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Bicnod for Mumsnet - LIVE AT THE G8!!! Come and keep me company...

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Bicnod · 17/06/2013 00:35

I'm here in Belfast for you lovely lot as one of the IF@G8 bloggers - original thread here

It all kicks off tomorrow so setting this up now like a good boy scout to be prepared.

Did I mention I'm getting a press pass?! Shock

Still eeking.

Up in 5 hours so must go sleeeeeeep.

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RowanMumsnet · 18/06/2013 10:14

Oooh Paul Collier! Let us know what he says

Salbertina · 18/06/2013 09:29

Got some fab Malawian stuff (get me) Fancy a virtual Brew? And hope the apples are more palatable Wink

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Bicnod · 18/06/2013 09:18

I'm here :)

Briefing with Paul Collier - advisor to Cameron - at 9.30am.

Thanks for articles @Salbertina - will have a squiz at them when I get back.

Coffee here is DIRE by the way.

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Salbertina · 18/06/2013 09:12

Also this is interesting - did you get the (African not British!) Mail & Guardian in Ethiopia? An interesting, African perspective:

mg.co.za/article/2013-06-13-africa-let-us-help-just-like-in-1884/

BIWI · 18/06/2013 08:57

Morning, Bicnod. Who are you going to collar today? Grin

Salbertina · 18/06/2013 08:01

Morning Bicnod- have you seen this?

m.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/jun/17/bono-africans-stealing-voice-poor

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Bicnod · 18/06/2013 07:00

Apparently the OECD released a report on information exchange overnight admitting that there are vast amounts of money offshore.

Let's see what the G8 agree today about sharing information on squirreled away money with developing countries. ..

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Bicnod · 18/06/2013 06:58

Morning Grin from one extreme to the other... got practically scalded in the shower this morning!

Just eating breakfast and then heading over to Lough Erne.

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Bicnod · 17/06/2013 23:18

Off to bed - truly knackered. Looking forward to some more G8 action tomorrow.

By the way, Greggs sausage rolls now come guilt free: Richard Murphy tells me Greggs came top of the Fair Tax Mark ratings recently - meaning they have an excellent corporate transparency record. Who knew?! Grin

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taczilla · 17/06/2013 22:03

Yes to Pat Blakes and round the corner Francos restaurant will be heaving. I am chuckling at friends on Facebook out walking and perving at all the men in uniform..times have changed. Hope you rest well and good luck tomorrow.

MmeLindor · 17/06/2013 21:34

oooh, aren't you doing well. You have Jon Snow's number in your phone! I am impressed.

Hassled · 17/06/2013 20:33

Bicnod - you are doing sterling work - the Huffington Post Shock. Enoy that dinner - sounds like you've earned it.

SacreBlue · 17/06/2013 19:30

WHOOP! Big well done, what a collar! I'd love JS on a MN chat :)

Enjoy your pint :) I think you are doing a sterling job missis you totally deserve it

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Bicnod · 17/06/2013 19:11

It's been a looooong day...

Off for dinner - and maybe a wee pint at Blakes as recommended on the other thread Grin

Will check in later.

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Bicnod · 17/06/2013 19:08

Just did an interview with people from Number 10 about why I'm here.

Totally fluffed it Blush so hopefully they'll be able to piece something vaguely coherent together Confused

Will post link once video is up.

Winding down here - everyone thinks most of the action will be tomorrow...

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Tee2072 · 17/06/2013 17:02

Well done Bicnod! Yes, do have him on, HQ!!

KnottedAnchorChief · 17/06/2013 16:50

Yep - defo John Snow webchat. Good call Bicnod

Did Putin turn up stripped to the waist sporting a David Dickinson tan and riding a fiery steed, as he does in some of his PR shots?

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Bicnod · 17/06/2013 16:46

Do I get to come and watch the live webchat?!

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liger · 17/06/2013 16:42

Oh yes, love Jon Snow! And he's steeped in this stuff so he would be a good follow up maybe ?9

Salbertina · 17/06/2013 16:41

Oh definitely! Well done, Bicnod, another coup! Sounds like it's going very well.

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RowanMumsnet · 17/06/2013 16:36

It turns out Bicnod is not only extremely well-informed, she's also a ninja at collaring her fellow lunch guests for webchats. Would y'all like us to follow up her sterling work in getting Jon Snow to agree to one?

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Bicnod · 17/06/2013 16:33

HAHAHAHA

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Bicnod · 17/06/2013 16:33

Poor David looks relieved that's over

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Bicnod · 17/06/2013 16:32

Ooooo - here comes Obama - think he's the last one...

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Bicnod · 17/06/2013 16:30

He's getting a bit puffed out now I think - just about to meet Putin...

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