Scream if you wanna go faster

Today we had a trip in to Manchester, not to steal a TV or a pair of designer jeans from a burnt out shop but to watch Jenson Button in his Mclaren F1 race around the streets of Manchester. It was all part of a big thank you from Vodaphone for making them lots of money.
A short race circuit was set up from Deansgate to Albert Square in Manchester City Centre.
We arrived a bit early so we could try and see Jenson Button. The start line was opposite the Hilton Hotel, where Jenson was staying. A few sporting celebs were around, Amir Kahn & Michael Vaughan. We finally saw Jenson come out the hotel and into the makeshift garage.

So then we made our way to find a decent viewing spot. This was more difficult than we thought, women with prams were causing mayem! As hard as we tried we couldn't get a good view. We decided to go into the Vodaphone VIP section, which had various Mclaren things in, a gift shop, F1 cars, go-karts and a few other things.
We finally found a spot at the end of the circuit but still not the best view.

When the F1 car finally came round....my god it was loud!
He came round a few times, so got to take some video's & photos.

That was it then, everyone started heading off so did we. Then over the speakers they said  Jenson would be going out again in 20mins.... Everyone raced to get back to the side of the track. We decided to go for the vodaphone VIP viewing stand to get a better view, it only holds 30 or so people. We managed to get on it, glad I was a vodaphone  customer which got me access to it.

Then the rain came while we waited, typical Manchester weather. Just as he was due out some guy decided to put his umbrella up, blocking our view.
Thankfully he put it down.
Button came round a couple more times, he stalled it at the donut point, so he had to get out and run to the end.

Had a great day watching an F1 car race around Manchester. Plus increased my love for F1.
Silverstone next year, I think.

Here's my video's i managed to film.....

Sleeping with the fishes

Too many people, not enough room. That's the problem with our planet, not the living but the dead! Were running out of room to bury people. So I have a cunning plan.....
The sea is the answer, its big, will always be here, not much in it other than fish but it's the surface which can be used.

So basically it's a floating graveyard, with out the hassle. Water tight Coffins & urns that sit just under the surface. Also the family coat of arms on flags can be used on the water surface.
Areas will be roped off away from sea traffic. The last thing we want is a boat dragging a few coffins along the sea.
Visiting will create a family day out and bring the family together, with a trip to the seaside, with boats to hire to venture out and spend a peaceful time on the sea reflecting on a lost loved one.
Also this means family members can be kept or moved together if they wish.
This will help the British coast line industries & create/free up land space.
I think it would work, not sure health & safety would agree to dead boddies in coffins floating around in the English channel. Of course the coffins would be water-tight.







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The lesser spotted Oldham fan

If the BBC did a wildlife documentary about Oldham fans, it would go something like this:

The decline of the Oldham fan is something that has been ongoing for the past 15 years. While the fellow neighbours have thrived. Some 10,000 have migrated to the plains of the rich, fertile land of the city of Manchester.
The clubs local watering hole was pulled down a few Years ago which hasn't helped attract or maintain the dwindling numbers.
Though the numbers of Oldham fans has suffered due to poaching, loss of quality habitat, and loss of its entertainment, there is still hope.






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Dastardly and Muttley

Just seen Dastardly and Muttley roaming the streets of Oldham, I know we have a pigeon problem in Oldham but why bring in this pair?















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Northerners are superior to southerners

Scientists say the Northern brain is bigger than those of the South.
But it's not all victorious for us Northerners, this doesn't make us any brainier (as you can guess by reading my blog)

The big brain simply helps northerners see clearly in the lower light levels that come with living at high latitudes like up near the pennines. So the lack of light up North led to the evolution of bigger brains.

This theory comes from Oxford University scientists who measured the brain volume of 55 skulls from around the world.

Some were English, others came from as far afield as China, Africa and the Pacific Islands.
Matching brain volume with the geographical location of the person’s country showed that the further north they lived, the bigger their brain.

Scandinavians had the most brain power and Pacific Islanders the least. Measurements of the eye sockets also showed that those from northern areas had bigger eyes.
So bigger eyes to take in the beauty of the Lancashire.



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