Policywonk, in a smart coat, LIVE FROM WESTMINSTER

[policywonk]

Hello and welcome

I've got my dongle working! Woohoo!

Today is a briefing day organised by the G20 Voice peeps.

Am networking like a wild thing. Oh look, there's Michelle O. 'Scuse me.

Yes, save the children. And Do tweet, if you have the time...makes it so much easier to track.

Where is PW's profile, anyone?

How are you all watching?
my broadband is too slow for the live stream linked here.

watching at work. Pol's profile here - first in list.

on the G20 voice link onebat. Go to bloggers at the top, PW was first, initials RD

OBM, where do I put that tag - in the text of the message?

OK, the whole room is now having a polite argument discussion about what to do next. Bloody hippies.

thanks ingles

go on pol tweet the tax figures, no ones done it yet

LOLOL, just seen PW smile while typing. I pull that face reading MN too

On an actual intelligent note, he's very good...

Yes, tag goes in body of message, then we can search out your voice in sea of other g20 messages.

Yes, I am amused by argument about format: has anyone suggested holding a 'speaking stick' yet?

We've settled on a free-for-all. So tell me if you want me to speak your brains for you.

PW, if you pick up the mike, please make sure it's working - it's a bit dull trying to lip read some of the contributers when they can't make the mike work

God, they are arguing about who's going to chair! Grow a spine guys, you've only got 8 hours!!!!

'pass round the lovely sandwiches' pmsl.

God, I'm such an idiot, always noticing the inane stuff...

It could be mumsnet... PW, you must feel right at home.

Gesticulating lady in the green scarf!

Where is your actual blog, pw?

pw who was the guy who was just now talking about the leaked thingy? He was on your table.

Woo hoo PW! Go Girl

"The SDR is an international reserve asset, created by the IMF in 1969 to supplement the existing official reserves of member countries. SDRs are allocated to member countries in proportion to their IMF quotas. The SDR also serves as the unit of account of the IMF and some other international organizations. Its value is based on a basket of key international currencies. The Exchange rates in terms of SDRs are also available online. "

MEDAL PLEASE!

No, TMMJ, I'm just a yokel in the corner making odd comments on the proceedings like Father Jack.

Feck! Girls! Bottled water!

PW is looking foxy in a red cardigan and ala mode black rimmed glasses.

Interesting point from tax guy about growth being measured on the wrong metrics. Was having a debate about this last night with reference to measuring economic progress through gross national welfare rather than...

OMG how patronising is guy with SDR POINT!!!!