I know this sounds very bitter, and ranty, for this I apologise. Perhaps it might have something to do with the constant rain? I am very aware that we are on the brink of the greatest event to be held in London in our time. It will change people’s daily lives, people’s futures and even the economic future of the Capital. I do feel proud that the eyes of the world will once again be upon us and I hope it will be a great success. It will affect everyone in the Capital on a day to day basis, but just how much will it affect us on the knowledge? Palestra, I understand, is closing its doors for two weeks, as are many businesses in London. This is already putting a substantial delay on Appearances, at the time of writing I hear, 56’s are running at 70 days, 28’s at 40 and 21’s at 30.This could mean backlogs as severe as seen during the move from Penton to Palaestra, potentially adding 6 months on to your total Knowledge time and making the whole process harder whilst having to hold a high standard for longer between Appearances.
Moggy’s Mentions So, it’s height of the British Summer. And what a summer it will be, what with the small matter of a certain ‘Worlds Sports Day’ looming. Now I don’t want to sound impolite but I can’t help but feel this Olympic business is not going to do us Knowledge Students much good. Mr Moggy, like many other budding Knowledge Monkeys had started out with the vague hope that he would be finished before Sports Day, and would be raking it in over the glorious summer of 2012. This was because the Tooth Fairy told him, before she made a hasty escape on a flying pig, that it would take between two and two and half years. He was also under the misguided impression that the Knowledge he had accrued would not
If you were thinking about using the “time off ” to get up and get pointing, or even steam ahead with your runs, think again. I heard a worrying conversation about Waterloo Place the other day – no one could work out if it’s two way because of the Olympics or is this a permanent change. It is very unclear what changes are temporary, and how many of them will be kept. Any new roads or changes learned over this summer will need to be cautiously rechecked when it’s all over, so it seems almost futile to forge ahead over the next few months or so. I intend to use this time to really consolidate my Blue Book runs, maybe I’ll try to learn a few Bankers. When I get out I will stick to careful pointing, being cautious with anything that looks remotely newly changed. Apparently the changes might not be so difficult to spot – some Boroughs are resorting to bin bags over signs! Perhaps I will also catch up on things like servicing the scooter – when was the last time you actually checked your chain? I only ask because it might have been you go clattering past me, chain gaily smashing the swingarm, as I took a lean on the Strand on Thursday!? An oil change wouldn’t go amiss for lots of you too, I’m sure. If nothing else it might mean time for some much needed house maintenance, or even, heaven forbid, a few days with a cuppa in front of the telly watching some amazing sports men and women doing their countries proud.
Puzzle Events Russell Square is an interesting one!
The Knowledge Olympics
Instead of the usual refreshment related awards, and to lighten the mood after my ranting, this month I’m looking for comedy Knowledge related events. Here’s a few to get you started: Speed Events 10 Minute Callover: how many runs can you call in 10 mins? Mr Moggy holds our household record of 12! The get-home-before-it-rains 2 mile Scoot Sprint Endurance Events The longest time waiting for recovery The longest time doing the Knowledge Skill Events Straightest Ever Run Most Left Turns on Single Run (We think Roberts Street to Sussex Street – try it!!) That should get your competitive spirit going!
have been rendered as useless as a cheetah in a wildebeest convention, because apparently London is turning into a giant car park for the sacred two months. This is the golden goose which has sent Cabbies fleeing to Spain in droves. The Costa Del Cab will be rammed so there may be no cabs for the tourists.
25
Before I sign off I’d like to say a special Well Done to Mr Moggy who got his drop to 21’s this month, well earned! Whether you’re staying at home to watch the Games or pressing on and braving the traffic chaos, have fun! Mog