And, if all goes well, we're going there in a few months for three years, so that Levor can take his brain out for a good hard gallop, which will make him even smarter! I am less excited than trepidatious at this stage. There are many, many things which can go wrong! But I decided that I should list the things I know about Oxford. So, here goes:
From Inspector Morse:
1. Oxford is dangerous. It is the place of many murders. (Tho' not nearly so many as Midsomer)
2. All heads of Colleges in Oxford are either murderers or are up to something as serious as murder. They are not to be trusted.
3. Only young, female, good looking clergy are to be trusted in Oxford. The rest are either murders or seriously unhinged.
4. Any Oxford woman who is attractive to Inspector Morse has committed a felony of some sort.
5. There are a lot of pubs in Oxford, frequented by policemen. Policemen in Oxford cannot think without beer.
From Terry Pratchett (his 'Unseen University' in the Discworld series)
1. Food is the basic raison d'etre of Oxford, and falling asleep in one's pudding is a glorious moment.
2. Everything requires a ceremony. The best events are accompanied by ceremonies so ancient and so meaningless that no-one has a clue what is happening or why.
3. The most visible people are the most important, and demand to be treated with respect.
4. Achievement and learning is not encouraged; pomp and ceremony, and due regard for the honour of the university and its respected leaders is far more important.
5. Women are an interesting species not unknown to the university, but certainly not a part of its important and visible life. However without women the laundry simply would not get done.
6. There is no logic to this world. If you don't know what is going on or you don't make the appropriate response, you are clearly not worthy to be here and need to go elsewhere; to help with the laundry perhaps.
Maybe this year we'll get there. It will be like Alice falling down the rabbit hole into a whole 'nother world.
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3 comments:
i think it is only just and good that you are basing your planning on what you have learned from inspector morse and terry pratchett.
but let us not forget levor in a white bow tie, carrying a sword and a flagon of ale! (and perhaps wearing a purple turban - yet to be confirmed)
Only 3 months! I didn't realise it was so soon.
But really, wouldn't Canbridge be a safer place to go? It is very flat.
Chris
No, no. In a few months for three or four years.
The plan is to leave in September.
Not sure 'Canbridge' would be any safer, even though as you say, it is flat. Canbridge have a nasty habit of not confirming your enrolment till you arrive. Tricky with visas and things. :)
Levor is hoping to ring you tonight...
:) Wist
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