Acquiring Culture

It has always been a bit of a surprise in our family that I turned out such a philistine. Coming from an artistic background it was expected that I would be a great musician, painter or something. The fact that the only thing I'm vaguely good at is programming computers was a bit of a let down. Fortunately this seems to only have been a slight hiccup in the genetic progression, and some members of the family have managed to pick up some of the cultural genes.

Hence my attendance at the York Student Orchestra this evening. (which was jolly good by the way). Whatever my limitations, I love the sound of an orchestra going at full steam ahead. They sounded great.

Weapon of Choice

Went to see number one son in Durham today. He had been down at Tesco buying small foam arms. They sit around the telly shooting at things. Apparently Elvis used to do the same kind of thing. Me being me, it was off down to Tesco.....

Jolly good too, but I still can't hit the lampshades like number one son can. More practice beckons....

Stretch Your Mental Muscles

I've set up a few fun puzzles on one of my many other sites. If you can solve any of them (or get a brainy person to solve them for you) send in your answer for a free certificate. And maybe even a T shirt.

Digby Does the Business

A second school talk. This time I took the proper camera so that I could get a half way decent picture (I also turned the lights on, which makes a big difference). At the end of my talks I get out Digby the robot dog and turn him loose. Sometimes he is a bit reserved and doesn't do much, but yesterday and today he really did the business, finding and kicking the ball like a very good dog indeed.

Everyone seems to like Digby, I think he will be asking for top billing soon.

kids

These are the kids at my schools talk. Sorry if the picture is a bit blurred, my phone camera doesn't like the dark much. Anyhoo, hope you enjoyed the talk.