OK, I have been pretty silent lately. The start of the autumn has been a little tough and I am just starting to recover my stamina... Somehow one needs to be in the right mood to post something up here! Or have a good excuse...

You know that I am a big music buff already, well I am not alone -- who would have guessed! ;-). Last week I got an e-mail from Matt, a guy from Chicago, who had stumbled onto my website and decided to drop me a line about my music mixes. He likes them and wants us to share our respective ones. His winter mix is soon on the way!

Apart from that, for people who don't live in Geneva, you might want to have a look at the very impressive pictures taken during the recent storm. Gale force winds, high waves, trees tumbling down. Nature proves us once again who is the ruler!

You have not bought Christmas presents yet!?
Caza Allianza Switzerland have created a CD which is now for sale on their website. Cool music for a cool cause. Get it now!

If you still need ideas for your present list, check out the New Scientitst "No More Socks" website for a whole new way to look at Christmas gifts when you already have everything you need! I personally think I will be sending cattle to a family in Africa.

More soon!

Fab

A new mix is out! Check it out!

MIX SEPTEMBER 2004

1. Maroon 5: This Love (Listen)
2. Grey Does Matter: Harvey Liston For President
3. Umphreys McGee: In The Kitchen (Listen)
4. The Coral: Pass It On (Listen)
5. Joss Stone: Super Duper Love (Listen)
6. Butterfly Boucher: Another White Dash (Listen)
7. Snow Patrol: Spitting Games (Listen)
8. Blue-Eyed Son: Tide (Listen)
9. Kings Of Convenience: I'd Rather Dance With You (Listen)
10. Damnwells: Sleepsinging (Listen)
11. Robi Draco Rosa: Como Me Acuerdo
12. Paco: My Love (Radio Mix/Edit)
13. Athlete: You Got the Style (Listen)
14. Modest Mouse: Float On (Listen)
15. Just Jack: Snowflakes (Listen)
16. Keane: Something Only We Know (Listen)
17. The Cure: The End Of The World
18. Lamb: Wonder (Listen)
19. The Martinis: Right Behind You
20. Ambulance Ltd: Primitive (The Way I Treat You) (Listen)
21. Carina Round: Into My Blood (Listen)

Just found a cool website which should help me remember your birthday... (Yes I've been know to be a scatterhead!).

You can enter your birthday by clicking on the link below:
http://www.BirthdayAlarm.com/dob/22731045a17457526b363

The holidays are over and it's just as well because the weather has been awful. It's so cold and wet that I always feel like sleeping! I have actually been toying with the idea of getting a kip on the emergency bed in the office... That's how bad it is!

I will be going to England mid-September. This trip was long overdue so I'm really looking forward to being there again. Any of you need anything from there? Let me know!

Finally, just two small pics from the last day of summer in Geneva. Enjoy!

Recognize this?

If we took a holiday. Took some time to celebrate.
Just one day out of life. It would be, it would be so nice.
Holiday!

Well yes, finally off for 2 weeks and intending to make the most of them now that the weather is back to normal!

On the list of things to do:

• Read a few good summer books (any recommendations welcome, just finished The Da Vinci Code. Fun! Have just started the lastest Kay Scarpetta novel: Blow Fly. I am sure I can handle a few more!
• Hike a little (most likely won't be able to join Manue on the Via-Alpina, the Jura will have to do)
• Enjoy the lake at the Bains des Pâquis
• Go watch some wheelchair tennis (Swiss Open runs from Tuesday 3 to Sunday 8 August in Geneva). A demo in town will take place on Tuesday
• Celebrate my birthday with a concert and picnic in the parc on Friday 13 August. More news soon!

and if the weather goes back to cold and rainy:

• Fix my books and music blogs
• Visit a few museums

The Homeless World Cup Cameroon team needs you!

All the teams who can make it to this year's Homeless World Cup are organised, except one - Cameroon. They are really toiling to raise the cash for the airfare. It's a real shame because they have put so much effort into their training and their preparation. They really want to come. The round trip is going to cost about 10K € for transport and visas, so here's the plan: if 20 people/companies put up 500 € each then we can get them there. So far, 4 people have given 500 €, so there's only 16 to go.

What about you or friends, colleagues or even your company? Go on, Cameroon will love you forever, and it will make a huge difference to their lives. Do hope you can help.

All donations, even if it's not the full 500 € suggested above, will help!