We Love Bookshelves

But we haven’t really got any spare wall space for more.  So we’ve decided to add some to this site.  If you scroll down you will see two bookcases on the right of the page.  One has books that I’m currently reading, the other has Melanie’s current selection.  Unfortunately if you scroll over a book,… Continue Reading We Love Bookshelves

In Light of This, Why?

I have a morning routine, almost a ritual.  The alarm goes off early, I get up, get dressed in a semi-asleep state.  Wake up enough to pick up my laptop with a couple of things balanced on top (usually a couple of books and the powerpack), then I proceed to tiptoe downstairs trying not to… Continue Reading In Light of This, Why?

OM Press Release

Less than a week after being with the ships office in Mosbach, I was surprised to hear the big news concerning the Doulos.  Let me quote the official news: Press Release: The ministry of OM’s ship Doulos will come to an end on 31st December 2009. Doulos is the world’s oldest ocean-going passenger ship, now… Continue Reading OM Press Release