Archive for April, 2008

Apr 30 2008

Long day, lots of fun

Published by Curt under social,travel

On Tuesday Ann and I had a great day packed with activity. First we met up with the old Macworld UK editor – David Fanning – who I’ve kept in touch with over the years. He now has his own PR outfit and works in a quaint office space near Borough Market. He bought us [...]

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Apr 28 2008

Jetlag 1, Curt 0

Published by Curt under travel

Woke up at 3 a.m. on my first full day in London and couldn’t go back to sleep. I thought I’d done everything right, but to no avail. So be it. That means I was out on the street as the sun came up here in Westminster. Our hotel is right across the river from [...]

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Apr 23 2008

I nearly shat myself

Published by Curt under sports,travel

As most of you know, Ann and I have been planning a lovely trip to the U.K. We’re taking off this Saturday. Can’t wait. One of the highlights of that trip – for me, anyway – is the soccer game we’re planning to attend. (See previous couple posts). Plans have been customized to allow us [...]

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Apr 10 2008

Newcastle v. Chelsea

Published by Curt under sports,travel

We’re in business. On Tuesday night I stayed up a little past midnight to order tickets for the Newcastle vs. Chelsea match at St. James Park on May 3. They announced in advance that tickets would be available on Wed., April 9, so I timed it (-8 hours) as to get online just as the [...]

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