Archive for January, 2004

People Vs Peer

Posted on January 29, 2004 ~ Filed Under Web ideas

Check out People Vs Peer and sponsor Ms Ordinary to raise the most money in the London Marathon (and stop Archer from doing it). It’s an idea that could never have got so far without the internet, and I pray that it is utterly legit. The joy of it is, that even if there’s some [...]

Banal tips that people don’t tell you about snowboarding

Posted on January 18, 2004 ~ Filed Under Diary

Here’s some stuff it would have been useful to know before our first snowboarding trip.
Eyewear
Wrap around sunglasses are fine for learning with, but heed all the advice about strong ones that won’t break and UV protection. They are also more likely to come off than goggles and goggles are much better when it’s actually [...]

Limp, ouch, limp, limp

Posted on January 11, 2004 ~ Filed Under Diary

Well, we’re back from snowboarding and had a great time! We went to La Plagne in France, which I think was a good choice (although I have nothing really to compare it with). Snowboarding is fantastic once you get through the first three days of difficulty (and fun). Sadly, I fell on the fourth day [...]

Burr grinder

Posted on January 1, 2004 ~ Filed Under Diary

Oooooh, excitement. Sarah’s parents have bought her a burr grinder for Christmas. Or, to be more precise, have said they’ll pay for one that we choose. How fantastic is that?
So, in an excited frenzy we went to Selfridges earlier in the week and bought a very shiny Aerolatte burr grinder in stainless steel. It [...]