I'm not normally a guy who pays attention to NASCAR (apart from, say, commenting on their penchant for left turns), but there was a race this weekend that was, strangely, interesting. The reason? It took place at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. That is, it was on an F1 track. A track that has right turns!

I can't link to it, but there's a video there of the final laps in Montreal which includes some great shots of flames coming out the wheel-wells as they try to slow down for the tight turns on the track.

I don't imagine this is going to be a regular occurrence.

Hey, Tay, was this the Hindi song you guys were on about a few years back?

I think it would have to rely on the tree for support to qualify.

so, uh, would you call this a tree house?

I also felt the need to not get soaking wet for the day. hope it was a blast. though if anyone is up for something tonight........ I could easily be persuaded into some sort of festivity....

And I may have access to another folk fest ticket if anyone is interested. it is for the entire 4 days. though it is transferable. share it with friends and so on.

best of luck everyone at the semi-soggy fest.

I'm a little festivalled out right now, so.. yeah... I'm taking a (mind the pun) rain check. though it'll probably pour at the folk fest anyway... meh.

NOTICE:

Sorry friends of friends no Spain pavillion this year! We'll meet in front of the Caribbean pavillion instead.

Things I've learned working on a site that needs a French translation of its content:

• The French term for "link" is "lien." There's something I like about that. Seems fitting.


• There are way more apostrophes used in French than in English. Thank sed for find-and-replace.

Taking an idea too far:

One vegan respondent from Christchurch said: "I believe we are what we consume, so I really struggle with bodily fluids, especially sexually."

...

"When you are vegan or vegetarian, you are very aware that when people eat a meaty diet, they are kind of a graveyard for animals."

So here is the plan for Heritage days

When: 1:30 PM Saturday

Where: We need a country that doesn't favor anyone so I choose the neutral country of Spain.

Who: You, me and anyone else that shows up

How: Park and ride or if you want we can carpool park at the U and walk down. Either way will work.

Why: Long weekend!

Don't worry if you can't come exactly on time, we'll be there a while and you can phone my cell at: 221-6414

See you all there!