I'm in the lobby of the hotel I've been staying at. I may say more about these guys in the future, but for now let me summarize by saying they are the best hotel I've been in, in 5 trips to the UK. They've been amazingly accommodating (including letting me hang out here for several hours after check-out time, continuing to l33ch their l337 wireless ( Read more... )

I've had one request for a postcard, which like a dork I had not even thought about postcards. I don't have anyone's address with me. So, if you'd like a postcard (understanding that I'll be back in the bay area long before the card itself will arrive) please leave a comment here with your mailing address. All comments are screened, and I'll delete ( Read more... )

I've managed several museums so far, and even happened across a hobby shop. I'm debating the merits of taking today more slowly, as I'm a little stiff in the legs from all the walking. There's just so much to see and do-- this is part of why I was so interested in living here!

For now, share in my amusement at some of the street signs I've come ( Read more... )

Due to a hotel snafu, I did not have any internet access for the first 24 hours here. Anyone who knows me will know what torture that was. I've changed hotels, so I should be a little more on the ball for the next few days. I expect to be mostly offline from the 9th to at least the 11th while I'm in Telford. Depending on where I stay the night of ( Read more... )

I'm in SFO awaiting my flight to Oklahoma City by way of Phoenix. This entry will be posted late, because I just can't justify paying whatever silly price T-Mobile charges for a 24-hour pass on their WiFi network. I mean, seriously, $6 or more to use WiFi for an hour or so? I suppose if you're using T-Mobile at a Starbucks or something, you might ( Read more... )