h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Wow, slow day in the Atelier. I managed too cutmy case backlog here at work from 17 to 12. Now if I can just get people to answer their emails I can close them all out and sleep for the rest of the month.

And there's a lot of the month left.

Hey, that's neat BB! Although I will admit that I can never use it.

[Amy]

*just seen Tomb Raider* now wants white combat pyjamas*

[MTG]

{Robin}

morning all. nothing exciting to add i'm afraid

[G7]

*just back from the inspection and more in love with the house than ever*

Excellent news, G7!

*Has read her article - one of a number - in the Post. *

I wonder what's going on with the Earth, the Sun and everything...?

I've recently been remarking (to my co-workers, repeatedly) that the sun has been behaving a bit differently - sunset much later this summer than last year... even when I've worked late (like today) my flat still feels like a sauna when I get home, because the evening sun has been shining all evening... and a square where, last year, the sun was hiding behind buildings around 7 pm, this year we still have sunshine at 9 pm...

NASA Science News:

'On the 4th of July, Earth will lie at its greatest distance from the Sun - an annual event astronomers call 'aphelion.' But don't expect any sudden relief from the heat. Indeed, say researchers, our planet is actually warmer when we're farther from the Sun than at any other time of year - an earth science curiosity'

...and then I read this...*searches in pocket for piece torn out of newspaper*

'KIRUNA WITHOUT MOON FOR 5 DAYS AND NIGHTS

On Tuesday (July 3rd) the moon set only 16 minutes past midnight in Kiruna (city in Sweden) and it will be gone until 1.04 on Sunday, July 8th. At the same time the full moon will be shiningall across the other parts of Sweden.

Later on in July, after the midnight sun has ended, the people in Kiruna will enjoy constant moon light from 11.30 on July 17th, lasting 3 days and nights.

But then, after finally setting, early in the morning of July 21st, it will rise again after only 1,5 hours. The moon will travel all across the sky and then set again shortly before midnight - for the second time withing 24 hours.'

Does anyone know if this is a phenomenon occurring every now and then - or is the Earth tilting more than usual?

*finds another piece torn out of newspaper*

'ELVIS PRESLEY IN SUMERIAN

Jukka Ammondt from Finland has taken the King back several thousands year in time. Within shortly there will be a new release with a recording of 'Blue Suede Shoes' in Sumerian, the language of ancient Mesopotamia.'

*shakes head in astonishment*

I think that the strange sunlight/moonlight and the heat (yet another day over 100 here in balmy SLC) are driving me crazy. Expect a vacation from a grumpy Marv soon. The last full week of the month I will be elsewhere. But still posting as I will only be away from hell, I mean work.

But isn't it strange that it gets WARMER when we're farther away from the sun?

Matina, a big jug of lemon ice tea, please...

*drifts off towards veranda, carrying Springie*

Nods sagely. Alas it works the other way as well. Brrrrr.

*That resting actor feeling. The between jobs thought.

Sends up a roman candle that keeps shooting till he get's back from his break, once a day when every one can see it clearly*

If it is warmer, I intend to make the most of it going up to the environs of my alma mator(sp?) in the week or so after the meet in London. (see you in about 16hrs B17!).

have a great time in London, you lucky people. think of us over here freezing.

Yeah, enjoy yourselves...

[Amy]

*off to Cornwall in about half an hour but is still not dressed or packed yet*

[b17]
*up and online, for 20 minutes, still not dressed or packed either *
Have a great time Amy, I know I will. T minus 3 hours to departure.
T minus 8hrs 45mins until my supposed arival in Nodnol .
Wish me luck and a prompt train service

Good luck and a prompt train service (as I don't want to be hanging around too long at the train station .

Have a good trip Amy.

I think I've got a hangover.

Add to Titania's list of strange earthly events:

1 day, 1 LED in the Atelier.

/* Shudders */

So strange!

[PCT]

*The Professor has nothing to say. Also strange! *

It's too d*mn hot!