Take A Ride On the Reading Railroad
I'm flying off across the briny tomorrow to England. I'll be staying in swinging London over the weekend, but then I have to work the following week in the Reading area.
My flight arrives on Friday morning, so I plan to spend the day trying to stay awake by visiting small art galleries and perhaps a few larger ones. If I'm still functional in the evening, I may visit this intriguing neo-Tiki establishment (WARNING: gratuitious Flash).
On Saturday afternoon, I have a date with Jerry Springer (gratuitous Flash and pop-ups), then a dinner meet-up with a small group of London's finest bloggers at Belgo Centraal, AKA The Smelly Old Man With a Funny Hat and a Sausage Necklace Restaurant (even more gratuitous Flash).
Sunday, I'll hop a train from Paddington Station and establish myself in the sleepy little hamlet of Pangbourne-on-Thames for the remainder of my visit.
By the way, that nifty little icon of me comes courtesy of the latest craze sweeping LiveJournal, the Portrait Illustration Maker.
TTFN!
Comments
Sounds like you live a drab English life...
Posted by: billyname | June 2, 2004 3:21 PM
Give it hell Bali Hai , look forward to reading your observations of your pond traversing journey
Posted by: VonMoltke | June 2, 2004 4:00 PM
Yes, my life is irredeemably drab and awful...well, it will be when I get to Reading, anyway.
Posted by: MrBaliHai | June 2, 2004 4:17 PM
And after Reading, I suggest you try Writing.
An entry here, perhaps.
Posted by: jkcohen | June 2, 2004 7:41 PM
Hi Mr. Hai - I will probably see you, if I can find the finest bloggers table in the cavernous and clattering belly of Belgo, on Saturday evening. I may be a bit late as I have an earlier appointment but I aim to be there. Have a good trip.
Posted by: Natalie | June 2, 2004 8:28 PM
Cheers, Natalie. I'm looking forward to meeting you in the belly of the Belgo beast.
Posted by: MrBaliHai | June 2, 2004 11:17 PM
And yes, Jonathan, I most certainly will try Writing from Reading.
Posted by: MrBaliHai | June 2, 2004 11:26 PM
You're probably flying over the ocean right now but in case you brought a laptop with you to London, this is to say sorry, I won't be able to make it to the Belgo bloggers meet after all. My earlier appointment will go on much later than I thought.
Anyway enjoy the evening and your stay in the UK.
Posted by: Natalie | June 3, 2004 9:32 PM
No worries, Natalie. Now I have a good excuse to come back for another visit!
Posted by: MrBaliHai | June 7, 2004 10:02 AM