In 2009, a Tory landslide seemed inevitable. Does failing to crush a government as unpopular as Gordon Brown's bode badly for David Cameron in terms of public support for Conservatives and their policies ( Read more... )

We were thinking about raiding James' place in the 'Nam (Chippenham) for a night of anime- probably When They Cry if you're interested and its a realistic trip to make. So- Saturday 01/05/10 round Half Pint Jimmy's House of Robot. Good Idea. 
Shout if you need navigation or lift style assistance.

Lots going on at the moment- the run up to the May ( Read more... )

I have very little faith in our country's politicians and political system. That being said, I continue to be pleased by our MP's voting record - Don Foster voted against the Digital Economy Bill ( Read more... )

Preparation for May Expo started a while back but it begins in earnest now with the rules and registration information going out.

http://www.mcmexpogroup.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=286&t=13940

High hopes for this one as I fully expect EuroCosplay to ramp up excitement for a lot of the Expo attendees.

**EDIT** Due to me being a spanner, I didn't ( Read more... )

Bristol meet up this Friday. It's a Good Idea.
Meet up in town, do a bit of shopping, a bit of socialising, hit the cinema for either Alice or Clash depending on preference, then either find a pub, kareoke place, or raid someone's pad.
I'm planning to post up on the 'Anyone from Bath' thread on the Expo forum, and drag Ilpala & Leena away from ( Read more... )

What's that? Has ilpala (James) managed to convince 17 countries to join Eurocosplay now? So if WCS 2010 has not accepted any new country's applications above the 15 for 2009, does that mean we have more countries taking part than they do? Om my! ^_^ 
I know we're not competing with them, but I think that's still a noteworthy milestone. 

 Of f  to Devon for a long weekend- whoo! Plymouth people, I'll try to get down / lure you up to where I'm staying. Around here basically: EX20 4NA so about an hours drive ( Read more... )

Meal with Ilpala yesterday- the one combo we both wanted they did not do. Steak and ribs would blatantly be the way to go.

Shopping in Bristol on Saturday with people, Chinese meal and Bath on Sunday. Cleaning house will continue to wait.
Tonight is Raine's birthday meal too. My fat b*****d training goes well!

I also hear Kitacon has kicked off people ( Read more... )

Great evening with Ailsa, Chibi, Mike, Amber and myself barging in on Liz & Jack ( Read more... )

This is another topic in the news recently which is Relevant To My Interests:

http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE61P0WQ20100226?feedType=nl&feedName=uktopnewsearly

Is the sexually charged media a problem? Or is it just another case of "*flailing arms* Think of teh children!" style nanny state hysteria?

I have some views on this which again many ( Read more... )