8th April 2019 - Freecycle and Mythodea

Thought for the day:"Just dropped my mobile phone but it was in aeroplane mode so landed safely!"

So, today Freecycle worked as a fridge was offered ( in fact two) but one I saw first and so I took the trailer out and picked up an almost brand new fridge that was being thrown away in Swansea - for nothing. Had a lovely chat with the fellow who marshalls 4x 4 off road rally and races. And saw a rather nice wooden door up against the fence and asked if he wanted to get rid of that as well - and so I have a bed for the trailer as well.

On the way back I thought that I would pop into Llanelli Forge which I saw was on the corner by the old piano factory and had one of the props for Bertha re-welded... so a good day all round...

Monday so time for a change of profile...

Continuing the Tavern Theme

Meanwhile - back in Germany - the Hoodie Crows are getting to the stage where they can put together their next CD.....  and posted this little section which is called their "Ten to Eleven" set...

Which is named after me apparently - inspired by the tale told in the Kilkenny Cat that as a Police Inspector I was know to leave at ten to eleven - so that if there was any late drinking I would not embarrass any of my colleagues or put the licensee under pressure. I did not know that it was noted by the Landlady until many years later ...

So this is the Ten to Eleven Set ...

A set of tunes we arranged at the home of our dear friend Iain Sewell who was known as Mr. Ten to Eleven when he was still a policeman, as he left the pub early to avoid having to make a scene should drinks still be served after closing hour. This is our little thank you for our Crowdfunding goal being met. Thanks for your support! 1. the pigeon on the gate (trad.) 2. the brew in the morning (Johannes Single) 3. Lough Mountain Reel (trad.)

And today's Congnitive Bias...

6/ Backfire Effect

The reaction to disconfirming evidence by strengthening one’s previous beliefs.
eg : 

1. The IMF predicts the economy will collapse post-Brexit — TRAITORS
2. Airbus is gonna leave the UK — WELL THEY WOULD THEY’RE EUROPEAN
3. Almost every economist, every lawyer, every business leader, everyone with even one iota of understanding of what Brexit will actually mean is against it — PROJECT FEAR! TALKING THE COUNTRY DOWN! BREXIT MEANS BREXIT!

In other news..

Had my notification from Mythodea that they want me for the summer - so will have to start looking at trains and crossings and prices....

Ho Hum ...

Cheers !