anarchist_nomad: (Look Like An Egyptian)
( Nov. 6th, 2012 10:38 pm)
This is one of those days where I really enjoy being an Oxonian.

It started off with a drive into work with my beloved [livejournal.com profile] cheshcat. I dropped her off at her new job on my way into Oxford University. Then I spent the day meeting with a small group of colleagues that I am working with on a very interesting neutrino oscillation project. At midday, we had a nice lunch at the French restaurant on Little Clarendon Street; at five o'clock, we went to the Lamb & Flag for drinks.

Around half six, I bid my colleagues farewell and picked up my dear [livejournal.com profile] cheshcat on the way home. We spent a little bit of time, then I was off to St. Andrew's Church, here in Headington[*], to ring bells. Tonight was the monthly "advanced practice", so I got some good practice on my Grandsire Triples and, more importantly, my Stedman Triples.

Just before the ringing practice ended, I ducked out and drove over to the Barton pool. Jumped in and managed to swim 2000 meters before it closed for the night. Came home to tuck [livejournal.com profile] cheshcat into bed, and now am writing this entry.

I didn't leave Oxford once today but, all in all, it was a pretty full day. The sensible thing to do would be to go to bed now; however, I am heading over to Littlemore[*] to attend an Election night party hosted by the ever-excellent [livejournal.com profile] ayaron. Yes, I know that it is a bit crazy to go out to a party at half past ten on a Tuesday night -- especially when I have a meeting in East London tomorrow. What the heck, though; tis only once every four years!


[*] The neighbourhood in East Oxford where I live.

[**] The neighbourhood in South Oxford where [livejournal.com profile] ayaron lives.

Due to an unexpected turn of events, I ended up ringing tonight in Cowley, which is a new church tower for me -- the eleventh that I have rung at thus far. Huzzah!

There is much more that could be said of recent days... but I believe that now is the time for all things packing to start happening.[*] In just over six hours, I leave to begin the four week multi-state Nomad 2010 Summer US Tour!

In lieu of an actual entry, then, let me just say a couple of quick bits:
  • Quick Bit the First: Chicago people -- remember that this Saturday is the annual Event Horizon Summer party! Firewalking, Mega-Death Four Square, and more! And, according to the forecast[**], the temperature is supposed to top out at 90 degress, with only a 20% chance of rain! Can't wait to see you there!

  • Quick Bit the Second: For those of you funky Pagans planning to hit Brushwood's SummerFest, I am heading out that way after recovering from the party, sometime on Sunday. Depending on how soon that happens, I expect to complete the eight hour drive late Sunday evening or sometime Monday morning.

  • Quick Bit the Third: For those of you funky Pagans planning to hit the Sooper Sekrit Oktober Gathering, know that the invites have been drafted up by your dashing Co-Presidents (i.e., my beloved [livejournal.com profile] cheshcat and myself) and will be going into the mail later this week. We decided to have me send them from the States to save loooooooooots of postage! It won't happen this trip[***], but I will see you soon on the Wiggly Bridge!

  • Quick Bit the Fourth: Tomorrow is the closing day for the Greatest English Hero poll. After that, we go into run-offs! I can feel a shiver now! If you have not yet voted, have at it! With forty-seven votes counted, it looks like first and second place will be a decided between King Arthur and Robin Hood. Third will be chosen by a poll between the third place legend (currently Queen Boudicca) and anyone within one standard deviation of the number of votes she received (currently Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes). Round one ends tomorrow -- so don't wait!

Getting very excited now! It's been over half a year since I last went home and I am very much looking forward to this trip!


[*] Similarly, if I owe you an e-mail or an LJ comment, it may not happen for a spell for precisely this reason!

[**] Which you can choose to believe or not, as you like!

[***] What with it being an October gathering and all!

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