… come to the Cromer Crab Festival between 21 and 23 May, cleverly timed to coincide with Cromer Is So Bracing 2010, an informal gathering of blogtastic types. Confirmed attendees include, notwithstanding inasmuch as which, Mr G. S. of Glasgow, Mr F. N. of Mill Hill, and my venereal colleague Professor Trellis of North Wales, who’ll enjoy some light rock-pooling from the Maison Des Girrafes Marine Biology Research Station beach hit, and (noblesse oblige) fish’n'chips on the pier.
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... is a long way away from anywhere, and if I were you, I shouldn't start from here. By the time you get to the outskirts of Cromer, any distinctions between science, beachcombing, social commentary, writing and animal husbandry have started to blur. When the process is complete, you know you've arrived at the End Of The Pier Show. So, welcome. Find somewhere to park your unicycle. Pull up agirrafechair. Make yourself comfortable.-
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This reminds me that walking through a plaza in Buenos Aires, Argentina, two days ago I saw a Scottish bard in Independence Square. I asked of the festival in Cromercrox Is So Bracing 2010, if he knew, he said no!. Here is the picture of the Bard….http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/4881/bardo.jpg
Oh! sorry I think it was Cacofonix is the village bard!!!.
Looks like Mr G.S. of Glasgow will be bringing his a) Cromer Is SO Bracing 2009 tshirt b) Cromer Is SO Bracing 2010 tshirt (awaiting delivery) and….. c) a cloned IPhone (purchasing this right now) Never eaten crab before though and might give this a go….
By the way surely did not know Mr. GS.-
There was a slight misunderstanding about my accomodation at The Grove (in Cromer), but cleared this up yesterday with folks there. Must now book Edin. accom. for 20 May before my VERY early flight to Norfolk Int. the next day.
Room now booked @ The Osbourne in Edinburgh afore early flight in da morning. They have an even stranger menu than last yera.Hhhmmm."Our standard choice of breakfast includes Cereals, muesli, frogs, and preservatives, beans, potato scones, tomatoes, curry and apple juice, Irn-Bru and coffee. Eggs are also provided with a choice of scrambled, poached, fried or in boxes. Please inform the Polish lady @ reception at least 3 minutes before if you have any special dietary requirements including choice of rock music, low fat yogurt and porridge. Please give us advance notice also if you require breast milk. The only meat produce we offer at breakfast is wildebeast".
Er … 'frogs'?
As Sybil would say, "Oh I know". Lunch/dinner, perhaps. But (frogs) for breakfast?? Yagshemash…
Is Cacofonix an neuroscientist?No, is a great cook.
Soorrry!, see my Linkedin si us plau.
Cromercrox – Is possible or can be reached by boat or submarine at Cromer?
Don't eat any mushy peas for me!:-PWould have been fun to "plant" some crocheted marine invertebrates in the tidepools – maybe I'll have a chance to do that someday. Most of them are made from acrylic yarn, so seawater wouldn't permanently injure them (they might lose their shape temporarily, though).
@ Alejandro – Cromer is on the coast, and can be reached by boat or submarine.@ Barn Owl – we're thinking of you. The Croxii were sad to learn that you won't be able to be there this year.
And for those of you who are unable to attend in person, here's how you can follow events, virtually:- http://steelgraham.posterous.com/cromer-is-so-bracing-2010-cisb10
We should be there about midday Fri 21st. Am I correct in thinking that Mr G.S. is the only other delegate? Where/when should we congregate for the first plenary?