Altruistic August: Elementary, My Dear Fellow
Dad and I did a Sherlock Holmes tour this morning; it was something that I got to do as part of a present he got me (birthday, I think). We had a very knowledgeable guide, who was quite enthusiastic about what she was showing us, all locations that feature in the books and which have been used film and television versions.
We didn't see 221B Baker Street (I'm still not sure if this address exists to this day; it didn't when the books were originally written). We did inevitably get to see this pub though.
I liked learning about some of the little known facts about Sherlock Holmes, such as that he said "Elementary, My Dear Fellow", and "My Dear Watson" in the books, but never "Elementary, My Dear Watson"; and he never wore a deerstalker in the books, but opted instead for a bowler hat.
I've just been aiming to be supportive to others when I talk to them today, so no negative comments today. I got on well; after the walk was over, we walked into the City, and promptly found ourselves having to get through a cavalcade of cycles: The Black Unity Cycle Ride, which took place today.
I took Dad to the Black Friar pub for lunch and a beer; I got chatting to a man at the bar who was cutting out temporary tattoos; he was telling me how they were for his friend, who was having his stag do that day; I'd spotted the mate as we went in, but hadn't figured out why he had a bizarre costume on.
On Strava, I have completed:
* The August 5K x Brooks Challenge (largely due to having walked a long way on site for work yesterday; favour for a colleague);
* The August Steps Challenge; and
* The Le Col Keep The Momentum challenge.
I have also:
* Logged 4 hours and 36 minutes for the August 400-Minute Challenge;
* Logged 3 of 10 days for the August Ten Days Active Challenge;
* Walked 23km for the August Walk 30K Challenge;
* Climbed 123m for the August Running Elevation Challenge; and
* Saved 1kg of carbon for the August Commute Challenge.
We didn't see 221B Baker Street (I'm still not sure if this address exists to this day; it didn't when the books were originally written). We did inevitably get to see this pub though.
I liked learning about some of the little known facts about Sherlock Holmes, such as that he said "Elementary, My Dear Fellow", and "My Dear Watson" in the books, but never "Elementary, My Dear Watson"; and he never wore a deerstalker in the books, but opted instead for a bowler hat.
I've just been aiming to be supportive to others when I talk to them today, so no negative comments today. I got on well; after the walk was over, we walked into the City, and promptly found ourselves having to get through a cavalcade of cycles: The Black Unity Cycle Ride, which took place today.
I took Dad to the Black Friar pub for lunch and a beer; I got chatting to a man at the bar who was cutting out temporary tattoos; he was telling me how they were for his friend, who was having his stag do that day; I'd spotted the mate as we went in, but hadn't figured out why he had a bizarre costume on.
On Strava, I have completed:
* The August 5K x Brooks Challenge (largely due to having walked a long way on site for work yesterday; favour for a colleague);
* The August Steps Challenge; and
* The Le Col Keep The Momentum challenge.
I have also:
* Logged 4 hours and 36 minutes for the August 400-Minute Challenge;
* Logged 3 of 10 days for the August Ten Days Active Challenge;
* Walked 23km for the August Walk 30K Challenge;
* Climbed 123m for the August Running Elevation Challenge; and
* Saved 1kg of carbon for the August Commute Challenge.