Visited Waddesdon Manor, where there was a vintage car day. Over 90 of these cars turned up and parked in front of the Manor. Picnicked on the lawn in front of the house, and snoozed in the warm sun. Suitably refreshed went home to start the lawn mowing.
Vintage Cars
Visited Waddesdon Manor, where there was a vintage car day. Over 90 of these cars turned up and parked in front of the Manor. Picnicked on the lawn in front of the house, and snoozed in the warm sun. Suitably refreshed went home to start the lawn mowing.
Cambridge donors luncheon
Made our way over to Cambridge for the buffet lunch given to Gonville and Caius donators. Met up with Richard & Andrea Saw the new Master of Caius Sir Christopher Hum MA, KCMG. Master from January 2006. Previously had a career in HM Diplomatic Service,culminating in postings as British Ambassador to Poland (1996-1998) and to China (2002-2005). Continues to follow the politics, economics and international relations of contemporary China.
Cambridge benefactors luncheon
17th June 2006
Made our way over to Cambridge for the buffet lunch given to Gonville and Caius donators. Met up with Richard & Andrea. Pictures to arrive shortly. Saw the new Master of Caius Sir Christopher Hum MA, KCMG. Master from January 2006. Previously had a career in HM Diplomatic Service,culminating in postings as British Ambassador to Poland (1996-1998) and to China (2002-2005). Continues to follow the politics, economics and international relations of contemporary China.
Selina and Graham arrived after supper to give me my father’s day present. Thank you very much Selina and Graham. I have very few Who CDs, like none, and I really must get some more.
Scotland
Back up in Scotland for a week working at the Bank. Uneventful week ate mostly at the Raddison Hotel bar. Met up with Mary and Ed for one evening out, where we ate pizzas in the Grassmarket, followed by various pints of beer in various pubs south of Grassmarket. Shall have to retrace my footsteps to see where we went. Remember hearing folk music and bagpipes in one bar, and some R&B music in a Jazz club. It was quite a good evening, which I must not repeat too often.
On the way home to Luton on the final landing run when we could not have been more than 2 minutes from touch down, and no more than 1000 foot altitude, the pilot executed a tight 360 turn. As I left I asked the crew (well one wearing gold bands) why. He said ah, so someone did notice. Gave some reason of being too high and wanted to lose height. He was not overly sure as he had not be piloting the Airbus. I know I do this in a paraglider, but a jet.
Scotland
12th – 16th June 2006
Back up in Scotland for a week working at the Bank. Uneventful week ate mostly at the Raddison Hotel bar. Met up with Mary and Ed for one evening out, where we ate pizzas in the Grassmarket, followed by various pints of beer in various pubs south of Grassmarket. Shall have to retrace my footsteps to see where we went. Remember hearing folk music and bagpipes in one bar, and some R&B music in a Jazz club. It was quite a good evening, which I must not repeat too often.
On the way home to Luton on the final landing run when we could not have been more than 2 minutes from touch down, and no more than 1000 foot altitude, the pilot executed a tight 360 turn. As I left I asked the crew (well one wearing gold bands) why. He said ah, so someone did notice. Gave some reason of being too high and wanted to lose height. He was not overly sure as he had not be piloting the Airbus. I know I do this in a paraglider, but a jet.
Kingswood Chapel
Group of us from the village attacked the near derelict chapel, cutting the grass, cutting down the scrub, which was growing up. We must really find some thing, which can be done to the chapel before it falls down.
Kingswood chapel
Group of us from the village attacked the near derelict chapel, cutting the grass, cutting down the scrub, which was growing up. We must really find some thing, which can be done to the chapel before it falls down.
PSD day at Alton Towers
Cedar had training and bonding day at Alton Towers. This time it was a mixture of PSD, Services and developers. I car shared to Alton Towers on the Thursday, the afternoon was taken up is state of the company meetings, followed by drinks in Alton Towers park. Here we had the hire of a couple of rides fo an hour, including Oblivion.. No queuing. One guy did Oblivion 15 time, I about 8. After the rides, plenty of drink and dancing.
Next day more talks and demonstrations of new products we can sell services for.
PSD day at Alton Towers
Cedar had training and bonding day at Alton Towers. This time it was a mixture of PSD, Services and developers. I car shared to Alton Towers on Thursday, the afternoon was taken up is a state of the company meetings, followed by drinks in Alton Towers park. Here we had the exclusive use of a couple of rides for an hour, including Oblivion. No queuing. One guy did Oblivion 15 time, I about 8. After the rides, plenty of drink and dancing.
Next day more talks and demonstrations of new products we can sell services for.
