Daily: 28th April 2011

Google updated their Chrome web browser on Wednesday including a long awaited feature (by myself at least) that converts the spoken word into text. This one fantastic feature might just revolutionise the conversation on Sidepodcast. Maybe.

Free speech

There may well come a day when online conversation amongst F1 fans requires nothing more than to speak aloud, as your thoughts are magically transformed into words before your very eyes. Just in case that day ever presents itself we ought be prepared.

The Sidepodcast playground now includes a new speech-to-text page solely for the purposes of testing such witchcraft. You will need the very, very latest version of Google Chome to take it for a spin. If you need a bit of help figuring it all out, Giggles has created a handy guide video just for you.

Free cake

Speaking of Giggles, the man himself was a bit too tired to write today's daily post after spending a day doing manly things, like lifting and carrying and driving a white van round in circles. I am assured this is tiring stuff. In return for shying away from welcoming in Thursday with the rest of us, the man has kindly offered to send cake to the most deserving person of the day - he's lovely like that.

So, if you are a deserving recipient of cake on this fine Thursday, or you know someone who is, let us know in the comments. Giggles will be sending the most deserving individual cake (and he will send it, trust me).

Free falling

There was some F1 news yesterday, and F1 Minute has you covered on that score. Meanwhile Steve Lovell turned the tables on us and interviewed Christine and myself, for a Radio 4 bound dissertation. Do be sure to check out both of those audio shows, there will be questions later.

That'll just about wrap up this free-form daily, I'll shall leave you with the wise, yet badly transcribed, words of Google Chrome:

how do you in the commons
rofe you in love comments
I love you in the cullens
I'll see you in my comments

Ahh, you know what I'm trying to say.

530 responses

Christine27/04/2011 at 23:08

I just have to say, hearing Mr C try to convince Google what he was actually saying was hilarious. Like talking to a deaf grandma or something.
Mr C27/04/2011 at 23:09

I just have to say, hearing Mr C try to convince Google what he was actually saying was hilarious. Like talking to a deaf grandma or something.
why won't it listen to me?
Mr C27/04/2011 at 23:11

"I'll see you in love comet"
ffs.
Christine27/04/2011 at 23:11

"I'll see you in love comet"
Google lurves you.
Alianora La Canta27/04/2011 at 23:11

why won't it listen to me?
Chrome is in the "terrible twos" stage of life...
Steven Roy27/04/2011 at 23:16

"I'll see you in love comet"
ffs.
I had escaped but I just had to try that
sears and carmen
l c u n.com n
ocuk and comments
Google hates me more
Mr C27/04/2011 at 23:16

ocuk and comments
:) :) :)
lou27/04/2011 at 23:17

Ohhh, i nominate Lukeh for the free cake.. cause well it's our 2 year anniversary today and he deserves cake for being awesome.
Steven Roy27/04/2011 at 23:17

Ohhh, i nominate Lukeh for the free cake.. cause well it's our 2 year anniversary today and he deserves cake for being awesome.
Congrats
Mr C27/04/2011 at 23:17

Ohhh, i nominate Lukeh for the free cake.. cause well it's our 2 year anniversary today and he deserves cake for being awesome.
happy anniversary loukeh
RG27/04/2011 at 23:18

Ohhh, i nominate Lukeh for the free cake.. cause well it's our 2 year anniversary today and he deserves cake for being awesome.
Congrats to you both.
Alianora La Canta27/04/2011 at 23:18

Ohhh, i nominate Lukeh for the free cake.. cause well it's our 2 year anniversary today and he deserves cake for being awesome.
Happy anniversary, Lukeh and lou :D
lou27/04/2011 at 23:18

Thanks all :)
Alianora La Canta27/04/2011 at 23:19

Thanks all :)
You're welcome :)
Christine27/04/2011 at 23:19

I win, I win!
r c n n
Mr C27/04/2011 at 23:20

I win, I win!
r c n n
shorthand?
Christine27/04/2011 at 23:21

I have to go to bed but this is fuuun.
alfy's in common
lou27/04/2011 at 23:21

You're welcome :)
actually maybe Giggles should send Christine the cake cause she owns spc and if spc didn't exist i wouldn't have lukeh... :o
Alianora La Canta27/04/2011 at 23:21

r c n n
:D
Pat W27/04/2011 at 23:21

Ohhh, i nominate Lukeh for the free cake.. cause well it's our 2 year anniversary today and he deserves cake for being awesome.
Happy anniversary!
Steven Roy27/04/2011 at 23:22

r c n n
:D
Steven Roy27/04/2011 at 23:24

I have to go to bed but this is fuuun.
alfy's in common
I tried good night Christine and it came out as good night christine
Success
Christine27/04/2011 at 23:24

Success
Yay!
Alianora La Canta27/04/2011 at 23:24

I tried good night Christine and it came out as good night christine
Excellent :)
Amy27/04/2011 at 23:32

morning all, after 9 hours sleep I feel better than yesterday :)
lou27/04/2011 at 23:32

morning all, after 9 hours sleep I feel better than yesterday :)
yaaay! that's great news :)
Amy27/04/2011 at 23:33

yaaay! that's great news
and I had the best Korean dumplings ever last night. I want mooooore #goodday
And happy anniversary :D
Alianora La Canta27/04/2011 at 23:34

morning all, after 9 hours sleep I feel better than yesterday :)
Good morning!
and I had the best Korean dumplings ever last night. I want mooooore #goodday
Yum :)
Steven Roy27/04/2011 at 23:38

morning all, after 9 hours sleep I feel better than yesterday :)
9 hours. What have you done with the real Amy?
lou27/04/2011 at 23:38

and I had the best Korean dumplings ever last night. I want mooooore #goodday
yaay even better news!! :)
And happy anniversary :D
thank you.
and now i need to sleep, as i'm completely shattered.
Alianora La Canta27/04/2011 at 23:39

and now i need to sleep, as i'm completely shattered.
Goodnight!
Steven Roy27/04/2011 at 23:40

Night Lou
Sidepodcast Update27/04/2011 at 23:45

Have you seen these recent posts on sidepodcast.com?
- Daily: 28th April 2011
- Sidepodchat - That's the first time anyone's said that for a while
- Daily: 27th April 2011
- Live blogging gains points on this week's Team Rankings
- Robert Kubica makes his debut on Christine's Rankings this week
Amy27/04/2011 at 23:48

9 hours. What have you done with the real Amy?
apparently my monthly average is 6.2 hours per night. That seems far too high. Sleeping til 3pm on my days off must have ruined my stats :)
Dan Brunell27/04/2011 at 23:48

SidepodTravel Update:
I am finalizing a trip to Chile and Argentina this summer. I am really trying to work in a pilgrimage to the Museo Fangio.
Pat W27/04/2011 at 23:50

I am finalizing a trip to Chile and Argentina this summer. I am really trying to work in a pilgrimage to the Museo Fangio.
If you're going to Argentina you should me Guille. He came to Spa.
Amy27/04/2011 at 23:51

If you're going to Argentina you should me Guille. He came to Spa.
Pamela and I wanted to know who wants to do Canada/US with us in 2013. It may be a many years away but put away 20 pound a week for 2 years and bingo, none of this 'its too expensive' excuse :D #nomoreplanning
Alianora La Canta27/04/2011 at 23:52

I am finalizing a trip to Chile and Argentina this summer. I am really trying to work in a pilgrimage to the Museo Fangio.
Wow :O
Steven Roy27/04/2011 at 23:54

I am finalizing a trip to Chile and Argentina this summer. I am really trying to work in a pilgrimage to the Museo Fangio.
I am very jealous
Dan Brunell27/04/2011 at 23:55

Pamela and I wanted to know who wants to do Canada/US with us in 2013. It may be a many years away but put away 20 pound a week for 2 years and bingo, none of this 'its too expensive' excuse :D #nomoreplanning
Don't worry Amy, the way our economy is going here in the states, I think you would only need to save up for a couple of months.
Pat W27/04/2011 at 23:55

Pamela and I wanted to know who wants to do Canada/US with us in 2013. It may be a many years away but put away 20 pound a week for 2 years and bingo, none of this 'its too expensive' excuse :D #nomoreplanning
If I did a US/Canada trip it would have to include an IndyCar race too. It is on my list. Must wait and see what the Olympic draw brings first.
Steven Roy27/04/2011 at 23:56

Pamela and I wanted to know who wants to do Canada/US with us in 2013. It may be a many years away but put away 20 pound a week for 2 years and bingo, none of this 'its too expensive' excuse :D #nomoreplanning
You are planning for 2013? That's ages away. I can't be thinking about quarter past 8 this early
Amy27/04/2011 at 23:58

You are planning for 2013? That's ages away. I can't be thinking about quarter past 8 this early
this is what we realised, no one likes planning but then when the event gets close everyone says 'oh i have no money so i can't come'
you can't have it both ways!
Pat W27/04/2011 at 23:59

this is what we realised, no one likes planning but then when the event gets close everyone says 'oh i have no money so i can't come'
The trouble is all the other things between now and then which need buying
Amy27/04/2011 at 23:59

The trouble is all the other things between now and then which need buying
thats why the longer notice you have, the smaller the amount you have to set aside so the less you miss it :)
Pat W28/04/2011 at 00:03

thats why the longer notice you have, the smaller the amount you have to set aside so the less you miss it :)
I don't know how to budget. :)
Amy28/04/2011 at 00:04

I don't know how to budget.
I have 6 bank accounts, I have it down to a fine art.
Apart from the fact I got paid today and already have none left :D
Mr C28/04/2011 at 00:04

thats why the longer notice you have, the smaller the amount you have to set aside so the less you miss it :)
how will i know i'll have time in two years? how will i know if i even like it in two years? fickle people can't plan, nothing to do with money.
Amy28/04/2011 at 00:05

how will i know i'll have time in two years? how will i know if i even like it in two years? fickle people can't plan, nothing to do with money.
well if you don't like it in two years you'll have an extra couple of grand sitting around that you can spend on something more exciting. Like chocolate.
Mr C28/04/2011 at 00:07

well if you don't like it in two years you'll have an extra couple of grand sitting around that you can spend on something more exciting. Like chocolate.
fine, that i can do. if you're asking now though and i change my mind, will you be mad?
Amy28/04/2011 at 00:08

fine, that i can do. if you're asking now though and i change my mind, will you be mad?
of course not. I never expect you to come, thats why I'm going outside so you don't have to :)
Mr C28/04/2011 at 00:10

of course not. I never expect you to come, thats why I'm going outside so you don't have to
brilliant. put me down as a definite then. i'll start saving for ~~canada~~ chocolate.
i'm loathe to suggest you write more blog posts, but a 10-step saving plan, plus, say quarterly updates might encourage more to go.
Amy28/04/2011 at 00:15

i'm loathe to suggest you write more blog posts, but a 10-step saving plan, plus, say quarterly updates might encourage more to go.
blogging, nooooo. I'll think about it :)
Steven Roy28/04/2011 at 00:16

blogging, nooooo. I'll think about it :)
So what are you two planning to do in America?
Pat W28/04/2011 at 00:17

Sleeptime. Boring old stocktake in the afternoon. Possible beer out somewhere in the evening. Have a good day..
Alianora La Canta28/04/2011 at 00:18

Sleeptime. Boring old stocktake in the afternoon. Possible beer out somewhere in the evening. Have a good day..
Goodnight!
Amy28/04/2011 at 00:18

So what are you two planning to do in America?
I'm not planning anything yet! I want to do the two races which will hopefully be back to back, other than that, lord knows :)
Pat W28/04/2011 at 00:19

Sleeptime. Boring old stocktake in the afternoon. Possible beer out somewhere in the evening. Have a good day..
on the plus side... mileage allowance :D
Steven Roy28/04/2011 at 00:20

Night Pat
Dan Brunell28/04/2011 at 01:04

Watch game seven, start of third period. Habs - 2, Bruins - 2
Love watching a game when two teams hate each other.
Dan Brunell28/04/2011 at 01:54

Watching game seven, start of third period. Habs - 2, Bruins - 2
3-3 going into overtime.
Reason #265,834 why I love Hockey: Don Cherry.
Dan Brunell28/04/2011 at 02:02

Reason #265,834 why I love Hockey: Don Cherry.
He is famous for wearing outlandish suits. Tonight is no different.
Dan Brunell28/04/2011 at 02:10

Bruins WIN! Canadians go down.
Sidepodcast Update28/04/2011 at 05:45

Have you seen these recent posts on sidepodcast.com?
- Daily: 28th April 2011
- Sidepodchat - That's the first time anyone's said that for a while
- Daily: 27th April 2011
- Live blogging gains points on this week's Team Rankings
- Robert Kubica makes his debut on Christine's Rankings this week
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 06:46

Morning.
I have 6 bank accounts, I have it down to a fine art.
6?? I'd love to know how you divvy those up!
Lukeh28/04/2011 at 07:45

Morning guys :)
Nick28/04/2011 at 08:11

Morning everyone, Its yas ticket buying day
Im going for the west stand where the DRS zone should be,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Circuit_Yas-Island.svg
But do i go for the bit which looks over the straight and down the grid straight, or go for the bit 90 degrees from that looking down the long drs straight?
paul28/04/2011 at 08:18

Free Cake.
I would like to think I deserve a free cake, simply because I would love to see someone try to ship a cake half way around the world.
Having said that, I have already had my birthday cake this year, so someone else probably deserves it more.
Pat W28/04/2011 at 08:27

I don't want to be at work! Nice and quiet though, wonder where everyone is, the last two days were hectic
Pat W28/04/2011 at 08:32

I'm simultaneously getting fed with and a little bit into the wedding stuff.
Well, this really:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/rorycellanjones/2011/04/digital_wedding_or_rw2011.html
Bigger live web event than Obama's inauguration?
Official hashtag: #rw2011
Pat W28/04/2011 at 08:32

I'm simultaneously getting fed with and a little bit into the wedding stuff.
*fed up
Pat W28/04/2011 at 08:33

Morning.
I have 6 bank accounts, I have it down to a fine art.
6?? I'd love to know how you divvy those up!
Lots of small amounts? Must take ages to save anything. I need a diagram.
Bridget28/04/2011 at 08:33

Happy anniversary Lou and Lukeh!
Happy Pay It Forward Day! Don't forget to do something nice for a stranger today (eg. pay for the person behind you's coffee or buy a sandwich for a busker - having lived with enough starving musicians, I know they really appreciate free food)
Bridget28/04/2011 at 08:35

Urgh. First uninterrupted morning in an internet cafe in two months and Dad locks himself out his car so needs me to go home and bring his spare key. See y'all in 30mins.
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 08:36

6?? I'd love to know how you divvy those up!
Lots of small amounts? Must take ages to save anything. I need a diagram.
I have a chequeing account, a bills account and a savings account.
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 08:39

www.bbc.co.uk/blo…ng_or_rw2011.html
COTD from that article:
Oh well, I'm sure Dave will have a QI marathon or some such...
I'm pretty sure that if you're Prime Minister you're stuck with going to the wedding.
Nick28/04/2011 at 08:39

6?? I'd love to know how you divvy those up!
Lots of small amounts? Must take ages to save anything. I need a diagram.
I have a chequeing account, a bills account and a savings account.
I have 5, but only really use 3 day to day.
USD, GBP and one for trading
Christine28/04/2011 at 08:39

I'm simultaneously getting fed with and a little bit into the wedding stuff.
I'm really impressed that whilst there has been coverage, the proper mania has only started in the last couple of days. It could have been a lot worse :)
I'm not particularly interested but i'll probably have it on because I don't remember seeing a royal wedding before plus someone put a Tv in the office.
Pat W28/04/2011 at 08:40

I'm pretty sure that if you're Prime Minister you're stuck with going to the wedding.
:D
Pat W28/04/2011 at 08:40

Urgh. First uninterrupted morning in an internet cafe in two months and Dad locks himself out his car so needs me to go home and bring his spare key. See y'all in 30mins.
Oh fun
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 08:40

I'm really impressed that whilst there has been coverage, the proper mania has only started in the last couple of days. It could have been a lot worse :)
It's all over the media here too!!!
Pat W28/04/2011 at 08:41

I have a chequeing account, a bills account and a savings account.
I have a current account, a savings a/c and two credit cards..
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 08:41

I have a current account, a savings a/c and two credit cards..
The Mrs. has a credit card but that gets paid by the bills account.
Pat W28/04/2011 at 08:41

I'm really impressed that whilst there has been coverage, the proper mania has only started in the last couple of days. It could have been a lot worse :)
Yeah it could easily have been wall to wall for weeks. I'm sure if you read the papers or watch certain TV stations it has been like that but I'm glad it has been possible to avoid it.
I'm not particularly interested but i'll probably have it on because I don't remember seeing a royal wedding before plus someone put a Tv in the office.
No day off?
Paul28/04/2011 at 08:43

I'm really impressed that whilst there has been coverage, the proper mania has only started in the last couple of days. It could have been a lot worse :)
It's worse here!
Amy28/04/2011 at 08:55

I'm really impressed that whilst there has been coverage, the proper mania has only started in the last couple of days. It could have been a lot worse :)
I really haven't seen much coverage at all, not as much as I expected.
I am currently watching the "movie" they made about how they met, but I'm only watching it because I read it was awful and awful movies are my favourite kind :D (it really is awful and I'm only 10 minutes in :) )
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 08:57

Aww pic of kiddy Lewis here: http://twitpic.com/4q9n07
Amy28/04/2011 at 08:58

I have 6 bank accounts, I have it down to a fine art.
I have my everyday spending account, my credit card, a bills account, a travel account, a short term savings account and a long term savings account :D
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 08:58

I have my everyday spending account, my credit card, a bills account, a travel account, a short term savings account and a long term savings account :D
Awesomes.
Amy28/04/2011 at 08:59

Awesomes.
travel account is quite depleted at the moment, thankfully Singapore is still 5 months away :)
Christine28/04/2011 at 09:02

No day off?
Erm... every day is a day off at the moment ;)
Christine28/04/2011 at 09:03

I am currently watching the "movie" they made about how they met, but I'm only watching it because I read it was awful and awful movies are my favourite kind :D (it really is awful and I'm only 10 minutes in :) )
Yea, I think that one is probably going to be toooo awful for me!
Amy28/04/2011 at 09:03

oh no she already has a boyfriend, how on earth will they end up together!
Christine28/04/2011 at 09:05

No day off?
Erm... every day is a day off at the moment ;)
What I meant was, in the olden days, before someone brought a TV into our lives, I probably wouldn't have sought out the wedding via the iPlayer and taken up valuable screen space. But now there's a TV just sitting there, I might as well put it on as I go about my day :)
Pat W28/04/2011 at 09:05

Aww pic of kiddy Lewis here: http://twitpic.com/4q9n07
I like the threat.. follow me or more pics of you as a kid.. :)
Amy28/04/2011 at 09:05

thats the worst Prince Charles I've ever seen.
Plus William appears to be a New Zealander.
Pat W28/04/2011 at 09:06

Erm... every day is a day off at the moment ;)
Oh so the telly is in an office at home...
Christine28/04/2011 at 09:07

Oh so the telly is in an office at home...
Yea, I timed my break really badly because the one year we are granted an extra bank holiday and I can't take advantage of it.
Pat W28/04/2011 at 09:10

I have my everyday spending account, my credit card, a bills account, a travel account, a short term savings account and a long term savings account :D
Sounds complex. I keep working to a plan:
- pay off credit cards
- then divert card payment money into savings account
- holiday!
But when I do step one expensive things keep happening, repeat process.. Hopefully having moved twice in 2 years I won't have to again for a while.
Pat W28/04/2011 at 09:12

What I meant was, in the olden days, before someone brought a TV into our lives, I probably wouldn't have sought out the wedding via the iPlayer and taken up valuable screen space. But now there's a TV just sitting there, I might as well put it on as I go about my day :)
Ah yes, same plan here
Amy28/04/2011 at 09:12

Sounds complex. I keep working to a plan:
the amount that goes into my 3 savings accounts is all done via automatic payment, anything expensive that goes on my credit card can normally be covered out of my short-term savings, thats where I buy things like iPads from :) I've only ever put stuff on my credit card I can pay off straight away.
Pat W28/04/2011 at 09:13

I exempt myself from Free Cake as I have just been given some :)
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 09:13

What I meant was, in the olden days, before someone brought a TV into our lives, I probably wouldn't have sought out the wedding via the iPlayer and taken up valuable screen space. But now there's a TV just sitting there, I might as well put it on as I go about my day :)
I'm at work... but even though I don't want to watch it I will be keeping an eye on it out of curiousity I reckon.
Amy28/04/2011 at 09:14

oh no, Trevor is dumping her. This movie rules.
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 09:14

I exempt myself from Free Cake as I have just been given some :)
Me too, as I had some yesterday.
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 09:14

oh no, Trevor is dumping her. This movie rules.
She was too good for him anyway ;)
Amy28/04/2011 at 09:15

She was too good for him anyway ;)
The Guardian called this "so bad it's awful, toe-curlingly, teeth-furringly, pillow-bitingly ghastly" haha.
Turns out the fake prince is a cousin of the Evers Swindell twins. NZ is so small.
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 09:16

Turns out the fake prince is a cousin of the Evers Swindell twins. NZ is so small.
He kinda looks like them. Are they still rowing BTW?
Amy28/04/2011 at 09:17

He kinda looks like them. Are they still rowing BTW?
I think they retired after the last Olympics to start families
Amy28/04/2011 at 09:18

I think they retired after the last Olympics to start families
oooh, go my memory http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/665642
Mr C28/04/2011 at 09:18

f1 kindle stuff for christine: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2011/04/28/moving-with-the-game/
Amy28/04/2011 at 09:20

f1 kindle stuff for christine: joesaward.wordpre…ng-with-the-game/
ooh only $4.99. Cheap as chips :D
Christine28/04/2011 at 09:21

f1 kindle stuff for christine: joesaward.wordpre…ng-with-the-game/
Oooh!
Nick28/04/2011 at 09:21

Oops, that went a bit wrong!
Nick: 28/04/2011 at 10:20:14
The lady in the etihad office remembered I bought f1 tickets last year, and my name!
Scary lady!
Amy28/04/2011 at 09:22

ooh their eyes have met over a bag of garbage.
I can't help but live comment this :D
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 09:22

oooh, go my memory http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/665642
Cheers.
Amy28/04/2011 at 09:28

they went from just friends to him meeting her parents in about 20 seconds. My mother has never curtseyed when she met any of my boyfriends.
Pat W28/04/2011 at 09:33

Joe's been looking at Sonangol
http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2011/04/28/the-question-of-sonangol/
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 09:34

yo folks
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 09:38

Jenson wants to retire at McLaren: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/90961
wonder if he'll ever get another shot at being champion though?
Mr C28/04/2011 at 09:40

wonder if he'll ever get another shot at being champion though?
you can't get that lucky, twice :)
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 09:40

So how is everyone today?
Amy28/04/2011 at 09:42

Jenson wants to retire at McLaren: www.autosport.com…port.php/id/90961
oh Jenson, you of all people shouldn't talk about staying with teams
Maverick28/04/2011 at 09:43

you can't get that lucky, twice :)
Schumi got lucky 7 times :-P
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 09:44

Planning his retirement already?
@NobleF1: Nico Rosberg is to get a first proper taste of DTM machinery at Hockenheim this weekend http://bit.ly/igJgwq?
Maverick28/04/2011 at 10:14

Leigh, what url should I use at the moment if linking to your site?
Maverick28/04/2011 at 10:15

Leigh, what url should I use at the moment if linking to your site?
it's okay, found it off your twitter account
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 10:23

it's okay, found it off your twitter account
Sweet
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 10:36

@CarlinRacing: Is there a #RoyalWedding on?! Sorry must have missed that getting ready for #Worldseriesbyrenault and #F3 International Trophy this weekend!
hehehehehee
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 10:38

Awww... (and a worthwhile message)
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=6567289&l=2724e705f6&id=46389074396
Maverick28/04/2011 at 10:38

hehehehehee
wish they wouldn't use the promoted #RoyalWedding hashtag
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 10:39

Andrew Benson's written a good article about the arguments for and against the new engine rules: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/andrewbenson/2011/04/power_play_over_new_f1_rules.html
Amy28/04/2011 at 10:42

wish they wouldn't use the promoted #RoyalWedding hashtag
#bbcwedding is the one that bugs me. BBC, you ain't the ones getting married.
Pat W28/04/2011 at 10:43

wish they wouldn't use the promoted #RoyalWedding hashtag
Makes more sense than the 'official' #rw2011
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 10:43

#bbcwedding is the one that bugs me. BBC, you ain't the ones getting married.
You never know - maybe BBC 1 and BBC 2 are eloping?
Maverick28/04/2011 at 10:45

#bbcwedding is the one that bugs me. BBC, you ain't the ones getting married.
Brillant Billy & Cate's wedding
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 10:45

Ehhhhh....
@PhilDuncanF1: F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone prepared to give Bahrain beyond May 1 deadline to decide if postponed race can be held this season. Bernie: "All of a sudden everything might be peaceful in a month's time and they are happy to run the event and so we are happy to be there."
Maverick28/04/2011 at 10:47

You never know - maybe BBC 1 and BBC 2 are eloping?
about time too, I've not been happy since they spawned CBeebies out of wedlock
Amy28/04/2011 at 10:47

More Olympics stuff from @Pearcesport
London 2012 say they received 20 million applications for tickets from 1.8 million people. More than 1/2 sessions have been oversubscribed
London 2012 Opening Ceremony is more than 10 times oversubscribed.
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 10:48

about time too, I've not been happy since they spawned CBeebies out of wedlock
Shhhhhh... ITV and Ch 4 are beginning to talk....
Nick28/04/2011 at 10:48

wish they wouldn't use the promoted #RoyalWedding hashtag
That has to be the most bizzare sponsored trend i have ever seen
Absoloutly zero connections!
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 10:49

More Olympics stuff from @Pearcesport
Saw this yesterday from the Grauniad: http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/apr/26/olympic-ticket-sales-surge-deadline?CMP=twt_gu
Maverick28/04/2011 at 10:49

Absoloutly zero connections!
I don't know, Kate's weight has been an obsession for some papers
Amy28/04/2011 at 10:49

Saw this yesterday from the Grauniad: www.guardian.co.u…adline?CMP=twt_gu
I saw a few people tweeting him whining about the broken website and how they couldn't buy tickets. Um, you had 2 months to do it.
Nick28/04/2011 at 10:51

I saw a few people tweeting him whining about the broken website and how they couldn't buy tickets. Um, you had 2 months to do it.
Ethiads booking system is broken, i have to go back later :(
Amy28/04/2011 at 10:52

Ethiads booking system is broken, i have to go back later :(
you buying some flights?
Nick28/04/2011 at 10:52

you buying some flights?
F1 tickets!
They have the best system, everywhere else you choose a block, if you book with them you can reserve specific seats
Mr C28/04/2011 at 10:53

talking of hashtags, i love this idea: http://media.twitter.com/1479/more-tv-hashtags
Amy28/04/2011 at 10:53

F1 tickets!
ah I didn't realise airlines sold F1 tickets :D
They have the best system, everywhere else you choose a block, if you book with them you can reserve specific seats
reserving specific seats is always nice, we did that for Melbourne and Malaysia but Singapore is one of those 'choose a block' ones so for the second year in a row I'm in the front row.
Nick28/04/2011 at 10:54

ah I didn't realise airlines sold F1 tickets :D
It is the "2011 Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix" ;)
Amy28/04/2011 at 10:54

I have found two appropriate Korean hotels, I wonder how late F1 people wait before they book things :D
Amy28/04/2011 at 10:55

It is the "2011 Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix" ;)
we had a Qantas Grand Prix, couldn't buy tickets from Qantas :D
Nick28/04/2011 at 10:55

talking of hashtags, i love this idea: media.twitter.com…/more-tv-hashtags
I wouldnt mind it flashing up, after adbreaks or something, to have it persistently there seems a bit of overkill
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 10:56

I have found two appropriate Korean hotels, I wonder how late F1 people wait before they book things :D
Bear in mind last year, many didn't know if that GP was happening until a very short time beforehand
Maverick28/04/2011 at 10:56

I have found two appropriate Korean hotels, I wonder how late F1 people wait before they book things :D
Well they at least know there is a track there this year...
Amy28/04/2011 at 10:57

Bear in mind last year, many didn't know if that GP was happening until a very short time beforehand
even for other races I quite often see people tweeting about how they're booking flights and hotels and things and I go 'really? this late?' but maybe they'll all be smart and get in early for Korea this time :)
Nick28/04/2011 at 10:57

we had a Qantas Grand Prix, couldn't buy tickets from Qantas :D
They missed a trick there!
We dont really do online comerrce here that much, a bit in the way of tickets but not much.
Most tickets for gigs are done though Virgin Megastores, so you can buy these there, online or at etihad
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 10:57

even for other races I quite often see people tweeting about how they're booking flights and hotels and things and I go 'really? this late?' but maybe they'll all be smart and get in early for Korea this time :)
true
Nick28/04/2011 at 10:57

I have found two appropriate Korean hotels, I wonder how late F1 people wait before they book things :D
Are they 'Lovely' ? :)
Amy28/04/2011 at 10:58

Are they 'Lovely' ? :)
no. which is why they're appropriate :)
Nick28/04/2011 at 10:58

no. which is why they're appropriate :)
boo... missing out the cultural experience!
Amy28/04/2011 at 10:59

boo... missing out the cultural experience!
I had Korean for dinner last night!
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 10:59

we had a Qantas Grand Prix, couldn't buy tickets from Qantas :D
Hmmm... when I want to buy a Marlboro car, I can't find it. When I want to buy a Vodaphone car, I can't find it anywhere.
When I go to buy a Lotus, it's greenish/brown with someguy called "Genii" on the side. It's clearly the wrong one.
Christine28/04/2011 at 10:59

I wouldnt mind it flashing up, after adbreaks or something, to have it persistently there seems a bit of overkill
The BBC often put it up at the beginning of a programme and perhaps if they are talking about the feedback they've received as well.
Pat W28/04/2011 at 11:00

talking of hashtags, i love this idea: media.twitter.com…/more-tv-hashtags
Boo to more screen clutter. Have it appear at the start of the show then go away and let me watch the telly.
Nick28/04/2011 at 11:01

The BBC often put it up at the beginning of a programme and perhaps if they are talking about the feedback they've received as well.
You could do some clever intergration, putting a hashtag up on a billboard in the background of a show, then when people search for it have a conversation pre-started on twitter?
Homefront the game was quite clever like that, there were QR codes sprayed on walls with graffiti, using my phone i could take a picture and see flash back videos of what had happened before
Maverick28/04/2011 at 11:02

we had a Qantas Grand Prix, couldn't buy tickets from Qantas :D
Boo to having to buy Olympic tickets via Visa!
Amy28/04/2011 at 11:03

You could do some clever intergration, putting a hashtag up on a billboard in the background of a show, then when people search for it have a conversation pre-started on twitter?
Jimmy Fallon had a sketch where he had a dancer in the background holding up a big sign with a QR code on it :)
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 11:05

Something for the summer
DaveEden: So, @markblundellF1 & @johnnyherbertf1 join Volkswagen for #Nurburgring 24 hour race!Should be interesting!
Amy28/04/2011 at 11:05

Boo to having to buy Olympic tickets via Visa!
turns out in Australia they'd accept anything but Visa was "preferred"
Of the countries that www.cosport.com serviced only the USA had to use Visa. Was it compulsory in the UK too?
Nick28/04/2011 at 11:05

Bit of Beige from Benson http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/andrewbenson/2011/04/power_play_over_new_f1_rules.html
Christine28/04/2011 at 11:06

talking of hashtags, i love this idea: media.twitter.com…/more-tv-hashtags
I don't like the top one but the second ones don't seem that intrusive. I could live with that :)
Maverick28/04/2011 at 11:06

Of the countries that www.cosport.com serviced only the USA had to use Visa. Was it compulsory in the UK too?
It was "proudly" compulsory for online payments
Maverick28/04/2011 at 11:07

I don't like the top one but the second ones don't seem that intrusive. I could live with that :)
in the future, it doesn't seem a big deal to be able to hide it yourself, something akin to the red button
Christine28/04/2011 at 11:08

in the future, it doesn't seem a big deal to be able to hide it yourself, something akin to the red button
That would be ideal.
Amy28/04/2011 at 11:08

It was "proudly" compulsory for online payments
ahh thats not good for people who'd have to go out of their way to get one. My credit card is Visa and my debit card is Mastercard so I can always do either.
Maverick28/04/2011 at 11:10

ahh thats not good for people who'd have to go out of their way to get one. My credit card is Visa and my debit card is Mastercard so I can always do either.
is it just me or does the UK seem to be switching to Visa? all my mastercards converted to visa
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 11:11

is it just me or does the UK seem to be switching to Visa? all my mastercards converted to visa
Are you with Natwest?
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 11:11

Bit of Beige from Benson www.bbc.co.uk/blo…new_f1_rules.html
I just linked to that?
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 11:11

Afternoon everyone :)
Hope everyone is having a lovely day :)
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 11:12

hi alex
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 11:12

Hope everyone is having a lovely day :)
I am. How manly are you today?
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 11:12

I am. How manly are you today?
ARGGGHHH!
Nick28/04/2011 at 11:13

is it just me or does the UK seem to be switching to Visa? all my mastercards converted to visa
Dont you get to choose? they gave the option of either, i took visa because my credit card was master card
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 11:14

ARGGGHHH!
Actually I just was running around saying "Gouda" in a dutch accent and waving my arms around and then accidentally hit my arm into a chair and hurt myself.
So more like a normal day :)
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 11:14

Actually I just was running around saying "Gouda" in a dutch accent and waving my arms around and then accidentally hit my arm into a chair and hurt myself.
?
Pat W28/04/2011 at 11:14

is it just me or does the UK seem to be switching to Visa? all my mastercards converted to visa
Not me.. Debit always been Visa, cards always MasterCard, no idea why
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 11:15

?
Welcome to Katherine's world :)
Christine28/04/2011 at 11:15

Welcome to Katherine's world :)
Hehe!
Maverick28/04/2011 at 11:16

Ping: F3/GT at Oulton Park
http://www.vivaf1.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/OP_port.jpg
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 11:16

Not me.. Debit always been Visa, cards always MasterCard, no idea why
Maestro is Mastercard's debit card which is somewhat confusing because Visa just call everything Visa
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 11:16

Great idea for Friday fun I reckon: http://twitter.com/#!/JRobertsF1/status/63549588409298945
Maverick28/04/2011 at 11:17

Dont you get to choose? they gave the option of either, i took visa because my credit card was master card
mine keep changing to Visa only, which not a problem as Mastecard didn't sponsor the olympics
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 11:18

Ping: F3/GT at Oulton Park
www.vivaf1.com/bl…11/04/OP_port.jpg
That's just a link to one of the photo's
Pat W28/04/2011 at 11:19

Great idea for Friday fun I reckon: twitter.com/#!/JR…63549588409298945
George Eric-Gerrards
Maverick28/04/2011 at 11:19

RePing: F3/GT at Oulton Park
http://www.vivaf1.com/blog/?p=6412
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 11:19

I just tried to show Katherine the speech to text feature on Sidepodcast and said, "Hello Katherine" and it said "Hello tavern".
Beer o'clock for Sidepodcast
Maverick28/04/2011 at 11:20

That's just a link to one of the photo's
this copying and pasting thing is not straightforward, no wonder GMM get it wrong so often
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 11:20

Great idea for Friday fun I reckon: twitter.com/#!/JR…63549588409298945
Hannibal Patch-Longue!
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 11:20

this copying and pasting thing is not straightforward, no wonder GMM get it wrong so often
:D
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 11:21

Great idea for Friday fun I reckon: twitter.com/#!/JR…63549588409298945
I think you are supposed to add Lord or Lady too at the front for the full impact... But that one is awesome!
Mine would be Lord Douglas Rocket-Claremont
Pat W28/04/2011 at 11:21

I have to go and do some counting now, see you later.
Ha. Ha. Ha.
Pat W28/04/2011 at 11:22

I have to go and do some counting now, see you later.
Ha. Ha. Ha.
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Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 11:22

Katherine's would be Lady Violet Idi-Snowdon
Amy28/04/2011 at 11:22

Great idea for Friday fun I reckon: twitter.com/#!/JR…63549588409298945
I can never do these things because I've never had a pet :( If I steal the only pet an immediate relative has ever had (my nana had a bird to keep her company) I'd be Dorothy Frederick-Highcliff :)
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 11:22

I have to go and do some counting now, see you later.
Ha. Ha. Ha.
I hope you take stock of the situation
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 11:22

I think you are supposed to add Lord or Lady too at the front for the full impact... But that one is awesome!
So mine is Lord Hannibal Patch-Longue (and it's pronounced Long-gay BTW)...
Pat W28/04/2011 at 11:23

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I've no idea why this happens
Christine28/04/2011 at 11:23

I can never do these things because I've never had a pet :( If I steal the only pet an immediate relative has ever had (my nana had a bird to keep her company) I'd be Dorothy Frederick-Highcliff :)
My first and only pet was called Sharky (along with George), neither of which are particularly ladylike.
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 11:23

Happy Anniversary to Lukeh and Lou or Lou and Lukeh
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 11:23

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One!
Ha. Ha. Ha.
Two!
Ha. Ha. Ha.
Christine28/04/2011 at 11:23

Happy Anniversary to Lukeh and Lou or Lou and Lukeh
Loukeh!
Maverick28/04/2011 at 11:23

Great idea for Friday fun I reckon: twitter.com/#!/JR…63549588409298945
i'm putting the pet name first for added bling-ness
Prince Carl-Braddon
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 11:24

Loukeh!
:)
Amy28/04/2011 at 11:24

My first and only pet was called Sharky (along with George), neither of which are particularly ladylike.
I'm not sure Frederick is ladylike. Turns out that bird was a girl anyway but we didn't know until it started laying eggs.
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 11:24

I'm not sure Frederick is ladylike. Turns out that bird was a girl anyway but we didn't know until it started laying eggs.
That's a good indication that you've guessed wrong :)
Christine28/04/2011 at 11:24

I'm not sure Frederick is ladylike. Turns out that bird was a girl anyway but we didn't know until it started laying eggs.
Hehehe. Did it become Fredericka?
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 11:24

I'm not sure Frederick is ladylike. Turns out that bird was a girl anyway but we didn't know until it started laying eggs.
Well it's impolite to ask isn'tit?
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 11:25

Hehehe. Did it become Fredericka?
There's a town in Denmark called Fredericia, but that was named after one of the many King Frederiks (the king is alternately christened Frederik or Kristian)...
Amy28/04/2011 at 11:31

Hehehe. Did it become Fredericka?
oddly not :D The only thing she taught it to say was "where's Amy?" #favouritegrandchild
My parents were quite happy when the bird died because they were concerned they'd end up looking after it :)
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 11:34

Right folks,
I must disappear for a while - have fun
:)
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 11:34

Sweet Jeebus... GMM are using Bunte (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunte) as a source now: http://www.yallaf1.com/2011/04/28/schumacher-i-will-fulfil-my-three-year-contract/
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 11:35

I must disappear for a while - have fun
later!
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 11:38

So are all us UK people looking forward to a day off to celebrate my 4th Anniversary on Sidepodcast?*
*Not my fourth anniversary of course my third anniversary, my 4 year anniversary. I arrived in 2007 is what I'm trying to say ;)
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 11:39

So are all us UK people looking forward to a day off to celebrate my 4th Anniversary on Sidepodcast?*
:D
Christine28/04/2011 at 11:39

So are all us UK people looking forward to a day off to celebrate my 4th Anniversary on Sidepodcast?*
You would think the papers could have found a column inch or two for that.
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 11:40

You would think the papers could have found a column inch or two for that.
He was in Hello magazine once you know!
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 11:41

You would think the papers could have found a column inch or two for that.
It's crazy making!
The queen has actually had to come up with an excuse to get it through parliament! Apparently she's got some people to get married as cover ;)
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 11:43

I have just gone and found my original comment and I love how wonderfully wrong Mr C and I turned out to be :) Just goes to show that when it comes to predictions...
http://sidepodcast.com/post/button-to-red-bull-racing
Amy28/04/2011 at 11:43

i have come to the shops in a winter coat that is way inappropriate considering it's quite a nice evening. It's hiding the fact I'm wearing pajamas.
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 11:44

i have come to the shops in a winter coat that is way inappropriate considering it's quite a nice evening. It's hiding the fact I'm wearing pajamas.
he he :)
Sidepodcast Update28/04/2011 at 11:45

Have you seen these recent posts on sidepodcast.com?
- Daily: 28th April 2011
- Sidepodchat - That's the first time anyone's said that for a while
- Daily: 27th April 2011
- Live blogging gains points on this week's Team Rankings
- Robert Kubica makes his debut on Christine's Rankings this week
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 11:48

http://sidepodcast.com/post/button-to-red-bull-racing
What a different world that was. Fascinating.
Amy28/04/2011 at 11:53

well at least he got the bit about red bull going to the top right :)
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 11:53

well at least he got the bit about red bull going to the top right :)
Indeed.
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 11:54

What a different world that was. Fascinating.
That was only 4 years ago... I think sometimes it's hard for people to remember quite how much the little stuff in F1 doesn't really matter for that long. Stuff that seemed really important at one point is gone completely in a really short time.
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 11:55

well at least he got the bit about red bull going to the top right :)
Better than that:
B desperately needs to move forward, so Spyker, Toro Rosso and Aguri won't take him to the front. Williams are on the way up, but without the big backers they're not a long term bet. Toyota have the budget but seemingly not the desire.
All true
Renault's big cheese only has a short term, must-win, outlook and the team are struggling at the moment. They'll catch up soon no doubt, but Jenson has previous with this team and it's a long shot.
Pretty good there.
Team Macca can be discounted as they already have a long term love affair with one Brit,
well really, nobody saw that coming anyway!
Maverick28/04/2011 at 11:55

Stuff that seemed really important at one point is gone completely in a really short time.
Sometimes it by the time you get to the letters GMM tagged on the end
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 11:56

That was only 4 years ago... I think sometimes it's hard for people to remember quite how much the little stuff in F1 doesn't really matter for that long. Stuff that seemed really important at one point is gone completely in a really short time.
That's what happens between races - bickering over small stuff. The history books forget it in a hurry though!
Matt G28/04/2011 at 11:59

Button at McLaren is the only thing better than that outcome.
Sure RB are quicker (mostly), they just aren't McLaren are they?
Mr C28/04/2011 at 12:01

What a different world that was. Fascinating.
things i totally didn't see coming: todt leaving, ron leaving and flavio leaving. for some reason i expected them to be there forever, yet the only team boss to retain their role after four years of sidepodcast is frank williams. even berger left STR in that period.
spyker, aguri, honda, toyota and bmw all left the sport before their team bosses could.
Matt G28/04/2011 at 12:03

I miss Ron....
Matt G28/04/2011 at 12:06

Hello all btw, rude of me just to saunter in like that...
Christine28/04/2011 at 12:07

Hello all btw, rude of me just to saunter in like that...
Best way, I reckon :)
Christine28/04/2011 at 12:07

things i totally didn't see coming: todt leaving, ron leaving and flavio leaving. for some reason i expected them to be there forever, yet the only team boss to retain their role after four years of sidepodcast is frank williams. even berger left STR in that period.
I really thought Ron would be there forever. Even when he was gone he was still there for a while, but not anymore.
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 12:11

I really thought Ron would be there forever. Even when he was gone he was still there for a while, but not anymore.
He's buried in the car project now isn't he?
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 12:11

I really thought Ron would be there forever. Even when he was gone he was still there for a while, but not anymore.
i thought ron had been to each race this year for the first time in a while
Amy28/04/2011 at 12:12

i thought ron had been to each race this year for the first time in a while
He's one of the only people in F1 left that still gives me butterflies when I see him in person :)
Christine28/04/2011 at 12:12

i thought ron had been to each race this year for the first time in a while
Oh. I haven't seen him :(
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 12:14

Just reading BadgerGP's POP: http://badgergp.com/2011/04/pop-the-good-week-bad-week-of-f1-4/
Two things:
1. Didn't know Prince William had visited an F1 team
2. Jake Humphrey is presenting the BBC Coverage tomorrow?
Matt G28/04/2011 at 12:15

Yeah, he's been there this year, its great to see him around again :)
I think since Mosley is gone, he'll be around more
Christine28/04/2011 at 12:15

Yeah, he's been there this year, its great to see him around again :)
I need to start paying more attention.
Christine28/04/2011 at 12:15

2. Jake Humphrey is presenting the BBC Coverage tomorrow?
One of many. Not sure why!
Nick28/04/2011 at 12:16

2. Jake Humphrey is presenting the BBC Coverage tomorrow?
One of many. Not sure why!
I guess most of the people who do 'live events' are in the sport department
Amy28/04/2011 at 12:16

2. Jake Humphrey is presenting the BBC Coverage tomorrow?
he's a correspondant, the actual host is Huw someone that I've never heard of but I assume British people know :D
Mr C28/04/2011 at 12:16

Hello all btw, rude of me just to saunter in like that...
Best way, I reckon :)
arrive. lob hand grenade. run.
Matt G28/04/2011 at 12:17

He needs to speak more though....
Nick28/04/2011 at 12:18

arrive. lob hand grenade. run.
I think Peter windsor is doing a good job with his show and people are too harsh on him for the USF1 stuff.
Have a good afternoon everyone!
Bye! :D
Christine28/04/2011 at 12:18

I think Peter windsor is doing a good job with his show and people are too harsh on him for the USF1 stuff.
:)
Amy28/04/2011 at 12:18

I handed out this Royal Wedding colouring in page at work today. No one appreciated it :D
Mainly because they had no coloured pencils or felt tip pens.
Mr C28/04/2011 at 12:19

I think Peter windsor is doing a good job with his show and people are too harsh on him for the USF1 stuff.
i'm sure you do ;)
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 12:27

he's a correspondant, the actual host is Huw someone that I've never heard of but I assume British people know :D
I see.
Christine28/04/2011 at 12:27

he's a correspondant, the actual host is Huw someone that I've never heard of but I assume British people know :D
Huw Edwards.
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 12:28

Oh. I haven't seen him :(
I don't know about every race... I am sure I have seen him at 2 though. Maybe I just filled in the blanks. He handed the humble pie to EJ in Australia
Amy28/04/2011 at 12:28

Huw Edwards.
yes that chap. I Wikipediaed him, now it makes sense that he's hosting.
I just downloaded the official programme on iBooks. I've never used iBooks before!
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 12:28

Huw Edwards.
With a name like that he has to be the royal correspondent. Where's his other surname?
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 12:29

he's a correspondant, the actual host is Huw someone that I've never heard of but I assume British people know :D
He's Welsh like you ;)
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 12:29

I just downloaded the official programme on iBooks. I've never used iBooks before!
I think Mrs. Goat wants an e-reader, now I told her Mills & Boon are on there!
Mr C28/04/2011 at 12:29

am kinda confused why people are confused that jake is covering the wedding, i'd be surprised if he wasn't. the man is destined for much bigger things than f1.
Mr C28/04/2011 at 12:29

I just downloaded the official programme on iBooks. I've never used iBooks before!
i likes spinning the shelf :)
Christine28/04/2011 at 12:30

am kinda confused why people are confused that jake is covering the wedding, i'd be surprised if he wasn't. the man is destined for much bigger things than f1.
I thought he wanted to do sport.
Amy28/04/2011 at 12:30

He's Welsh like you ;)
I figured with a name like Huw he must be Welsh. Welsh names are crazy.
Maverick28/04/2011 at 12:30

the man is destined for much bigger things than f1.
surely not Don't Scare The Hare???
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 12:31

With a name like that he has to be the royal correspondent. Where's his other surname?
He isn't actually... The BBC are using this as a test bed for a whole new generation of people and Huw is pretty old. But the problem is that for all the main royal things you usually get a Dimbleby and they are getting on a bit. And the good thing is that this isn't a funeral so it's less of a problem if something goes wrong.
Mr C28/04/2011 at 12:31

I thought he wanted to do sport.
but what do the bbc want him to do?
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 12:31

I think Mrs. Goat wants an e-reader, now I told her Mills & Boon are on there!
A friend of mine used to be an editor for them
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 12:31

I figured with a name like Huw he must be Welsh. Welsh names are crazy.
Like Amy ;)
Amy28/04/2011 at 12:31

I think Mrs. Goat wants an e-reader, now I told her Mills & Boon are on there!
she can read Nascar romances!
Christine28/04/2011 at 12:32

but what do the bbc want him to do?
Dunno. I like my sports people to do sports.
Then again, I'm just glad it's not Tess Daly.
Amy28/04/2011 at 12:32

Like Amy ;)
My grandads name was Marks! It's like Mark only plural! Why would you pluralise a name?
My uncles middle name is Marks but my cousins name is Mark. None of that extra s business for us Kiwi folk :D
Christine28/04/2011 at 12:32

she can read Nascar romances!
Bleurgh!
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 12:33

Dunno. I like my sports people to do sports.
Will he be allowed to take the iPad?
Mr C28/04/2011 at 12:33

Then again, I'm just glad it's not Tess Daly.
heeh
Christine28/04/2011 at 12:33

Will he be allowed to take the iPad?
Got to do a wedding and not allowed to take an iPad? I'd quit :)
Maverick28/04/2011 at 12:34

Then again, I'm just glad it's not Tess Daly.
Are Ant and Dec hosting ITV's coverage?
Amy28/04/2011 at 12:34

Will he be allowed to take the iPad?
it's not an iPad, its a BBC branded tablet. #thankslukeh
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 12:34

Will he be allowed to take the iPad?
Will it have a royal cover? Like a silver designer one or something? Will he be reading out tweets?
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 12:34

Dunno. I like my sports people to do sports.
It does seem odd but if it advances his career a bit then it's a good thing.
Amy28/04/2011 at 12:36

The official programme says that they're both going to say "I will"
Thats a bit presumptuous, what if one of them decides not to?
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 12:37

Thats a bit presumptuous, what if one of them decides not to?
heh :)
One of them is already called Will!
Maverick28/04/2011 at 12:37

The official programme says that they're both going to say "I will"
shouldn't one them say "I kate"?
Christine28/04/2011 at 12:37

Thats a bit presumptuous, what if one of them decides not to?
Cor, imagine being left at the altar in front of millions of people.
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 12:37

The official programme says that they're both going to say "I will"
What's the difference between that and "I do"?
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 12:37

What's the difference between that and "I do"?
In the UK we say I will
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 12:37

In the UK we say I will
generally
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 12:38

In the UK we say I will
generally
oooh I didn't know that.
Mr C28/04/2011 at 12:38

The official programme says that they're both going to say "I will"
shouldn't one them say "I kate"?
:) :) :)
Maverick28/04/2011 at 12:38

What's the difference between that and "I do"?
it's the phrasing of the question... "Do you Katherine take..." sounds archaic
Amy28/04/2011 at 12:39

What's the difference between that and "I do"?
The difference between 'do you take' and 'will you take'
Proceeds of the sale of the programme go to the foundation of prince william and prince harry. Maybe they should have thought that through before they gave it away for free digitally :)
I can confirm there will be not much wedding and an awful lot of singing and hymns :)
Amy28/04/2011 at 12:40

Cor, imagine being left at the altar in front of millions of people.
billions!
Maverick28/04/2011 at 12:40

I can confirm there will be not much wedding and an awful lot of singing and hymns :)
that sounds like a wedding
Christine28/04/2011 at 12:40

billions!
Argh!
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 12:41

billions!
Argh!
#theonegoodthingaboutthecruise ;)
Amy28/04/2011 at 12:41

that sounds like a wedding
ooh it won't be mine. All my grandparents banned hymns from their funerals too.
Maverick28/04/2011 at 12:42

ooh it won't be mine. All my grandparents banned hymns from their funerals too.
no music at all?
Mr C28/04/2011 at 12:43

#theonegoodthingaboutthecruise ;)
nooo, we went on the bridge-thing too.
Amy28/04/2011 at 12:43

no music at all?
there was music, but nothing religious.
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 12:43

Presumably everyone has seen this by now:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kav0FEhtLug
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 12:43

nooo, we went on the bridge-thing too.
:)
Christine28/04/2011 at 12:43

nooo, we went on the bridge-thing too.
The bridge thing, and the free champagne at dinner. That's about it :)
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 12:44

The bridge thing, and the free champagne at dinner. That's about it :)
And now you can add no billion people watching ;)
Mr C28/04/2011 at 12:55

The bridge thing, and the free champagne at dinner. That's about it :)
actually, the best thing about our wedding was that i didn't have to do any organising. not sure you can relate to that though :)
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 13:00

actually, the best thing about our wedding was that i didn't have to do any organising. not sure you can relate to that though :)
7 years of being engaged and we still haven't organised a wedding :)
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 13:01

7 years of being engaged and we still haven't organised a wedding :)
You have been engaged for the same amount of time that I have been married!
Mr C28/04/2011 at 13:02

7 years of being engaged and we still haven't organised a wedding :)
there's always more pressing concerns. google keep releasing stuff, and then there's those new typefaces to check out. it's a miracle anything ever gets done really.
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 13:02

You have been engaged for the same amount of time that I have been married!
I have been to two weddings of the same person in the time we've been engaged!
Christine28/04/2011 at 13:02

7 years of being engaged and we still haven't organised a wedding :)
There needs to be some kind of online button you can just push and it be done.
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 13:02

I have been to two weddings of the same person in the time we've been engaged!
to be clear different other person each time
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 13:03

there's always more pressing concerns. google keep releasing stuff, and then there's those new typefaces to check out. it's a miracle anything ever gets done really.
sending cake to people... which reminds me... who is the decider Mr or Mrs C? And when is the deadline?
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 13:03

to be clear different other person each time
well they could have done an Elizabeth Taylor/Richard Burton...
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 13:03

well they could have done an Elizabeth Taylor/Richard Burton...
Indeed.
Mr C28/04/2011 at 13:04

sending cake to people... which reminds me... who is the decider Mr or Mrs C? And when is the deadline?
erm, some point today i think. have there been any deserving nominees?
Amy28/04/2011 at 13:05

7 years of being engaged and we still haven't organised a wedding :)
the longest engagement amongst people I know (that actually ended in marriage) was 22 years, so you've got a long way to go :)
Matt G28/04/2011 at 13:05

there's always more pressing concerns. google keep releasing stuff, and then there's those new typefaces to check out. it's a miracle anything ever gets done really.
Yay typefaces!!
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 13:05

erm, some point today i think. have there been any deserving nominees?
From what I can understand some people removed themselves because they had recently had cake. Lou suggested Lukeh because it was their anniversary which is good because it wasn't self serving. And Paul suggested himself because he wanted to see if I could get a cake to the other side of the world but mentioned he had recently had cake
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 13:06

Lou also suggested Christine because Christine made Sidepodcast which meant she got to meet Lukeh.
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 13:07

Maybe given the special circumstances Lukeh and Lou should get cake?
Nick28/04/2011 at 13:07

From what I can understand some people removed themselves because they had recently had cake. Lou suggested Lukeh because it was their anniversary which is good because it wasn't self serving. And Paul suggested himself because he wanted to see if I could get a cake to the other side of the world but mentioned he had recently had cake
I have not had cake or a hot cross bun this year! and half way round the world is a good test for the big one! :)
Mr C28/04/2011 at 13:08

Maybe given the special circumstances Lukeh and Lou should get cake?
oooh, yes!
Christine28/04/2011 at 13:08

Maybe given the special circumstances Lukeh and Lou should get cake?
I think that's a good idea.
Nick28/04/2011 at 13:08

Maybe given the special circumstances Lukeh and Lou should get cake?
Good idea, you could send them a half each! :D
Amy28/04/2011 at 13:09

Maybe given the special circumstances Lukeh and Lou should get cake?
I vote for this.
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 13:10

I'll have to keep my half way around the world powder dry... But unless another idea comes that sounds like a good plan. I already have Lukeh's address but I don't have Lou's... So if somebody see's Lou around then can you ask her to send me her address [email protected] or dm or whatever :)
Christine28/04/2011 at 13:10

Ping: http://sidepodcast.com/post/on-this-day-28th-april-2006-damon-hill-becomes-president-of-the-brdc
Amy28/04/2011 at 13:10

I'll have to keep my half way around the world powder dry... But unless another idea comes that sounds like a good plan. I already have Lukeh's address but I don't have Lou's... So if somebody see's Lou around then can you ask her to send me her address [email protected] or dm or whatever :)
I know her home address but not her uni one :)
Mr C28/04/2011 at 13:11

Yay typefaces!!
hadn't realised how much better firefox4 and ie9 make text on windows look.
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 13:12

I know her home address but not her uni one :)
Lou the Photographer
A big building
UCI Farnham
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 13:12

I know her home address but not her uni one :)
Lou the Photographer
A big building
UCI Farnham
:)
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 13:12

Maybe given the special circumstances Lukeh and Lou should get cake?
I agree. But they must have a pic of it!
Matt G28/04/2011 at 13:17

hadn't realised how much better firefox4 and ie9 make text on windows look.
Well they had to do something to fix it....
Ahh Macs :)
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 13:25

A big building
:D Ha!
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 13:25

Maybe given the special circumstances Lukeh and Lou should get cake?
Ooooh. Yes! :)
Bridget28/04/2011 at 13:28

Maybe given the special circumstances Lukeh and Lou should get cake?
Definitely! Besides, today is Pay It Forward day, so we should all be doing good things for others; (I picked my dad's car lock because he locked his keys in his car and the spare didn't work. I feel very Roz Myers today) it'll come back in good ways :)
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 13:46

am kinda confused why people are confused that jake is covering the wedding, i'd be surprised if he wasn't. the man is destined for much bigger things than f1.
and we'll all be the poorer for it.
that said, I agree with Christine. i'm not exactly sure how this fits into Jake's future as the face of BBC Sport. unless he ends up being the face of the entire BBC?
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 13:49

and we'll all be the poorer for it.
we, the non-British F1 fans, I mean. :D
Alianora La Canta28/04/2011 at 14:01

that said, I agree with Christine. i'm not exactly sure how this fits into Jake's future as the face of BBC Sport. unless he ends up being the face of the entire BBC?
I can see that happening at this rate of knots...
jpancoast28/04/2011 at 14:25

Maybe given the special circumstances Lukeh and Lou should get cake?
The cake is a lie.
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 14:27

afternoon everyone
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 14:29

that said, I agree with Christine. i'm not exactly sure how this fits into Jake's future as the face of BBC Sport. unless he ends up being the face of the entire BBC?
Jake is also doing the Olympics I believe. He will be the new Des Lynam / Steve Ryder. If he stays on after the first term of the BBC's F1 contract finishes, I'll be surprised.
Nick28/04/2011 at 14:30

that said, I agree with Christine. i'm not exactly sure how this fits into Jake's future as the face of BBC Sport. unless he ends up being the face of the entire BBC?
Lots of the sports people are covering it. for example the TMS cricket commentators are working on the radio commentary
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 14:30

@dank_ross: RUMOUR KLAXON! Jacques Villeneuve and Nelson Piquet Jr. are supposedly on the cusp of signing on for this year's Superleague Formula...
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 14:36

Is Pat around?
Christine28/04/2011 at 14:41

Is Pat around?
I think he is stocktaking today.
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 14:43

I think he is stocktaking today.
Ahhh, I see
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 15:01

Jake is also doing the Olympics I believe. He will be the new Des Lynam / Steve Ryder. If he stays on after the first term of the BBC's F1 contract finishes, I'll be surprised.
Yup - that I know. And that makes sense. Sport guy covers sport event.
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 15:01

Lots of the sports people are covering it. for example the TMS cricket commentators are working on the radio commentary
Ah, I get it now.
Cost-cutting.
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 15:02

@dank_ross: RUMOUR KLAXON! Jacques Villeneuve and Nelson Piquet Jr. are supposedly on the cusp of signing on for this year's Superleague Formula...
WHAT?! and WHAT?! again.
Well, it won't hurt Superleague.
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 15:03

The cake is a lie.
:D
David Camp28/04/2011 at 15:03

Hey there everyone
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 15:03

Ello David, Leigh, everyone. ;)
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 15:03

Ah, I get it now.
Cost-cutting.
Not really. It's just the BBC has a policy of having BBC comentators, as opposed to BBC F1 commentators.
It's like Crofty - he was a darts man who got drafted into F1, but he would come under the banner of BBC Sport
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 15:04

Hi Journeyer, David
:)
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 15:05

It's like Crofty - he was a darts man who got drafted into F1, but he would come under the banner of BBC Sport
Indeed. But again, that makes sense - it's still sport. But I find it odd to ask a guy covering sport to cover a royal wedding.
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 15:05

I'm currently doing Indy Lights notes for Barber & Long Beach - I swear some of these guys shouldn't be allowed near racing cars...
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 15:06

Indeed. But again, that makes sense - it's still sport. But I find it odd to ask a guy covering sport to cover a royal wedding.
Surely the Royal Wedding is a sport too?
;)
David Camp28/04/2011 at 15:06

I'm currently doing Indy Lights notes for Barber & Long Beach - I swear some of these guys shouldn't be allowed near racing cars...
However I'm very excited about Conor Daly. Could be America's future.
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 15:07

Surely the Royal Wedding is a sport too?
Heh. :P
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 15:07

However I'm very excited about Conor Daly. Could be America's future.
Still not convinced by him. He's never driven a series with good competition
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 15:07

However I'm very excited about Conor Daly. Could be America's future.
What are the odds he ends up in NASCAR, though?
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 15:08

What are the odds he ends up in NASCAR, though?
Not on the horizon at all , apparently
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 15:11

What are the odds he ends up in NASCAR, though?
Not on the horizon at all , apparently
Really? Where does he want to go?
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 15:12

Really? Where does he want to go?
Gunning for F1. He's also doing GP3 this year
David Camp28/04/2011 at 15:12

Still not convinced by him. He's never driven a series with good competition
What are the odds he ends up in NASCAR, though?
GP3 should be a good indicator. With regard to NASCAR, he is so dedicated to finding a Formula 1 drive at some point that he is bypassing all the oval events in Indy lights to sell out to GP3. In fact he missed a Long Beach practice session because of practicing for GP3 and having a late flight from Spain.
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 15:14

GP3 should be a good indicator. With regard to NASCAR, he is so dedicated to finding a Formula 1 drive at some point that he is bypassing all the oval events in Indy lights to sell out to GP3. In fact he missed a Long Beach practice session because of practicing for GP3 and having a late flight from Spain.
Sounds like Scott Speed: The Sequel. That said, if he really wants to make it to F1, I don't see how he can do it without living in Europe. Those trans-Atlantic flights will take it out of him.
Who's backing him, by the way?
Amy28/04/2011 at 15:15

Surely the Royal Wedding is a sport too?
even the F1 photographers are getting in on the action. Clive Mason tweets: Eyeing my bed for the last time for 48 hours, tomorrow night to be spent in a bag on the floor on The Mall..think I should stick to sport!!
I hope they're paying him well to stay there overnight just to get a good spot!
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 15:16

GP3 should be a good indicator. With regard to NASCAR, he is so dedicated to finding a Formula 1 drive at some point that he is bypassing all the oval events in Indy lights to sell out to GP3. In fact he missed a Long Beach practice session because of practicing for GP3 and having a late flight from Spain.
...which may end up doing more harm than good. Pick a junior formula and stick to it. Hard to tell with GP3 so far; his test times have been OK, but not spectacular, but it's only testing...
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 15:16

Who's backing him, by the way?
His Dad at the minute I believe. Not sure about other backers
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 15:17

I hope they're paying him well to stay there overnight just to get a good spot!
I remember Richard Quest of CNN telling a very similar story when he was covering Charles and Diana back in the day. Part and parcel of a Royal Wedding, from the looks of it.
RG28/04/2011 at 15:18

His Dad at the minute I believe. Not sure about other backers
Is his Dad... John Daly?
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 15:18

...which may end up doing more harm than good. Pick a junior formula and stick to it. Hard to tell with GP3 so far; his test times have been OK, but not spectacular, but it's only testing...
It doesn't help that they're at least 4 timezones apart, either - and in this case, it's 9 timezones apart.
Amy28/04/2011 at 15:19

I have another running ping and now I am off for sleepies. http://amysrunning.posterous.com/week-6-day-2
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 15:19

Is his Dad... John Daly?
derek daly, former-F1 driver
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 15:19

Is his Dad... John Daly?
Nah. Maybe Derek Daly. :D
Showing my age there... :|
David Camp28/04/2011 at 15:20

His Dad at the minute I believe. Not sure about other backers
His father certainly has the right pedigree. Derek Daly was a consistent Formula 1 and Indycar driver during the late 70's and 80's.
RG28/04/2011 at 15:20

derek daly, former-F1 driver
Phew.
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 15:20

derek daly, former-F1 driver
it IS Derek Daly?! Holy shmokes!
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 15:21

His father certainly has the right pedigree. Derek Daly was a consistent Formula 1 and Indycar driver during the late 70's and 80's.
Wasn't he Keke's teammate the year he won the title? Good on him.
Wait, so Conor Daly is racing with an American license. Interesting decision, that.
David Camp28/04/2011 at 15:22

Conor is the only American and youngest competitor ever to have won the Walter Hayes trophy.
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 15:23

Wasn't he Keke's teammate the year he won the title? Good on him.
Yep. He's a management coach now. He does lots of seminars around the US for businesses.
Wait, so Conor Daly is racing with an American license. Interesting decision, that.
Because Conor is American
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 15:24

Because Conor is American
True. But he's like the American version of Nico Rosberg. He could've raced with either license, really.
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 15:26

Conor is the only American and youngest competitor ever to have won the Walter Hayes trophy.
True, but that matters little in the higher formulae
David Camp28/04/2011 at 15:27

True, but that matters little in the higher formulae
It still means no other American has ever done it.
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 15:28

It still means no other American has ever done it.
True, but no one really cares where the driver comes from. Whether they're good enough for the rest of the ladder is what matters.
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 15:29

True, but no one really cares where the driver comes from. Whether they're good enough for the rest of the ladder is what matters.
I'd say it's a good marker of potential, but it means nothing if it doesn't show up in the timesheets.
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 15:30

I'd say it's a good marker of potential, but it means nothing if it doesn't show up in the timesheets.
Good point.
David Camp28/04/2011 at 15:30

True, but no one really cares where the driver comes from. Whether they're good enough for the rest of the ladder is what matters.
The states want to have a great driver to back in open wheel racing. We don't have one right now. The top 20% of Indycar don't have an American in it. The names might be recognizable but until their is true national pride behind a driver the sport won't reach its peak.
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 15:33

The states want to have a great driver to back in open wheel racing. We don't have one right now. The top 20% of Indycar don't have an American in it. The names might be recognizable but until their is true national pride behind a driver the sport won't reach its peak.
True and it'd be great if Daly does make it, but right now, Alexander Rossi is a better possibility and he has an F1 team behind him.
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 15:35

The states want to have a great driver to back in open wheel racing. We don't have one right now. The top 20% of Indycar don't have an American in it. The names might be recognizable but until their is true national pride behind a driver the sport won't reach its peak.
It's a tricky issue, really. IndyCar is somewhat stuck in the middle of NASCAR and F1. It has a hard time attracting the best drivers in the world, because it's neither the top American motorsport (that's NASCAR) or the top open-seater motorsport (that's F1).
It's a chicken-egg proposition. IndyCar won't attract top talent unless it becomes truly top-level motorsport (either in an American or open-seater sense). And it won't become top-level motorsport unless it attracts top talent.
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 15:36

True and it'd be great if Daly does make it, but right now, Alexander Rossi is a better possibility and he has an F1 team behind him.
His progress seems to have slowed down a bit, though.
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 15:38

His progress seems to have slowed down a bit, though.
He made a mis-step and lost a year because of it, but is back in a better series now. A move to GP2 Asia was too soon, while a year in GP3 was a waste of time.
David Camp28/04/2011 at 15:39

He made a mis-step and lost a year because of it, but is back in a better series now. A move to GP2 Asia was too soon, while a year in GP3 was a waste of time.
What series is he in at the moment?
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 15:39

What series is he in at the moment?
World Series by Renault
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 16:10

Bernie WHAT?
Ecclestone keen to give Bahrain more time
From the man himself:
“I suppose we'd be safe by early June or something like that. Things can change in a couple of weeks ... so you don't know. All of a sudden everything might be peaceful in a month's time and they are happy to run the event and so we are happy to be there.”
I know he's good friends with the al-Khalifas, and they hosted a memorable 60th anniversary event (even if the race was atrocious). But really - waiting until June? At this rate, we'll wait until September before someone decides.
Also, it never gets suddenly peaceful. It usually gets suddenly violent...
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 16:11

Bernie WHAT?
Yep... exactly...
Nick28/04/2011 at 16:12

I know he's good friends with the al-Khalifas, and they hosted a memorable 60th anniversary event (even if the race was atrocious). But really - waiting until June? At this rate, we'll wait until September before someone decides.
He wants to get paid, i guess everything this year was structured around the revenue and broadcast for 20 races?
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 16:12

Yep... exactly...
*facepalm*
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 16:13

He wants to get paid, i guess everything this year was structured around the revenue and broadcast for 20 races?
So we're still working around the premise that the Bahrainis have to decide? I thought they already decided to cancel it last time? Doesn't that mean Bernie gets paid anyway?
Nick28/04/2011 at 16:14

So we're still working around the premise that the Bahrainis have to decide? I thought they already decided to cancel it last time? Doesn't that mean Bernie gets paid anyway?
They announced it, dont know if they decided to actuly postpone it.
There is probably a clause saying they wont have to pay if its force majore
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 16:15

There is probably a clause saying they wont have to pay if its force majore
True, but I'm not sure anti-government protests are "an act of God", so to speak.
Nick28/04/2011 at 16:18

True, but I'm not sure anti-government protests are "an act of God", so to speak.
I think political unrest is usualy included as it is (theoretically and usualy) beond each party's control (the contract is likely with a business entity, not the governement itself)
Journeyer28/04/2011 at 16:21

I think political unrest is usually included as it is (theoretically and usually) beyond each party's control (the contract is likely with a business entity, not the government itself)
It's very disappointing that Bernie's willing to do anything and everything to get this race back, considering everything that's happened there.
Then again, he's the squillionaire, not me.
RubberGoat28/04/2011 at 16:32

It's very disappointing that Bernie's willing to do anything and everything to get this race back, considering everything that's happened there.
I agree. Does anyone actually want this race to happen?
Mr C28/04/2011 at 16:41

Bernie WHAT?
WHAT?
ffs.
Mr C28/04/2011 at 16:46

I know he's good friends with the al-Khalifas, and they hosted a memorable 60th anniversary event (even if the race was atrocious). But really - waiting until June? At this rate, we'll wait until September before someone decides.
i guess he's using this a threat for something else entirely unrelated. there is no way in the world f1 can hold a race in bahrain this year, the next or even the one after that.
Also, it never gets suddenly peaceful. It usually gets suddenly violent...
very true.
Anthony (PTaruffi)28/04/2011 at 16:47

I agree. Does anyone actually want this race to happen?
Hi, Greetings from Boston.
Making a quick in & out here, just surveyed this thread.
My take: Unlike, say, Belgium, Bahrain is a VERY deep pocket, and Bernie will go to great lengths to keep his hooks in it. For example, hold a former-world-champions-reunion in there where there's zero motorsports heritage instead of say Spa or Monza.
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 17:06

:D
@steveslaterF1: Spotted by my brother in the paddock at Castle Combe last weekend. Great use of sponsorship! http://twitpic.com/4qlcyc
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 17:19

#Indycar
Race is in Brazil this weekend - apparently, it is raining heavily at the moment, with more rain expected over the course of the weekend.
Sidepodcast Update28/04/2011 at 17:45

Have you seen these recent posts on sidepodcast.com?
- On This Day: 28th April 2006 - Damon Hill becomes president of the BRDC
- Daily: 28th April 2011
- Sidepodchat - That's the first time anyone's said that for a while
- Daily: 27th April 2011
- Live blogging gains points on this week's Team Rankings
Alison28/04/2011 at 18:03

Eeeeeevening :D
MartiV828/04/2011 at 18:13

Good afternoon everyone.
It's raining very very very heavily here in Barcelona.
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 18:14

evening alison / marti
MartiV828/04/2011 at 18:16

Cars were driving at 30km/h in the highway... Crazy wheather. In the morning it was sunny!
lou28/04/2011 at 18:24

evening all from Lukeh and i
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 18:25

hi lou + lukeh
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 18:25

hey marti
that rain sounds mental
Mr C28/04/2011 at 18:26

jake's going to onboard for the RAF flypast tomorrow!
hey all :)
lou28/04/2011 at 18:27

jake's going to onboard for the RAF flypast tomorrow!
ohhh!
hey all :)
*waves*
Steven Roy28/04/2011 at 18:28

Evening all
jake's going to onboard for the RAF flypast tomorrow!
NASA are letting the RAF do a flypast?
Mr C28/04/2011 at 18:30

NASA are letting the RAF do a flypast?
:)
busy day.
Mr C28/04/2011 at 18:30

*waves*
good day lou?
Steven Roy28/04/2011 at 18:30

#sidepodspace
T-25 hours and all's well
lou28/04/2011 at 18:31

good day lou?
too much walking but yeah it's been lovely thanks. Have you had a nice day mr c?
Maverick28/04/2011 at 18:31

jake's going to onboard for the RAF flypast tomorrow!
Is he taking EJ too? they could test the ejector seat
Evening folks
lou28/04/2011 at 18:31

T-25 hours and all's well
yay!
Mr C28/04/2011 at 18:32

Is he taking EJ too? they could test the ejector seat
:)
Steven Roy28/04/2011 at 18:33

Is he taking EJ too? they could test the ejector seat
Can I press the button?
Mr C28/04/2011 at 18:35

#sidepodspace
big building earlier today: http://yfrog.com/h6291ryj
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 18:35

Can I press the button?
Take a number and wait in line
Maverick28/04/2011 at 18:36

Can I press the button?
I'm writing to Jimmy Saville...
Maverick28/04/2011 at 18:37

Take a number and wait in line
the BBC are poised to turn this into yet another annoying quiz show wrapped around the lottery draw
Steven Roy28/04/2011 at 18:38

big building earlier today: http://yfrog.com/h6291ryj
Doesn't look like much is happening
Steven Roy28/04/2011 at 18:38

the BBC are poised to turn this into yet another annoying quiz show wrapped around the lottery draw
Is the runner's up prize packing the parachute?
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 18:39

the BBC are poised to turn this into yet another annoying quiz show wrapped around the lottery draw
Just topping up the license fee
Maverick28/04/2011 at 18:39

Is the runner's up prize packing the parachute?
there's a parachute?
Steven Roy28/04/2011 at 18:40

there's a parachute?
Depends if that is what the parachute packer packs
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 18:40

there's a parachute?
Shhhhhhhh...
Alison28/04/2011 at 18:40

Depends if that is what the parachute packer packs
Royal wedding bunting?
Steven Roy28/04/2011 at 18:41

Royal wedding bunting?
Gym weights
Maverick28/04/2011 at 18:43

Gym weights
can of red bull... let's test this theory while we're at it
lou28/04/2011 at 18:47

awwww
http://twitter.com/#!/clivemasongetty
and aww http://twitter.com/#!/cliverose/status/63674724173094912
so cute that the f1togs stick together.
Tempted to visit the mall and say hi.. lol
lou28/04/2011 at 18:52

hehehe
@clivemasongetty @cliverose looking forward to your arrival...however, have no tent and an in nandos..
http://twitter.com/#!/clivemasongetty/status/63676270193541120
tis my kinda camping.. :)
Mr C28/04/2011 at 18:54

tis my kinda camping.. :)
#snap
Alison28/04/2011 at 18:57

#snap
#needsmorewoowoo?
Christine28/04/2011 at 19:02

tis my kinda camping.. :)
You can camp in Nandos?
lou28/04/2011 at 19:03

You can camp in Nandos?
it's london, so am hoping so.. lol
Maverick28/04/2011 at 19:04

In no way to trying to ride on the coattails of #RoyalWedding #RW2011 or #WilliamAndKate. Honest.
GuestPing: The Prince of Motorsport (Part 2)
http://www.vivaf1.com/blog/?p=6429
Thanks Leigh
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 19:05

GuestPing: The Prince of Motorsport (Part 2)
http://www.vivaf1.com/blog/?p=6429
Thanks Leigh
:D
Cheers Mav
Maverick28/04/2011 at 19:05

Cheers Mav
Notice I got the link right this time?
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 19:06

Notice I got the link right this time?
:)
RG28/04/2011 at 19:13

Eurovision ping... http://northernwaffler.wordpress.com/2011/04/28/eurovision-sofa-the-songs-a-to-d/
Steven Roy28/04/2011 at 19:15

A Dutch football club has signed an 18 month old toddler. I wonder how long before a racing team signs a driver that young
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/world-of-sport/article/45106/
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 19:17

A Dutch football club has signed an 18 month old toddler. I wonder how long before a racing team signs a driver that young
uk.eurosport.yaho…rt/article/45106/
In all fairness, they did state it was a publicity stunt. The grandfather played for them or something like that
Leigh O'Gorman28/04/2011 at 19:22

Anyhoo folks,
I'm off - see you all in a bit
Christine28/04/2011 at 19:35

Ping: http://mrschristine.com/2011/04/28/adobes-subscription-model-could-revolutionise-the-creative-process/
Christine28/04/2011 at 20:20

Eurovision ping... northernwaffler.w…the-songs-a-to-d/
43 seems like an awful lot. How many in the final event?
RG28/04/2011 at 20:21

43 seems like an awful lot. How many in the final event?
25.
Christine28/04/2011 at 20:27

25.
Phew!
Christine28/04/2011 at 20:30

I'm going to tell a story. It may be one of those "you had to be there" things but it will amuse us when we look back in years to come.
So, Mr C asked me to tweak the volumes on the latest episode of Sidepodchat, which I did. I uploaded the file and said:
"Mr C, when you've got a second, please check the chat."
"Chat?" he asked, thinking I meant realtime.
I clarified what I meant. He nodded. I stood up to get a drink.
"Don't forget to check the chat," I said on the way out.
"Chat?" he asked, in exactly the same tone of voice as before.
He had forgotten the entire conversation in the time it took me to stand up and cross the room.
We have reached a new low.
Steven Roy28/04/2011 at 20:33

We have reached a new low.
Do you ever get the impression he is just not listening?
lou28/04/2011 at 20:33

He had forgotten the entire conversation in the time it took me to stand up and cross the room.
XD hehehehehehehe!!!
Christine28/04/2011 at 20:34

Do you ever get the impression he is just not listening?
Hehehe, quite often :)
Maverick28/04/2011 at 20:36

We have reached a new low.
Have you tried rebooting him?
Updating all drivers?
Defragmenting?
Christine28/04/2011 at 20:36

Defragmenting?
This is the one that might work, I think.
lou28/04/2011 at 20:36

He had forgotten the entire conversation in the time it took me to stand up and cross the room.
XD hehehehehehehe!!!
it's funny cause it's not overly surprising. <3 mr c.
Christine28/04/2011 at 20:37

it's funny cause it's not overly surprising. <3 mr c.
It was a proper blank face too. I laughed quite a lot.
lou28/04/2011 at 20:38

It was a proper blank face too. I laughed quite a lot.
XD hehe i can imagine! :)
Steven Roy28/04/2011 at 20:39

Defragmenting?
This is the one that might work, I think.
Sounds more like you need to archive some of the stuff rattling round his brain and get more RAM installed so he doesn't immediately forget stuff
Christine28/04/2011 at 20:39

Sounds more like you need to archive some of the stuff rattling round his brain and get more RAM installed so he doesn't immediately forget stuff
External hard drive, maybe?
lou28/04/2011 at 20:40

Lukeh is watching a documentary on a famous man u footballer.. the only thing i like so far is the fact it's narrated by Bill Nighy.
Am using this time to edit even more photos :(
Steven Roy28/04/2011 at 20:40

External hard drive, maybe?
Would he remember to take it with him?
Steven Roy28/04/2011 at 20:41

Lukeh is watching a documentary on a famous man u footballer.. the only thing i like so far is the fact it's narrated by Bill Nighy.
It's the Bobby Charlton thing. I forgot about that. Must have got the virus from Mr C.
iplayer to the rescue
Christine28/04/2011 at 20:41

Would he remember to take it with him?
Oooh, good point. If only I could get to the startup thing to choose what happens on starting up.
lou28/04/2011 at 20:42

It's the Bobby Charlton thing. I forgot about that. Must have got the virus from Mr C.
apparently it's very good.
Steven Roy28/04/2011 at 20:44

apparently it's very good.
Should be. His life story is incredible. I just hope there are fewer errors than the Man Utd thing with David Tennant a few days ago
lou28/04/2011 at 20:45

Should be. His life story is incredible. I just hope there are fewer errors than the Man Utd thing with David Tennant a few days ago
i tried to watch that.. but i couldn't so i watched a programme on the invention of penicillin instead.
#muchmoreme
Mr C28/04/2011 at 20:46

it's funny cause it's not overly surprising. <3 mr c.
it's not fair, she said 'chat', but chat doesn't normally mean 'listen to the audio podcast.
*meanies*
Steven Roy28/04/2011 at 20:46

i tried to watch that.. but i couldn't so i watched a programme on the invention of penicillin instead.
I think it would have been difficult to follow if you don't know the stoy
RG28/04/2011 at 20:46

Should be. His life story is incredible. I just hope there are fewer errors than the Man Utd thing with David Tennant a few days ago
Probably because I think its an actual documentary there won't be.
Plus he's from Ashington and therefore awesome.
lou28/04/2011 at 20:47

*meanies*
(lukeh) i emphasise for your moment mr c :)
Christine28/04/2011 at 20:47

(lukeh) i emphasise for your moment mr c :)
Hehehe!
lou28/04/2011 at 20:47

it's not fair, she said 'chat', but chat doesn't normally mean 'listen to the audio podcast.
awww, hilarious though :)
Mr C28/04/2011 at 20:48

*flounts*
Alianora La Canta28/04/2011 at 20:48

A Dutch football club has signed an 18 month old toddler. I wonder how long before a racing team signs a driver that young
The youngest signing by an F1 team at the moment is 11 (a Canadian karter in Ferrari's driver development programme). Not heard of anyone driving a kart at below age 3, but even that's scarily young to be committed to a particular team.
lou28/04/2011 at 21:00

*flounts*
:D
Alex Andronov28/04/2011 at 21:41

What was it that Christine said about Mr C? I've forgotten ;)
Christine28/04/2011 at 22:00

What was it that Christine said about Mr C? I've forgotten ;)
:)
Pat W28/04/2011 at 22:02

*collapse*
Good evening. :)
Alianora La Canta28/04/2011 at 22:04

Good evening. :)
Good evening!
Pat W28/04/2011 at 22:07

He had forgotten the entire conversation in the time it took me to stand up and cross the room.
That's fantastic
Pat W28/04/2011 at 22:07

*flounts*
or flounce, whichever.. ;)
Pat W28/04/2011 at 22:10

So I took stock of everything as Alex suggested. Then did some driving and watched a show I'd never heard of called 'Burn Notice' at my mates place, alongside a hefty Chinese meal. Then more driving and home again.
Picked some Coca-Cola on the way back (and some beer). Coke was to wake me up to drive home (lots of food and lots of counting = zzz). I fancied getting the glass bottles because I still think they are a novelty after they vanished for a long while. No bottle opener. Drive another 30mins home without caffiene or sugar.
Christine28/04/2011 at 22:11

So I took stock of everything as Alex suggested. Then did some driving and watched a show I'd never heard of called 'Burn Notice' at my mates place, alongside a hefty Chinese meal. Then more driving and home again.
Mmm, chinese food.
Mr C28/04/2011 at 22:15

*flounts*
or flounce, whichever.. ;)
bah!!
Pat W28/04/2011 at 22:16

Mmm, chinese food.
Pork in a hot and spicy sauce alongside some noodles which had been done sort of chow mein style. Big plateful. :)
Alison28/04/2011 at 22:16

I feel very itchy!! I know it's all in my head but I can't make it stop.
Mr C28/04/2011 at 22:16

So I took stock of everything as Alex suggested
i missed what alex suggested?
Christine28/04/2011 at 22:17

I feel very itchy!! I know it's all in my head but I can't make it stop.
Is there anything you won't share with us?
#justcurious
Christine28/04/2011 at 22:19

Just a heads up, I have changed the fonts again, hopefully for a) a final time and b) for the better: http://mrschristine.com/
Alison28/04/2011 at 22:19

Is there anything you won't share with us?
It's a big issue!! :D
Mr C28/04/2011 at 22:19

Just a heads up, I have changed the fonts again, hopefully for a) a final time and b) for the better: http://mrschristine.com/
final time ever? what no more geeking out on fonts?
Pat W28/04/2011 at 22:20

So I took stock of everything as Alex suggested
i missed what alex suggested?
http://sidepodcast.com/post/daily-28th-april-2011/comments#comment-1079948
Mr C28/04/2011 at 22:20

It's a big issue!! :D
no thanks, i have no change sorry
Mr C28/04/2011 at 22:20

sidepodcast.com/p…s#comment-1079948
heeh!
Christine28/04/2011 at 22:21

It's a big issue!! :D
Then I can only suggest a doctor.
Pat W28/04/2011 at 22:25

I have a question for Mr C. The Cardiff gig, you said there was an extra ticket... is it still available or has it found a home?
Mr C28/04/2011 at 22:26

I have a question for Mr C. The Cardiff gig, you said there was an extra ticket... is it still available or has it found a home?
ooh, i'll mail you. 1 sec.
Pat W28/04/2011 at 22:26

ooh, i'll mail you. 1 sec.
Okay ta. No worries if it has gone.
Pat W28/04/2011 at 22:28

Just a heads up, I have changed the fonts again, hopefully for a) a final time and b) for the better: http://mrschristine.com/
Oh I like the title font.
Pat W28/04/2011 at 22:30

I handed out this Royal Wedding colouring in page at work today. No one appreciated it :D
Mainly because they had no coloured pencils or felt tip pens.
What's with the blobs* with faces?
* muscle memory, I typed 'blogs' first
Pat W28/04/2011 at 22:32

he's a correspondant, the actual host is Huw someone that I've never heard of but I assume British people know :D
Huw Edwards.
I'm not comment trawling the whole thread but I just have to say, I really don't like him doing 'events' after he completely ruined the Olympic ceremonies in Beijing by constantly telling us what was about to happen.
Christine28/04/2011 at 22:36

Ping: http://mrschristine.com/2011/04/28/fun-and-games-with-typekit/
Christine28/04/2011 at 22:37

I'm not comment trawling the whole thread but I just have to say, I really don't like him doing 'events' after he completely ruined the Olympic ceremonies in Beijing by constantly telling us what was about to happen.
Oh dear. He will definitely have the potential for doing that tomorrow as well.
Steven Roy28/04/2011 at 22:47

Oh dear. He will definitely have the potential for doing that tomorrow as well.
"Do you take this man?"
--She is going to say yes---
Mr C28/04/2011 at 22:47

"Do you take this man?"
--She is going to say yes---
:) :) :)
Alianora La Canta28/04/2011 at 22:50

--She is going to say yes---
And then look astonished when she says "I Kate" instead...
Pat W28/04/2011 at 22:51

--She is going to say yes---
:)
Pat W28/04/2011 at 23:02

And then look astonished when she says "I Kate" instead...
:)
It occurred to me earlier after posting the thing about being a big social media occasion... Twitter's going to collapse isn't it
Mr C28/04/2011 at 23:03

It occurred to me earlier after posting the thing about being a big social media occasion... Twitter's going to collapse isn't it
yup :)
Christine28/04/2011 at 23:03

New daily ping: http://sidepodcast.com/post/daily-29th-april-2011
And new daily writer too!
Alianora La Canta28/04/2011 at 23:07

It occurred to me earlier after posting the thing about being a big social media occasion... Twitter's going to collapse isn't it
That would be traditional.