Signs, signs, everywhere are signs!
Sometimes you pass things that reassure you that you are perhaps on the right path. Some may call them signs.
On the day of Chapter 3 (The London skate) I was heading to the London Underground in a state of “auto-pilot”. My mind was so pre-occupied that I almost missed a thing of beauty… but when I saw it, I stopped dead in my tracks in admiration when I realised what I was looking at.
Was it a sign? Well, yes… in fact two signs.
Usually the white boards in Tube stations (a.k.a Service Boards) carry bad news. If Service boards are on display when you walk through the barriers, it always means woes for your journey. Words like “SEVERE DELAYS”, CLOSED” and “ALTERNATE ROUTES” are the usual messages. But not this time.
Here are two Service boards that were out as I was starting my journey to Chapter 3. And to think that these works of art were created with nothing more than a bucket of markers who’s usual purpose is to write horrible words.
Whoever you are Kim, good on you for making some inspiring Tube art during your shift!
It reads:
“To all my wonderful Lovelies! Remember to NEVER give up on your DREAMS. Be happy. Love, Kim”
It reads:
“Each day we open our doors to a new sunrise, and sometimes the day greets us with a surprise. Though some days are joyous and others seem plain, embrace them, for we’ll never get this day again! — For my lovelies, I wish you the happiest of days! Love Kim x”
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Event 3 & 4 – It’s time to vote!
Video podcast: Ch04A – What happened in Chapter 3, and what’s next…
In this Podcast Ch04A, we look back at Chapter 3 (the London skate), and then talk about the options you can vote on for Chapter 4. Voting ends 18th of March, 2011!
Can’t see Podcast? Click here to watch on YouTube.
Subscribe to Podcast in iTunes.
OOPS! Hope you enjoyed that podcast, but I accidentally said April instead of March. Sorry! However, as mentioned, based on suggestions and ideas, below is a poll with three options to vote on for what we do for Chapter 4: London zoo, pub quiz or bowling. Voting will end at 18h00 on the 18th of March.
Polldaddy voting:
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Event 3 – Wheelin’ [REPORT]
Yesterday was a great day out: good people, good weather, mobile music… The London Sunday Stroll Skate doesn’t disappoint!
Now this is how to get to know someone… skate through the streets!
– Karen, 26
The music bike was in attendance with some great tunes, and so we followed the beats and the lead marshal as they guided us through the streets of London to our half time point at St. Paul’s Cathedral. People cheered from sidewalks, buses and balconies and we bobbed and weaved on our skates before we ended back where we started: at Hyde Park Corner.
I would estimate that the skate attendees numbered just under 90, and as usual everyone chats and has a great time.
Below are a few photos from yesterday, and I’ll make a video about the skate and what we might do for Chapter 4 in the next few days…
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Event 3 – Wheelin’ [EVENT DETAILS]
Sometimes the best way to clear one’s head and think is to take a walk. It’s REALLY good for problem solving. OR…
…Or grab rollerblades and weave through the streets of London in a crowd with music. Last night I did just that, and figured out what we should do for Chapter 3!
Photo from www.lfns.co.uk
When I first moved to London five years ago, I discovered the London Friday Night Skate. It was a God send; Every Friday night (weather permitting) 150 to 200 people gather to do a street skate along a pre-planned route that is protected by marshals, but lead by music and energy. Pedestrians in the street, on balconies, in cars and on double decker buses take photos and cheer as we roll by them.
It’s an amazing way to meet people, to date and to network. It’s perfect for AreYouMyPartner.
Photo from www.lfns.co.uk
(The friends I’ve made on the skate over all these years have become deep, lifelong friends that are always up for adventure and good times. And what is more, many of those friends met their now-partners and spouses on the skate!)
So last night while I was skating, I thought about all the feedback and ideas that have come from both Chapter 1 and Chapter 2. One main theme that emerged is that both events were very cerebral and really helped people get to know each other using objects. But how about some physical challenges to get to know people? A sporty day out? Something that works the body and the brain?
Photo from www.lfns.co.uk
Well the Friday night skate is for fast skaters, but it’s cousin the Sunday Stroll is for anyone from a novice up, so it’s a perfect fit! But there is a twist…
I will bring with me to the Chapter 3 event a couple of choices for what we organise next for Chapter 4. The people that turn out on this occasion will get first view of what we could do next, the ability to vote on their choice, and then we’ll make the winning choice happen!
Photo from www.lfns.co.uk
Here are all the details:
When: Sunday March 6th, 1:30pm (skate departs at 2pm)
Where: Meet at Hyde Park Corner. On the day you can reach me on this mobile number if you need to: 07528 282 570 (PLEASE NOTE: that number is only active that day, so don’t call it before or after.)
Who:
Anyone can come – you can be a novice skater on the Sunday Stroll. All you need to know how to do is stop. You will be in a large, protected crowd of people. It’s very safe, and very fun!
IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SKATE, but still want to participate in this chapter, you have two other choices to come out on that day;
1) You can bike, but bikers hang at the back of the crowd
2) You skip the skate but join us after the event at 4pm for some drinks – call me at 4pm to find out where we’ll be
What:
Cost: FREE!
(But you need to bring skates and any safety gear you like wearing. If you don’t have any skates or gear, you can rent the whole kit for the day for £10 from here: Club Blue Room, near Marble Arch)
How:
In the event of bad weather, the skate gets cancelled, and they always announce if “It’s a go” or “rained off” on www.lfns.co.uk. HOWEVER, even if it rains I’ll be there, and there is a Plan B, so come along anyway.
Any questions, get in touch, otherwise see you there!
PLEASE NOTE: All the photos you see in this post are from previous London Friday Night Skate and Sunday Strolls. You can see more here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/lfns/pool/
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