I'm guest quizmastering this week on the internet quiz site "Podquiz".
It's one of my favourite sites and I am grateful to James for letting me take part.
You can check out my special "Valentines" round at http://www.podquiz.com/ from Friday.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Check me out on Podquiz
I'm guest quizmastering this week on the internet quiz site "Podquiz".
It's one of my favourite sites and I am grateful to James for letting me take part.
You can check out my special "Valentines" round at http://www.podquiz.com/ from Friday.
Friday, February 08, 2008
Life after Mars....
Did anyone else happen to be watching BBC1 last night at about 9pm? If you did you would have been watching what I am already calling one of MY TV highlights of 2008! - Ashes to Ashes.
I never really got into Life on Mars, since, being born in 1976 it meant little to me. I was an eighties babe (and in some ways still am), so when I heard about the follow up being set in 1981, I was immediately hooked. This WAS my time!
Then a few weeks ago, the trailers began - Keeley Hawes dressed up like Lily Savage's daughter, accompanyed by the soft piano bridge from "Vienna" (THIS MEAN'S NOTHING TO MEEEEEEEEEEEEE). Adam Ant and the scary arsed clown from David Bowie's iconic video announced that "Ashes to Ashes" would be starting on Thursday 7th Feb.
Brilliant!
So what of the programme itself? Well, the start was a bit long winded as we waited for DCI Alex Drake (Hawes) to get shot in the bonce. But once she did we were transported back to a world of smoking in offices, sexism and rubiks cubes!
The first thing I was amazed by was how the graphics department had worked overtime to re-introduce the bleak east-end dockside of the early eighties - The 02 was merely a deserted flatland on the edge of the river.
The clothing was SPOT ON, as was the soundtrack that rattled along in the background. Keeley Hawes, with an initially out of place haughty taughty accent, seems to have settled in quite nicely to eighties life. Phil Glenister was once again effrvescent as Gene Hunt, the sexist, racist, early eighties archetype coming out with some classic one liners (all of which escape me at the moment!) but proving my time was well spent tuning in!
Cameos from Zippy and George were inspired but the clown was a little frightening (Ok, a lot frightening!) and even though the gun battle at the end was a tad far fetched - if the bullets had really been flying, there would have been a massacre of "Moldavian" proportions - in all it wasn't a bad story.
In short, it was every bit as excellent as I was hoping. I will be tuning in next Thursday, and if you've nothing else to do, I would advise you do the same (It'll be set during Charles and Di's wedding!!!).
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
I'm back....
...and it's all thanks to Paul (aka Queenieboy!).
I've just spent an hour on the phone with him (was a rather one-sided conversation, but I know Paul wont take offence at that comment. In fact he would probably agree with me when I say he could jaw for England!!!!) during which he re-introduced me to the beauty of blogging!
So with a mild fanfare (parp!) it's a pleasure to be back with you and i'm hoping this should be the start of what I am hoping to be a good stress relief (masturbation is soooo passe!).
Tomorrow sees the first "online film review" and with more juicy entries planned, it should be worth checking in when you can!
Love 2 U all
I've just spent an hour on the phone with him (was a rather one-sided conversation, but I know Paul wont take offence at that comment. In fact he would probably agree with me when I say he could jaw for England!!!!) during which he re-introduced me to the beauty of blogging!
So with a mild fanfare (parp!) it's a pleasure to be back with you and i'm hoping this should be the start of what I am hoping to be a good stress relief (masturbation is soooo passe!).
Tomorrow sees the first "online film review" and with more juicy entries planned, it should be worth checking in when you can!
Love 2 U all
Sunday, September 24, 2006
All packed and ready to go - Blackpool here I come....
Afternoon all
Well, the shirts are folded. The toiletries secured and the case is almost closed. I'm off to Lancashire in the morning and I honestly cannot wait.
I feel like I've been waiting years for this holiday, my last trip having been in 1998
and I don't mind telling you i'm glad it's finally arrived.
Work's been getting to me and i've had enough of smoggy old East London to fill an Internet full of blogs, but now with a break by the coast (Even though it's going to p*ss down with rain!) I can finally rest up and recharge.
Only question left to ask you all is what flavour Rock do you want brought back?
I'm hoping to blog during the hols if I can find an internet cafe, but just in case I don't i'll be back on Friday....
And if you don't know about Rock, check this:
http://www.sweetthoughts.co.uk/acatalog/How_is_Rock_Candy_Made.html
Well, the shirts are folded. The toiletries secured and the case is almost closed. I'm off to Lancashire in the morning and I honestly cannot wait.
I feel like I've been waiting years for this holiday, my last trip having been in 1998
and I don't mind telling you i'm glad it's finally arrived.
Work's been getting to me and i've had enough of smoggy old East London to fill an Internet full of blogs, but now with a break by the coast (Even though it's going to p*ss down with rain!) I can finally rest up and recharge.
Only question left to ask you all is what flavour Rock do you want brought back?
I'm hoping to blog during the hols if I can find an internet cafe, but just in case I don't i'll be back on Friday....
And if you don't know about Rock, check this:
http://www.sweetthoughts.co.uk/acatalog/How_is_Rock_Candy_Made.html
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Anyone got a remedy for insomnia?
The pro-plus is seeping through my system and yet my eyes are heavier than an iron elephant!
The fact i'm listening to some irish pop music (Triniti, if you're interested!) isn't helping!
I thought i'd blog an entry before I start snoring in the office and my manager sends me home.
Topic of conversation today - Insomnia. I suffer from it and even though I have been to the doctors to ask about it, and taken sleeping pills for it, I cannot seem to get a restful night's sleep.
I find myself awake at 3am watching Will and Grace re-runs on LivingTV while clock-watching until it's time for work and i'll admit it's killing me... I'd cut my right arm off for a decent night's sleep....
So i am asking you, People of the world - If you have a remedy for sleeplessness, please post a comment. I am willing - within reason - to try anything so please if you can help, you know what to do.
The fact i'm listening to some irish pop music (Triniti, if you're interested!) isn't helping!
I thought i'd blog an entry before I start snoring in the office and my manager sends me home.
Topic of conversation today - Insomnia. I suffer from it and even though I have been to the doctors to ask about it, and taken sleeping pills for it, I cannot seem to get a restful night's sleep.
I find myself awake at 3am watching Will and Grace re-runs on LivingTV while clock-watching until it's time for work and i'll admit it's killing me... I'd cut my right arm off for a decent night's sleep....
So i am asking you, People of the world - If you have a remedy for sleeplessness, please post a comment. I am willing - within reason - to try anything so please if you can help, you know what to do.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
The Amazing Race is back!!!!
As a self confessed Telly addict (He'd watch the test card if they still used it!) my life too a shift into first gear when i got Broadband earlier this year. Now I can not only watch the hundreds of british channels we get in jolly old blightly, but now I have access to a world of telly!!!
Now I am also a self confessed Yankophile. I love America. Americans. Patriotism. And far from being obsessed by this, i think they produce some of the best TV shows in the world (Don't forget you first saw Supermarket Sweep on a US channel - That can't be a good thing?!?!). Shut up!
Anyway, since January, I discovered an adventure gameshow called The Amazing Race. Now in its 10th year and winner of the Emmy for best Reality show four years running, the concept is simple. X number of teams set off from a location somewhere in the USA on a race around the world. Along the way they have to complete a series of challenges which, if successful and done quickly, will see them speed on to successive legs of the race. If not, then they are eliminated. The first team to cross the finish line wins $1,000,000. Simple, eh?
If you've never heard of it, here's a good place to start: http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race10/
but be warned, spoilers are posted every Monday (since the show airs on Sunday).
So series 10 has just started in the States and I caught the first episode last night. They claimed to have the most diverse group of teams ever (Muslims, Asians, Amputees, Lesbians, Gays, the whole enchilada) but I laughed out loud when, within the space fo the first hour, they had dispatched the Asians and the Muslims. Diversity was lopped off within the first 10% of the series!
Now we are left with the follwing:
Tyler and James - Recovering drug addicts
Team Spliff
Nice guys who are now models after coming off the crack. Nice boys though!
Duke and Lauren - Dad and recently discovered lesbian daughter
Team Deal-with-it
Dad coming to terms with daughter's new life. My faves so far.
Peter and Sarah - The lady with one leg and her over enthusiatic bloke
Team Oo-aarrr
She's playing too much on the leg and uses it to get one-up on the rest. Least fave.
Dustin and Kandice - Miss California and Miss New York
Team World-peace
Two beauty queens on the Amazing race? What's going to happen when the nails start to chip and the mascara runs???
Rob and Kimberley - Mister and Mrs Vanilla
Team Yaaaaaaaawn
Can't even remember what these two look like, cos they're so normal!
Kellie and Jamie - Cheerleaders
Team Rah Rah Rah!
These two are hilarious. There'll be backflips in Botswana no doubt!!!
Erwin and Godwin - Korean bodybuilders
Team Arigato
OK, I suppose - need to stop pumping the steroids and concentrate on the game.
Lyn and Karlyn - Alabama Mamas
Team fried-chicken
Wont take no crap from no-one, with determination to go far - and I bet they will!
David and Mary - Coal miner and wife
Team Hickory
I like these two, simply cos they're the most normal of all the couples. The sort of couple you find living on your street...
Tom and Terry - Bitchy Boyfriends
Team Diva
The sooner these lose a leg (No offence to Sarah) the better. Tom's forehead is disturbingly big and I don't like their bitchy attitude!
Personally i'm putting a fiver on DUKE AND LAUREN, the Father and lesbian daughter. A thoroughly likeable couple and both so enthusiatic to build on their relationship and win this race....
If you don't watch the show, try and get into it. Now in its 10th season, it's just getting stronger and stronger, and judging by the viewing figures in the US and the awards it grabs, it's going to be round for a while yet!
Now I am also a self confessed Yankophile. I love America. Americans. Patriotism. And far from being obsessed by this, i think they produce some of the best TV shows in the world (Don't forget you first saw Supermarket Sweep on a US channel - That can't be a good thing?!?!). Shut up!
Anyway, since January, I discovered an adventure gameshow called The Amazing Race. Now in its 10th year and winner of the Emmy for best Reality show four years running, the concept is simple. X number of teams set off from a location somewhere in the USA on a race around the world. Along the way they have to complete a series of challenges which, if successful and done quickly, will see them speed on to successive legs of the race. If not, then they are eliminated. The first team to cross the finish line wins $1,000,000. Simple, eh?
If you've never heard of it, here's a good place to start: http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race10/
but be warned, spoilers are posted every Monday (since the show airs on Sunday).
So series 10 has just started in the States and I caught the first episode last night. They claimed to have the most diverse group of teams ever (Muslims, Asians, Amputees, Lesbians, Gays, the whole enchilada) but I laughed out loud when, within the space fo the first hour, they had dispatched the Asians and the Muslims. Diversity was lopped off within the first 10% of the series!
Now we are left with the follwing:
Tyler and James - Recovering drug addicts
Team Spliff
Nice guys who are now models after coming off the crack. Nice boys though!
Duke and Lauren - Dad and recently discovered lesbian daughter
Team Deal-with-it
Dad coming to terms with daughter's new life. My faves so far.
Peter and Sarah - The lady with one leg and her over enthusiatic bloke
Team Oo-aarrr
She's playing too much on the leg and uses it to get one-up on the rest. Least fave.
Dustin and Kandice - Miss California and Miss New York
Team World-peace
Two beauty queens on the Amazing race? What's going to happen when the nails start to chip and the mascara runs???
Rob and Kimberley - Mister and Mrs Vanilla
Team Yaaaaaaaawn
Can't even remember what these two look like, cos they're so normal!
Kellie and Jamie - Cheerleaders
Team Rah Rah Rah!
These two are hilarious. There'll be backflips in Botswana no doubt!!!
Erwin and Godwin - Korean bodybuilders
Team Arigato
OK, I suppose - need to stop pumping the steroids and concentrate on the game.
Lyn and Karlyn - Alabama Mamas
Team fried-chicken
Wont take no crap from no-one, with determination to go far - and I bet they will!
David and Mary - Coal miner and wife
Team Hickory
I like these two, simply cos they're the most normal of all the couples. The sort of couple you find living on your street...
Tom and Terry - Bitchy Boyfriends
Team Diva
The sooner these lose a leg (No offence to Sarah) the better. Tom's forehead is disturbingly big and I don't like their bitchy attitude!
Personally i'm putting a fiver on DUKE AND LAUREN, the Father and lesbian daughter. A thoroughly likeable couple and both so enthusiatic to build on their relationship and win this race....
If you don't watch the show, try and get into it. Now in its 10th season, it's just getting stronger and stronger, and judging by the viewing figures in the US and the awards it grabs, it's going to be round for a while yet!
Monday, September 18, 2006
My first Blog
Firstly, apologies if you stumbled on this blog by accident. Please feel free to hit "back" and return to normality...
The reason I set this up, apart from seeing my friend Paul's blog and deciding
I wanted one of those, was so I could offload my thoughts, like a Harry Potter Penseive.
As i get older (You're only thirty!) I find that I am rapidly running out of space in my head. So to share my inane ramblings with cyberspace would be a nice way to offload some of the crap floating around inside my cranium!
You might find at times my conscience will interject (Yeah I will!) at any opportunity. I have been told I am too self-critical, so my conscience will be posting his own thoughts on my thoughts. He's quite negative, so give him a chance... And don't take any of his comments personally!
So that's the first post out of the way.... Thanks to Paul for getting the ball rolling and let's see if i'm still here in 12 months time....
On with the randomness....
The reason I set this up, apart from seeing my friend Paul's blog and deciding
I wanted one of those, was so I could offload my thoughts, like a Harry Potter Penseive.
As i get older (You're only thirty!) I find that I am rapidly running out of space in my head. So to share my inane ramblings with cyberspace would be a nice way to offload some of the crap floating around inside my cranium!
You might find at times my conscience will interject (Yeah I will!) at any opportunity. I have been told I am too self-critical, so my conscience will be posting his own thoughts on my thoughts. He's quite negative, so give him a chance... And don't take any of his comments personally!
So that's the first post out of the way.... Thanks to Paul for getting the ball rolling and let's see if i'm still here in 12 months time....
On with the randomness....
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