Manchester

Right, then, I'll be off. Catching the 10:07 to Manchester, getting there just about noon.

The storm from last night might be over, but the rain's still with us. I am going to get drenched.

Standard rain protocol, then: double bag all valuables*, keep them in the rucksack, travel light everywhere. Two hands free for as long as possible.











* books

Spot On!

Your result for The Steampunk Style Test...

The Air Pirate

21% Elegant, 41% Technological, 10% Historical, 52% Adventurous and 54% Playful!

You are the Air Pirate, the embodiment of steampunk fantasy. Admittedly, you would probably be more comfortable in a pulp adventure or Eberron fantasy, but you are able to find your niche in the less serious side of the genre. You are probably somewhat light on your technological accessories, but the ones that you do carry have a roguish dash to them. Your clothes are most likely styled after those of Victorian aristocrats or loyal airship officers, the better to show off your wealth and the spoils of your raids. Chances are you prefer to be flashy and extravagant, and frock coats are perfect.

Try our other Steampunk test here.

Take The Steampunk Style Test at HelloQuizzy

... even if the figures above indicate that I would appear to be 178% of something ...

Happy Anniversary!

A few days back, I posted a link marking the centenary of the Men in Black. Well, today marks the half century of another important American institution, founded on this day in 1958 by President Eisenhower, and which for me is the single most important thing he ever inaugurated.

Happy 50th Anniversary, NASA!

The 50th Aniversary page

The announcement on SPACE.COM