Jeremy got a job, which is Good Thing. It is going to take him away quite a lot, which is A Rather Horrid Thing. Still and all, there is every indication that he will enjoy it, and that it will Look Good on his CV. And we no longer have to sell the children for experiments. Yay.
So I'll do the experimenting right here at home. I read in an account of Scott's polar expedition that part of his remit was experimenting, on his men. (Not that sort of experimenting. Stop it right now.) But he would set them tasks, in conditions so harsh we cannot imagine, and arrange their diet so that some men would eat naught but protein, and some just carbohydrate. For days. Just to see how they would manage. So when I cut my finger last week, doing carrots or somesuch, and my initial thought wasnt OWWWW, but 'how the heck am I going to practise' (my second though was, trust me, OWWWW) I've decided to feed the kids nothing but pizza, frozen peas and fruit juice. At least until next Wednesday. And if they thrive, well who knows . . . ?
Prof Pickford
7 years ago
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Delighted to hear about the new job, though sad for you to hear that Jeremy will be less around at home.
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01299/captain-scott_1299075c.jpg
is my favourite photo of Scott doing his thing. Writing Letters Home, in a very tidy Antartic Shed, probably full of pizza, peas and frozen OJ.
Syliva,
I love love LOVE your blog and I read it often. I would even go so far as to say it should be published! I thought the story about Jeremy sprinkling the drive with Maldon Salt hilarious - I was doubled over laughing out loud...... Hope you're well - Brother for Sophie due 10 November....... Love Nikki Napier
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