New York conversations – Trevor the billion dollar apartment dresser

5th Avenue by Central Park
5th Avenue by Central Park

Many of my New York conversations are still in my head and I need to get them posted!  The latest is with Trevor, the billion dollar apartment dresser.  I have changed his name, in case his employer ever gets to read this. Continue reading “New York conversations – Trevor the billion dollar apartment dresser”

Weekly update – being a nerd sounds so nice

    Andy and Lance, DetectoristsAndy and Lance, Detectorists

A lovely week and one where I’m beginning to think being a nerd sounds so attractive.  Would be, if I were a nerd.  In other news, those creepy mannequins have been giving me even more creepy moments and I’m feeling slightly nervous about my debut as the chair of a local charity.  I’ve also been running on my own. Continue reading “Weekly update – being a nerd sounds so nice”

New York City conversations – Michelle the Uber driver

Me, ready for an American Parkrun
Me, ready for an American Parkrun

My next New York City conversation was with Michelle, the Uber driver.  In fact she wasn’t in NYC but instead New Jersey.  This is the thing about meeting strangers, you never quite know how a conversation will go. Continue reading “New York City conversations – Michelle the Uber driver”

New York City conversations – the Immigration Officer

Graffiti, China Town, Manhattan
Graffiti, China Town, Manhattan

Having got back from my little holiday in New York City, I thought I’d jot down a few of the fascinating conversations I had there.  This first one is with an Immigration Officer, so you may understand I don’t have a photograph of her and her gun. Continue reading “New York City conversations – the Immigration Officer”