I have really enjoyed having a Monday off

it gave me the opportunity to sort out a problem with the telephone, sort out a small problem with the computer and get some shopping done. Now I have a bike ride and a bbq in front of me. That works!


Tune of the Day: Lord Only Knows   by Beck

In terms of the upcoming World Cup

it was really nothing, but to win the last match against the All Blacks today to take the Tri Nations Trophy was a big achievement. New Zillen have been the most feared and probably the best team in world rugby over the past 25 years and retain the favourite's role for the World Cup IMHO but strange things can happen when the real pressure is on.



Tune of the Day:  Burning Down The House    by Talking Heads

It is shaping up to be one of those weeks

Sushi, beer, earthquake, English Fern, ParkMassaker, thunderstorms, Swiss National Bank, sleepless nights........... what more could you ask? I, for one, am looking forward to the weekend   :-)


Tune of the Day:  Get Some, Go Again   by Henry Rollins Band

For those of you who have visited the Beach Club

today was a special day. The Limmatschwim took place and the river through Zürich was covered in swimmers, inflatable plastic ducks and rescue boats. Catherine said that it was a lot of fun and with the sun shining and the temperature in the 30s, I would have to agree with her.


Tune of the Day:  The Butcher and Fast Eddy  by Rose Tattoo

GAZZA!

You da man! How was the Rock'n'Roll?



Tune of the Day: Visions of China   by Japan

I have heard reports

that the great Gerald Genta has passed away. In any case, I am going to wear this one tomorrow.


Tune of the Day:  Satisfaction   by Devo

It is always nice to have nice visitors

and we really enjoyed our bbq evening with Patricia and Dan. The beer, wine and whisky were enjoyable and I believe that the food was OK as well. Once again, the Street Parade had to make do without me.....


Tune of the Day:  Bump It    by Erykah Badu

Silver leather chaps and a matching codpiece

.... somehow I don't think so. They may have to hold the Street Parade without me. I guess that this will mean that I can make some noise this evening whilst barbecueing and drinking beer. That suits!



Tune of the Day: Busenfreund   by Tosca

Anyone like to bet that Soc Gen will be a casualty?

Rumours, innuendo, falling stock price, Sarkozy in crisis meetings the whole day........ I think that all we need now is for the CEO/Chairman/CFO to stand up and say that the bank is solid and that they have no liquidity/capital problems.
The beat goes on.


Tune of the Day:  Riders on the Storm   by The Doors

Nice timing!

Somehow I don't think that that comment will apply to my golf tomorrow, but it might work for the weather  :-) I am very much looking forward to the day out and I'm busy washing Gore-Tex at the moment in anticipation. Hey! In the end...... golf balls are cheap.



Tune of the Day:  Safe As Milk   by Captain Beefheart

Cornelia tells me

that we are locked in for Sunday. It looks as if my annual golf outing will be a wet one, but it will be fun nonetheless.


Tune of the Day:  Nicotine and Gravy   by Beck

Rockford Day was most enjoyable

and we managed to have a great meal from the barbecue, a couple of wonderful bottles of wine and very pleasant company. I'm not exactly sure how the menu fits into my diet, but heck, it's only once a year!


Tune of the Day:  Defocus   by Amon Tobin