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Sunday 18th November 2007

I received a fantastic e-mail this afternoon. Can you guess who it was from?

It is not from Klaus Brune, we have already ascertained that he is away from the office until tomorrow morning. Hang on, how did I overlook Hans Joachim-Koch in the ridiculous names list?

No, it was from Nicky's Mum, Jean. It turns out she has been reading the blog, and was taken with the origami:

Hi Eeeeeeyan
Just thought you would like a look at the following

www.britishorigami.org.uk

Who would have thought it.
Methinks they are Liberals - the beards are the giveaway !!!!!!!


As an origami man have you heard of Thoki Yen?
Sadly now deceased.

BOGS
British Origami Gourmet Society - a group of paperfolders who practise folding during meals (see poppadom)
Poppadom
People Out Practising Paperfolding And Dining On Masala - a group of folders who enjoy Indian food See BOGS


Love
Jean

Brilliant!!!

'Thoki began his career as a magician, but developed it far beyond that. For one thing, he had an innate ability as an artist. No hesitant or tentative lines for Thoki! The first lines he drew were always right. Kalmon appeared like magic with just the right posture and expression for what he was telling us. Thoki was able to “draw” with scissors just as well as with a pencil and this led him to develop his act in which he would cut his little cut-and-folded animals. It was suggested to him by a friend, who noticed his unusual abilities and it became for many years his main claim to fame. He devised a large repertoire of models and when he invited the audience to ask them to suggest a creature, he was always able to select an animal from the clamour that went up! It was through this paper-cutting routine that Thoki came to the notice of paperfolders. In the early 1950s, Robert Harbin heard about Thoki through the showmen’s grapevine, but misunderstood and in “Paper Magic” (1956), he mentioned Thoki as being a paperfolder, but a very elusive one.'

Anyway, after all that excitement, on with the jobs.

'Smg is seeking 4 sales executives to join our dynamic team in Amsterdam.'

Great, as discussed above, I lived in Holland for a brief period. It would be nice to go back and meet up with Jaques and the others. No apply by date so here we go:

Dear Tracey Van Gessel

I read with wonder your advertisement for Sales executives to join your team in Amsterdam.

Your advertisement stated that I should visit your website, which I have done. It also requested that I send a motivating letter, so here is my attempt:

A week ago, I did not know how to do origami, but I bought a book. I have attached a picture of a ‘Space Ship’ that I created this afternoon. You see, anything is possible!!!

I hope that this is motivating enough, and I have attached my CV for your perusal.

Kind regards



Ian Carpenter

THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVERPOOL PROCUREMENT SUPPORT UNIT CONTRACT 1089

Why all capitals? As discussed above, I am a keen supporter of Liverpool Football Club. If you remember, it cost me the Manager's job at Tottenham Hotspur. So I am most intrigued by this job.

'The questionaire document can be downloaded from the Liverpool City Council website at www.liverpool.gov.uk Go to A-Z of service, p for procurement ubit, then current tenders.':

Advert Q10182 Safeguarding Adults - Investigative Skills
Quote Q10182 Safeguarding Adults - Investigative Skills
Advert Q10187 HUB 2008 - Temporary Skate Park
Quote Q10187 HUB 2008 - Temporary Skate Park
Advert Q10189 Liverpool Capital of Culture Events 2008 - Economic Impact Assessment
Quote Q10189 Liverpool Capital of Culture Events 2008 - Economic Impact Assessment
Advert STQ060 Kitchen Equipment for Catering Services
Quote STQ060 Kitchen Equipment for Catering Services
Advert STQ061 Home Improvement Packs (HIPS)
Quote STQ061 Home Improvement Packs (HIPS)
Advert STQ062 Hire of Pianos and Equipment
Quote STQ062 Hire of Pianos and Equipment
Advert STQ063 Production of a Short Video
Quote STQ063 Production of a Short Video

As you can see there is a lot going on in Liverpool at the moment. I couldn't possibly apply for all of these tenders, that would be ridiculous. However, the Hire of Pianos and Equipment does interest me.


INVITATION TO QUOTE
STQ 062
Hire of Pianos /Equipment plus Piano Tuner
Liverpool City Council on behalf of the Liverpool Culture Company is
looking to appoint a supplier to provide the hire of 4 Pianos plus a
piano tuner and other related equipment.
Please see quotation document for specification requirements
For further information or to arrange a site visit please contact [name deleted]
The quotation document may be downloaded from the Liverpool City
Council website at www.liverpool.gov.uk Go to A-Z of council
services, for procurement unit, then current tenders.
Closing date for receipt of completed quotations is 10.00am Friday,
14th December 2007.

Please visit this site, and read the tender request, it is sublime. About 100 pages of clauses, in order to hire 4 pianos plus a piano tuner. It must have taken them the best part of a year to draw it all up. Meetings, follow meetings, and who is going to order the Rich Teas? Do they have to put that out to tender?

INVITATION TO QUOTE
STQ 063
Supply of Rich Tea Biscuits/Digestives plus biscuit taster
Liverpool City Council on behalf of the Liverpool Culture Company is looking to appoint a supplier to provide the supply of 4 packets of biscuits plus a biscuit taster and other related equipment.
Please see quotation document for specification requirements
For further information or to arrange a site visit please contact [name deleted]
The quotation document may be downloaded from the Liverpool City
Council website at www.liverpool.gov.uk Go to A-Z of council
services, for procurement unit, then current tenders.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 11.00am Friday, as that is when we are meeting to discuss the proposal for changing from PG Tips to Tetley (subject to approval by the Council).