The thing about American Cousins, you see, is that you wait around for months, wondering whether they actually exist, and then - Wham ! Bam ! - two come along, one after the other, in the space of a few days. (I'm still waiting for the Thankyou Ma'am !).
It's great to hear some of their news. It's also amusing to see that these young people, who I always assumed were firmly at the forefront of the first generation for whom PCs and the internet are to be taken for granted in the same way as the TV was for mine, are less techno-savvy than I expected, and clearly unfamiliar with the ways of the blogosphere.
Even putting to one side the fact that it took them almost six months to make an appearance here, and that they clearly have not read the rules of the PO, it's difficult to ignore the fact that their choice of posts on which to publish their comments is - how can I say this politely ? - a little eccentric.
After all, American Cousin the Elder's comment was posted on March 15th - on an entry I published almost six months ago, on October 23rd last year.
As for the Guitar Hero - yes, Cousin T, that is your official blog pseudonym, unless you're uncomfortable with such iconic status, of course, in which case you're welcome to change it - he chose to post his name (a big no-no - see the rules of the PO) and e-mail address on March 24th in a comment on the entry from Christmas Eve ! I guess that's the rock 'n' roll lifestyle for you - he's been having such a good time, he's three months behind the rest of us. Or perhaps for him it really is Christmas every day...
Still, as I said, it's great to finally hear some news from the other side of the pond. We miss you too !
hey PO, i'm going on tour through europe in october, will you be around? send me yer e-mail! no uk dates unfortunately:( get intouch!
Guitar Hero, from across the pond.
Posted by: Guitar Hero | July 16, 2005 at 02:07 AM
Hey Guitar Hero (yes, that's your name while you're visiting the PO), good to hear from you. I should indeed by around in October - may be away in November. You know there's always room for you here in Geneva if you want to spend a few days in Switzerland... E-mail is on the way...
Posted by: The Paternal Optimist | July 16, 2005 at 03:35 AM