Mundane News

[rockyroller]

The second typhoon to hit us in 5 days is on its way. It's cleared the northern Phillipines and is making a beeline along the South China Sea towards us.

yikes! here's hoping you all stay safe!

 

[rockyroller]

Red Sox won again last night. very fun. if the other AL playoff series goes to the White Sox, then our next series will be Red Sox vs White Sox

 

[Illaveago]

Fish and chips were bl**dy dear yesterday! £36 for 3 haddock and chips and 1 cod and chips served up in fancy cardboard boxes! Not like my usual chip shop which just serves them up in a greaseproof bag and wrapped in paper . Oh and with fancy wooden forks. They must be proper posh Oop Norf !

 

[Moon bunny]

Student Zombies? Is that like Student Nurses and Student Engineers? What job opportunities open up with a BSc in Zombie Studies?

https://www.britishmuseum.org/about-us/jobs

 

[woodbutchmaster]

It's pretty much what has been reported here in East Asia for quite a while.

It beats me why the UK media isn't calling for an explanation or at least some sort of apology for the abject failure of the powers that be to advise and protect the population .

 

[biggs682]

Fish and chips were bl**dy dear yesterday! £36 for 3 haddock and chips and 1 cod and chips served up in fancy cardboard boxes! Not like my usual chip shop which just serves them up in a greaseproof bag and wrapped in paper . Oh and with fancy wooden forks. They must be proper posh Oop Norf !

We paid just over £11 pound last for one portion of fish and chips so 4 for £36 is not bad

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

It beats me why the UK media isn't calling for an explanation or at least some sort of apology for the abject failure of the powers that be to advise and protect the population .

I could begin to answer that point but it would risk putting this thread under moderation.

 

[mybike]

It's possible.
I do live near three university towns/cities though. Walking through them at times does make me wonder where we'll be in ten years time.

I worked near the Aldwych during my apprenticeship & often saw the LSE students out & demonstrating. Can't say I was impressed, even though (or maybe because) some became politicians.

 

[Speicher]

An update on musical houses in this street. Two houses now have new occupants, including one dog. One house changes hands this week, three doors down. The house opposite has had the prospective occupants peering through the downstairs windows. I presume it was the new owners as this was Sunday afternoon in broad daylight.

How long before another house is up for sale?

In other news, I have a sore throat and sneezles.

 

[mybike]

Maybe. I used to commute when I did my undergrad - one hour 40 mins each way, which meant up at 6 am, leave home at 6:45 to get to 9 am lecture. Most days I didn't finish till 6 pm.

Although I usually had my nose welded in a book. I knew my journey so well, I could start reading as soon as I walked out of the door, and successfully negotiate the whole thing without stopping.

You sound like a seasoned commuter. I studied on the train & did better than I'd done in college. I also developed the skill of dozing between stations!

 

[mybike]

Fish and chips were bl**dy dear yesterday! £36 for 3 haddock and chips and 1 cod and chips served up in fancy cardboard boxes! Not like my usual chip shop which just serves them up in a greaseproof bag and wrapped in paper . Oh and with fancy wooden forks. They must be proper posh Oop Norf !

They close rather early in Whitby as well.

 

[mybike]

It beats me why the UK media isn't calling for an explanation or at least some sort of apology for the abject failure of the powers that be to advise and protect the population .

I think the report was as incompetent as the government.

 

[Reynard]

Cool, grey and breezy here chez Casa Reynard.

I had a decent night's sleep, but for some reason I feel so damn tired, and I'm struggling to concentrate. Both cats are fast asleep. Lexi on my bed, and Poppy on the fur throw on the coffee table behind me. I might see if some bike time will help with the "fuzzy head"

Anyways, it's almost time for luncheon.

 

[Reynard]

You sound like a seasoned commuter. I studied on the train & did better than I'd done in college. I also developed the skill of dozing between stations!

I did that particular journey for five years, all told. And then I changed unis for my postgrad, and did that journey for five years as well. That journey was shorter, but the same principles applied.

 

[rockyroller]

Cool, grey and breezy here chez Casa Reynard.
I had a decent night's sleep, but for some reason I feel so damn tired, and I'm struggling to concentrate. Both cats are fast asleep. Lexi on my bed, and Poppy on the fur throw on the coffee table behind me. I might see if some bike time will help with the "fuzzy head"
Anyways, it's almost time for luncheon.

if not, a lunchtime nap never hurt anyone ... ZZzzz ...