most valuable January 24, 2012
Posted by thehutch in ponderings.Tags: london, metro, paper, tube, value
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Finding yourself on a rush hour tube journey, especially on the Northern Line, can provide the most interesting experiences of human behaviour. It is not difficult to discover the value that many morning commuters place on “The Metro” (Free daily newspaper in London) as opposed to the other occupants of the carriage. People are happy to move and be a little squashed up to the point where they are still able to read their paper but woe to the uninitiated who attempt to prevent the reading of the daily gossip columns. The unread paper is more valuable than the other fellow commuters.
That is until the pictures have been viewed, the news items skimmed because then the paper is tossed away, its value gone, and then it becomes an issue for someone else.
is it all negative? August 16, 2011
Posted by thehutch in doodle, ponderings.Tags: doodle, london, negative, riot, thought, uk
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Good Friday April 22, 2011
Posted by thehutch in church, flickr.Tags: drama, good friday, london, passion, play, trafalgar square
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crucifixion, originally uploaded by thehutch.
Once in a while it is a priviledge to be a part of something special. Today in Trafalgar Square there was an excellent dramatised version of the Passion.
here is a small set of shots from the event.
The Underground July 6, 2010
Posted by thehutch in fun, humour, personal, ponderings.Tags: fun, london, poem, travel, underground
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Was traveling on the underground from Cockfosters to Heathrow
but was diverted to the magistrates who wanted me at Bow
I tried to get to Brixton to a friend I used to know
but went in the wrong direction and arrived in Walthamstow
Next I tried the cinema and thought of Leicester Square
but ended up in Hangar Lane and discovered nothing there
Baker Street promised food and I thought of a feast
but missed the change completely and turned up in Mill Hill East
Then I found a preacher who told me of King’s Cross
and promised the White City if I would only pay the cost
I started singing Abba songs as I came to Waterloo
then I changed to Chesham with the rich selected few
Living on the underground was a total fascination
as I stumbled on strange old feelings in every local station.
where has the fun gone? February 4, 2009
Posted by thehutch in Uncategorized.Tags: complaints, fun, london, parents, school, snow
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Was aghast to hear so many complaints yesterday from parents and others about children having a day off school because of the snow. We have a “once in a childhood” event and there seems to be concern voiced over schools not opening, parents having to have a day off work and …….etc.
Surely there needs to be room for enjoyment of this unusual event, a bit of space and some recognition that many children will learn and engage more by exploring the unusually high volume of snow than they would by a few hours in the classroom. There need to be times where we choose to have fun and relax a little. I was overwhelmed by how many people spoke to me in the street, when normally they walk past silently. How much sharing of possessions happened in our local park when normally there is selfishness. This is an event to be savoured not scorned – bring back some fun into the childrens lives, show a little willingness to “break the rules” and go live a little!
As a kid we were forced to school – (well, staff and pupils all lived within walking distance back then!) but when we were there we were on the playing fields having mass snowball fights (with the teachers and some parents) building things and having great fun. If someone was hurt, it was dealt with, there was no fear of litigation but a general camaraderie that enabled lessons to go more smoothly after the snow had melted. Today, that freedom is not necessarily available – so keep the schools closed for a couple of days and have a bit of fun! Please?
time to reflect? October 15, 2008
Posted by thehutch in Uncategorized.Tags: bible, city, finance, london, money
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seek the peace and prosperity of the city into which I have carried you…….you will call upon me and come and pray to me and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
cycling in London September 16, 2008
Posted by thehutch in Uncategorized.Tags: cycle, cycling, london, transport
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Just ordered a few maps from TFL that help work out decent cycle routes in London. I hope they are as useful as they appear. If you live in London and want to cycle more they appear to be a useful guide.
restoration September 16, 2008
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managed to get to see the newly restored St.Pancras train station the other week and it is most impressive. It is a huge structure that has been brought back into circulation after a number of years of neglect. It made me appreciate that sometimes the old structures are worth preserving and restoring whilst they still bring value and use. The ones to tear down are usually the ones that cease to offer any purpose.
Sometimes it is easier for people to tear down and rebuild the old when actually the greater benefit would be restoration.
When should we rebuild and when should we restore? A question that I need to ask myself more often.
celebration August 26, 2008
Posted by thehutch in Uncategorized.Tags: 2012, london, olympics, party
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Originally uploaded by thehutch
this weekend was an opportunity to get into London and join the party goers in celebrating the Olympic handover to London. Central London was awash with colour, banter, music and happy people. The organisers did a great job and it has turned my thinking from skepticism to hope with regard to 2012.
We may not put on a show like Beijing, but we will have great fun. Roll on 2012
