Monthly Archives: February 2009

On liberty…

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Shades

I’m off to the convention on modern liberty this weekend. It is sold out but I believe it is being streamed to the interweb on Saturday so it might be worth trying to watch some of the sessions if you … Continue reading →

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Lent and all that…

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Shades

David has decided to give something up for Lent, without prompting from us. (They were talking about it in RE at his school and he thought he would participate). For the next forty days and nights (well, 38 as it … Continue reading →

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“Fire spreads in minutes… Smoke kills in seconds…”

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Shades

When I was advised I’d be attending a Fire Marshall course, I immediately thought of Keith Lard, the anally attentive jobsworth fire prevention officer character created by Peter Kay who was featured in “Phoenix Nights” and its predecessor, “That Peter … Continue reading →

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Movie scene escapism

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Shades

Upstairs in the Winter Gardens are three ornate function rooms created in the early 30s and  generally only open to the public for private bookings. The first is the Renaissance Room, comparatively restrained after the sailing ship hold themed bar … Continue reading →

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SPQL

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Shades

The St Georges Hall in Liverpool is neo-classical and the main concert hall is roman. On the doors are swords and their hilt crossguards have the letters SPQL, a Latin reference translating to the Senate and People of Liverpool. Senate … Continue reading →

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