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Kieran Wilson's avatar

Hi all

For those who may be interested, here are some photos from a few days cycling through Dorset.

I visited T E Lawrence sites and other quiet places along the way.

Combined with John’s book and the substacks, the journey and locations made it all come alive.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/csLnCmkhLbr6qqTJA

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Dianne Carlson's avatar

Kieran , Incredible! Amazing journey:) so happy for you. Hopefully more to follow for you.

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Dianne Carlson's avatar

John, Clear Blue Sky's ahead for your NYC and DC travels and meetings. The Greek Gods and we in the community will all be here for the next book, The Odyssey.

Best weekend journey wishes to all!

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Erik Vynckier's avatar

A fun fact for the Friday morning: moving offices in the City, I am forced to clean the stacked-up paperwork and trash most of it, since I should not have put it aside to begin with. Here's an old program that popped up: Risk Minds Insurance - main conference day 3 - Thursday 19 March 2015 (2015!)

08.30: Okura Foyer - registration and coffee (this is the Amsterdam Okura no doubt).

09.00: The Global Political Landscape & Investment Opportunities in 2015: examing the key forces shaping political risk and the implications for prudential policy & investment. Dr. John Hulsman.

09.40: State of the Industry Address: are regulations hampering optimal asset allocation, how can firms remain nimble in choppy markets and what can we do to resolve the challenges Solvency II and IFRS will create? Erik Vynckier.

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15.40: Interactive War Games: this exciting session will stress certain market scenarios and test out "real world" solutions and consequences.

I remember having a glass of champagne with you in the said foyer after the war games.

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John Hulsman's avatar

I do too old friend; very fine times! Hope to see you next time I’m over for another glass with the community.

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Erik Vynckier's avatar

To walk through an open door: the sound quality is absolutely good.

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John Hulsman's avatar

Thrilled to hear this, Erik; all the money and my Luddite technical deficiencies notwithstanding. It was worth it!

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Kieran Wilson's avatar

Great primer to my weekend, John. Have a great one!

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John Hulsman's avatar

You too my friend and thanks; I really enjoyed look back at this hidden treasure, which I haven’t thought about in a while. I’m glad we started with it, as it deserves a wider audience. Have a great weekend and talk once i’m over the pond

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Dianne Carlson's avatar

Kieran, Enjoy your weekend trajectory.

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