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Reply | Seeing Auschwitz
at 14:09 16 Sep 2022
It is strangely exhausting, I went in October and you could feel just how cold and exposed it is in the camp - I can't imagine how on such meagre rations, in the depths of winter anyone could come out of that place alive.
What struck me was the layout, the buildings and blocks were set in perfect alignment and equidistant apart, it was chilling to consider how much thought had gone into the design.
For anyone that hasn't been but wants to, outside the main gate of Auschwitz II, up the road and into the car park is a small cafeteria where you can get a drink and a bite to eat. Next to this is a shop where you can buy books and if you are so inclined, Auschwitz fridge magnets! [Post edited 16 Sep 2022 14:10]
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Reply | Seeing Auschwitz
at 13:33 16 Sep 2022
It is an incredibly powerful and emotive place to visit. Was lucky enough to be asked to go and take some photographs for the Auschwitz Memorial Museum a few years ago and was given a personal tour by some members of the staff there.
They were incredibly well versed in highlighting to me specific areas in both camps that warrant narrative that you might often miss and pointed out the good and bad books that cover the period (the best being this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/I-Was-Doctor-Mengeles-Assistant/dp/8392156757)
Must admit it was a tough couple of days and left Auschwitz II with a terrible headache and absolutely exhausted. |
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Reply | Some more writing
at 08:41 22 Jun 2022
Indeed however it took some time for the NFL to take hold! |
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Reply | Some more writing
at 08:07 22 Jun 2022
I also think there is a game of the day on YouTube every Wednesday or Thursday? The MLB highlights on YouTube are pretty good for a bitesize understanding of the game |
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Reply | Some more writing
at 06:32 22 Jun 2022
What a great piece, thanks for sharing and it is good to see that there are 'others' in the UK. Strangely got into the game after reading Eight Men Out during a long layover in Chicago, contacted the White Sox historian out of morbid curiosity and received a detailed, humble response and I've been a White Sox fan ever since.
The history is fantastic and although some of the games (!) can be a little dull, there is a strange togetherness amongst the fans that is full of nerdy energy as they trip over the mountain of statistics. Of course the US does sports entertainment better than most - the iconic Field of Dreams game between the White Sox and Yankees last year was one of the most emotionally charged sporting events I've seen and often watch it back - from the introduction with Kevin Costner to the walk-off home run from Tim Anderson...brilliant!
As for the magic of that game, the Anderson home run was the 15th walk-off home run against the Yankees in White Sox history; the first was hit by Shoeless Joe Jackson on July 20, 1919. |
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Reply | The question to ask now is about the Baltic States
at 10:41 25 Feb 2022
Indeed, triggering article 5 would be a major problem for Putin which is evidence that the fact NATO are there at all is a positive for the nations within.
The long game, that has been running for a while though is purely down to individual nations and how they conduct their affairs - there is definitely more than one way to skin a cat and we as a nation have been undermined for years evidenced by the Brexit referendum and fallout. Putins action in Ukraine though have emboldened the message from NATO much more than he had bargained for.
The upside, as was seen in the US is that these don't have to be permanent! Trump was talking about bringing the US out of NATO which would have been disastrous |
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Reply | So no cutting off Russia from Swift then?
at 10:24 25 Feb 2022
Not entirely true, the recommendation to remove Russia from SWIFT is being held up by concerns in Germany, Italy, Hungary and a couple of other nations but is expected to be ratified later today after discussions in the EU that the UK are not party to (for obvious reasons).
The reasoning behind the delay appears to be centred around German concerns that Russia would lean a little too much toward China who have an alternative system available, leaving Russia with no way back.
It's not the EU holding things up, more a discussion within the group and questions that were asked yesterday as to how best to manage any fall out - which is the sensible approach.
As for military equipment, there is an even spread from amongst NATO and the EU. The only nation amongst the group not really supplying much hardware is Germany who have had a historic reticence in sending military equipment to combat zones following the end of the Second World War. |
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Reply | If I have to come to terms with Neil Harris...
at 08:59 14 Dec 2021
It is yes and I guess we have to realise the level we are at, my fear is that we may end up with a manager suited to understand L1 but not necessarily the right squad.
We lurch from one decision to another without any real progress. |
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Reply | If I have to come to terms with Neil Harris...
at 08:53 14 Dec 2021
Was just looking this up, he plays a direct and physical game. His teams record low possession percentages. Personally this doesn't feel like a good fit for the squad we have built |
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