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Writer's Block: Pick an era, any era
The Pleistocene. Probably about 131,000 years ago. Inerglacial period. Warm weather. Mass migration of the human race into new lands. Exploration, danger, adventure. A simple life, and technology I could cope with. Also the chance to see some of the most intriguing megaflora ever to roam the earth; some to eat and some to run away from! -
roll the douse.....
Today we have had a small discussion concerning common English parlance, and we have decided to make certain changes in order to make the language more easily accessible.
We all know, and understand “mouse” (singular) and “mice” (plural). Also “lice” (singular) and “louse” (plural).
Therefore from now on:
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Just got back from the vets with a cut, cleaned and stitched Mystic Cat. I don't know what they sedated her with, but there are no whites to her eyes, her pupils are that big ( Read more... ) -
Big 4 Oh!
Thankyou all for your good wishes. As birthdays go it has so far had its ups and downs. Plans to partake in cake, wine and gnostic massness with good friends had to be dropped as Mystic is in "Kitten Hospital" (
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Quote of the day.
From an advertising flyer received today:
“Royal Mail, the Cruciform, the colour red and Royal Mail Special Delivery are registered trade marks of Royal Mail Group Ltd.”
They slipped that one through somehow.
Lucky we’ve still got a few other colours still available then!
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Check your bookshelf....
Is it just me that finds it abhorrent that we live in a society that can jail a man for 3 years for possession of knowledge.
Irrespective of his views or his intention, what this man was actually jailed for was “possessing documents likely to be useful to a terrorist”, ie possession of books and a blueprint. He had not attempted to blow anything up ( Read more... ) -
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Sometime, just sometimes, we are all tempted to do things that we really shouldn’t do. Sometimes these are one off, never again things. Other times they are mistakes that we are destined to repeat.
To some people the mistake is eat the entire bar of chocolate, for others it may be to go for the McKrusty burger. You know it’s a bad idea, you’ll ( Read more... ) -
Fol de ree, Fol de ra, with my knapsack on my back.
Bizarro experience of the week. Possibility of the year so far. We went to see Blackmore’s Night in concert.
The support (Gothian) were an unusual 4 piece playing genuine bohemian songs along with Spanish, French, English and Macedonian songs and folky dance tunes. Much enthusiasm, and greatly appreciated.
Then Blackmore’s Night. Mr Blackmore’s ( Read more... ) -
Thursday's review on Friday told...
Reviews.
Last night we ate at the Thai Edge in Cardiff, and then saw Velvet Revolver at the CIA.
Firstly the restaurant. Clean, contemporary subtle and relaxing environment. Nibbles while you consider the extensive menu. Helpful chatty and attentive staff. The platter we had as a starter was varied, and beautiful to behold, the main courses looked ( Read more... )