Conference.1

After a bad night's sleep, thanks to eating rich food too late and a stiff neck, I was up in good time for the 40 minute walk over to the University with my PhD student J. I wasn't looking forward to the morning's talks, as the theme seemed excessively mathematical. However, one was simply a good talk, and the mathematical special case had some practical merit. I also had a couple of valuable conversations, as well as a couple over lunch that were just pleasant. I fought tiredness through the afternoon, and resolved to eat earlier this evening - hopefully with a dear colleague and our two PhD students.