Friends, Romans, countrymen...
I had an idea the other day and thought it worth sharing/bouncing off some people.
We could start, via the wonders of blogging, a little segment on a good book/film/album that you have read/seen/heard recently. Obviously we wouldn't want specialist recommendations (like Dave's baby books, my Scandinavian books or John's German books) but other than that it would be a free-for-all!
Let me know what you think
(It would be like Oprah's Book Club, but it would be good!)
Tim
Monday, May 02, 2005
Sunday, May 01, 2005
balamory to end
I received some terrible news this week. The favourite programme of many young Rinkers, Balamory, is to end!
What will we do without our dose of Edie McCredie and Josie Jump?
Children's TV hit Balamory to end
Timbo
What will we do without our dose of Edie McCredie and Josie Jump?
Children's TV hit Balamory to end
Timbo
off on the road to roehampton
I am under strict instruction to write about what a jolly time I had with Louisa when I visited her on Thursday evening.
I arrived at the University of Surrey (Roehampton) and talked my way into Lou's flat and sat outside her room for 40 minutes before she arrived!
After partaking in Neighbours, we went on our way to the lovely Nando's in Putney. It was nice apart from having to pay 30p for a small tub of mayonnaise! Outrageous!
Upon leaving the restaurant, we ambled towards the cinema, only to find that there were no good films showing at the time, so we headed to Sainsbury's.
This trip was enlightening for me, as I realized that Lou shops in exactly the same way I do. That is to say, when you walk in and decide what you want to eat as you see it!
We engaed in the usual banter, and got some funny looks for accusing each other of being "racist", being Essex-y and buying 2 balloons, one of Bob the Builder and one of a Tweenie (I would say the purple one, but they could all be purple!)
These caused us some amusement, particularly when one of them fell off, and we walked about half a mile with a BTB balloon and a plastic stick.
Thus we had to leg it back to find the Tweenie and replace its stick.
After a long evening of fun banter, I headed back to Burnt Oak at about midnight to prepare myself for a fun day of Rink coffee shop work!
Timbo
I arrived at the University of Surrey (Roehampton) and talked my way into Lou's flat and sat outside her room for 40 minutes before she arrived!
After partaking in Neighbours, we went on our way to the lovely Nando's in Putney. It was nice apart from having to pay 30p for a small tub of mayonnaise! Outrageous!
Upon leaving the restaurant, we ambled towards the cinema, only to find that there were no good films showing at the time, so we headed to Sainsbury's.
This trip was enlightening for me, as I realized that Lou shops in exactly the same way I do. That is to say, when you walk in and decide what you want to eat as you see it!
We engaed in the usual banter, and got some funny looks for accusing each other of being "racist", being Essex-y and buying 2 balloons, one of Bob the Builder and one of a Tweenie (I would say the purple one, but they could all be purple!)
These caused us some amusement, particularly when one of them fell off, and we walked about half a mile with a BTB balloon and a plastic stick.
Thus we had to leg it back to find the Tweenie and replace its stick.
After a long evening of fun banter, I headed back to Burnt Oak at about midnight to prepare myself for a fun day of Rink coffee shop work!
Timbo
jonny and timothy
As some of you may know, Jonny Whitmore is doing the Timothy Programme this coming September, and is in the midst of fundrasing.
As a result of this, he is holding a McCredie-esque Trombonaza (but with percussion) at Bedford on Saturday.
If anyone feels able to go, details are below.
If not, let me know and I will pass your ticket money on to Jonny!
Timothy Programme Fund Raising Concert
Percussion Extravaganza
Jonathan Whitmore and Friends!
Saturday May 7th 2005 - 7.00pm
Bedford Congress Hall Salvation Army
A light hearted evening of fun and entertainment...
…welcome to the varied world of the Percussionist!
Hear Marimbas, vibes, xylophones, glocks, drums of all shape and sizes…with a few surprises!
Tickets £5
In June this Year Jonathan will graduate from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and in September he will be undertaking a Timothy Training and Development year with the Salvation Army. He plans to move into a poor inner city area and explore how music can be used to outreach and impact the community. Come along and hear a wide range of percussion music, whilst learning more about his Timothy year and help him raise some of the funds required!
Thanks guys!
Tim
As a result of this, he is holding a McCredie-esque Trombonaza (but with percussion) at Bedford on Saturday.
If anyone feels able to go, details are below.
If not, let me know and I will pass your ticket money on to Jonny!
Timothy Programme Fund Raising Concert
Percussion Extravaganza
Jonathan Whitmore and Friends!
Saturday May 7th 2005 - 7.00pm
Bedford Congress Hall Salvation Army
A light hearted evening of fun and entertainment...
…welcome to the varied world of the Percussionist!
Hear Marimbas, vibes, xylophones, glocks, drums of all shape and sizes…with a few surprises!
Tickets £5
In June this Year Jonathan will graduate from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and in September he will be undertaking a Timothy Training and Development year with the Salvation Army. He plans to move into a poor inner city area and explore how music can be used to outreach and impact the community. Come along and hear a wide range of percussion music, whilst learning more about his Timothy year and help him raise some of the funds required!
Thanks guys!
Tim
hero of taramasalata
In the afternoon meeting at the Regent Hall today I, Timmy Magic, was declared to be "the hero of taramasalata". This was after the band had played their piece for the afternoon meeting, Tomado De La Mano, a nice latin cha-cha number. As well as a nice kit part, ably played by Anne, there is a part for maracas, tambourine, whistle, vibraslap (or anything that can be found in Jonny's toy box!)
I tried my best at playing it, only to cause much amusement to the ladies sat behind me, BM Steve H and the horn section of the band.
When asked about my technique, I suggested that it goes a lot better if you "camp it up" a bit!
Camp Timmy
(I watched The Italian Job the other day...)
I tried my best at playing it, only to cause much amusement to the ladies sat behind me, BM Steve H and the horn section of the band.
When asked about my technique, I suggested that it goes a lot better if you "camp it up" a bit!
Camp Timmy
(I watched The Italian Job the other day...)
Monday, April 25, 2005
pope benedictus xvi - the german shepherd
I saw this on the BBC News website on Sunday morning and thought it worth sharing!
Tim
Tim
Saturday, April 09, 2005
holiday pictures
I found a new tool on the internet, so I have published all the pictures from Hamburg, Stockholm and Schwarzwald.
Hamburg
Stockholm
Schwarzwald
Toodles
Timbob
Hamburg
Stockholm
Schwarzwald
Toodles
Timbob
Friday, April 08, 2005
easter in the black forest
Here is a brief run-down of the holiday I have just spent in Germany.
The first part is here, the second part will appear when I write it.
Day 1
4.30 am start
Early ferry, warned of possible industrial action.
Arrival outside Calais at 10.45 local time. Warned of strike again, told we could enter the port, Got to the berthing bay and the French port workers refused to accept the ropes from the boat. We then sat on the boat until 2pm local time, at which point we turned back towards Dover and sailed home again. Trips to Continental Europe = 1, days = 1, channel crossings = 2
Upon arrival back in Dover, we were given Eurotunnel tickets and we made our way to Folkestone for our free trip to France. We were put on the 16.33 train and half an hour later, we arrived in France (again)
Trips to Continental Europe = 2, days = 1, channel crossings = 3.
Upon arriving in France we searched in vain for a place to stop and bed down.
Upon arrival in Belgium, we found a place to bed down within minutes.
Day 2
We awoke early again, awoken by the sound of cockerels.
After packing up we made our way towards Luxembourg.
Not much happened apart from an accident on the way.
The chief navigator only erred twice, but got in trouble both times (He (or I) blame(s) bad instructions!)
We arrived on an almost dead site and set up. We then journeyed down the road about 1km to the quaint (read old fashioned) town of Larochette (or Fiels in Luxemburgish)
Along the road a bit is the town of Medernach and further along is Diekirch, where we walked along the river for a bit.
After tea we went into Luxemburg City via the route for day 3. This however proved to be a bad idea as we got a little bit lost on the way home. The roads were not signed and we ended up stuck in a diversion.
We eventually arrived home, and watched the start of a DVD before bedtime.
Day 3
After a leisurely breakfast, we departed Luxemburg with the help of a tractor to pull us out off the pitch. To prove we actually made it we have some photos and a lanyard keychain from the site.
The journey to Germany via France was uneventful, and I daresay not very interesting. We did however feel more at ease when we got into Germany.
We arrived to a closed campsite only to discover that the booking company had not got us a reservation for the site.
Eventually we got set up, and went to the local supermarket where I broke my toe. It was nice, (the supermarket that is!) and they had a Tchibo there.
After tea I played against my maternal figure at table tennis which I won 2-1 (although I had the light advantage in the tischtennishalle)
Day 4
We woke up, ate breakfast, had a quick swim in the Hallenbad then went into Staufen, a few minutes walk along the road. Staufen is reportedly the town where Faust sold his soul to the Devil, as represented byt the mural on the Rathaus.
As it was Good Friday (or Karfreitag) much of the town was closed, but alas it was very pleasant.
We ate lunch (Brötchen mit Nutella) then decided to go out. What we filed to remember was that the site gates are closed form 12.30 until 3pm, so we stayed in and read for a bit (I can recommend ‘London Bridges’ by James Patterson as a good read.)
When we were finally able to escape, we went off towards Mt Belchen, the mountain of which we have a ‘blick’ from our campsite, Camping Belchenblick. Unfortunately, owing to conservation concerns, the mountain road was closed, so we will return to take some pictures after our trip on the new ski-lift.
We came back to have steak, sausage and campsite chips (sadly bereft of paprika) for our tea.
The evening found us in the caravan watching a DVD of Inspector Morse.
Day 5
We woke up, ate breakfast etc etc. Our friends from Wales had now arrived, so we set out to have breakfast with them at around 12 o’clock. Now, at 17.20 local time, we have just returned from our walk with them, having walked around Staufen for the past 5 hours. We took in a bratwurst and a coffee at the local coffee shop, and then wandered aimlessly to the Bergruin and a couple of supermarkets.
Day 6
Normal morning rituals, then lunch, then off to the lakeside town of Titisee, which boasts some lovely views and various gift shops, including a Christmas Market with so nice products to buy.
After a wander down around the lake past some nice authentic German clock and watch shops (if anyone wishes to buy me a present, a titanium touch-screen Tissot watch wouldn’t go amiss!) we partook of yet another sausage and some Bratkartoffeln, (fried potato pieces with spices and bacon) before heading home for more campsite high jinks. Once again it was Tim vs. Mum in the tischtennis, in which I triumphed 3-0.
Our chums then came round for tea and biscuits and much merriment was had.
Day 7
We went to Colmar in France, it was closed.
Day 8
After an early start we set off for Schaffhausen in Switzerland. We took a very scenic route through the South German Mountains, passing a few ski runs and a toboggan run. (Ask me about the tobogganist joke when you see me!) We took some nice pictures of the Rheinfalls at Schaffhausen, then took a boat trip across the river. Then it was home for tea and another Inspector Morse DVD.
Day 9
Today was our shopping day in Freiburg, where we accidentally came across my favourite German shop, Media Markt. A few moments were spent there before we offed ourselves to Wal-Mart (like ASDA but good.) Oh the merriment of a Jones holiday!
The first part is here, the second part will appear when I write it.
Day 1
4.30 am start
Early ferry, warned of possible industrial action.
Arrival outside Calais at 10.45 local time. Warned of strike again, told we could enter the port, Got to the berthing bay and the French port workers refused to accept the ropes from the boat. We then sat on the boat until 2pm local time, at which point we turned back towards Dover and sailed home again. Trips to Continental Europe = 1, days = 1, channel crossings = 2
Upon arrival back in Dover, we were given Eurotunnel tickets and we made our way to Folkestone for our free trip to France. We were put on the 16.33 train and half an hour later, we arrived in France (again)
Trips to Continental Europe = 2, days = 1, channel crossings = 3.
Upon arriving in France we searched in vain for a place to stop and bed down.
Upon arrival in Belgium, we found a place to bed down within minutes.
Day 2
We awoke early again, awoken by the sound of cockerels.
After packing up we made our way towards Luxembourg.
Not much happened apart from an accident on the way.
The chief navigator only erred twice, but got in trouble both times (He (or I) blame(s) bad instructions!)
We arrived on an almost dead site and set up. We then journeyed down the road about 1km to the quaint (read old fashioned) town of Larochette (or Fiels in Luxemburgish)
Along the road a bit is the town of Medernach and further along is Diekirch, where we walked along the river for a bit.
After tea we went into Luxemburg City via the route for day 3. This however proved to be a bad idea as we got a little bit lost on the way home. The roads were not signed and we ended up stuck in a diversion.
We eventually arrived home, and watched the start of a DVD before bedtime.
Day 3
After a leisurely breakfast, we departed Luxemburg with the help of a tractor to pull us out off the pitch. To prove we actually made it we have some photos and a lanyard keychain from the site.
The journey to Germany via France was uneventful, and I daresay not very interesting. We did however feel more at ease when we got into Germany.
We arrived to a closed campsite only to discover that the booking company had not got us a reservation for the site.
Eventually we got set up, and went to the local supermarket where I broke my toe. It was nice, (the supermarket that is!) and they had a Tchibo there.
After tea I played against my maternal figure at table tennis which I won 2-1 (although I had the light advantage in the tischtennishalle)
Day 4
We woke up, ate breakfast, had a quick swim in the Hallenbad then went into Staufen, a few minutes walk along the road. Staufen is reportedly the town where Faust sold his soul to the Devil, as represented byt the mural on the Rathaus.
As it was Good Friday (or Karfreitag) much of the town was closed, but alas it was very pleasant.
We ate lunch (Brötchen mit Nutella) then decided to go out. What we filed to remember was that the site gates are closed form 12.30 until 3pm, so we stayed in and read for a bit (I can recommend ‘London Bridges’ by James Patterson as a good read.)
When we were finally able to escape, we went off towards Mt Belchen, the mountain of which we have a ‘blick’ from our campsite, Camping Belchenblick. Unfortunately, owing to conservation concerns, the mountain road was closed, so we will return to take some pictures after our trip on the new ski-lift.
We came back to have steak, sausage and campsite chips (sadly bereft of paprika) for our tea.
The evening found us in the caravan watching a DVD of Inspector Morse.
Day 5
We woke up, ate breakfast etc etc. Our friends from Wales had now arrived, so we set out to have breakfast with them at around 12 o’clock. Now, at 17.20 local time, we have just returned from our walk with them, having walked around Staufen for the past 5 hours. We took in a bratwurst and a coffee at the local coffee shop, and then wandered aimlessly to the Bergruin and a couple of supermarkets.
Day 6
Normal morning rituals, then lunch, then off to the lakeside town of Titisee, which boasts some lovely views and various gift shops, including a Christmas Market with so nice products to buy.
After a wander down around the lake past some nice authentic German clock and watch shops (if anyone wishes to buy me a present, a titanium touch-screen Tissot watch wouldn’t go amiss!) we partook of yet another sausage and some Bratkartoffeln, (fried potato pieces with spices and bacon) before heading home for more campsite high jinks. Once again it was Tim vs. Mum in the tischtennis, in which I triumphed 3-0.
Our chums then came round for tea and biscuits and much merriment was had.
Day 7
We went to Colmar in France, it was closed.
Day 8
After an early start we set off for Schaffhausen in Switzerland. We took a very scenic route through the South German Mountains, passing a few ski runs and a toboggan run. (Ask me about the tobogganist joke when you see me!) We took some nice pictures of the Rheinfalls at Schaffhausen, then took a boat trip across the river. Then it was home for tea and another Inspector Morse DVD.
Day 9
Today was our shopping day in Freiburg, where we accidentally came across my favourite German shop, Media Markt. A few moments were spent there before we offed ourselves to Wal-Mart (like ASDA but good.) Oh the merriment of a Jones holiday!
stockholm - the pictures
The long awaited Stockholm pictures are here
The Swedish Parliament Building, the Riksdag
The Underground track at Globen station, covered in snow yet still working
A train at Globen station, still moving despite the snow - take note TfL
Two pictures of a Stockholm sunset, one high exposure and one low exposure
The Changing of the Guard at the Konglige Slott
Another view of the Riksdag on a different day
A street in Gamla Stan - the old town
Hej då
Magikk
The Swedish Parliament Building, the Riksdag
The Underground track at Globen station, covered in snow yet still working
A train at Globen station, still moving despite the snow - take note TfL
Two pictures of a Stockholm sunset, one high exposure and one low exposure
The Changing of the Guard at the Konglige Slott
Another view of the Riksdag on a different day
A street in Gamla Stan - the old town
Hej då
Magikk
Friday, March 18, 2005
international noteriety
Such is my worldwide success in the blogging world, I have been having comments, or more specifically, complaints about the lack of posts in the past months or so.
I have been working very hard on my uni work in order not to arrive in the same predicament as last year (that is, as a miserable failure!)
However, I have finished lectures for the year, and have completed my work so I am up to date. I will endeavour to put some Sweden pictures on here later, and perhaps some banter from the past month or so!
Timo
I have been working very hard on my uni work in order not to arrive in the same predicament as last year (that is, as a miserable failure!)
However, I have finished lectures for the year, and have completed my work so I am up to date. I will endeavour to put some Sweden pictures on here later, and perhaps some banter from the past month or so!
Timo
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