Oh, hello there. Funny seeing you round these parts! Thing is. I don't have the internet at the moment (thank you unnamed internet provider of whom are related to an F1 team) so this may be a bit of an odd Daily. It is me, Lukeh, I promise you. Luckily with these internet issues Christine has very kindly published this for me. Nevertheless it is of course Friday and all of this daily has been put together using a HTC Desire, 3G and a lot of patience. Hurrah!! So let's see what awesome there is to share today.
Exciting news from Robert Kubica as he wants to be back on the grid for 2012 and we're all hoping to see him there. He mentioned that it's as if the accident never happened to him so the sooner he gets back into F1 and carries on being awesome the better!
Elsewhere Adam Parr, Williams chairman, has decided to be a bit like Frank and be frank about how F1 needs to embrace the online world much more. Of course, he uses Rubens' awesomeness to signal just how easy it can be to bring mass exposure to the sport and quite right. Listen to the man, Bernie! Plenty of other Williams news and views in that article too, it's a nice briefing from Mr Not Quite Mr Williams But The Next Best Thing. Or, Adam. That is shorter.
Here on Sidepodcast, there was a wonderful little guest post brought to us by Sam Osbourne on how little Formula 1 quotes from it's illustrious history have gone towards creating some incredibly made prints. Some of these are so, so cool and it's well worth giving Sam's words a read on these. Plus they look incredibly stylish and I'm sure anyone with a soft spot for typography will love the stylish designs.
If you're a little bit fed up with Sebastian Vettel having a little bit of a lead in the championship then why don't you go and check out Mav's wibbly wobbly timey wimey alternative championships over at Viva F1? I guess it goes to show how being in an alternate universe can bring up different resu... oh, Vettel still isn't losing. Damn him! Excellent work though from Mav.
Congratulations to Muse's lead singer Matthew Bellamy too on the arrival of baby Bingham Hawn Bellamy into the world on the 9th of July, hurrah! Bing's name was announced by Matt for the first time yesterday and now he's a Daddy of Cydonia for the first time. Woohoo! I wonder if he had to properly 'search' inside himself for a name like Bing. I'm so sorry.
I wish I could include more but it's been a fair old challenge this week to get the daily posted. A fun one though I must admit as here it is, woohoo! Hopefully my internet will be fixed tonight and I shall see you in the comments.
Oh, and one last thing - I keep seeing that Fernando Alonso FIAT advert. Sadly. Why, Fiat, WHY?!
Hello Lukeh's daily.
Hello Lukeh's daily.
I keep trying to sleep as I have to get up at stupid o clock to go to Manchester for a course but I'm too easily distracted.
Have you seen these recent posts on sidepodcast.com?
- Daily: 15th July 2011
- Fabulous prints and clever crafty bits
- Daily: 14th July 2011
- Now available on iBooks - That'll be the Day : 365 F1 Stories
- F1 Debrief - Maybe they were all distracted by the lawn
Have you seen these recent posts on sidepodcast.com?
- Daily: 15th July 2011
- Fabulous prints and clever crafty bits
- Daily: 14th July 2011
- Now available on iBooks - That'll be the Day : 365 F1 Stories
- F1 Debrief - Maybe they were all distracted by the lawn
morning all
Morning
And morning Lukeh's daily - it survived the internet problems.
As has this comment given that smoke started pouring out of my laptop and I still haven't got around to getting it fixed
Somebody is going to be called Bing Bell at school
p.s there's a broken link in the daily by the way
Morning Mav
Seems awful quiet this morning
*watches the tumble weed drift by*
morning Leigh
How are you today?
fine, can't decide whether to just laze in the garden or do some blogging
how are things with you?
Not too bad. Sitting in work, just waiting. Not doing any motorsport writing today, but may do a post on Something for the Weekend later on.
By the way, I reposted the "Prince of Motorsport" on to the F1Archive as it would have been Bira's birthday today
Also, did you (or anyone who shows up today) get an e-mail from a company called Iris with regards to a McLaren / Johnny Walker campaign?
I get emails from several people regards McLaren/Johnnie Walker - they need to communicate with each other as they sent the same thing earlier in the week :-)
Figured as much. I think I get the pick of them (as it were). I don't mind the campaigns, but I'm also not necessarily going to be a point of promotion either.
If anything, the best F1 video I've seen recently is Alonso deciding to do an extra lap in the Ferrari 357 and giving it loads of welly in the process. Not a viral, but actually pretty cool
better than the Fiat ad?
Much, much, much, much, much, much better. Have you seen the 357 video yet?
I'm selective with them, certainly don't put everything out. there's some interesting inside stuff sometimes
vodafone's last photoshoot made it no further than the caption contest
i'm so hampered with computers at the moment, really need to get laptop fixed. i've got my desktop back into action but can't get near it in the evenings as it's in the kids bedroom
Fixed, cheers.
Ahhh I see - t'is excellent if you get a chance. The real action starts after 3 minutes... the look of Bernie's face as he takes it for an unauthorised 3rd lap is priceless.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQMfoF890I8 (Spanish though)
They seem to use a lot of companies - and I haven't had one from Iris (yet)
I have a better look at lunchtime
evening, something for the quiet Friday :-)
http://twitter.com/#!/NobleF1/statuses/91812003127099392
:D
i hope this doesn't put Bernie off from lending his cars out
Afterward he didn't seem to mind. Alonso missed the driver parade truck (they took off without him), because he and Bernie got into a long conversation about the car.
Of course Alonso had to run after the truck before getting a lift in the safety car
:)
Could be some points for Rosberg on the cards: http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2011/7/12312.html
Just got an email
The subject: "Macdonald Dinner Deals, £75pp" seemed overpriced even by service station standards until I noticed the spelling
if he does an Alonso and rebelliously does an extra lap of there he deserves 100 points
Hehe.
and extra points if he runs out of fuel half the way through of that extra lap and pushes the car back :-)
Ping --> "The Prince of Motorsport: B Bira"
http://theformulaoneandmotorsportsarchive.wordpress.com/2011/07/15/the-prince-of-motorsport-b-bira/
Have you seen these recent posts on sidepodcast.com?
- Daily: 15th July 2011
- Fabulous prints and clever crafty bits
- Daily: 14th July 2011
- Now available on iBooks - That'll be the Day : 365 F1 Stories
- F1 Debrief - Maybe they were all distracted by the lawn
Holy moly - I missed this last week
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSr16mw3zIQ&feature=related
I think Lewis should win an Oscar for his acting debut. Good movie :D
lucky marshals.
Again.
In tennis news, Alisa Kleybanova missed Wimbledon and the French Open due to a health problem and its come out today that shes battling cancer. Not good :(
Oh no
:(
today is also her birthday, not the best timing
ping: http://sidepodcast.com/post/silverstone-2011-upgrade-incomplete
this would've made the best picture ever!
Very surreal moment at aero test to be driving along and have a Vulcan Bomber fly overhead in the opposite direction !!! Awesome sight !!!
https://twitter.com/#!/karunchandhok/status/91867155024461825
Good afternoon folks.
I won't be here for too long, but I've just come to say hello :)
hi marti
Any rich person here? https://www.mclarenshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10551_-5_80154_VMM572
a rich person that can read spanish might be a good idea :)
https://www.mclarenshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10551_-1_80154_VMM572
;)
the bearing is a bigger rip-off though: https://www.mclarenshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10551_-1_80154_VMM571
Enjoy a little something from the sidepodcast.com back catalogue.
- An Aside With Joe - He's a Rocket Man (Part 1)
Originally published 31/10/2010
Hello again! Yaaay internets.
Phew!
apparently the wires had begun to erode going out in the garden into the floor.
I blame nick wirth.
....or most likely the welsh rain.
Welcome back from the netherlands. Oh, not there... you know what I mean.
Welcome back to civilisation.
I saw Peter Pan and everything. He disappointingly didn't look like Robin Williams.
One of the houses we tried to buy (nice house, but glad our offer wasn't accepted) was owned by a Mclaren fan. Wouldn't be surprised if he had had something like this tucked away in his house somewhere. He had enough shirts, that's for sure!
*looks at google reader's stacked up posts*
Hmmmmmm.
:)
I'm glad to see on twitter that you're settling in out there.
Since the basement isn't completely finished, the wife gave me "free reign".
The maniacal look on my face didn't please her. then I was all "YOU GAVE ME FREE REIGN!! YOU SAID IT!!"
"No take-backs!":)
If a train holds 200 passengers and you want to empty it and put everyne onto a bus, is 1 50 seater enough? Bit of a counting error for Merseyrail there...
must be that new math they've been complaining about...
I just finished making a book for my friend's baby shower using iPhoto. I'd never done it before. I took a little lamb stuffed animal that I got for her and posed it in photos in the Lake District and in Edinburgh. It was silly and fun. I may have enjoyed that a bit too much...
But anyway, I put it into book form with a little story, now they'll send it to me.
I think a realistic aim might be to make it home sometime this month.
Sounds like another fun day on public transport.
I do love my car out in the country. I just have to wait for the occasional turtle to cross the road.
it's almost too easy :)
I love making iPhoto gift books, it's far too much fun! I need an excuse to do another one.
I'm thinking of doing one for my whole UK trip. That is a great way to not scrapbook. :) And I can have that forever.
I also love my car sadly I've been miles away on a course tday and my work bought me a train ticket. A bus was not part of the bargain!
Is there a way for me to share the work I did with the captions and stuff in iPhoto via email or online somehow or is it only in that book form and nothing else? I kind of want to send that rough draft to a friend.
It's very very late but PING
http://gridwalktalk.wordpress.com/2011/07/15/f1-babelfish-britain/
Have you seen these recent posts on sidepodcast.com?
- Silverstone 2011 - Upgrade incomplete?
- Daily: 15th July 2011
- Fabulous prints and clever crafty bits
- Daily: 14th July 2011
- Now available on iBooks - That'll be the Day : 365 F1 Stories
(hearts) the caption!
awesome redbull karting game: http://www.redbull.co.uk/cs/Satellite/en_UK/Red-Bull-UK/speed-jam-kart-fight-game-001243037847705
online (with flash) or in the app store.
Red Bull will be in Cardiff too. F1 is coming to Lukeh!!
http://www.motorsportmusings.co.uk/2011/07/red-bulls-welsh-shindig/
Hello all :)
yay!
best time: 21.04
one more go.
i'm refusing to get into those kinda games. too much to do! :)
I need to go out for a while, me and my sniffly nose. Turns out I'm very allergic to Connecticut.
I'll be back later on.
Evening
It's Friday and I do believe it's Wine O'Clock :)
tweet from @photo_feature:
@sidepodcast Hello, I have a spare ticket for the WTCC at Donington tomorrow. Any takers?
Woohooo!!
Also, 18:47 is my best so far on the UK circuit. Must stop playing. But...can't...
i love that the start lights sound like super monaco gp.
:D
I did a 20sec lap. I'm happy with that :)
UK 1?
16.75
wow
momentum, don't use the brake
there's a brake?
:D
Am trying out some of Sainsbury's own branded [pitched as premium] Ciders [3 for £5]
#1 Somerset Original: A bit sweet but much better than I anticipated
Hehehe :D
Sounds like me when I used to be addicted to Colin McRae rally. I loved that game.
I have escaped from the evil rail replacement.
:) Space bar. :)
I tried it and I went 2 seconds slower.. The other thing is no sharp turns, lots of small ones
I nearly went for cider but bought Hoegaarden instead, expecting it to be a nice refresher after a hot day, only for it to turn out grey and rainy today.. May go for wine instead.
It's quite nice here, the afternoon blossomed I think
No power sliding = not interested :P
It's been baking here right up until about 6 when the heavens opened.
Opposite ;)
wasn't supposed to be a wink...
#2 Raspberry: Again, a little sweet but pleasant, if a little uncomplicated [probably not for the purist, obviously]
Yay for Weeds being back [best show on tv]
Evening all, how goes it? Mega busy week :-(
Same. Maybe it's the season for it. Hi Adie
same here squire.
have added some social media stats to f1minute (top right): http://www.f1minute.com/
other than that been busy with offline stuff. yourself?
Ooo...I'll take a look. Trying to wind down from work as I'm starting a new job on the 8th August. Not going to plan though!!!!
Went Karting at Whilton Mill tonight. Great fun, but I'm hurty now. Amy (Pineapple) took This Pic though which I doctored a bit in PS.
Will get round to doing the Red Bull post for you too though. Haven't forgotten, just rushed off my feet!
On that, nice move on the Universal App, I'll be checking it out over the weekend. Question: I know F1M has moved away from the rigid, daily schedule but is it a conscious decision not to include the date in the post headline?
cooooooooool!
Oh yes....loving the F1 Minute App too. Double thumbs up!
yeah, loosing it makes the url shorter. and the date isn't so relevant any more. is it an issue?
ta
No, not an issue. I was thinking the description, not the title, could do with a date. It's on the full post when clicked but it's likely just a minority that feels the need. Just seems odd for me having to click a post to find out how old it is. Not saying it's not typical though, just something that came to me
iPad version looks great btw, especially in landscape. Good work
on the app? there's a lot more to come in terms of features, so that can be included no probs. the plan is to make f1minute the best app we can, just in case we don't make any more :)
I must bed now. Will pop by and say hello over the weekend before my arms drop off.
Night Adie
Yes, sorry. Shoulda been more specific.
Dunno, just seems to emphasise the recency of the story for me. To the uninitiated, they could be 12 news stories a month old. Not sure I'm making sense
I guess I've seen too many poorly updated news feed type apps.
very cool
yup, makes sense, see what can be done for the next update.
I like it, a lot. It's a nicely polished yet simple app
Maybe combine it with F1 Big Picture at a click? Depends on your brand interlace thoughts, I guess
nah. we only just separated them. not sure big pic is worth making an app for. it can't be a big picture on a 9" screen.
Not a separate app. If you want to keep them apart, I can see the process behind that
I would love to know how you get an app on iTunes, and the processes involved. Unless rule one of the process is "don't talk about the process"
Steps 1-99: bloody hard work [I imagine]
Start off with developer status
it's no secret at all. you need a mac, a developers account and copy of xcode. code is written in objective-c (not a nice language, but getting better) and you create interfaces with interface builder (which is a bit like... umm... well it's quite unique). picture here:
http://developer.apple.com/technologies/tools/whats-new.html
can be quite a bit of work, but on the plus side you don't have to deal with internet explorer, so personally i enjoy it more than html.
internet what what? is it like firefox?
thank you for that, i've been wanting to know for ages.
Hey guys, my entire Daily has completely disappeared, so I'm gonna quickly try and write it up from memory! Keep pretending it's Friday for a sec!
wha? where'd it go??
Not sure! Will explain shortly!
no worries. cheers for still being awake!
Have you seen these recent posts on sidepodcast.com?
- Silverstone 2011 - Upgrade incomplete?
- Daily: 15th July 2011
- Fabulous prints and clever crafty bits
- Daily: 14th July 2011
- Now available on iBooks - That'll be the Day : 365 F1 Stories