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

[Bicnod]

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?!

Still eeking.

Up in 5 hours so must go sleeeeeeep.

How exciting, I was lurking on the thread when you were unequivocally chosen by Justine to be the MN delegate

Don't eek, you'll be fab.

Looking forward to your reports.

Go warrior

Ha! @Bewitched - yy I have the backing of the whole of, erm, Justine

@Gibber -

Wow, that was really not enough sleep. You know when your head is buzzing with stuff so you can't drop off?

Anyhoo - don't want this thread moved to sleep section so will move on...

Nothing to report yet still in PJs in hotel room except it's raining in Belfast...

ARMAGH not Belfast raining in Armagh

Well that was, erm, frickin freezing bracing. No hot water in shower. Definitely awake now

I'll hopefully be meeting Frank and Mwajuma later, two young Tanzanian activists who spoke at the Nutrition for Growth Summit and at the BigIF London - see here

If you have any questions you'd like me to ask Frank or Mwajuma please add them here :)

And any questions for the other bloggers just ask as well.

Right - off to Enniskillen...

GO BICNOD

Be glad you're in Armagh. Belfast is practically in lockdown as President Obama gets ready to speak at City Centre in about 2 hours. My poor husband is trying to get through to a different event on the other side of it.

Good luck today. I'll try to think of an intelligent question!

Morning, Bicnod Hope that first Guinness helped you get some beauty sleep. Will try and think of an intelligent question also after my 2nd coffee although such great stuff on the other thread, not sure what to add! I am sure you will do a sterling job there. Go Bicnod!!

Aha! Posted earlier on the other thread hope you at least got a fry down you

Tee I cancelled my work session

How exciting! I missed the original thread but am marking my place to read later.

Good luck (not that you'll need it).

If you're staying on the Armagh City Hotel, avoid the scones. They're minging.

The Guinness at Lough Erne is very good though so try and grab a pint if you get the opportunity.

Oh, and good luck!

Go Bicnod ! Find some coffee,you'll be fine!

Think of it like a slightly bonkers NCT nearly new sale - but with bighighfalluting issues on the tables instead. It's a bun fight, and lots of cliques and politics swimming around the main event.

I'll keep checking in

Am following you on Twitter too.

Good luck and ENJOY it!

Woooooo - I've arrived

Currently sat in the Enniskillen media centre with a strong coffee and an apple wondering what happens next...

Pics on twitter by the way - @SarahRobinson78

good luck and enjoy

Belfast as Tee says is in lockdown

have been at work since 7 cos of it all (and then he decided to go by helicopter and the motorway stays open!)

Haven't seen anyone famous yet

I live between Stormont and the city centre. I desperately need to go to Ikea for meatballs so I hope he gets to the Waterfront soon East Belfast I can go about my critically important business.

How exciting!

(off to read the original thread in the hope of posting something intelligent later, at least something more intelligent than asking if you can find out what Angela Merkel's favourite biscuit is).

@SexAndDrugs - will pass that on to Obama forthwith

@OddSockMonster - I could really do with a I only have an apple.

Just had to do a quick recording of why I'm here for the IFCampaign - not sure if it will be used on the website but will let you know if it goes up.

Had approximately three seconds to prepare myself so may well be talking nonsense...

Wishing you bourbons across the internet

Oh god - video is up here

Please excuse bags under eyes and remember I had about two hours sleep

No hot water? I had such high hopes when I saw you outside an AA 4* establishment...

Good luck, I'm sure the day will fly by once you're in the thick of it. My poor DDs and visitors are going to be ignored while I keep checking for updates! Go and have a rifle through R4's Simon jack's briefcase for a cereal bar to keep your strength up in the meantime x

Just watched it back.

I look like a proper numpty with that nod at the end of my bit...

My DH's family are originally from Kesh, near Enniskillen and they are very at the shop front makeovers and fakeovers, have you seen them? That is all somewhat btw.