go for my eye test the other week, and as it had been over 3 years since I got new glasses (being a mainly contact lens wearer) I figured it was time to find some. I really don't enjoy shopping for glasses, as I find the choices daunting and I have no idea of what style/shape/colour etc I should be selecting. In the end I dragged a friend along and on her recommendation we went to Bromptons in Gardner Street. Such good service, the guy had time to help, offer advice, make recommendations on what would look good and what I should avoid. I walked away with the first pair of glasses that I think I've ever been really happy with.
Posted by Jane at 11:17 AM
- glasses
I never used to enjoy shopping for glasses either until I discovered that specsavers has a little machine where you can take still shots of yourself in a variety of glasses and poses. Now I am properly addicted, and have to persuade friends to flank me when I walk past the shop in case I'm suddenly compelled to dart inside and start taking photos of myself.
The last time I went I took four really stupid photos of myself in daft glasses, had a look at them on the split screen, and then went and had my real glasses fitted. Fifteen minutes later, leaving the shop, I noticed to my mortification that the photos were still on display (I had forgotten to press refresh) and a set of three rather superior children were pointing and giggling.
I trace several of my most recent and best neuroses to that moment.
Posted by Jonathan Shipley on 2004-08-03 10:51:57
- Glasses
Well Jane , you do look dam fine in those glasses too.I cant believe that I managed to get you to buy a pair that had lilac on them! Hope you have many enjoyable years of wearing them
Love
Kirsty -x-
Posted by kirsty on 2004-08-16 00:39:13
