What a handsome machine. I'd love to see it leave a station with the theme tune from Murder on the Orient Express playing

The other thing it will do is drive more young folks into the trades, which we badly need.

It's the shoes. And Roger gets a mention. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-behind-the-adidas-shoes-that-helped-two-marathoners-break-the-two-hour-mark/

I think I am going to be sick.

I have often wished for the ability to record and playback smells, and many times felt grateful that we don't have that ability.

Belated happy birthday Jodi.

The dynasty of Cons

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Yes, much too large for us. And I'm thinking it would take several housekeepers and a bunch of gardeners to maintain to the high standard of the current owners. But fun to imagine living there!

Recordings inspire me to have a go at learning. I mean nothing (or very little) comes from nothing. And once partially learnt I'll find my favourite version for timing & musicality. I've done this for Tom Lehrer and Rachmaninoff and Art Tatum.

they say you can’t edit your photo , which is true, but you can edit the background of the photo. I found some online tool to edit the texture out of the wall behind me, but didn’t alter my face. Unfortunately.