Where in London?
Because I've been rambling about my server in Los Angeles in the past couple entries, I thought I'd give you something else to view now. First, there's the anonymous aerial photograph of London on the right-hand side of this entry. 
The aforementioned anonymous photograph of LondonIf you can pin down the name of the building on top of which I was standing when I took that photo, you get many bonus points and possibly a free dinner [1]. If you were standing next to me on top of that building, you are disqualified from this particular free dinner but may receive an altogether different one (or two) in about one week's time.
Also, I didn't get to give my talk again today. It's a pity, too, because I was ready for it (again). I missed today's meeting because I had to take Pixel to the vet. She's on antibiotics now for a sore on her hind left leg that looked particularly unpleasant. The doctor says she probably sustained the injury while in the company of aggressive animals at the shelter. Perhaps, indeed.
I'll also not get to give my talk next Friday because I'll be in Boston. Maybe this is the talk that will never be. Alas and alack, but the slides have been distributed, so at least people will be able to read about my research, in lieu of an actual presentation with commentary and so forth.
I'm yawning before 10 PM. What does this mean? Ah, it probably means I only got four hours of sleep last night. Does that have any bearing on when I'll go to sleep tonight? Nope, not at all.
I want a Magic Hat No. 9. Too bad I can't call Katy.
[1] Travel expenses are the responsibility of the winner. While supplies last. Offer ends when I say it ends.
Comments
I'm not sure... those look like quite common London buildings -- lots of concrete post-war square stuff in the background, a church (most likely empty save for a few old dearies [think Father McKenzie writing the words of a sermon that no one will hear]), some mid 90s red brick office buildings in the mid-ground and timeless 4-5 story offices in the foreground, but I'll throw out the quasi-guess that it's from the top of St. Paul's Cathedral.
There really aren't many places that tourists can go up in London -- save for the London Eye and, clearly, St. Pauls.
Posted by: aidan | August 26, 2006 02:45 PM
Aidan, you win the contest. I was on the observation deck at St. Paul's during construction a couple years ago. I had to crop the scaffolding out of the picture! You can claim your free dinner whenever you like, but if you'd give me about 12 hours notice, I'd appreciate it.
The contest, ladies and gentlemen, is now over. Thanks for playing!
Posted by: cww | August 26, 2006 02:52 PM
sweet. :)
Posted by: aidan | August 28, 2006 10:15 PM
lol...I, of course, consulted with Unc John...yep, he even remembered. My first thought was Lloyd's!
Posted by: mum | August 30, 2006 11:04 AM