{"id":724,"date":"2007-05-25T22:58:29","date_gmt":"2007-05-25T22:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.geraldyuen.me.uk\/?p=724"},"modified":"2007-05-25T22:58:29","modified_gmt":"2007-05-25T22:58:29","slug":"mrs-peacock-in-the-library-with-the-candlestick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.geraldyuen.me.uk\/?p=724","title":{"rendered":"Mrs Peacock, in the library, with the candlestick"},"content":{"rendered":"

I always wonder about people who approach you in the street trying to get your attention for something. I always wonder if they’re after money. As I stood in Slough high street waiting for Ally this afternoon, this chap came up to me and asked if I could spare a moment. Not knowing how long I had before she’d appear, I attempted to decline, but he didn’t give up. I eventually caved-in, and after a little explanation, it would appear he was after my details for Oxfam<\/a> in order to remind the G8 of their promise to cancel the debt<\/a> of a number of developing countries. For my troubles, I received a badge and a leaflet, and he was on to his next passer-by. Oddly, when Ally turned up, a woman came up to us, who was also from Oxfam, and tried to persuade us both to divulge some details. When I said I’d already been got, she wouldn’t believe me until I revealed my badge! I did wonder what the whole purpose of the exercise was, but then I suppose any effort to raise the profile of the plight of those in the developing world is probably a good thing.<\/p>\n

After trudging around the shops and grabbing some food, a few of us congregated for a game of Cluedo<\/a>. I must admit, I hadn’t played in ages and needed a few reminders! After a short while I thought I was getting the hang of it, and decided to make an accusation. It would seem my logic was impeccable, but my character judgement failed me – someone had cheated and withheld information leading to garbage in, garbage out. Ah well, was fun none the less. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

The evening was finished with a game of Perudo<\/a>, where Dave and Deanna succeeded in adding chaos to the mix!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I always wonder about people who approach you in the street trying to get your attention for something. I always wonder if they’re after money. As I stood in Slough high street waiting for Ally this afternoon, this chap came up to me and asked if I could spare a moment. Not knowing how long… <\/p>\n

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