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by John
Mon Jun 11, 2007 1:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Who ranks fourth in Google?
Replies: 1
Views: 5072

I've been Googled!

Thanks for the info... 8)
by John
Sun Jun 10, 2007 9:06 am
Forum: Books, Films and TV
Topic: Doctor Who
Replies: 2
Views: 5110

The latest episode "Blink" was different, very clever, very entertaining and continued the high level that the previous two had achieved.

This is very, very high class stuff.
by John
Sun Jun 10, 2007 8:34 am
Forum: Other Equipment
Topic: Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 DL Macro Super Pentax AF
Replies: 1
Views: 10661

Hi Phill Thanks for dropping by, and welcome! I took a few pictures with your lens and they were crisp and sharp enough. I sold it on eBay because I decided to stick to the Pentax range, which has more to do with keeping filter sizes the same, having controls all work the same way round and so on. I...
by John
Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:00 am
Forum: General
Topic: Lies. Lies and Damn Lies
Replies: 3
Views: 6926

Lies. Lies and Damn Lies

Just back from a week in the Lake District and we had a few Good Walks.

Book description: Superb paths make light work of this climb to a hidden gem.

Reality: Climb sheer cliffs and only just make it, gasping for breath, to the top.

You have been warned!

:wink:
by John
Thu May 31, 2007 5:59 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Weakly Bin Collections
Replies: 3
Views: 6378

Did they ask you to come out and load the garbage truck personally? No, but if they had we could have replied with a suitably polite and considerate response. It's very important these days to be correct and proper when dealing with, er, jolly nice people just doing their job. Yes, that was it. :?
by John
Wed May 30, 2007 5:48 pm
Forum: Books, Films and TV
Topic: Poetry
Replies: 2
Views: 6395

Another poem, entitled "The Meadows of Spring" ‘Tis a dull sight To see the year dying, When winter winds Set the yellow wood sighing: Sighing, oh! Sighing. When such a time cometh, I do retire Into an old room Beside a bright fire: O, pile a bright fire! And there I sit Reading old things...
by John
Tue May 29, 2007 8:59 pm
Forum: Books, Films and TV
Topic: Poetry
Replies: 2
Views: 6395

Poetry

Poetry is a powerful medium and I might post a poem now and again. Here is one of my favourites: BENEDICITE GOD’S love and peace be with thee, where Soe’er this soft autumnal air Lifts the dark tresses of thy hair! Whether through city casements comes Its kiss to thee, in crowded rooms, Or, out amon...
by John
Mon May 28, 2007 6:01 pm
Forum: Books, Films and TV
Topic: Doctor Who
Replies: 2
Views: 5110

I am pleased to report that last night's episode, where The Doctor takes human form, was also very much a return to form. Splendidly shot and quite intriguing, with only some gratuitous Animated Scarecrows to even cause a ruffle of disquiet. Martha became a believable character, but the main accolad...
by John
Mon May 28, 2007 5:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The Cat Speaks
Replies: 15
Views: 29734

Now, the plot thickens... My little grandaughter, almost five years old, said today, "Shaney just spoke to me but I couldn't understand what she said." So the possibility arises that the cat now has linguistic skills too advanced for a five-year-old to understand. Or possibly she has someh...
by John
Sat May 26, 2007 10:26 am
Forum: Books, Films and TV
Topic: Two Suffolk Friends
Replies: 1
Views: 3983

Two Suffolk Friends

My latest acquisition is a copy of the first edition of Two Suffolk Friends by Francis Hindes Groome, published by Blackwood and taken from two issues of Blackwoods Magazine. This 1895 book is in splendid condition. Dedicated to Mowbray Donne "The Friend of these two Friends" it comprises ...
by John
Fri May 25, 2007 5:24 pm
Forum: Books, Films and TV
Topic: My Favourite Childhood Books
Replies: 1
Views: 4525

My Favourite Childhood Books

I have a small collection of children's books, some of which have been with me from childhood and some which have been replaced later out of interest. Here are some of my favourites, what are yours? Toby Twirl (various) Finn Family Moomintroll by Tove Jansson Little Black Sambo The Famous Five (21 b...
by John
Wed May 23, 2007 10:58 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Victoria Baths
Replies: 3
Views: 6696

The Turkish Baths are at present out of bounds as the contractors are in, but there is free access to the three main pool areas, the outbuildings and the area beneath the pools. This latter area is fantastic, all it need are a few Daleks trundling around under there and we have the makings of a new ...
by John
Tue May 22, 2007 9:19 pm
Forum: Dragonstone
Topic: d&d on-line journals
Replies: 5
Views: 15750

Another exciting episode has been posted, just follow Fez's link above.
by John
Tue May 22, 2007 9:18 pm
Forum: General
Topic: My Favourite Day of the Week
Replies: 4
Views: 7311

It's a pleasure to see someone enjoying their work!
by John
Mon May 21, 2007 10:57 pm
Forum: Books, Films and TV
Topic: Doctor Who
Replies: 2
Views: 5110

Doctor Who

We are well into Series 3 now, and it's very well put together, but I don't feel it has quite the spark that Series 1 and 2 had. Is it because there's no Billie Piper? Is it because the scripts aren't quite as strong? Don't get me wrong, I'm still enjoying it, but perhaps I just miss Rose.... Ah, we...