Vagueness and the Aftermath - A sporadic diary

[RED-DOG]

Damn you, I was CERtaiN you might mention my superb particle physics pun, but I guess it matters not.

Anyway.....

You're an incorrigible punster, but you don't do, or even seem to like, jokes.

Would you say that's true, and, if so, why?



BTW- In the OP. I didn't acknowledge your pun, but you ignored my question.


Edit:  You ignored one of my questions.

[rex008]

My office colleague has read it, and really enjoyed it.

Then again, he does have a physics degree, so YMMV.

[RED-DOG]

My office colleague has read it, and really enjoyed it.

Then again, he does have a physics degree, so YMMV.

YMMV?

[kinboshi]

Your Mileage May Vary.

[RED-DOG]

Your Mileage May Vary.

I once knew a girl called May Varey.

[Jon MW]

I spent an hour or so in Foyles bookshop at St Pancras yesterday. I didn't actually buy any books, I'm too much of a nit, but were I not a nit, I could have easily spent £200.

I do like to have a look what's out there though, so that I can keep my "To acquire" list updated.


One of the books I added was this. Has anyone read it? (Of course I know people have read it, but I mean any of you lot)







I'm fascinated my maths, but I'm crap at it. (Or should that read crap at them)?


I found this review

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/reviews/alexs-adventures-in-numberland-by-alex-bellos-1978224.html

I never even knew Foyles had a branch in St Pancras, Tom. Worth a visit to "proper" Foyles, in Charing Cross Road if you are down that part of the world. They do splendid Portugese custard tarts in the Cafe there, too.

There are few more satisfying pleasures than a day in a proper book shop, but I find I have to set a limit on how many books I buy, or I end up buying way too many. I doubt I've ever been to Foyles without spending £200, & I try to go there 2 or 3 times every year. Heaven on earth, because after leaving the Shop, I can't wait to start reading the books, I argue with myself which one to start on, & I end up reading all night for weeks on end.

I think my minimum time in Foyles must be about 3 hours, too.

To begin, I select every book I fancy, & hide them in a little corner of the shop, (which has, I think, 6 floors!) in an obscure department, like a squirrel hides nuts, & I keep adding to the stash. Then comes the tough bit, to pare the collection down to a manageable number, say 8 or 10, & then I endlessly dither over what to "dump", & what to buy.

That book looks absolutely superb, by the way. It is not necessary to have a deep understanding of maths, to enjoy well-written books about it.

...

My first thought was similar to Tikays, you really should go to the main Foyles shop - the one at St Pancras is tiny.

My book buying strategy is to first narrow down my selection to everything which is discounted. In theory this should save me money, but in practice it means I just buy more of them.

I liked this book on maths


But I think it's a bit dryer than books like your one, which I haven't read but I've also heard it's very good.

[RED-DOG]

But I think it's a bit dryer than books like your one, which I haven't read but I've also heard it's very good.

Yes. when it comes to maths, I'm like a passer by who stops to watch a poker game. I enjoy the spectacle, and I would like to get involved, but I don't really know what's going on.

[rex008]

My office colleague has read it, and really enjoyed it.

Then again, he does have a physics degree, so YMMV.

YMMV?

Sorry, forgot whose diary I was on for a minute. Grandad would have got the acronym cos he's more down wiv the kidz.

[RED-DOG]

My office colleague has read it, and really enjoyed it.

Then again, he does have a physics degree, so YMMV.

YMMV?

Sorry, forgot whose diary I was on for a minute. Grandad would have got the acronym cos he's more down wiv the kidz.

IDWTK

[Laxie]

My office colleague has read it, and really enjoyed it.

Then again, he does have a physics degree, so YMMV.

YMMV?

Sorry, forgot whose diary I was on for a minute. Grandad would have got the acronym cos he's more down wiv the kidz.

IDWTK

YYD

[RED-DOG]

My office colleague has read it, and really enjoyed it.

Then again, he does have a physics degree, so YMMV.

YMMV?

Sorry, forgot whose diary I was on for a minute. Grandad would have got the acronym cos he's more down wiv the kidz.

IDWTK

YYD

HMM.... TTFN.

[RED-DOG]

Special prize for......   TGMTAY

[Laxie]

WDIW?

[RED-DOG]

WDIW?

One of these.

[Laxie]

WDIW?

One of these.

MYCDBTT