Tis The Season And All That
I don’t know if any of you have ever tried recording a podcast when the rest of the country is celebrating Bonfire Night? It is not easy or fun.
To amuse myself whilst I wait for a break in the bangs, crackles and fizzes, I thought I would sign up for the JensonButton.com newsletter. What? Wait, what? Come on, don’t look at me like that.
Anyway, from one festive activity to another, apparently Jenson has come up with a brilliant idea for a competition:
“Seasons Greetings”. Yawn. “Happy Christmas!” Snore. If you’re anything like Jenson, chances are those tired old holiday cards you send and receive each year don’t get your engines revving.
Think you can do better? Jenson does, and he thought up a competition to give you the chance to be the designer of his official Christmas card this year.
Whether you scribble it freehand, paint it like Picasso or digitally design it, he wants to see it. Make a masterpiece to do Father Christmas proud, and you could have your work selected by JB himself!
You know that Jenson stayed awake all last night coming up with that one, don’t you?
Whilst I would usually turn my nose up at such patronising offers for activities – like I don’t have enough to do – these fireworks are driving me crazy, and a bit of soothing Photoshopping might work.
Do you think Jenson would mind his Christmas Card having Franck on the cover?
You shouldn’t let him...
Both, and add happy to the mix as well.
November 5th, 2007 at 20:34 #1 - daniel said:
and! he’s got a brand new shiny website. at least i just saw it as i visited for the christmas card competition, i already am a subscriber..
November 5th, 2007 at 21:05 #2 - lou said:
i know i saw his new website the other day! i was thinking exactly the same thing, nice relaxing photoshop!
Love the photo.
I have heard from my dad who has conections in honda, that Ross Brawn may be moving there. I was just wandering if this is true, or just rumour. great podcast btw!
November 5th, 2007 at 21:08 #3 - Christine said:
Thanks Lou.
There’s also speculation that Alonso would consider moving to Toyota if they managed to get their hands on Brawn as well.
Not sure about that though.
I think Ross was linked with Honda before, so it may be one of those rumours that doesn’t go away, or it may be that there’s truth in it.
November 5th, 2007 at 21:17 #4 - lou said:
Thanks, i was just wandering. Lots of things to keep an eye on during the next few months then.
Will you be going to the race of champions? it promises to be very good!
November 5th, 2007 at 21:26 #5 - Christine said:
We’re definitely looking into the Race of Champions, it’s on our calendar.
Are you going?
November 5th, 2007 at 21:50 #6 - lou said:
I hope that i can go, but none of my friends are really into racing, and not being old engough to drive yet, i may have to wait for next year were i can take myself. i am hoping it will be on the tv though. if you go i am looking forward to anouther amazing podcast!
i have also heard that as part of children and need Radio 2 are autioning off tickets and pit lane passes to the Britsh GP. If only i had the money!
November 5th, 2007 at 23:08 #7 - Ollie said:
Or even [Sir] Frank! Hell, even the phrase “My other car is a Super Aguri” wouldn’t be so bad!
November 6th, 2007 at 16:57 #8 - Scott Dryden said:
Lou, even if you could drive, I wouldn’t advise it – the tube is bad enough. Despite promises that the transport situation would be improved for the new stadium, if anything, they’ve made it worse.
As for watching the event, there’ll be live mobile steaming available. See:
http://www.enede.com/roc
TV contracts haven’t been confirmed, yet. In previous years, the event has been broadcast live in the UK on British Eurosport, with highlights on the BBC.
November 6th, 2007 at 18:22 #9 - me said:
scott, now i’m very tempted to stay at home.
good shout
November 6th, 2007 at 22:15 #10 - Scott Dryden said:
National Express are providing coach travel to Wembley from nearly all major town/cities. I’ve gone for this option, thinking it’ll probably prove the least stressful.
If you’re interested me, have a look at http://www.nationalexpress.com/wembley
November 7th, 2007 at 15:37 #11 - Keith said:
Don’t knock bonfire night! I like having free fireworks on my birthday