August 2004

( haymaking in hungary ) Big Hot Day 1. 18 July 2004 Sunday. Departing a cold, grey Oxfordshire via the extravagance of a taxi from door to Heathrow. Check-In is straightforward, and departure is on time, although I do have…

Normal service will resume, I promise. Busy week this week. Busy, busy, busy at work, with many, many, many journals to get onto the internet, and also my first *print* issue to get off the typesetters. I have finished writing…

The best and funniest photos from my recent holiday in Gömörszölös are now available in the Hungarian Gallery… Egészségére!

Last night, whilst a thunderstorm raged outside, I enjoyed the absolutely perfect Before Sunset — rarely is there a sequel that is the absolute equal to its predecessor. With these films you cannot say one is better than the other….

The memory cards for digital cameras can hold thousands of photos The photo developing machines to be found in shops accept all varieties of memory cards as well as memory sticks and cds. The majority of consumers are unlikely to…

or Cabbage Dumplings 1 ½lb cabbage 2 tbs butter 1 egg 2 tbs lard 2 cups flour sifted 1 tbs sugar ½ grated Swiss or Ementaler cheese pinch of black pepper Grate the cabbage and place in large bowl. Sprinkle…

It seems that Before Sunset is not on general release, and that it is in Oxford this week (finishing today). Bearing in mind that Before Sunrise is one of my all time favourite films, I think I’m going to have…

As suggested by declension, I am opening this decison up to you. So you know what to do – vote!

As mentioned in last night’s post I’m back. I’ve now had two decent night’s sleep, and getting caught up. I’ve processed the washing. I’ve found some food to eat. I’ve downloaded my emails, but haven’t even attempted to catch up…