Mrs Bat is on business in Antwerp, and I have two days in the Executive Lounge of the Hilton, to:-
- finish an expanded version of my "To the Strongest" Lite Rules
- sort out the deployment for the enlarged Thapsus Game, next Sunday
- design a Caesarian campaign, set in North Africa, that is suitable for non-gamers
The Executive Lounge is very nice; unlimited coffee, beers and soft drinks, and food turns up from time to time. There is a Happy Hour in the early evening. The only downside is the Muzak, which is ghastly; at the time of writing a CD of Orchestral versions of Simon and Garfunkel is stuck and looping endlessly through the same line of "Rosemary and Thyme". It could be a long 48 hours...
I can see the headlines now - "The Bat goes mad in Antwerp following an orgy of free coffee, beer and an overdose of Simon and Garfunkel"
ReplyDeleteRosemary and Bloody Thyme has come round a second time! Aargh! And now it's Brighteyes!
ReplyDeleteSo the answer to "What do you want for Christmas?" is an iPod. It's a life saver!
ReplyDeleteNursed me through supermarkets, public transport, a ballet performance and even the tedious bits of a conference . . . .
Yes Gary; I may have to go out and buy some headphones!
ReplyDeleteMercifully there is no piped music on the terrace, the WIFI works out here, the sun is out and I have a beer!
Sounds pretty idyllic to me. I'd want to pop out for some mussels and frites occasionally though.
ReplyDeleteTake yourself to Leiden. Should be pretty easy by train, and get a load of inspiration!
ReplyDeleteHa ha...I drove through Antwerp two days ago!! Didn´t hear the muzak though :-D Have fun :-D
ReplyDeleteAntwerp's a great town. Although "Bright Eyes" would drive me insane!
ReplyDeleteThanks chaps!
ReplyDeleteIndeed, Sidney. Today I have taken refuge on the roof terrace!
Jasper, didn't have time for Leiden, another time...
Hahaha; this just goes to show that every rose does indeed have its (musakal) thorn ;-)
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