Right....Everyone switch off

I am trying something new today.  I am banning the internet.  Yes from everyone.  Between the hours of Nine and five, none of you are to use it please.  I have lots to do, and I do not want to be distracted by your tweets/Status updates or emails thank you very much.  I will be finishing some Uni work today, and hoping that I can do so without too many distractions (Other than my driving lesson).  I was relieved that the snow held off over night to any great extent, and that as a result I have a quiet house to help me focus.  I will be keeping a close eye on the weather though to ensure I do not get surprised by any blizzards etc.

I think I moaned about the snow obsession last year, in fact I know I did.  This year, the world of Facebook is alight with kids expecting a "Snow Day" as if it is some sort of right.  I hope that the head teachers who close at the drop of a hat are happy about this.  I know of at least two in the local vicinity.  Our roads seem to have been gritted quite well, which is good, but I suspect that as the winter goes on, that the cuts might have an effect on the grit supplies....you heard it here first remember.

There is another Student protest planned for today, and I hope it has the same effect as the previous ones.  They have kept the subject at the top of the agenda and it needs to be kept there if at all possible.  I do not advocate violence, but the fact remains, that of the protests had been carried out without incident, they would not be in the news to any great extent.  It is very rare that a "peaceful" either makes the headlines, or achieves very much.  The Poll Tax protests are a case in point in my opinion.  Whilst the Daily Mail readers amongst us will moan about the naughty protesters, they are of course quite happy that the tax was finally abolished, in no small part due to the wave of protests.

I have been invited to the Equity Directors committee meeting at the Globe Theatre next week, which is rather exciting.  I shall definitely go, as I am fascinated to see what plans are afoot to protest against the outrageous cuts to the arts.

Anyway.

I shall be off to the kettle (No, not that kind) to top up the caffeine supplies, and then away to finish my work.  I will be back later.

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