Well, much as I hate to say "I told me so", my worst fears were confirmed today. I arrived early for my class to check the practical equipment, only to discover that (obviously!) most of it was missing. The class were, needless to say, not best pleased. Time is short before the end of the academic year, and I totally understand the fact the they were more than a little p***ed off! We should have been investigating the action of amylase on starch under different temperature conditions, but had no amylase. I briefly considered getting them to 'gob' into their test tubes, but modern Health and Safety regulations would have considered that a massive no-no! There must be no bodily fluids involved EVER!!!!
On the up side, my sheep skull had its first outing today, and went down a storm in the AS-level Human Biology lesson about the origins of farming. One of my students has named it 'Jorvic', but the more well-read among the group were going for Yorick. I was very impressed when one of them actually quoted "I knew him, Horatio" rather than the bandied about "I knew him well" version. Who says that scientists can't appreciate literature!?
Anyway, my writing mojo has returned after the Easter break, and I have another 2 articles available on Suite 101, and tomorrow I have my first meeting with a prospective customer!
This is going to be a good week folks!!
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