365 day meme - month 2, day 20
Feb. 20th, 2019 05:13 pm20 What type of toothpaste do you use?
Kingfisher toothpaste in mint. It's cruelty free.
Kingfisher toothpaste in mint. It's cruelty free.
365 day meme - month 2, day 19
Feb. 19th, 2019 12:46 pm19 Who is your favourite Steve?
Steve Guttenberg, the actor. He was in a number of fun comedies/romcoms including one of my favourite ghost films, High Spirits. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095304)
Steve Guttenberg, the actor. He was in a number of fun comedies/romcoms including one of my favourite ghost films, High Spirits. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095304)
Stuff I Love meme - Day 18
Feb. 18th, 2019 07:02 pmDay 18: A good night's sleep.
When I sleep really well and don't wake up until after 6am. Instead of hours and hours of boring night lying in front of me, the night's almost over.
I didn't do that last night. I struggled to sleep at all last night. :o(
When I sleep really well and don't wake up until after 6am. Instead of hours and hours of boring night lying in front of me, the night's almost over.
I didn't do that last night. I struggled to sleep at all last night. :o(
365 day meme - month 2, day 18
Feb. 18th, 2019 06:56 pm18 What's the scariest thing that has ever happened to you in a B&B?
Not a B&B but a hotel. I was sharing a room with a friend and I woke up and realised someone was going through her bags.
I called her name, and it turned out the figure was her. I'd been snoring so loudly she'd had to get up to find the earplugs she used when she rode her motorbike. I was so embarrassed.
Not a B&B but a hotel. I was sharing a room with a friend and I woke up and realised someone was going through her bags.
I called her name, and it turned out the figure was her. I'd been snoring so loudly she'd had to get up to find the earplugs she used when she rode her motorbike. I was so embarrassed.
Stuff I Love meme - Days 16 and 17
Feb. 17th, 2019 05:11 pmTwo TV series: Garrison's Gorillas and Sherlock.
Garrison's Gorillas
I don't post a lot about Garrison's Gorillas but it's been a favourite of mine for 30 years now. It was made and shown in 1967/8, and lasted for 1 season. It was shown again in the UK in 1989 (which is when I first saw it).
It's set during World War II and is about an Intelligence unit comprised of an American Lt. and 4 convicts who are working for the US Army in order to earn a parole. The scripts are a bit hit and miss, with very improbable scenarios but there's quite a bit of humour included.
For me, the real attraction in Garrison's Gorillas is the characters and the friendships between the characters that develop over the episodes. They go from being suspicious of each other and their leader to close friends who'll risk their lives for each other.
Sherlock
Do I need to explain Sherlock? I think most people are aware of the series.
I really really enjoy the series, the first episode especially. I love the little details Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss included from the books (like the neighbour being Mrs. Turner), as well as the fun way they modernised everything.
I love all the main characters and the interactions between the characters. I love that they all acknowledge Sherlock is incredibly socially inept (he's a git) but they love him anyway.
Garrison's Gorillas
I don't post a lot about Garrison's Gorillas but it's been a favourite of mine for 30 years now. It was made and shown in 1967/8, and lasted for 1 season. It was shown again in the UK in 1989 (which is when I first saw it).
It's set during World War II and is about an Intelligence unit comprised of an American Lt. and 4 convicts who are working for the US Army in order to earn a parole. The scripts are a bit hit and miss, with very improbable scenarios but there's quite a bit of humour included.
For me, the real attraction in Garrison's Gorillas is the characters and the friendships between the characters that develop over the episodes. They go from being suspicious of each other and their leader to close friends who'll risk their lives for each other.
Sherlock
Do I need to explain Sherlock? I think most people are aware of the series.
I really really enjoy the series, the first episode especially. I love the little details Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss included from the books (like the neighbour being Mrs. Turner), as well as the fun way they modernised everything.
I love all the main characters and the interactions between the characters. I love that they all acknowledge Sherlock is incredibly socially inept (he's a git) but they love him anyway.
365 day meme - month 2, days 16 and 17
Feb. 17th, 2019 05:10 pmChristine was down yesterday and I was really tired, so I didn't post.
16 What's the most impulsive thing you've ever done?
Bought something. I tend to be a very impulsive buyer.
17 What's your favourite oxide?
Okay. I can't even with this question. I don't have a favourite oxide. Does anyone?
I take it back.![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
swordznsorcery reminded me of Nitrous oxide.
16 What's the most impulsive thing you've ever done?
Bought something. I tend to be a very impulsive buyer.
17 What's your favourite oxide?
I take it back.
swordznsorcery reminded me of Nitrous oxide.Stuff I Love meme - Day 15
Feb. 15th, 2019 01:39 pmDay 15: Silent clocks.
Also known as tickless clocks, which makes it sound like someone took the tick out as opposed to the clock never having a tick in the first place.
I like knowing the time but I hate hearing clocks tick. I especially dislike hearing clocks tick when I'm trying to sleep. I also especially dislike hearing a number of clocks tick at the same time.
So it was an absolute pleasure to discover you can buy traditional looking clocks that are completely silent.
Oddly enough, my Grandad felt the same way about clocks. He couldn't abide hearing a clock tick when he was trying to sleep either.
Also known as tickless clocks, which makes it sound like someone took the tick out as opposed to the clock never having a tick in the first place.
I like knowing the time but I hate hearing clocks tick. I especially dislike hearing clocks tick when I'm trying to sleep. I also especially dislike hearing a number of clocks tick at the same time.
So it was an absolute pleasure to discover you can buy traditional looking clocks that are completely silent.
Oddly enough, my Grandad felt the same way about clocks. He couldn't abide hearing a clock tick when he was trying to sleep either.
365 day meme - month 2, day 15
Feb. 15th, 2019 01:36 pm15 What's the worst date you have ever been on?
I haven't been on many so there really wasn't a worst.
I haven't been on many so there really wasn't a worst.
Stuff I Love meme - Day 14
Feb. 14th, 2019 04:29 pmDay 14: My favourite gesture of love is holding hands.
It's such a small thing but it makes me melt inside.
It's such a small thing but it makes me melt inside.
365 day meme - month 2, day 14
Feb. 14th, 2019 04:20 pm14 If you had to marry a Muppet which Muppet would you marry?
Had to? I don't think the Muppets go in for forced marriages. However, if I was going to marry a Muppet, it'd be Animal. He is such a fun character who runs full tilt at life. I could never be bored with him around.
Had to? I don't think the Muppets go in for forced marriages. However, if I was going to marry a Muppet, it'd be Animal. He is such a fun character who runs full tilt at life. I could never be bored with him around.
Stuff I Love meme - Day 13
Feb. 13th, 2019 10:59 amDay 13: History
I love history! I love reading about people's lives in different times. How they survived, what kinds of jobs they could have, the food they ate, the clothes they wore. It's absolutely fascinating.
My favourite time periods are Tudor times, the Regency, Victorian times, and 1910s-1940s.
I love history! I love reading about people's lives in different times. How they survived, what kinds of jobs they could have, the food they ate, the clothes they wore. It's absolutely fascinating.
My favourite time periods are Tudor times, the Regency, Victorian times, and 1910s-1940s.
365 day meme - month 2, day 13
Feb. 13th, 2019 10:38 am13 Would you rather never have to clean a bathroom again or never have to do dishes again?
Bathroom. Dishes aren't bad if you keep on top of them.
Bathroom. Dishes aren't bad if you keep on top of them.
Stuff I Love meme - Day 12
Feb. 12th, 2019 12:30 pmDay 12: Magic tricks!
Of course, they're slight of hand and not magic at all, but here's a video of Matt Edwards and he's hilariously funny, IMO. The video shows his first performance from Britain's Got Talent.
Of course, they're slight of hand and not magic at all, but here's a video of Matt Edwards and he's hilariously funny, IMO. The video shows his first performance from Britain's Got Talent.
365 day meme - month 2, day 12
Feb. 12th, 2019 12:28 pm12 If you could choose to have sex with anyone, living or dead, who would you choose?
First, I'd have to be in love with the man, then I'd choose to have sex with him. I don't do casual sex.
As for who he is, I don't know. I haven't met him.
First, I'd have to be in love with the man, then I'd choose to have sex with him. I don't do casual sex.
As for who he is, I don't know. I haven't met him.
Stuff I Love meme - Day 11
Feb. 11th, 2019 04:29 pmDay 11: Georgette Heyer's books.
I'd say 'historical romance' but I've never found any historical romances that compare to GH at her best. She was amazing.
Her characters are real, flawed human beings who you can't help but love. If you haven't read any, but you like historical romance, give them a go. I recommend The Talisman Ring or The Toll-Gate for adventure.
I'd say 'historical romance' but I've never found any historical romances that compare to GH at her best. She was amazing.
Her characters are real, flawed human beings who you can't help but love. If you haven't read any, but you like historical romance, give them a go. I recommend The Talisman Ring or The Toll-Gate for adventure.
365 day meme - month 2, day 11
Feb. 11th, 2019 04:27 pm11 What's the most benign fairground or playground ride that has properly scared you?
Hmmm. This was 2005 when I was having falls and found it really hard to get up. I hadn't been given a diagnosis then.
It was a ride at Disneyland. It had a sliding floor, so you could stand still and be carried along to the further carriages. I didn't realise and I stepped onto the slidey bit and almost fell. That was terrifying.
Hmmm. This was 2005 when I was having falls and found it really hard to get up. I hadn't been given a diagnosis then.
It was a ride at Disneyland. It had a sliding floor, so you could stand still and be carried along to the further carriages. I didn't realise and I stepped onto the slidey bit and almost fell. That was terrifying.
Stuff I Love meme - Day 10
Feb. 10th, 2019 05:38 pm10. The Golden Age of detective fiction.
This would be classic murder mystery novels mainly from the 1920s-30s. Famous authors include Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Margery Allingham.
There's a certain elegant style to the books. The world they inhabit is full of grand houses and servants, cocktails, fast cars, young men with slicked back hair, and young women in short dresses.
There is a drawback though: The language is of its time. Anti-semitism and racial slurs abound. The books, plots, and writing are excellent, but it's a heck of an eye opener to read them.
365 day meme - month 2, day 10
Feb. 10th, 2019 02:27 pm10 If every time you farted a fairy died (in agony) would you stop farting?
What? Everyone farts. Cats fart. Bel, my last cat before Daisy, was champion at it. She'd stand on the desk, wave her tail and gas me.
It's a natural biological function. Forcng yourself to never, ever fart would be bad for you.
I'm changing the question to: Have you ever embarrassed yourself by farting?
Yes. I was waiting near a bus stop and I seriously needed to let go. It hurt. There was a woman waiting at the bus stop, so I tried to be stealthy.
OMG. It practically broke the sound barrier. You know when someone's face sets because they're trying to avoid reacting? That was her. Then MY bus came and she got on it! I was so embarrassed, I waited for the next one.
*No fairies were harmed in the making of this post.
What? Everyone farts. Cats fart. Bel, my last cat before Daisy, was champion at it. She'd stand on the desk, wave her tail and gas me.
It's a natural biological function. Forcng yourself to never, ever fart would be bad for you.
I'm changing the question to: Have you ever embarrassed yourself by farting?
Yes. I was waiting near a bus stop and I seriously needed to let go. It hurt. There was a woman waiting at the bus stop, so I tried to be stealthy.
OMG. It practically broke the sound barrier. You know when someone's face sets because they're trying to avoid reacting? That was her. Then MY bus came and she got on it! I was so embarrassed, I waited for the next one.
*No fairies were harmed in the making of this post.
365 day meme - month 2, day 9
Feb. 9th, 2019 01:44 pm9 What's the most expensive thing that you've had eaten by a pet?
Fortunately, none of my pets tended to eat stuff. My dog, Hobbes, once chewed up one of my mum's brand new books but that was all.
So, the answer is a book. I think we got off lightly. I've heard of people whose dog ate the wall.
Fortunately, none of my pets tended to eat stuff. My dog, Hobbes, once chewed up one of my mum's brand new books but that was all.
So, the answer is a book. I think we got off lightly. I've heard of people whose dog ate the wall.
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Day 9: Video games
I love playing video games! My first -
Daisy interrupted this post to let me know there are - apparently - monsters down the side of the armchair cushion. I tried to help but that (again, apparently) caused the monsters to jump on my hand. Daisy chased them (and me) off and went back to routing them out from the side of the cushion. Now she's finished, Daisy's eaten some biscuits and gone outside to play in the wind.
Where was I? Oh yeah. My first experience of video games was the ubiquitous Space Invaders game followed by Pac-Man played on those huge machines. And I was absolutely terrible at them.
Then, some time later, I tried Sonic on a friend's Sega Master System, followed by Alex Kidd, and I was hooked. Then, I tried the Sega Mega Drive. It's still my favourite game system. I play video games on my pc and my Kindle but they don't compare to the sheer elation and thrill of the Mega Drive games. They were brilliant. Maybe it's nostalgia coupled with a time in my life when I was able-bodied and more in control of everything around me but I've never found anything that matches.
That's not to say I haven't played some excellent games on my pc. The Dark Parable series are excellent story based games while the Jewel Quest match 3 games are fun to puzzle my way through. I've got some puzzle games (like Elven Mists 2) I play over and over. I really do enjoy video games.
Day 9: Video games
I love playing video games! My first -
Daisy interrupted this post to let me know there are - apparently - monsters down the side of the armchair cushion. I tried to help but that (again, apparently) caused the monsters to jump on my hand. Daisy chased them (and me) off and went back to routing them out from the side of the cushion. Now she's finished, Daisy's eaten some biscuits and gone outside to play in the wind.
Where was I? Oh yeah. My first experience of video games was the ubiquitous Space Invaders game followed by Pac-Man played on those huge machines. And I was absolutely terrible at them.
Then, some time later, I tried Sonic on a friend's Sega Master System, followed by Alex Kidd, and I was hooked. Then, I tried the Sega Mega Drive. It's still my favourite game system. I play video games on my pc and my Kindle but they don't compare to the sheer elation and thrill of the Mega Drive games. They were brilliant. Maybe it's nostalgia coupled with a time in my life when I was able-bodied and more in control of everything around me but I've never found anything that matches.
That's not to say I haven't played some excellent games on my pc. The Dark Parable series are excellent story based games while the Jewel Quest match 3 games are fun to puzzle my way through. I've got some puzzle games (like Elven Mists 2) I play over and over. I really do enjoy video games.
