I've been keeping my head down in the lab here in Edinburgh, the G8 rally has passed by our building, helicopters buzzing overhead, bombs exploding in London, but life goes on, fortunately without incident to me or my family but unfortunately for those caught up in the blast. Of course this is very sad, but also to be expected after our continued dablings in other country's affairs and our dodgey business deals. I am content to leave politics on the backburner whilst I continnue my research, but I do plan a visit to Africa next year to see the situation there for myelf. What a glum post, but I felt I should comment on both the G8 in Edinburgh and the bombings in London.
posted by john @ 5:05 pm
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hey there! i was wondering when you were going to say something. i'm glad to hear you/family/friends are safe. as for africa, which area of africa are you planning on visiting? chris' (my boyfriend..i had a feeling i should remind you)is in sudan at the moment working with the UN. maybe i can put the two of you in contact for...whatever reason...i don't know. just a thought. good luck on your project! talk to you later..
Hi Mandy, nice to hear from you, what's Chris doing there, he was making vacuum cleaners that go up the stairs the last time we spoke... Yes please do put me in contact, that would be an interesting country to visit. Looking forward to seeing you soon, when are you coming to the UK?
john
hey john can't believe you didn't go to any of the G8 demos even just for observing. Must be stuck into your project good and proper. cathy and I will be coming to see you when we get back. Probably the last weekend in July. HOpe you will be about.
Jaemie
ps I'd love to get one of those hoovers that goes upstaris :o)
noooo...the last time we talked he was designing wheelchairs for whirlwind international (shameless advert). he still is.i just looked at my post..i meant to write his SISTER is working for the UN. but he goes to africa for his job at least twice a year- mainly zambia. i can have both of them contact you. the more information the better. as for the uk...not going...long story. i'll send you an e-mail. takecare.
HI Jaemie, well I did go ont he Make Poverty History March, but they penned us in like sheep through a sheep dip as we set off. I didn't like it and left. Of course I support reducing world poverty, so I think it was good to create some public awareness. I hang out a bit outside the Forrest Cafe where there was a street party on the Saturday night, but there were a lot of police there and it was soon moved on. Yes, see you last week of July. Are you still in Iran?
Hi Mandy, look forward to e-mail, and hope to make contact with Chris's sister, cheers. John
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