Hi there! Hope your week is going well?  Mine is fine, thank you. 

I do hope you are looking forward to the Spanish Grand Prix – VivaF1 have a great Spanishy GP preview thingy – which James Allen also admits might be quite exciting (I’m linking to the post because it has some great stats, BTW).  Renault have a comical preview to their GP, while Lotus have some notes to share.  BadgerGP have taken a look at the Top 5 Spanish GP’s (there’s some corkers in there!) while the FIA have suddenly decided (in the hope to slow down Red Bull) to ban blown diffusers – but not in Spain, according to Jonny Noble.  F1 Minute have news about Pirelli tweaking the tyres and also have a fab new logo, so check that out too.

Adrian Sutil is in a spot of bother… and it sounds like Agent Caine and his sunglasses might be popping over for a visit.  But like all good CSI Episodes, he protests his innocence and vows to clear his name.  Sounds like he could do with a lawyer…

The Silverstone Wing opened today.  An odd name and a weird looking building, but who cares so long as Bernie likes it and stops threatening to take away the British GP?  Here’s another view of it from the air by Cooperman.  While we are on the subject of aerial photos, check out the latest from Austin, Texas

Gary Anderson has a great article on how the rear wing works with the DRS – basically it says that when the DRS is deactivated there is a short pause before the airflow reattaches itself.  There is a compromise to be made between a DRS that gives a better advantage and a rear wing that is more stable and consistent.  The Mercedes is designed to use the DRS so well that it suffers because of this, while Red Bull have the balance just right. 

Some interviews for you now.  An unusually heartfelt one from Adrian Newey, where he reveals he almost quit after Senna's death and will probably not want to see the movie (but at least he can choose not to).  And RichardsF1 has a great interview with Louise Goodman, which I really enjoyed reading too.  Minus points from me for not liking German food though!

Joe Saward has a post on an FIA Institute Young Driver Excellence Academy session (big mouthful), which is more about track time this time around.  Alex Wurz will be offering tips, and has already made some amusing observations

Make sure you check out Christine’s Driver and Team Rankings this week as there are plenty of cool links to check out there too!

Christine’s also been blogging about pies and found a cool trippy video about pendulums – seriously, I saw so many shapes in that video!

Will Buxton has been blogging about a bad customer service experience – and it’s a shocking read.  I do hope he gets the matter sorted as he’s been properly conned I reckon!

Here’s a great mashup of two fun games – Portal Tetris!  What’s your best high score? ;)

Speaking of video games, a classic time waster is being revamped and is making a comeback!  Oh my!!!

Want to see a mega Doctor Who Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey important events graph? Thought so

Here’s another great infographic about the story of Skype – many of us have been asking why Microsoft paid so much for it.  This will explain why :)

Some Sidepodspace for you – it was one of the last shuttle launches the other day (I get confused, because they keep telling me each one is the last for a different reason), so here are some pics of it to enjoy.

Speaking of artwork, I found a great online portfolio of racing car paintings for you – they’re compelling to say the least!

Finally, here’s your song of the day.  Lukeh has been filling his posterous with a 30-day song challenge, and he’s almost at the end.  I quite like the song he picked too!

So that’s all from me.  I do hope you have a great day today and let us know what you are up to in the comments.  Why not share a funny story or positive thought you have had for the day?  We all come here to have a good time and to be entertained in some way, shape or form, so let’s all be nice and positive and constructive in the comments so that people feel welcome and want to keep coming back.  And if you are lurking, please say hello – we won’t bite, honest!

Remember – smiles earn the miles :D

339 responses

  • Bassano17/05/2011 at 23:06

    Hello Wednesday

    That's my cue that's it's past my bedtime. Night all

  • Bert17/05/2011 at 23:12

    Hello Wednesday

    Is it already tomorrow?

  • Leigh O'Gorman17/05/2011 at 23:12

    Oohhhh midweek!!

  • Maverick17/05/2011 at 23:16

    Wednesday?

    Goodnight people

  • Leigh O'Gorman17/05/2011 at 23:16

    Night Mav

  • Leigh O'Gorman17/05/2011 at 23:17

    I had best split myself

    Night all

  • Maverick17/05/2011 at 23:18

    Oh... and come baaaaaaaaaaaaaack Mr C

    (don't make us put UB40 on!)

  • Alianora La Canta17/05/2011 at 23:32

    Hi there! Hope your week is going well?

    Mine is going well, Gavin, and thank you for the new Daily :)

  • Alianora La Canta17/05/2011 at 23:41

    Will Buxton has been blogging about a bad customer service experience – and it’s a shocking read. I do hope he gets the matter sorted as he’s been properly conned I reckon!

    It's been resolved :)

  • Sidepodcast Update17/05/2011 at 23:45
  • Joe in Fla17/05/2011 at 23:58

    hello all

  • Alianora La Canta18/05/2011 at 00:00

    hello all

    Hello!

  • Bert18/05/2011 at 00:03

    hello all

    Hello.... You back up here for the Audience?

  • Alianora La Canta18/05/2011 at 00:04

    Hello.... You back up here for the Audience?

    The Audience? What's that?

  • Bert18/05/2011 at 00:04

    The Audience? What's that?

    The Audience with Joe, in Montreal.

  • Alianora La Canta18/05/2011 at 00:07

    The Audience with Joe, in Montreal.

    I'm not going to be able to go to that. For one thing, I can't afford to go to Canada and for another I'd need to have a lot of time that weekend in front of a screen to live-comment the 24H Le Mans.

  • Amy18/05/2011 at 02:02

    i have put my bet on Heikki for points. He is paying less than in turkey :( i also discovered i can bet on a particular driver being caught speeding in the pitlane heh

  • Alianora La Canta18/05/2011 at 02:04

    i have put my bet on Heikki for points. He is paying less than in turkey :( i also discovered i can bet on a particular driver being caught speeding in the pitlane heh

    I bet that doesn't pay out too often...

  • san_nan18/05/2011 at 02:13

    Hello, All(^o^)

  • F1Wolf18/05/2011 at 04:48

    Hi there! Hope your week is going well?

    today being the first day in office after holidays spoils it a bit :-)

  • Sidepodcast Update18/05/2011 at 05:45
  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 05:49

    Morning :)

    It's been resolved :)

    That was quick!

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 05:49

    Mine is going well, Gavin, and thank you for the new Daily :)

    Good to hear!

    today being the first day in office after holidays spoils it a bit :-)

    Well it looks like you had a great holiday!

  • jackie18/05/2011 at 05:50

    I know I don't comment much anymore but come back Mr C ...pleeeeeeeease

    Very nice daily Gavin, loving all the linkies

  • F1Wolf18/05/2011 at 05:56

    Well it looks like you had a great holiday!

    I had indeed, something I needed for years :-)

  • Nick18/05/2011 at 06:14

    Mooorning :)

  • Alison18/05/2011 at 06:15

    I am not nick :D

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 06:26

    I am not nick :D

    That's good to know - morning to you both!

  • Alison18/05/2011 at 06:45

    That's good to know - morning to you both!

    Hehe Nick's at work. I have his iPad

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 06:51

    Hehe Nick's at work. I have his iPad

    Oh I see!

  • Alison18/05/2011 at 07:08

    I'm letting myself off. I'm melting my brain with a stats assignment....

  • Alison18/05/2011 at 07:09

    Something about scratch cards and a supermarket. I guess I'm doing something daft. I can't get to any of the multiple choice answers :(

  • Alex Andronov18/05/2011 at 07:10

    Something about scratch cards and a supermarket. I guess I'm doing something daft. I can't get to any of the multiple choice answers :(

    5

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 07:16

    Something about scratch cards and a supermarket. I guess I'm doing something daft. I can't get to any of the multiple choice answers :(

    A-C-B-A-D...

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 07:25

    Adam Hay-Nicholls apparently saw some stuff going on in the club where the incident with Eric Lux took place: http://www.metrof1.com/blogs/metrof1/2011/05/sutil-scandal-i-suppose-im-witness-x.html

    Full disclosure: he writes for a Group Lotus Magazine and is on that side of the Lotus argument. Not that I think it matters much in this case but what he saw was interesting...

  • F1Wolf18/05/2011 at 07:29

    Not that I think it matters much in this case but what he saw was interesting...

    he did not really see much, did he ?

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 07:31

    he did not really see much, did he ?

    He saw Lux getting escorted out and Hamilton sticking around I suppose. Those who were in there aren't saying much either, mind.

  • Alison18/05/2011 at 07:36

    A-C-B-A-D...

    Hehehe thanks :)

    Might leave that until a bit later on...

  • F1Wolf18/05/2011 at 07:37

    He saw Lux getting escorted out and Hamilton sticking around I suppose. Those who were in there aren't saying much either, mind.

    he only realized it was Lux after reading about the incident and hasn't seen Sutil at all.

    from the rest of what he says it looks like Hamilton was somewhere near the mess but once it was clear that there isn't going to be any mass mayhem he went on with partying

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 07:37

    from the rest of what he says it looks like Hamilton was somewhere near the mess but once it was clear that there isn't going to be any mass mayhem he went on with partying

    I find that most interesting. I would have just cleared off if it was me.

  • Nick18/05/2011 at 07:40

    I find that most interesting. I would have just cleared off if it was me.

    I wouldn't, its not like its going to happen again, and if he did people would be saying he had to leave because he did something

  • Nick18/05/2011 at 07:40

    Mooorning :)

    Moorning me

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 07:41

    I wouldn't, its not like its going to happen again, and if he did people would be saying he had to leave because he did something

    Thats a fair point. But I wouldn't be in the mood to keep partying either way...

  • F1Wolf18/05/2011 at 07:51

    Thats a fair point. But I wouldn't be in the mood to keep partying either way...

    that depends on what was happening around and what one saw ... he may not have seen anything just his bodyguards decided to rush him away after noticing something

    I was at the party back in 2007 that time Hamilton was just about beginning his F1 career but already that time he was surrounded by bodyguards at the party (unlike all the other drivers present...)

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 08:06

    morning all.

    what goes on?

  • F1Wolf18/05/2011 at 08:09

    shocking, I just realized my mobile provider kind of forgot to charge me data roaming fees for last 3 months. I think I am going to keep my mouth shut and not to complain about their stupid online payment platform that only works in IE ... :-)

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 08:10

    shocking, I just realized my mobile provider kind of forgot to charge me data roaming fees for last 3 months. I think I am going to keep my mouth shut and not to complain about their stupid online payment platform that only works in IE ... :-)

    sweet

    :)

  • Nick18/05/2011 at 08:10

    shocking, I just realized my mobile provider kind of forgot to charge me data roaming fees for last 3 months. I think I am going to keep my mouth shut and not to complain about their stupid online payment platform that only works in IE ... :-)

    My carrier has never registered me using any data. at all. ever.

    Keeping mum and never changing my package as long as it lasts!

  • F1Wolf18/05/2011 at 08:11

    sweet

    yes, especially considering that I was online almost non stop during several of my trips ...

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 08:22

    shocking, I just realized my mobile provider kind of forgot to charge me data roaming fees for last 3 months. I think I am going to keep my mouth shut and not to complain about their stupid online payment platform that only works in IE ... :-)

    My carrier has never registered me using any data. at all. ever.

    Until they realise and send you a huge bill!

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 08:24

    One thing that does surprise me a little about Hay-Nicholl's article, was that technically being a witness, he published a post on it.

    I suppose it doesn't matter until Sutil is charged?

  • Nick18/05/2011 at 08:25

    Until they realise and send you a huge bill!

    I have a 1gb allowance which i doubt i ever go over, but they send me a bill saying i have used 0kb and 0% of my allowance every month

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 08:25

    Although this bit made me laugh out loud:

    "I remember it happened to Christian Klein once, in Malaysia. He tripped and crashed onto a table of champagne flutes, taking a few cuts to the torso. But Christian being Christian, he was too trashed to notice."

  • Nick18/05/2011 at 08:25

    I suppose it doesn't matter until Sutil is charged?

    Does it even matter then?

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 08:26

    One thing that does surprise me a little about Hay-Nicholl's article, was that technically being a witness, he published a post on it. I suppose it doesn't matter until Sutil is charged?

    Good point. Would he have to take the article down if they do press charges?

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 08:27

    Does it even matter then?

    I don't know. I assumed that witness couldn't be published why a case is proceeding. Suppose it might depend on the local laws though.

  • Nick18/05/2011 at 08:28

    I don't know. I assumed that witness couldn't be published why a case is proceeding. Suppose it might depend on the local laws though.

    I think that only applies to victims, as they can be accused of prejudicing a judge or jury.

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 08:29

    I think that only applies to victims, as they can be accused of prejudicing a judge or jury.

    Fair enough

  • Nick18/05/2011 at 08:29

    I think that only applies to victims, as they can be accused of prejudicing a judge or jury.

    The accused could of course injunct a witness against speaking publicly, but as far as i know its not a requirement.

    Otherwise the news would be quite blank

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 08:33

    Otherwise the news would be quite blank

    True, but everything we've read so far has been more rumour and conjecture than solid news

  • Alex Andronov18/05/2011 at 08:34

    The Giggles Technology Centre reports on The Magic Paddle

    http://vimeo.com/23899158

  • Christine18/05/2011 at 08:46

    The Giggles Technology Centre reports on The Magic Paddle

    Hehehe! One time use only :)

  • Alex Andronov18/05/2011 at 08:46

    Hehehe! One time use only :)

    well it is a prototype :)

  • Alison18/05/2011 at 08:58

    I'm bored of my work. I've done 75% of it. Can I just hand that in?

  • Christine18/05/2011 at 08:59

    I'm bored of my work. I've done 75% of it. Can I just hand that in?

    Yup.

  • Christine18/05/2011 at 08:59

    Karun: Manic tues to add to yest ! Pack bag, 1 interview, go to bank & boots, estate agents office & 2 house viewings & leave to airport by 1130 !

    That is a busy day!

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 08:59

    I'm bored of my work. I've done 75% of it. Can I just hand that in?

    Oh, but it feels so much better when you hand it in 100% done

    :)

  • Nick18/05/2011 at 08:59

    I'm bored of my work. I've done 75% of it. Can I just hand that in?

    Definatly not!

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 08:59

    That is a busy day!

    That man be frazzled soon.

  • Alison18/05/2011 at 09:00

    Yup.

    I like this answer bestest! I'm going for a swim :D

    ADFAECD it is :)

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 09:00

    I like this answer bestest! I'm going for a swim :D

    ADFAECD it is :)

    :)

  • Alison18/05/2011 at 09:01

    Definatly not!

    Boooooo!

  • Nick18/05/2011 at 09:03

    I like this answer bestest! I'm going for a swim :D

    You cant go for a swim yet, the pool will be in the sun for at least another 30 mins!

    #IKnowMyHouse

  • Alison18/05/2011 at 09:04

    Am I the only person slightly unnerved when the answers aren't properly spread across the options. It makes me think they're all wrong

  • Alison18/05/2011 at 09:15

    Am I the only person slightly unnerved when the answers aren't properly spread across the options. It makes me think they're all wrong

    You have to record answers in blocks of 5. One of these blocks has 4 of the same letter. Surely this must be wrong!

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 09:17

    You have to record answers in blocks of 5. One of these blocks has 4 of the same letter. Surely this must be wrong!

    trick question?

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 09:20

    Interestingly, last night I watched the Oulton Park F3 race from MotorsTV - it was interesting to catch it from such a different perspective (plus I accidentally ended up on TV twice).

    I got a little annoyed though - they basically showed nearly all of the sprint race that offered only half points, but only showed about 2 mins of the 40 minute feature race that offered full points.

    Odd.

  • Alianora La Canta18/05/2011 at 09:24

    Good point. Would he have to take the article down if they do press charges?

    Wouldn't have thought so, given that it was published under UK law. Especially since he doesn't mention the critical moment, only some of the consequences, and the only detail that is likely to affect a jury's opinion regarding Sutil is one that even Adrian pretty much says happened (i.e. Eric got injured).

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 09:24

    Wouldn't have thought so, given that it was published under UK law. Especially since he doesn't mention the critical moment, only some of the consequences, and the only detail that is likely to affect a jury's opinion regarding Sutil is one that even Adrian pretty much says happened (i.e. Eric got injured).

    Of course

  • Alianora La Canta18/05/2011 at 09:26

    Although this bit made me laugh out loud:

    "I remember it happened to Christian Klein once, in Malaysia. He tripped and crashed onto a table of champagne flutes, taking a few cuts to the torso. But Christian being Christian, he was too trashed to notice."

    Me too!

  • Alianora La Canta18/05/2011 at 09:34

    what goes on?

    Looking for jobs while attempting to remember where I left my bookkeeping homework.

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 09:35

    Looking for jobs while attempting to remember where I left my bookkeeping homework.

    Oh sounds like a barrel of laughs indeed

  • Alianora La Canta18/05/2011 at 09:36

    Oh sounds like a barrel of laughs indeed

    It will be if it's still missing by afternoon, seeing as all my notes for my classes are with said homework!

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 09:37

    It will be if it's still missing by afternoon, seeing as all my notes for my classes are with said homework!

    Oh dear

  • Alison18/05/2011 at 10:14

    Finished! Only guessed at one in the end. Not bad going. Off out to find veggie BBQ food....

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 10:15

    Finished! Only guessed at one in the end. Not bad going. Off out to find veggie BBQ food....

    Yay

  • Christine18/05/2011 at 10:27

    Ping: http://mrschristine.com/2011/05/18/sing-like-youre-winning/

  • Alianora La Canta18/05/2011 at 10:32

    Cease panic: homework (and folder) found :)

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 10:34

    Cease panic: homework (and folder) found :)

    Ace!!

  • Nick18/05/2011 at 10:35

    One of those genius "Why didnt i think of that" Ideas.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13430747

    Cloth embeded with cement to make solid buildings over night

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 10:37

    One of those genius "Why didnt i think of that" Ideas.

    Because it sounds like it would be quite hard to fold it up again ;)

  • Nick18/05/2011 at 10:40

    One of those genius "Why didnt i think of that" Ideas.

    I guess i should also add a #Bunker hashtag :D

    *Structure also suitable for the zombie apocolypse

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 10:42

    Does anyone find that the latest version of iTunes slows Windows down painfully?

  • Christine18/05/2011 at 10:43
  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 10:43

    Does anyone find that the latest version of iTunes slows Windows down painfully?

    No more so than usual. But then my PC is a beast. It literally needs restraining, else it overcooks itself!

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 10:45

    No more so than usual. But then my PC is a beast. It literally needs restraining, else it overcooks itself!

    Hmmm... mine's a work PC, so it's been around a while, but ever since the latest update, it's been a snail. All other programmes crawl when I've iTune on now

    :/

  • Lukeh18/05/2011 at 10:50

    Morning guys :)

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 10:50

    Morning Lukeh

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 10:54

    Morning guys :)

    Hey man - See the Portal link yet? :D

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 10:55

    By the Gavin,

    Nice daily

    :)

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 10:55

    Nice daily

    Thanks man!

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 10:56

    Have you guys seen @BenConsty's tweets?

    So in motorsport news, Superleague have turned their back on Football Clubs and are now focusing on Footy countries

    Just to re-iterate yesterdays point about Superleague....it will be countries this year, Dolby in ENG car, Wissel in GER, Martin in AUS

    Just like A1GP!

  • Lukeh18/05/2011 at 10:56

    Hey man - See the Portal link yet? :D

    Am just going through the links now, Portal tetris is just awesome. :D

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 10:57

    So in motorsport news, Superleague have turned their back on Football Clubs and are now focusing on Footy countries

    Oh God, S/L must be on the verge of collapsing. Gut says teams have pulled out.

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 10:58

    Oh God, S/L must be on the verge of collapsing. Gut says teams have pulled out.

    Well Ben is ahead of the website. I never really understood the football club idea - but I loved A1GP so I like this idea!

  • Nick18/05/2011 at 11:00

    Oh God, S/L must be on the verge of collapsing. Gut says teams have pulled out.

    I am guessing they were paying the teams and decided it wasnt bringing in the fans enough to justify it

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 11:00

    Well Ben is ahead of the website. I never really understood the football club idea - but I loved A1GP so I like this idea!

    It's fine if the racing and the talent is good, but with the amount of race cancellations S/L has had this year, it is a worrying turn of events.

  • Amy18/05/2011 at 11:00

    ping http://amysrunning.posterous.com/week-9-day-1

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 11:00

    I am guessing they were paying the teams and decided it wasnt bringing in the fans enough to justify it

    27 paying customers to the S/L race in Silverstone last year

  • Nick18/05/2011 at 11:01

    27 paying customers to the S/L race in Silverstone last year

    hahaha

  • Christine18/05/2011 at 11:01
  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 11:02

    hahaha

    Seriously. Nearly all of 1000-ish strong crowd were guests, apparently.

  • Amy18/05/2011 at 11:02

    Almost there!

    One of my friends has just finished week 1, she found it hard but seeing me getting there is inspiring her to keep going. Just like you did for me! The never ending cycle of C25K :D

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 11:04

    One of my friends has just finished week 1, she found it hard but seeing me getting there is inspiring her to keep going. Just like you did for me! The never ending cycle of C25K :D

    I did have an idea for this year's Children in Need thing-a-mabob, but then quickly concluded that it was the dumbest thing I'd ever come up with

  • Christine18/05/2011 at 11:04

    One of my friends has just finished week 1, she found it hard but seeing me getting there is inspiring her to keep going. Just like you did for me! The never ending cycle of C25K :D

    Fabulous! I hope you're convincing her to blog it too :)

  • Amy18/05/2011 at 11:05

    Fabulous! I hope you're convincing her to blog it too :)

    she is very anti blog, she keeps asking me how I'm doing yet refuses to read my blog which would tell her!

  • Christine18/05/2011 at 11:05

    she is very anti blog, she keeps asking me how I'm doing yet refuses to read my blog which would tell her!

    Boo.

  • Alex Andronov18/05/2011 at 11:09

    she is very anti blog, she keeps asking me how I'm doing yet refuses to read my blog which would tell her!

    You need to print and bind your blog. That's the only way Lukeh reads the internet these days ;)

  • Amy18/05/2011 at 11:09

    Boo.

    I don't understand how I have a friend who is not permanently attached to the internet because I don't trust those kind of people.

  • Journeyer18/05/2011 at 11:14

    Just like It IS A1GP!

    Corrected. :D

    So Superleague is no longer supported by the FCs? Are they supported by the FAs?

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 11:15

    Corrected. :D

    So Superleague is no longer supported by the FCs? Are they supported by the FAs?

    I'll need to check it out at lunch, but it sounds like the entire football dealie is gone

  • Journeyer18/05/2011 at 11:15

    I'll need to check it out at lunch, but it sounds like the entire football dealie is gone

    The name is vague enough for them to get away with it, though.

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 11:16

    The name is vague enough for them to get away with it, though.

    True. Superleague could apply to band of elite super villains, intent on finally ridding the world of Batman

  • Nick18/05/2011 at 11:17

    Journeryer, whats a Kabayan? my boss just called me one and told me it was phillipino!

  • Journeyer18/05/2011 at 11:19

    Journeryer, whats a Kabayan? my boss just called me one and told me it was phillipino!

    Kabayan in English translates to "fellow man", or more simply, "fellow". It implies that you are equals. :)

    It's very Filipino. :D

  • Journeyer18/05/2011 at 11:19

    It's very Filipino.

    Speaking of which, is your boss a Filipino? :)

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 11:20

    I'll need to check it out at lunch, but it sounds like the entire football dealie is gone

    Oh dear. Too many formulae?

    True. Superleague could apply to band of elite super villains, intent on finally ridding the world of Batman

    That would make for colourful liveries!

  • Journeyer18/05/2011 at 11:21

    True. Superleague could apply to band of elite super villains, intent on finally ridding the world of Batman

    That would make for colourful liveries!

    I really like that idea! :D

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 11:21

    That would make for colourful liveries!

    Great

    Glasgow Rangers represented by Iceman and his sprightly blue livery, white a blue and white striped cape

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 11:24

    Oh dear. Too many formulae?

    When has an extra top end Formula worked outside of F2 though? Even British F1 collapsed in the early '80's due to lack of interest and quality drivers.

    Superleague drivers are rarely good enough to stir the soul and get behind. For example, it's difficult to get the British public excited about Wrexham FC in the same way they may be excited by Man United.

  • Nick18/05/2011 at 11:27

    Speaking of which, is your boss a Filipino? :)

    hehe, no he is from scotland

  • Journeyer18/05/2011 at 11:29

    Speaking of which, is your boss a Filipino?

    hehe, no he is from scotland

    I wonder who taught him the word, though. :D

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 11:32

    Afternoon

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 11:32

    Hi Mav

  • Lukeh18/05/2011 at 11:32

    You need to print and bind your blog. That's the only way Lukeh reads the internet these days ;)

    Hehehe!

    Im about to hand my notice into work. How exciting!

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 11:33

    Im about to hand my notice into work. How exciting!

    :D

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 11:33

    Im about to hand my notice into work. How exciting!

    I hope they look suitably disappointed

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 11:35

    Im about to hand my notice into work. How exciting!

    Hope it goes well!

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 11:36

    True. Superleague could apply to band of elite super villains, intent on finally ridding the world of Batman

    what they need is one car shaped like a boulder, another like a haunted house with bats flying around, another like a first world war biplane, one like a 1920's ganster's car...

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 11:37

    what they need is one car shaped like a boulder, another like a haunted house with bats flying around, another like a first world war biplane, one like a 1920's ganster's car...

    That sounds familiar ;)

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 11:42

    what they need is one car shaped like a boulder, another like a haunted house with bats flying around, another like a first world war biplane, one like a 1920's ganster's car...

    No Penelope Pitstop?? Shocker - I'm telling Pippa Mann!!

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 11:43

    No Penelope Pitstop?? Shocker - I'm telling Pippa Mann!!

    Hey-eeeeelp!

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 11:44

    Hey-eeeeelp!

    I'm more worried about which driver is going to play Muttley

  • Sidepodcast Update18/05/2011 at 11:45
  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 11:45

    I'm more worried about which driver is going to play Muttley

    My colleague - he laughs like him at least!

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 11:45

    I'm more worried about which driver is going to play Muttley

    traditionally it used to be schumacher's team mate

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 11:45

    traditionally it used to be schumacher's team mate

    :D

  • Journeyer18/05/2011 at 11:47

    I'm more worried about which driver is going to play Muttley

    traditionally it used to be schumacher's team mate

    :D Surely Alonso is the new Dick Dastardly?

    Comes with a Muttley too, as seen below.

    http://i.auto-bild.de/ir_img/57578795_e6851c77fd.jpg

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 11:47

    Comes with a Muttley too, as seen below.

    :D

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 11:47

    :D Surely Alonso is the new Dick Dastardly?

    the moustache has migrated above his eyes?

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 11:48

    the moustache has migrated above his eyes?

    Not yet, but soon.

  • Journeyer18/05/2011 at 11:48

    Surely Alonso is the new Dick Dastardly?

    the moustache has migrated above his eyes?

    Yes! I'm sure he'd sound like a natural if he said, "Drat! Drat! And double drat!"

    :D

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 11:49

    Yes! I'm sure he'd sound like a natural if he said, "Drat! Drat! And double drat!"

    yes, it sounded like that's what he was saying at the end of Abu Dhabi last year

  • Journeyer18/05/2011 at 11:53

    yes, it sounded like that's what he was saying at the end of Abu Dhabi last year

    :D

  • Alison18/05/2011 at 12:47

    Do we have any BBQ experts? I've had to buy my own veggie stuff for BBQ. It's frozen. Should I defrost it now or put it on frozen?

  • Christine18/05/2011 at 12:48

    Do we have any BBQ experts? I've had to buy my own veggie stuff for BBQ. It's frozen. Should I defrost it now or put it on frozen?

    I'd imagine that, given a BBQ is the dodgiest way of cooking something ever, that defrosted is better.

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 12:49

    I'd imagine that, given a BBQ is the dodgiest way of cooking something ever, that defrosted is better.

    Mmm, I planned on having a BBQ Sirloin tonight. Good job it's pre cooked then!

  • jpancoast18/05/2011 at 12:49

    Do we have any BBQ experts? I've had to buy my own veggie stuff for BBQ. It's frozen. Should I defrost it now or put it on frozen?

    it's usually better to defrost stuff first, at least that's what I do.

  • Alison18/05/2011 at 12:50

    I'd imagine that, given a BBQ is the dodgiest way of cooking something ever, that defrosted is better.

    Hehehe I'm glad I don't eat meat. I'd be the one in the corner with the food probe!

  • jpancoast18/05/2011 at 12:51

    I'd imagine that, given a BBQ is the dodgiest way of cooking something ever, that defrosted is better.

    Hehehe I'm glad I don't eat meat. I'd be the one in the corner with the food probe!

    I BBQ meat all the time, never had anyone get sick! ;)

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 12:54

    Hahaaa... quiet day at the Beeb

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-13437279

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13437838

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 12:55

    @ManipeF1: Mark Blundell confirmed as Spanish GP steward. That's his first appearance.

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 12:57

    China Racing has a twitter account - shame they pulled out of the only race they had entered last week

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 12:58

    @ManipeF1: Mark Blundell confirmed as Spanish GP steward. That's his first appearance.

    DI Blundell as a steward! Awesome!

  • Journeyer18/05/2011 at 12:59

    @ManipeF1: Mark Blundell confirmed as Spanish GP steward. That's his first appearance.

    DI Blundell as a steward! Awesome!

    My thoughts exactly! :D

    http://sniffpetrol.com/2010/11/29/d-i-blundell-done-investigate-a-mugging/

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 13:00

    My thoughts exactly! :D

    I already asked Mr. Sniff if DI Blundell was going to look into the Sutil case...

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 13:00

    So, so, so close to fame (behind and to the left of Jazeman Jaafar 's head) - http://twitpic.com/4z1fju

    Of course, when I say fame, I really mean continued anonymity

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 13:00

    I already asked Mr. Sniff if DI Blundell was going to look into the Sutil case...

    good choice

  • Journeyer18/05/2011 at 13:00

    I already asked Mr. Sniff if DI Blundell was going to look into the Sutil case...

    :D

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 13:03

    So, so, so close to fame (behind and to the left of Jazeman Jaafar 's head) - http://twitpic.com/4z1fju

    My arm got on TV once...

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 13:05

    My arm got on TV once...

    Mega

  • Alex Andronov18/05/2011 at 13:05

    I'd imagine that, given a BBQ is the dodgiest way of cooking something ever, that defrosted is better.

    defrost first!

  • Journeyer18/05/2011 at 13:05

    So, so, so close to fame (behind and to the left of Jazeman Jaafar 's head) - http://twitpic.com/4z1fju

    My arm got on TV once...

    Been on a TV game show before. Made an utter fool of myself. :D

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 13:05

    Mega

    No, it's normal sized!

  • RubberGoat18/05/2011 at 13:05

    Been on a TV game show before. Made an utter fool of myself. :D

    Oh really? I have to see this!

  • Alex Andronov18/05/2011 at 13:05

    Oh really? I have to see this!

    Yes YouTube link please :)

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 13:06

    Been on a TV game show before. Made an utter fool of myself. :D

    You tube........?

  • Journeyer18/05/2011 at 13:06

    Been on a TV game show before. Made an utter fool of myself.

    Oh really? I have to see this!

    Hahahahahahahahahahahaha!

    No. :P

    But seriously, I'm not sure who has a copy of that video (We didn't record it). I sure haven't seen it on YouTube...

  • Journeyer18/05/2011 at 13:08

    Yes YouTube link please

    Hahahaha! Hmmm. Maybe I should try looking for that video again. I was utterly embarrassing there, though. :D

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 13:08

    But seriously, I'm not sure who has a copy of that video (We didn't record it). I sure haven't seen it on YouTube...

    Could be worse, much worse.

    http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/276490/

  • Amy18/05/2011 at 13:16

    www.bbc.co.uk/new…s-canada-13437838

    fresh I could go a Big Mac about once a year but frozen and then reheated? Gross.

  • Alison18/05/2011 at 13:19

    defrost first!

    Thank you. I guess given that it's already going to end up burnt on the outside and raw in the middle, I best not encourage it

  • Alex Andronov18/05/2011 at 13:53

    Thank you. I guess given that it's already going to end up burnt on the outside and raw in the middle, I best not encourage it

    That's the main reason to do it... I mean it's veggie so you won't kill yourself. But this will taste much better :)

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 13:54

    That's the main reason to do it... I mean it's veggie so you won't kill yourself. But this will taste much better :)

    Oh I dunno. If killer tomatoes can have their own movie, then carrots can be positively lethal.

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 15:38

    Having read Will Buxton's complaint post, I remembered this little nugget about my first “A Clockwork Orange.”

    As I'm sure some of you know, the film was pulled in many places shortly after its release by Kubrick himself (not banned as many assume); however after Kubrick died, a number of cinema’s started doing little “Kubrick season’s” – even my little dot of a town on the eastern side of Ireland had a Kubrick season.

    Of course, when I say a Kubrick season, I really mean we only got “A Clockwork Orange” and with few other films booked, our Oscar Cinema decided to show A Clockwork Orange every night, twice-per-night for three weeks. Having not seen the film at this stage (I was a curious boy of 18), I finally caught it on the second week of its re-release in a dingy little 100-capacity screen room.

    Thing is, I was the only person that showed up – and apparently only one of a few that showed up to the “Kubrick Season” for the duration.

    It is quite a staggering piece of work, but what made it better on this occasion was the fact that I was completely alone in the cinema that night.

    To be in a fairly bare, darkened room, alone amongst friendless ripped cinema seats is to this day one of the eeriest experiences of my entire life.

    For every creeped out moment, occasionally I’d look over my shoulder – just in case… You never know, small towns can be strange too. This feeling of oddity was accentuated by the projectionist – a friend of mine from school – who would pop in every 20 minutes or so and ask in a whisper if I needed anything.

    A brief nod of “no thanks” was enough of a signal, yet as he closed the door slowly, I could still see him peering through crack while the ageing hinges creaked ominously.

    Proper small local cinema and all that that…

    A few weeks ago, I watched “2001: A Space Odyssey” at the South Bank, with the soundtrack performed live by an orchestra. Awesome stuff indeed – Kubrick knew how to do epic and he did so over and over again.

    However, I don’t think any feeling will match that night in the local Oscar Cinema. One thing's for certain - I'm not sure Christine would like the film at all.

  • Christine18/05/2011 at 15:41

    However, I don’t think any feeling will match that night in the local Oscar Cinema. One thing's for certain - I'm not sure Christine would like the film at all.

    You're certain you're not sure?

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 15:42

    You're certain you're not sure?

    It can be a bit... heavy. Just a guess from some of the other films you've watched.

  • Christine18/05/2011 at 15:42

    It can be a bit... heavy. Just a guess from some of the other films you've watched.

    Just seemed like an odd sentence.

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 15:43

    Just seemed like an odd sentence.

    "A Clockwork Orange" is especially hard going.

  • Alex Andronov18/05/2011 at 16:00

    Thing is, I was the only person that showed up – and apparently only one of a few that showed up to the “Kubrick Season” for the duration.

    I actually saw a Clockwork Orange on Laserdisc imported from the states a few years before Kubrick died... but your story reminded me of this little nugget (as you put it :) )

    Interestingly I saw The Texas Chainsaw Massacre which actually was banned when after the reprint was done several local councils consented to show the film by using their own release laws. Camden was one of the two councils that did this. A few months later it was reclassified to 18 but I didn't know that it was going to happen. I had wanted to see the movie for a long while, but nobody wanted to come with me, so I went alone.

    When I entered the cinema I was alone and I thought that was going to be quite scary. But then another man came into the cinema walked past me and sat in the seat behind me. He had the whole empty cinema to choose from but he was right behind me. I thought about moving, but then I worried... what if I move and he follows me... So I stayed put.

    It certainly added a certain something to the experience!

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 16:02

    When I entered the cinema I was alone and I thought that was going to be quite scary. But then another man came into the cinema walked past me and sat in the seat behind me. He had the whole empty cinema to choose from but he was right behind me. I thought about moving, but then I worried... what if I move and he follows me... So I stayed put.

    I think I would have moved and sat behind him.

    I saw one of the Star Trek films when it first came out and there were only 8 of us in the cinema which was odd but not as scary as the Texas Chain Saw Massacre or A Clockwork Orange.

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 16:09

    As I'm sure some of you know, the film was pulled in many places shortly after its release by Kubrick himself.

    My parents saw it during it's very short release, completely by accident

  • James18/05/2011 at 16:21

    Video from the Silverstone 'Wing' opening: http://tinyurl.com/6fhptph

    There is a small bit of time lapse at the start. I really dislike its name :)

  • Rubbergoat18/05/2011 at 16:33

    There is a small bit of time lapse at the start. I really dislike its name :)

    Nice that they have a great new hospital at the track ;)

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 16:36

    Man tries to board train with pony in Wrexham. The title says it all but the picture of the pony trying to buy a ticket is priceless.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-13437279

    I guess this would seem to limit options for kidnapping a panda from Edinburgh

  • Alex Andronov18/05/2011 at 16:43

    I guess this would seem to limit options for kidnapping a panda from Edinburgh

    You mean we're going to have to disguise the panda as a horse?

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 16:44

    You mean we're going to have to disguise the panda as a horse?

    as a guide dog

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 16:46

    You mean we're going to have to disguise the panda as a horse?

    as a guide dog

    At least you can put a jacket, hat and sunglasses on panda

  • Alex Andronov18/05/2011 at 16:48

    At least you can put a jacket, hat and sunglasses on panda

    If there's going to be a whole trench coat thing with one of us underneath the other I would like to go on top because a) I have a human head and b) I'd rather not be crushed to death by a panda thanks

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 16:50

    If there's going to be a whole trench coat thing with one of us underneath the other I would like to go on top because a) I have a human head and b) I'd rather not be crushed to death by a panda thanks

    Fine as long as you can steer a panda

  • Alex Andronov18/05/2011 at 16:55

    Fine as long as you can steer a panda

    I might need a rudder

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 17:40

    As officially announced today, Scott Dixon fell to boredom and... planked

    @scottdixon9: Haha that was fun! More pics to come. There we go plankers! @IMS @TCGRTeams #indy500targetsdsuitplank

    http://yfrog.com/h79h0kqj

  • Sidepodcast Update18/05/2011 at 17:45
  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 17:46

    As officially announced today, Scott Dixon fell to boredom and... planked

    @scottdixon9: Haha that was fun! More pics to come. There we go plankers! @IMS @TCGRTeams #indy500targetsdsuitplank

    http://yfrog.com/h79h0kqj

    :-) :-)

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 17:50

    If there's going to be a whole trench coat thing with one of us underneath the other I would like to go on top because a) I have a human head and b) I'd rather not be crushed to death by a panda thanks

    might be easier to just paint it white. no one would argue with a polar bear

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 18:02

    Evening

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 18:02

    evening bassano

  • Pat W18/05/2011 at 18:04

    As officially announced today, Scott Dixon fell to boredom and... planked

    See also

    http://lockerz.com/s/102709290

    :)

    (I'm not here properly until I've been to Mum's and back..)

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 18:09

    Am trawling the F1 news soon but is the EBD ok for Spain only or is a final decision pending?

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 18:11

    See also

    I think we have a winner

    http://yfrog.com/h4jrhmsj

  • MartiV818/05/2011 at 18:13

    Hi :D

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 18:13

    Hi Marti

  • MartiV818/05/2011 at 18:13

    Two days 'til the Spanish GP starts. Woohooo!!

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 18:14

    I think we have a winner

    That was until Tony Kanaan went out and di his on a bicycle

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 18:14

    Two days 'til the Spanish GP starts. Woohooo!!

    :D

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 18:15

    You are kidding......

    Nice weather expected at Indianapolis tomorrow and Friday, but both Pole Day and Bump Day may face being rained out.

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 18:15

    Alex, I love the Magic Paddle video :)

    That MUST go in the Daily tomorrow!

  • MartiV818/05/2011 at 18:16

    Alex, I love the Magic Paddle video :)

    I think I haven't watched that one...

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 18:17

    I think I haven't watched that one...

    http://vimeo.com/23899158

  • MartiV818/05/2011 at 18:22

    http://vimeo.com/23899158

    Epic hahaha.

    I've just discovered Alex and I use the same keyboard and mouse.

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 18:23

    Ace

    @antdavidson: Sorry for being quiet recently and for missing so many GP's, but today at 00:45 I became Dad! Overwhelmed and hugely proud.

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 18:33

    Yay, I got a retweet from @BUSofDEATH :)

    Possibly mildly sweary tweets, proceed with caution

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 18:39

    That was until Tony Kanaan went out and di his on a bicycle

    I'm waiting for Helio Castroneves on the side of a skyscraper

  • MartiV818/05/2011 at 18:39

    Bye bye everyone :) See you tomorrow.

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 18:41

    This time we have a proper analysis on Pirelli's tyre choices for Spain and Monaco from Another F1 Podcast [family safe, for a change]

    http://www.anotherf1podcast.com/2011/05/18/pirelli-keeping-strategists-thinking/

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 18:41

    Bye bye everyone :) See you tomorrow.

    Bye Marti

  • Christine18/05/2011 at 18:46

    Pingle: http://sidepodcast.com/post/spain-2011-race-information

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 18:50

    Pingle: sidepodcast.com/p…-race-information

    Spanishy racey info-type stuff thingy!

  • Christine18/05/2011 at 18:50

    Spanishy racey info-type stuff thingy!

    Yes!!

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 19:08

    Today is clearly planking day in Indycar. The practise session is stopped due to mist and someone just planked on the yard of bricks and got one of the drivers (Hinchcliffe I think) to to take a photo.

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 19:09

    Today is clearly planking day in Indycar. The practise session is stopped due to mist and someone just planked on the yard of bricks and got one of the drivers (Hinchcliffe I think) to to take a photo.

    :D

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 19:10

    Today is clearly planking day in Indycar. The practise session is stopped due to mist and someone just planked on the yard of bricks and got one of the drivers (Hinchcliffe I think) to to take a photo.

    they've certainly got the edge over F1 on this one. F1 gets far too wound up about the angle of the chamfer that can be applied to the edge of a plank

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 19:11

    they've certainly got the edge over F1 on this one. F1 gets far too wound up about the angle of the chamfer that can be applied to the edge of a plank

    :D

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 19:11

    they've certainly got the edge over F1 on this one. F1 gets far too wound up about the angle of the chamfer that can be applied to the edge of a plank

    Adrian Newey's plank could be epic

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 19:12

    Hinchcliffe is clearly into planking today

    http://lockerz.com/s/102730140

    Session to re-start in 10-15 minutes if there is no more precipitation

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 19:13

    Adrian Newey's plank could be epic

    I thought he had a garden rake instead?

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 19:13

    Hinchcliffe is clearly into planking today

    http://lockerz.com/s/102730140

    That's actually very impressive

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 19:14

    I thought he had a garden rake instead?

    Nope. Apparently Newey's plank doesn't lie still - his planks reshapes the physics of the immediate surroundings to his body shape

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 19:16

    Nope. Apparently Newey's plank doesn't lie still - his planks reshapes the physics of the immediate surroundings to his body shape

    Newey's plank is a mobius strip

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 19:16

    That's actually very impressive

    Maybe I'm boring but I find the planking phenomenon quite dull

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 19:16

    Newey's plank is a mobius strip

    That exists only in four dimensions

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 19:18

    That exists only in four dimensions

    You can make a Mobius strip with a belt

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Möbius_strip

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 19:19

    You can make a Mobius strip with a belt

    you'd risk turning your trousers inside out

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 19:19

    you'd risk turning your trousers inside out

    Anything for a good plank

    ;)

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 19:25

    Planking on the yard of bricks

    http://lockerz.com/s/102736579

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 19:26

    Planking on the yard of bricks

    A bit effortless really

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 19:27

    A bit effortless really

    How can it not be? It's lying down!

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 19:27

    A bit effortless really

    Not a lot of skill required.

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 19:28

    Not a lot of skill required.

    It's not like Kanaan's effort. That's HRT-style planking there

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 19:43

    I forgot I'd scheduled that...

    Ping: Spanishy F1 Quizzy Thingy http://bit.ly/m2qyqo

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 19:46

    KV Racing group plank

    :)

    http://lockerz.com/s/102743281

  • Turkey Machine18/05/2011 at 19:47

    For Mr C: http://richardsf1.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/ITVF1Team_thumb.gif

    Mr Angry. :D

  • Alex Andronov18/05/2011 at 19:59

    That MUST go in the Daily tomorrow!

    You'll have to talk to my partner in crime Mr Pat W

  • Lukeh18/05/2011 at 19:59

    Manics related PING! http://toata.co.uk/index.php/2011/05/192-a-design-for-a-gig/

  • Alex Andronov18/05/2011 at 20:00

    Today is clearly planking day in Indycar. The practise session is stopped due to mist and someone just planked on the yard of bricks and got one of the drivers (Hinchcliffe I think) to to take a photo.

    You planker Rodney?

  • Alex Andronov18/05/2011 at 20:06

    If people have any other technology subjects that they would like the Giggles Technology centre to take to fully working prototype please let me know.

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 20:06

    If people have any other technology subjects that they would like the Giggles Technology centre to take to fully working prototype please let me know.

    Any chance you'll be designing the RB8?

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 20:07

    If people have any other technology subjects that they would like the Giggles Technology centre to take to fully working prototype please let me know.

    Ooh requests!

    *gets thinking cap on*

  • Alex Andronov18/05/2011 at 20:07

    I would like to make clear at this point that I probably shouldn't be trusted with suspension

  • Alex Andronov18/05/2011 at 20:08

    Any chance you'll be designing the RB8?

    It's all me. Adrian said it was going to be teamwork, but he's off racing yachts.

  • Christine18/05/2011 at 20:11

    I would like to make clear at this point that I probably shouldn't be trusted with suspension

    :)

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 20:12

    I would like to make clear at this point that I probably shouldn't be trusted with suspension

    :lol:

    How does a jet engine work?

    I feel this would help me with my job

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 20:13

    I would like to make clear at this point that I probably shouldn't be trusted with suspension

    Hmmm... push-rod or pull rod.....?

    http://tinyurl.com/6bst56h

    PUSH-ROD!!!

    http://tinyurl.com/64knf7r

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 20:14

    Hmmm... push-rod or pull rod.....?

    :-D

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 20:20

    Very nice iPad carry case & keyboard combo

    http://www.tuaw.com/2011/05/18/adonit-writer-taking-ipad-keyboard-cases-to-a-higher-level/#continued

  • Christine18/05/2011 at 20:23

    Very nice iPad carry case & keyboard combo

    You know what freaks me out about the Smart Cover is that you roll it back to use as an iPad stand, but the bit that stands on all the different surfaces is the same bit that touches the screen. Had to think twice about taking it to the kitchen.

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 20:25

    You know what freaks me out about the Smart Cover is that you roll it back to use as an iPad stand, but the bit that stands on all the different surfaces is the same bit that touches the screen. Had to think twice about taking it to the kitchen.

    Design fail

  • Alex Andronov18/05/2011 at 20:25

    You know what freaks me out about the Smart Cover is that you roll it back to use as an iPad stand, but the bit that stands on all the different surfaces is the same bit that touches the screen. Had to think twice about taking it to the kitchen.

    #sameperson love it and hate it in a way #confused

  • Christine18/05/2011 at 20:26

    Design fail

    It is very weird.

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 20:26

    You know what freaks me out about the Smart Cover is that you roll it back to use as an iPad stand, but the bit that stands on all the different surfaces is the same bit that touches the screen. Had to think twice about taking it to the kitchen.

    Good point! Pizza crumbs

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 20:27

    Good point! Pizza crumbs

    Or Nachos

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 20:27

    If people have any other technology subjects that they would like the Giggles Technology centre to take to fully working prototype please let me know.

    Since we are getting turbo-charged engines in the near future you could explain turbos

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 20:28

    It is very weird.

    I'll stick with MoviePeg and a suede jacket

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 20:29

    It is very weird.

    You have to wonder how a design led company like Apple could do that

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 20:29

    You have to wonder how a design led company like Apple could do that

    Steve Jobs never sees crumbs. It's the equivalent to the Queen thinking the world smells of paint

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 20:31

    Steve Jobs never sees crumbs

    True

  • jpancoast18/05/2011 at 20:53

    It's the equivalent to the Queen thinking the world smells of paint

    That reminds me of a very funny "Mitchell and Webb Look" skit... but totally inappropriate for here :)

  • Pat W18/05/2011 at 20:55

    A good evening

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 20:55

    hi pat

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 20:56

    That reminds me of a very funny "Mitchell and Webb Look" skit... but totally inappropriate for here :)

    I don't like those two together. David Mitchell I think is great, the other eejit... pah!

    That movie goofs show is terrrible

  • jpancoast18/05/2011 at 20:56

    I don't like those two together. David Mitchell I think is great, the other eejit... pah!

    I don't like you anymore.

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 20:57

    A good evening

    Good evening Pat. How're you?

    Is there time to request a link for the Daily? Alex suggested I ask you and he knows how to plug :D

  • Pat W18/05/2011 at 20:57

    I don't like those two together. David Mitchell I think is great, the other eejit... pah!

    Same..

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 20:57

    I don't like you anymore.

    :lol:

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 20:58

    I don't like you anymore.

    That movie goofs show is terrrible

    Have you seen it? BBC 3 I think?

  • Pat W18/05/2011 at 20:58

    Good evening Pat. How're you?

    Keeping busy, how's you? :)

    Is there time to request a link for the Daily? Alex suggested I ask you and he knows how to plug :D

    Yeah sure, I haven't written anything yet.

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 20:59

    Yeah sure, I haven't written anything yet.

    Here http://sidepodcast.com/post/daily-18th-may-2011#comment-1095428

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 20:59

    Here sidepodcast.com/p…1#comment-1095428

    Actually, this is easier

    http://vimeo.com/23899158

  • jpancoast18/05/2011 at 21:00

    Have you seen it? BBC 3 I think?

    Nope. For me to see something like that I have to... get it in a non-normal fashion, if you know what I mean *cough*bittorrent*cough*

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 21:01

    Keeping busy, how's you? :)

    Much the same, except we call it manic. Still, work is not palatable comment making most days so here;s to looking forward to F1 this weekend

    I also like Another F1 Podcasts Pirelli strategy

    http://www.anotherf1podcast.com/2011/05/18/pirelli-keeping-strategists-thinking/

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 21:01

    Here sidepodcast.com/p…1#comment-1095428

    Actually, this is easier

    http://vimeo.com/23899158

    And he is taking requests for future videos

    http://sidepodcast.com/post/daily-18th-may-2011/comments#comment-1095483

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 21:01

    Nope. For me to see something like that I have to... get it in a non-normal fashion...

    Oh yeah, of course. Avoid it like the plague, it's dire

  • jpancoast18/05/2011 at 21:02

    Oh yeah, of course. Avoid it like the plague, it's dire

    I dunno... I might have to go opposite of you ;)

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 21:03

    And he is taking requests for future videos

    Good point

    Jet Engines and turbo engines so far

    He could combine the two and explain Turbo Fan Jet Engines* :D

    .

    .

    .

    *actually exist

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 21:04

    I dunno... I might have to go opposite of you ;)

    You asked for it

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9Zkg4mZ9vQ

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 21:05

    Really? Again?

    Reports are circulating this morning that the PlayStation Network’s been hacked, you know, again.

    http://www.macworld.co.uk/digitallifestyle/news/index.cfm?newsid=3280639&pagtype=allchandate

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 21:08

    Really? Again?

    Reports are circulating this morning that the PlayStation Network’s been hacked, you know, again.

    www.macworld.co.u…gtype=allchandate

    So glad I'm not signed up to that system

  • Pat W18/05/2011 at 21:09

    Here sidepodcast.com/p…1#comment-1095428

    Actually, this is easier

    http://vimeo.com/23899158

    Heheh, so the Magic Paddle is the classic Ferrari Rubens-destruct

  • Lukeh18/05/2011 at 21:11

    Here sidepodcast.com/p…1#comment-1095428

    Actually, this is easier

    http://vimeo.com/23899158

    Seee!! Michael is evil...

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 21:15

    Today is clearly planking day in Indycar. The practise session is stopped due to mist and someone just planked on the yard of bricks and got one of the drivers (Hinchcliffe I think) to to take a photo.

    Christine is getting in on the act I think... http://twitter.com/#!/sidepodcast/status/70958796746399744

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 21:18

    Christine is getting in on the act I think... twitter.com/#!/si…70958796746399744

    Does it count if there is not a photo?

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 21:20

    Does it count if there is not a photo?

    Good point

    Mr C!

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 21:20

    Does it count if there is not a photo?

    It becomes allegedly planking

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 21:23

    Does it count if there is not a photo?

    maybe there is a photo but they've taken out a superinjunction

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 21:24

    Steven, did you see Pat's RT earlier?

    @Virgin_Galactic: WOW -SpaceShipTwo's First Feathered Flight - http://tinyurl.com/3hb5huj  Mildy jaw dropping (via @PatWotton)

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 21:26

    Steven, did you see Pat's RT earlier?

    I missed that. I had no idea they were due to do a feathered flight with the new ship

  • Pat W18/05/2011 at 21:26

    Steven, did you see Pat's RT earlier?

    Still got it in a tab for a Daily-mention, amazing machine, looks very unsafe though!

  • Pat W18/05/2011 at 21:27

    So glad I'm not signed up to that system

    It doesn't fill you with confidence..

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 21:28

    Burt Rutan makes some good looking aircraft

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 21:35

    Still got it in a tab for a Daily-mention, amazing machine, looks very unsafe though!

    Cool as eff!

    Want to know how it stops on the runway though. Puny wheels won't have decent brakes and couldn't make out any reverse thrust, though I presume it had some

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 21:37

    Want to know how it stops on the runway though. Puny wheels won't have decent brakes and couldn't make out any reverse thrust, though I presume it had some

    I think it glides in like the shuttle. THe only power I know of is the rocket behind the fuselage

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 21:43

    I think it glides in like the shuttle. THe only power I know of is the rocket behind the fuselage

    I mean after touch down. Landing speed must still be in excess of 100 knots

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 21:44

    I mean after touch down. Landing speed must still be in excess of 100 knots

    Must just be brakes.

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 21:44

    Must just be brakes.

    Did you see how small those wheels were. Bigger brakes on a drum shodden mini

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 21:45

    Maybe they have a magic paddle too

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 21:46

    Did you see how small those wheels were. Bigger brakes on a drum shodden mini

    I know they are small but as far as I know it only has rocket power and there is no way they have enough gimbal angle to aim it forward

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 21:47

    I know they are small but as far as I know it only has rocket power and there is no way they have enough gimbal angle to aim it forward

    Yeah, I guess it depends on the landing speed and length of the runway

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 21:48

    Yeah, I guess it depends on the landing speed and length of the runway

    I assume the runway at White Sands is a monster

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 21:55

    Is this a Virgin franchise praising the BA app?

    Anyone else have e-boarding tickets?

    @MarussiaVirgin: Blimey. Just hold your iPhone with boarding pass over the scanner and the doors open. That IS easy boarding!  No human contact, very quick!

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 21:56

    I guess it could be an email or PDF of the boarding pass from anyone

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 21:59

    Holy ****

    Arie Luyendyk Jr takes planking at Indianapolis... probably a bit too far

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/izodindycar/5734153985/

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 22:00

    Arie Luyendyk Jr takes planking at Indianapolis... probably a bit too far

    errr... yes.

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 22:01

    errr... yes.

    That's on the fence leaning over the turn 1 grandstand!!

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 22:02

    Points for Heikki Rhyming Slang :)

    @H_Kovalainen:

    In barcelona, gotta have dinner im hank marvin'...

    http://twitter.com/H_Kovalainen/status/70939909116014592

    #rankings

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 22:03

    In barcelona, gotta have dinner im hank marvin'...

    :D :D :D

  • Pat W18/05/2011 at 22:04

    Points for Heikki Rhyming Slang :)

    @H_Kovalainen:

    In barcelona, gotta have dinner im hank marvin'...

    twitter.com/H_Kov…70939909116014592

    #rankings

    Hah. :) He's been around British mechanics for a while...

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 22:04

    That's on the fence leaning over the turn 1 grandstand!!

    yes, rather similar to the death in Australia http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13389207

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 22:08

    Hah. :) He's been around British mechanics for a while...

    I guess. It sounds funny in my head as I can hear it in his Finnish accent

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 22:09

    I guess. It sounds funny in my head as I can hear it in his Finnish accent

    perhaps he puts on a Dick Van Dyke mockney accent

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 22:13

    perhaps he puts on a Dick Van Dyke mockney accent

    That would deserve a lot of points :)

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 22:15

    That would deserve a lot of points :)

    Goid bless ya Moikey Gascoyne

  • Maverick18/05/2011 at 22:22

    calling it a night

    see ya

  • Steven Roy18/05/2011 at 22:24

    calling it a night

    see ya

    Night Mav

  • Leigh O'Gorman18/05/2011 at 22:26

    Am going to sleep too - first F1 Archive podcast nearly finished. I can safely say I do not possess a radio voice.

    :)

  • Pat W18/05/2011 at 22:44

    Am going to sleep too - first F1 Archive podcast nearly finished. I can safely say I do not possess a radio voice.

    Looking forward to it

  • Pat W18/05/2011 at 22:44

    Thanks to @PeugeotSport we now know the name of little even smaller Davidson..

    Welcome to Rohan Davidson. Congratulations to Carrie and @antdavidson.

  • Bassano18/05/2011 at 23:00

    Welcome to Rohan Davidson. Congratulations to Carrie and @antdavidson.

    LOTR fan is he?

  • Sidepodcast Update18/05/2011 at 23:45
  • Pat W19/05/2011 at 00:23

    Belated ping - http://sidepodcast.com/post/daily-19th-may-2011