9th November 2008

9th November 2008.

Dear All,

The Monday “Geodyssey” class was on the “Bagel Theory” for the development of the solar system – I’ll explain it when I understand it! It is all to do with another planet smashing through our system when it was forming and leaving a hole like a bagel but not in the centre so it changed the centre of gravity. On an easier to understand level the tutor lent me two CDs of Hubble telescope photos and these are very spectacular. I have copied them should anyone want to see them.

Whirlpool Galaxy & Crab Nebula

I have been to work two days this week as it was our big open day for onions where we have samples of all the current years’ trials on show – something like 150 different varieties. I had to miss the ramble this week because the open day but have had some exercise digging. I have now finished all the heavy land and now have the “boys” land to do. I planted out broad beans this week so hope the resident squirrel and mouse population are not too hungry!
I have been asked to help with the revision of the “Oxford Book of Food Plants” so spent much of Friday checking scripts. It was first published in 1969 with hand painted illustrations which look a little dated.
I watched Histon knock Swindon out of the FA Cup yesterday with Brian Tyrell. They played well but have a rather direct “kick and chase” style of play – not what Ipswich purists are used to!
Kate has been suffering with cystitis this weekend and is currently in bed recovering.
We received our itineries for the Cuba “Environmental study tour” this week; we should leave on the 22nd. It looks interesting but with one or two political items.


NIAB Onion Display

Love

Mike & Kate