Archive for March, 2006

Monday, March 13th, 2006

The bog-dweller sent me the following ebullient recommendations, in the last days:
I have fallen in love with the French socialist Segolene Royal. She is waging a one-woman revolution to capture the Socialist nomination for President and with it the Elysee Palace. She tops all the opinion polls and has high praise for Tony Blair stating […]

Thursday, March 9th, 2006

Last two days of Bumps were gallant rows, only to be bumped by crews who gained blades in the end. We pushed them both further than any other crew had on previous days. Mays should be a different kettle of fish, as, in my opinion, we are far better placed in our division. Watch this […]

Wednesday, March 1st, 2006

Having listened to Adieamus and some Negro Spirituals to motivate me, I made my way to the boathouse yesterday, carbed up, and with non-porkine wine-gums in pocket, and Lucazade in hand. It was the first day of Lent Bumps 2006. It was cold, and snowing at times. We had to remember the tears, blood […]