Grr... Silly Bus

The number 16 bus stole my umbrella.

Which brings the total number of umbrellas claimed by the city since our arrival to 6. Chris left one at Bodeans on our 4th day in London, then two were sacrificed to the Tri-fecta Gods on the same day in November 2008, Chris lost another (on a tube, in a pub, on a bus... no one really knows for sure) and we managed to leave the massive Atlanta EY "borrowed" umbrella in the back of a taxi the day we moved into our first flat. The saddest part of the last one is that we never even got to use it! We carried it around the city several times but never actually opened it on this side of the pond!

6 umbrellas in 13 months. Not bad at all.

On a side note: Can I add an umbrella with lo-jack to my Christmas list???

The Tri-Fecta Part 2

Freezing temperatures, wind and sideways snow!

Proof...

Every tree in Hyde Park was covered in snow... but only on the East facing sides!

This city is trying me!

Just when I have had enough of the tri-fecta of weather... that would be rain, wind and cold... I wake up this morning to a bright, shining sun! I was told the sun never shines in November but clearly... it is shining now. Don't get the wrong impression... it is still cloudy and a little gray but wisps of blue sky are peeking through and the sun is out. My instincts are to immediately go outside and stay there until the first sign of rain. Unfortunately, I have dedicated myself to being inside all day!

The plan for today... re-write my resume to match the UK style and apply for some jobs!

I opened the curtains and windows so it is almost like I am outside. Too bad we are on a busy street and I am typing to the sounds of lorries (what we call flat bed or delivery trucks) and black cabs. Maybe I will take an afternoon tea break in the park...

Wish me luck!