Went to the cinema last night with johncoxon to see the new Tarantino movie. It managed to be bloodthirsty, irreverent, thought provoking and funny and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Definitely not for the squeamish, but otherwise recommended. We also noted, as John parked the car in a dim lit space far, far from the entrance, that the Orange Wednesdays promotion really seems to have made it THE...

johncoxon went to the Penguin Prelaunch for the Sixth Book last night... he returned with the cover. (Click to Embiggenate) Not bad. Not bad at all. Go read John's report. ED: John points out that there are folks who don't realize it's pronounced the same as "Owen". I suppose you might think it's pronounced the same as Ewan...

You know the one. The Galaxy spanning epic trilogy, where a small group struggles in conflict with the powerful galactic empire, etc. No, not Star Wars . It's the animation that makes this brilliant. Star Wars: Retold (by someone who hasn't seen it) seen at johncoxon and stevegreen 's An ants nest with the soil removed and the tubes filled with concrete. seen at whizzerandchips...

Tagged by ajshepherd : 1. go to the fourth folder on your computer where you store your pictures, 2. pick the fourth picture in that folder, 3. explain the picture, 4. tag four people to do the same Okay, this picture is ~/pictures/Misc/070907_mouse.jpg As for an explanation... well, first go back and watch the 2007 Doctor Who episode The Family Of Blood . And then have a look at ...

A Happy Fannish Birthday to johncoxon ... and lapswood too, I hear!

Happy birthday to forbiddendanish and johncoxon ! A few things of amusement: This really made me laugh: Metro paper points out World's Oldest Lolcat ?? Also, have managed to get a work colleague to give me spinning supplies - lovely soft poodle hair clippings. Tempted, for "Weird Al" reference purposes, to make it into a hat....

Dear Santa... Dear Santa, This year I've been busy! In February I signed my organ donor card (28 points) . Last month I ruled Duluth, Minnesota as a cruel and heartless dictator (-700 points) . In May I bought porn for nightrider101 (10 points) . Last Monday I pulled johncoxon 's hair (-5 points) . In April I saved a busload of nuns in Angola (326 points) . Overall...