Bacon here is more what I would call Canadian Bacon. Almost ham steak like. Thick and if pan fried, usually burnt.
Today, there was a vendor at my market that had streaky bacon. The kind of bacon we are used to in the United States. I'm frying it up now. Can't wait.
And speaking of my market, it has become very popular...getting more and more people each Sunday.
Sunday, April 1, 2007
Saturday, March 31, 2007
More words
Boot and Bonnet: boot refers to the trunk of your car. Did I mention the car boot sale? Its like a swap meet. People sell the stuff out of the boot (trunk) of their cars.
And bonnet is the hood of the car. And you don't 'pop the bonnet' like we 'pop the hood' but 'lift the bonnet.'
Of course, there's lorrie for truck. And they use people carrier for mini-van but there aren't many of those over here. Saw my first Dodge vehicle - one of those new station wagons. Fords are very popular but other than the Escort, the models are different. And the Escort over here is very different with a lot more varieties of it.
I've actually seen a hummer here in the City. Which makes no sense. It would not be possible to drive it down about half the streets as they aren't wide enough. I've only seen it parked in my neighborhood and not actually moving. Wonder if maybe they had it flown in for show and don't drive it :-)
And bonnet is the hood of the car. And you don't 'pop the bonnet' like we 'pop the hood' but 'lift the bonnet.'
Of course, there's lorrie for truck. And they use people carrier for mini-van but there aren't many of those over here. Saw my first Dodge vehicle - one of those new station wagons. Fords are very popular but other than the Escort, the models are different. And the Escort over here is very different with a lot more varieties of it.
I've actually seen a hummer here in the City. Which makes no sense. It would not be possible to drive it down about half the streets as they aren't wide enough. I've only seen it parked in my neighborhood and not actually moving. Wonder if maybe they had it flown in for show and don't drive it :-)
A "pause"
The project I was brought over here for is officially on a "pause." For now this means I won't be working on that project. I have a meeting on Monday with the resource manager over here in England to discuss what, if anything, they want to do with me.
My Mum is coming over for Easter and gets here on Wednesday. We have Easter Friday and Monday off - bank holidays. They get a lot of holidays here and tonnes more vacation days. I hear the French get even more.
The client has said they need until 16 April to make a decision on whether to proceed or not. Not sure what is going to happen. I still get paid and I still get expenses reimbursed. It all just gets more complicated.
My Mum is coming over for Easter and gets here on Wednesday. We have Easter Friday and Monday off - bank holidays. They get a lot of holidays here and tonnes more vacation days. I hear the French get even more.
The client has said they need until 16 April to make a decision on whether to proceed or not. Not sure what is going to happen. I still get paid and I still get expenses reimbursed. It all just gets more complicated.
More Greenwich
The Royal Observatory is on the top of a tall hill and surrounded by a lovely park.
Here is a tree that had a little tag "1684/86"
Now that's old!
And I told you it was Spring here. How about daffodils for as far as you can see.
Here is a tree that had a little tag "1684/86"
Now that's old!
And I told you it was Spring here. How about daffodils for as far as you can see.
Friday, March 30, 2007
High Street
You see 'High Street' and hear reference to high street a lot. It refers to a commercial district or street. For example I live on Paddington Street which is two blocks from Marylebone Road which runs parallel to Paddington Street.
Also, Paddington Street intersects with Marylebone High Street. Marylebone High Street is the retail street with the same name as the road. You see that a lot, too.
Also, Paddington Street intersects with Marylebone High Street. Marylebone High Street is the retail street with the same name as the road. You see that a lot, too.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Greenwich
That's Greenwich as in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) or Greenwich Meridean. This was a simple Underground and Light Rail trip. Let me just say that this is a great place to go for a day or half-day trip.
I got off the light rail at Island Gardens for the view of the Royal Naval College you see to the right. By the way the light rail from Bank tube stop takes you through "New" London. Glass and steel highrises of offices and condos. The lightrail is elevated giving a futuristic feel to the area. It appears to be old and still active docks as there is water and canals everywhere.
There is a foot path UNDER the Thames! to Greenwich.
The Royal Naval College is no longer part of the navy. Trinity Music College has taken over part of the buildings. Others are historic and open to the public. The Painted Hall was the Naval Colleges mess hall. My guide book described it as "arguably England's finest secular interior" and you cannot fathom how beautiful it is. This picture is of the center ceiling painting and it is huge.
The entire interior is painted except for the floor. There are mirroed rolling carts you can use to roll around and look into so you don't have to crane your neck. A brilliant idea.
There is also a chapel - of course - and it is very beautiful, too. According to the brochure, it remains pretty much how it was when first constructed in 1789. It is full of light and is an active Anglican church.
My real goal was the Royal Observatory and the Meridian line. The observatory is on top of a rather steep hill in a wonderful and popular park.
So here is another flattering picture of me at the official clock outside the observatory.
I got off the light rail at Island Gardens for the view of the Royal Naval College you see to the right. By the way the light rail from Bank tube stop takes you through "New" London. Glass and steel highrises of offices and condos. The lightrail is elevated giving a futuristic feel to the area. It appears to be old and still active docks as there is water and canals everywhere.
There is a foot path UNDER the Thames! to Greenwich.
The Royal Naval College is no longer part of the navy. Trinity Music College has taken over part of the buildings. Others are historic and open to the public. The Painted Hall was the Naval Colleges mess hall. My guide book described it as "arguably England's finest secular interior" and you cannot fathom how beautiful it is. This picture is of the center ceiling painting and it is huge.The entire interior is painted except for the floor. There are mirroed rolling carts you can use to roll around and look into so you don't have to crane your neck. A brilliant idea.
There is also a chapel - of course - and it is very beautiful, too. According to the brochure, it remains pretty much how it was when first constructed in 1789. It is full of light and is an active Anglican church.
My real goal was the Royal Observatory and the Meridian line. The observatory is on top of a rather steep hill in a wonderful and popular park.
So here is another flattering picture of me at the official clock outside the observatory.
The Lady from Dubuque
Finally saw another West End show. The Lady from Dubuque an Edward Albee play starring Maggie Smith with everyone else being American. Peter Francis James plays Oscar oposite Dame Smith's Lady from Dubuque.
And guess what, Chris and Jill, I got a concession. I got a better than half price ticket for being an Equity member. It also helped that I had a very nice box office person.
A rather difficult play but it was worth seeing Maggie Smith (with an American accent) and PFJ. And theatre was beautiful with wonderful acoustics.
I walked around to the stage door before the show to leave a note for PFJ and there was another one of those blue plaques. The theatre, Theatre Royal Haymarket, was the location of the first performances of two Oscar Wilde plays - The Woman of No Importance and another one I can't remember.
And guess what, Chris and Jill, I got a concession. I got a better than half price ticket for being an Equity member. It also helped that I had a very nice box office person.
A rather difficult play but it was worth seeing Maggie Smith (with an American accent) and PFJ. And theatre was beautiful with wonderful acoustics.
I walked around to the stage door before the show to leave a note for PFJ and there was another one of those blue plaques. The theatre, Theatre Royal Haymarket, was the location of the first performances of two Oscar Wilde plays - The Woman of No Importance and another one I can't remember.
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