-While mostly overcast, and occasionally rainy, today, on the whole, seemed to be pretty passable, though certainly nothing great. Hopefully tomorrow will be a little nicer.
-Today, while at the grocery store, I decided to do a little multi-vitamin shopping. At first I was just going to quickly grab a bottle of general multi-vitamins, though when I saw that most options would put me at least the $10 range I decided that I should probably take the time to find a good deal or appropriate multi-vitamin. Eventually I settled on a 365 pill bottle for $24.99. What I found impressive about this bottle is that not only was it the best deal that I found, but also that there seemed to be few size options between 100 pills and several hundred pills.
-It seems that after a few days of haggling and coalition negotiations that David Cameron of the Conservative Party will be the next British Prime Minister. Also, after quite a number of years on the outside, the Liberal Democrats (arguably the party, at least the successor party, of Asquith and Lloyd George) have finally made it back to the cabinet table.
-My recently planted herbs and vegetables are continuing to sprout. I am quite surprised that so many of them have sprouted in such a short period of time. If time permits, I may have to try to plant a few more seeds in the coming days and move some of these recently sprouted plants outdoors.
Showing posts with label British Election 2010. Show all posts
Showing posts with label British Election 2010. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
A Few Quick Notes 426
-Though some of the past few days have been nice, it seems that today has been largely overcast (though not yet rainy). Unfortunately, it seems that this weather is expected to stay until at least tomorrow (though this wasn't what yesterday's forecast predicted for Tuesday).
-It seems that Twitter experienced a few problems today. It seems that the first problem was that one could 'force' others to follow them followed by a second problem that made it look as though everyone had lost their followers and those that they follow. Shortly after my attention was drawn to the problem I read a BBC story that explained what was going on. By the time I went back to get a closer look at the situation it appeared to have been resolved. Of course what has not yet been satisfactorily resolved is why I might want a Twitter account (aside from it being of use when I want to feel like a cool kid).
-Actually, I probably shouldn't crap on Twitter so much. Just this afternoon, because I follow the Nova Scotia House of Assembly's Twitter feed, I was reminded that the legislature is in session and that the public is free to attend. So if all goes well I will try to make it to at least some of today's sitting, though I don't imagine that I will really need to spend all that much time there to get a general sense of how things work (though based on a quick assessment of the Order Paper I do get a sense that it works slightly differently than the Newfoundland House of Assembly).
-While it seems that the Brits have not quite figured out who the next prime minister will be it is clear that it won't be Gordon Brown as he made it clear this afternoon that he will be resigning.
-A few days ago I purchased a few bamboo steamers.
I am looking forward to breaking them in with some shark steaks and vegetables tonight.
-On Friday night Neil, Rebecca, Jeannette, and I took a trip to my favourite rock throwing beach.
After a relatively passionate rock throwing session we made our way back to downtown Halifax before sunset (though it may not look like it in the picture included above).
-It seems that my relatively passionate and long rock throwing session on Friday evening did have some consequences, other than reducing the number of beach stones available to future rock throwers. It seems that I must have over-exerted my right elbow and shoulder so much that when I tried to play squash on Sunday I was able to handle only a very short session (during which I was worse than normal). Hopefully everything will be back in shape by Wednesday, as that is when I am scheduled to play next.
-It seems that Twitter experienced a few problems today. It seems that the first problem was that one could 'force' others to follow them followed by a second problem that made it look as though everyone had lost their followers and those that they follow. Shortly after my attention was drawn to the problem I read a BBC story that explained what was going on. By the time I went back to get a closer look at the situation it appeared to have been resolved. Of course what has not yet been satisfactorily resolved is why I might want a Twitter account (aside from it being of use when I want to feel like a cool kid).
-Actually, I probably shouldn't crap on Twitter so much. Just this afternoon, because I follow the Nova Scotia House of Assembly's Twitter feed, I was reminded that the legislature is in session and that the public is free to attend. So if all goes well I will try to make it to at least some of today's sitting, though I don't imagine that I will really need to spend all that much time there to get a general sense of how things work (though based on a quick assessment of the Order Paper I do get a sense that it works slightly differently than the Newfoundland House of Assembly).
-While it seems that the Brits have not quite figured out who the next prime minister will be it is clear that it won't be Gordon Brown as he made it clear this afternoon that he will be resigning.
-A few days ago I purchased a few bamboo steamers.
I am looking forward to breaking them in with some shark steaks and vegetables tonight.
-On Friday night Neil, Rebecca, Jeannette, and I took a trip to my favourite rock throwing beach.
After a relatively passionate rock throwing session we made our way back to downtown Halifax before sunset (though it may not look like it in the picture included above).
-It seems that my relatively passionate and long rock throwing session on Friday evening did have some consequences, other than reducing the number of beach stones available to future rock throwers. It seems that I must have over-exerted my right elbow and shoulder so much that when I tried to play squash on Sunday I was able to handle only a very short session (during which I was worse than normal). Hopefully everything will be back in shape by Wednesday, as that is when I am scheduled to play next.
Friday, May 07, 2010
A Few Quick Notes 425
-Today was another beautiful day in Halifax, if a bit windy.
-It seems that since yesterday quite a number of the seeds I planted earlier this week have started to sprout. Hopefully they will soon grow large enough for me to identify what it is they are (as I forgot to label the pots). I am also hoping that things stay sunny enough to encourage more sprouting.
-My sense of things is that yesterday's British election did not produce a decisive result. I am quite curious to see how the situation will be resolved and who will end up being the British prime minister.
-I am preparing pork tenderloin for dinner tonight. Instead of cooking in red wine, as is my usual approach, I coated it in a garlic and thyme concoction.
-Today I baked a relatively large batch of bread. I ended up with five loaves and 9 rolls. According to Neil and Rebecca it is edible, though I haven't yet tasted any (though I do plan on serving the rolls with dinner).
-Today wasn't a particularly productive day for me, hopefully things will pick up tomorrow.
-It seems that since yesterday quite a number of the seeds I planted earlier this week have started to sprout. Hopefully they will soon grow large enough for me to identify what it is they are (as I forgot to label the pots). I am also hoping that things stay sunny enough to encourage more sprouting.
-My sense of things is that yesterday's British election did not produce a decisive result. I am quite curious to see how the situation will be resolved and who will end up being the British prime minister.
-I am preparing pork tenderloin for dinner tonight. Instead of cooking in red wine, as is my usual approach, I coated it in a garlic and thyme concoction.
-Today I baked a relatively large batch of bread. I ended up with five loaves and 9 rolls. According to Neil and Rebecca it is edible, though I haven't yet tasted any (though I do plan on serving the rolls with dinner).
-Today wasn't a particularly productive day for me, hopefully things will pick up tomorrow.
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