Radio evenings

Radio evenings
Thursday 12th July
Can always find a radio station I like. Only got FM on a iPod but choice is Jazz Radio from Corse on 88.7 MHz. One of the weakest signals from a choice of over 20. All of them French stations not an Italian one this side of the hills.

Charge Devices Get Ready For Ghent

Need a holiday and the small pretty city of Ghent has been chosen for such a break. Doing this one entirely on rails. Four trams, three trains, three short walks, four changes to get there.

The days of books and newspapers are gone. Still taking a glossy magazine, a copy of Wired as a concession to the olden days. So charge up those devices to while away the sitting down time. iPhone, MP3 player, two digital cameras and a Kindle.

Always make promises and plans to blog these trips. What happens is I give up, or forget after a day...but if I remember....

iPhone Rail Apps

A small useful selection for Manchester, London, UK and Europe. PDF reader for saved route maps and travel info like rail zones & pricing. You need this data in your pocket. The modern Bradshaw.

Remains of a station

You can just make out the edge of the platform of Alexandra Park station in Manchester. Now on the Fallowfield Loop cycle path.

Outdoor cinema

Heaton Park, Manchester. screen time 2030. Tram depart Chorlton arrive Victoria change to Bury service alight Heaton Park. The station needs a coat of paint ..

Chorlton Metrolink Station

Journey starts here.

K6 phone box

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Conversations We Wish Wed Had, a new sound commission by Ailís Ní Ríain at MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry) Part of Future Everything Showcase May 12 23, 2010.

Lumiere #9

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Not made a B&W silent for two years

Hello World

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