Too late for the visitor, drinking ‘culture’ and violence, sushi, don’t tell the foreigner.

There you go!  I missed my visitor from Oregon.  Checking my stats this morning – they didn’t visit last night.  Oh well, they will probably never know that the post below was really for them.

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Visitors, appreciating classical music in spite of being uncomfortable, a vision in purple

I’ve noticed that one of my regular visitors, recently, is from Oregon in the US.  It’s probably not soon enough, but welcome.  Nice to see you and, may I point out, that this entry is really for you as you are keep returning, probably looking for a new post.

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Never buy a Belkin (well, not if you want good advice, support or, even, anyone that speaks English in a way you can understand)

“There is a lot of fear about switching on encryption”, said Rob Falconer, sales and marketing manager at router manufacturer Belkin, which supplies its wireless devices without encryption.

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A lovely day yesterday, an op tomorrow and the 20th anniversary of the Festival

Well, thanks V, for a really lovely birthday yesterday.  The weather was glorious.  We went to the Navigli and had brunch with some friends and then strolled around the antiques market.  He also bought me some really good presents.

All in all, fantastic and exactly how a birthday should be – perfect.

I am currently thinking about S, who goes to have a knee operation tomorrow.  At least, one hopes, it will be the cure and stop the excruciating pain.

Unfortunately, especially as it’s their 20th year, it looks like we won’t be going to the Hay Festival this year.  And the programme looks good.  A lot of the regular people and, as usual, some interesting names and events.

Ah well, who knows for next year?

Again, this year, there’s the Hay Fringe Festival run by M.  Well done, M.  I hope it goes well for you.

Far-Off Country; Italian/English differences; PdS/Carta d’Identità

Tomorrow I go to a far-off country and continuing the theme of random pictures from Google images, here is one from typing in the title.

Unfortunately, it is business and not pleasure.  Such is life.  I am unlikely to be able to post anything.

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Sometimes I forget just what a great city Milan is!

Living somewhere is completely different to visiting somewhere.  And, overall, I cant really complain about the life I have here.  Some aspects are good and some not so good.  But, overall, its OK.

However, there are times when things makes make me remember why I am here.

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