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And the Press came too ...
Posted Nov 17, 2007
Well ... the day finally came and, looking back, it went really well. The Open Day was highlighted in the local newspaper yesterday - mentioning my project and my name - so I was almost certain that I would not have to eat all the cake and drink all the coffee by myself.
All in all, there were about 50 visitors, most from the local area which was the point of the whole day. The two local newspapers sent two very nice journalists to take photos and ask lots of interesting questions ... naturally, I had all the answers. I gave them a pre-written text and coffee and cake, to make the job of writing it all up much easier.
My boss also showed up, just at the right time ... full house and the two people from the press there ... just like I had wished for!!
Okay, the weather wasn't that brilliant but still managed to highlight my project with signposts, banners, and the like to entice the people in.
Can't wait for the write up next week! Now ... after having invested all this time, I can take it a bit easier over the next few weeks!
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Getting things ready
Posted Nov 3, 2007
I've been working on a project for sometime now and it is nearly finished ... yippee!! I've got to show some sort of almost finished idea on Wednesday next week to my boss.
I'm quite excited about such a new idea. No one has ever attempted this before - so I'm treading on untrodden territory - it's so exciting!!
The web site is to promote integration, understanding and friendship between three (four) European towns. Naturally there is the language barrier problem ... but I have a cunning plan! Babel Fish and Leo.
The project started a few months ago as part of a workshop (which I headed). In the workshop I did have two people to do some translating, but this took so much time. In the end, we (they) decided upon English - which most people seemed to understand. At least I didn't take it for granted that everyone would be willing to speak and write English.
And, basically, I doing this for no charge ... hoping to my imaged raised up a few notches ... is image really everything?
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Doesn't time fly when you're having FUN!!
Posted Oct 28, 2007
Okay, a week has passed and, yes, tomorrow I have to start back at work after 7 days at home. But it isn't all bad ... I've got lots to do - so I've decided to work like hell next week and coast the week after. Sounds Good?
I'm planning an open day in the middle of November where people from the general public can come and see what for a wonderful Internet Café I have brought to life.
So got to get some sort of placard ready and hung up around the area; got to get a web site up and running (half there already); re-decorate the room where the computer are situated; invited the Mayor and the Press; get my team ready for the big occasion (pet talk, motivation, etc.); buy and serve coffee and cake; probably lots of other things, but I'll do the rest tomorrow - still got about 14 hours off!!
I also need two new computers, which I'm hoping to get from a local bank, but they are very tight when you want something from them ... this can be very annoying.
And the sun is shining in northern Germany ... yippee!!
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Censorship ... HooToo Naughty Naughty
Posted Oct 21, 2007
Last night there was not that happening here or on HooToo and so, I wrote a thread regarding body hair ... now, I guess I should be careful what I write here, but I quoted a text from the Californication regarding body hair. And yes ... they rubbed it out by this morning. Anyone know why? Anyone knows if I a reason why? Are there certain words that one cannot use, or do I just have to **** them out. Shame it was a brilliant text. Did anyone watch the show? I
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A week off from work
Posted Oct 21, 2007
So ... I've actually got a week off from work and looking forwards to it. The problem is ... it is really hard to switch off (good candidate for Burn-Out, don't you think?). Yesterday I spent a few hours in the garden getting it ready for the winter. The winters here in Germany are quite harsh, with normally plenty of snow (which is great). I don't remember seeing much snow in London.
No gain without pain ... and aren't I feeling it this morning. I did do lots of stretching yesterday. You see, in my garden I've got a twenty metre willow(wicker) tunnel. I planted it some years ago and it has grown and grown. So, I drastically cut it back and hope that it will grow back in the new year. It does however look amazing and the talk of the village (that mad English artist fellow!!).
Going to the seaside with my family tomorrow. Looking forward to that. Hope the weather is better than it is now.
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