My last post was about how much Valencia had grown on me but after this weekend's race I might have to rethink my position on the current European Grand Prix.
I really didn't enjoy it all that much, if I'm to be honest. It was a pretty boring race with only the occasional battle for position, compared to this season's previous Grands Prix.
In fact, it was so bland, I'm not going to write any more.
Monday 27 June 2011
Saturday 25 June 2011
Spain again
So, Formula 1 returns to Spain for a second time, three seasons running, since 2009.
Valencia is a new track to F1, created primarily in response to double world champion, Fernando Alonso's popularity in his home country.
I never really liked the circuit much. That was until I bought the most recent F1 PS3 game. Now, having seen it from the driver's eye view, I have a newfound respect for Spain's second Grand Prix.
With Sebastian Vettel on pole and team mate, Mark Webber alongside, it looks as though it'll be another Red Bull whitewash. Only the McLarens and Ferraris stand a chance of spoiling the party. Keep your fingers crossed.
Valencia is a new track to F1, created primarily in response to double world champion, Fernando Alonso's popularity in his home country.
I never really liked the circuit much. That was until I bought the most recent F1 PS3 game. Now, having seen it from the driver's eye view, I have a newfound respect for Spain's second Grand Prix.
With Sebastian Vettel on pole and team mate, Mark Webber alongside, it looks as though it'll be another Red Bull whitewash. Only the McLarens and Ferraris stand a chance of spoiling the party. Keep your fingers crossed.
Friday 24 June 2011
#Glastonbury
It's Glastonbury weekend 2011. I went three years in a row during the 90's and each time was a different experience.
I worked for my ticket in Year One, getting up at silly o' clock and helping to clear the previous nights' rubbish. Forever will the smell of warm cider and beer invoke nostalgic feelings of my first time. I was also fed and watered.
There's nothing I like more than a lie-in, so I paid for a ticket for Year Two. This was the year everybody lived in my tent, I discovered the simple pleasures of going commando and spent my time dining on warm, freshly made doughnuts.
By Year Three, high ticket prices meant that I had no option but to jump the fence. I spent far too much time off my face and ended up burning my jeans to stay warm and eating food the stall holders legally had to dispose of.
High points and low, each year was equally enjoyable. I'd love to go again. You know what, I'll make a promise to myself, to return to Glastonbury. Wanna come?
Footnote:
There was also a HUGE amount of music going on just about everywhere. One of the more curious discoveries was the two stalls playing Drum N Bass and Jimi Hendrix next to each other(!)
I worked for my ticket in Year One, getting up at silly o' clock and helping to clear the previous nights' rubbish. Forever will the smell of warm cider and beer invoke nostalgic feelings of my first time. I was also fed and watered.
There's nothing I like more than a lie-in, so I paid for a ticket for Year Two. This was the year everybody lived in my tent, I discovered the simple pleasures of going commando and spent my time dining on warm, freshly made doughnuts.
By Year Three, high ticket prices meant that I had no option but to jump the fence. I spent far too much time off my face and ended up burning my jeans to stay warm and eating food the stall holders legally had to dispose of.
High points and low, each year was equally enjoyable. I'd love to go again. You know what, I'll make a promise to myself, to return to Glastonbury. Wanna come?
Footnote:
There was also a HUGE amount of music going on just about everywhere. One of the more curious discoveries was the two stalls playing Drum N Bass and Jimi Hendrix next to each other(!)
Wednesday 22 June 2011
Instagramagic
I'm having a fling with a newly found online photo sharing site that goes by the name of Instagram.
It's not that different from flickr, really but it's a bit more like Twitter.
I can also add instant effects to each photo I post, quickly and simply.
Each time I share a photo, I can post a link to other social network sites, such as twitter, facebook and flickr, etc.
I love a good sunset, I do.
It's not that different from flickr, really but it's a bit more like Twitter.
I can also add instant effects to each photo I post, quickly and simply.
Each time I share a photo, I can post a link to other social network sites, such as twitter, facebook and flickr, etc.
I love a good sunset, I do.
Thursday 16 June 2011
Another fine mess
My memories of the Canadian GP are a fragmented mess. A bit like the race.
I liked seeing the teams all sharing a cuppa and a biscuit on the grid under umberellas ellas ellas...
Drive of the day goes to Nick Heidfeld who managed to steer his badly damaged car into a run-off area at turn 3 before flicking it around safely behind a safety barrier. Class.
It's such a mess because I was recording it to watch after my little one had gone to bed.
After 25 laps, most of which were held under the safety car, the race was red flagged. By the time they got going again, the GP was being broadcast on BBC2. So, 20 minutes of racing lost before I press record on the correct channel.
Did I mention that it was raining?
Suddenly fast forward and the track is drying on the racing line. Lots of pitstops. In fact, because of the rain coming and going like it did, drivers were coming in left, right and centre. And then going.
Jenson did a pretty good job of unintentionally dispatching two rivals, Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso.
And then, because the race over-ran the TV schedule (again), my recorder stopped recording (again, again). I didn't notice until I'd missed another dozen laps.
Considering all this and that more time was spent under safety car conditions than was actually spent racing, I didn't get to enjoy the Canadian Grand Prix. Pity, because it looked like a fantastic win for Jenson Button.
I liked seeing the teams all sharing a cuppa and a biscuit on the grid under umberellas ellas ellas...
Drive of the day goes to Nick Heidfeld who managed to steer his badly damaged car into a run-off area at turn 3 before flicking it around safely behind a safety barrier. Class.
It's such a mess because I was recording it to watch after my little one had gone to bed.
After 25 laps, most of which were held under the safety car, the race was red flagged. By the time they got going again, the GP was being broadcast on BBC2. So, 20 minutes of racing lost before I press record on the correct channel.
Did I mention that it was raining?
Suddenly fast forward and the track is drying on the racing line. Lots of pitstops. In fact, because of the rain coming and going like it did, drivers were coming in left, right and centre. And then going.
Jenson did a pretty good job of unintentionally dispatching two rivals, Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso.
And then, because the race over-ran the TV schedule (again), my recorder stopped recording (again, again). I didn't notice until I'd missed another dozen laps.
Considering all this and that more time was spent under safety car conditions than was actually spent racing, I didn't get to enjoy the Canadian Grand Prix. Pity, because it looked like a fantastic win for Jenson Button.
Thursday 9 June 2011
I missed you
My wife and son have been away visiting family for about a week and it's been very quiet here on my own.
I'm so glad they're back now. Yesterday, I found myself talking to myself!
I'm so glad they're back now. Yesterday, I found myself talking to myself!
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