Another Daisy picture!
Oct. 19th, 2021 01:35 pmMy friend Christine was here on Saturday and she took a picture of Daisy in in her brown cube bed. Isn't Daisy cute?
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Agatha Christie's The ABC Murders
Sep. 26th, 2021 07:25 pmI've just finished watching The ABC Murders, a 3 part mini series from 2018.
It starred John Malkovich as Poirot and Rupert Grint (yes! Ron Weasley!) as Inspector Crome. It was interesting but really didn't feel like an Agatha Christie. It was adapted by Sarah Phelps (who also adapted And Then There Were None in 2015) and it was much darker and grittier than the book.
It's 1933 and Poirot is no longer a celebrated detective. He is alone and lives a solitary life. He receives letters from "ABC". Strange and taunting letters. When he takes them to the police, he discovers that Japp has retired and Inspector Crome is not interested in listening to him. And then the murders begin.
The book and mini series stick to the same basic plot:, a series of murders are committed by "ABC", who sends letters to Poirot about the murders he will commit. The first victim is Alice Ascher (Asher in the mini series) in Andover, the second is Betty Barnard in Bexhill, and the third is Sir Carmichael Clarke in Churston. The fourth murder takes place in Doncaster. An ABC Rail Guide is left beside each of the victims.
Spoilers under the cut.
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It starred John Malkovich as Poirot and Rupert Grint (yes! Ron Weasley!) as Inspector Crome. It was interesting but really didn't feel like an Agatha Christie. It was adapted by Sarah Phelps (who also adapted And Then There Were None in 2015) and it was much darker and grittier than the book.
It's 1933 and Poirot is no longer a celebrated detective. He is alone and lives a solitary life. He receives letters from "ABC". Strange and taunting letters. When he takes them to the police, he discovers that Japp has retired and Inspector Crome is not interested in listening to him. And then the murders begin.
The book and mini series stick to the same basic plot:, a series of murders are committed by "ABC", who sends letters to Poirot about the murders he will commit. The first victim is Alice Ascher (Asher in the mini series) in Andover, the second is Betty Barnard in Bexhill, and the third is Sir Carmichael Clarke in Churston. The fourth murder takes place in Doncaster. An ABC Rail Guide is left beside each of the victims.
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This is absolutely fascinating.
Link.
Check out the link for the pictures. They're worth seeing.
'How we re-delivered a baby's postcard - 75 years on'
By Amanda Kirton
BBC News
Recovering from chemotherapy during lockdown, Stu Prince found a new mission - reuniting old postcards he'd found at online auctions with their owners. With one card in particular, he helped revive memories that had been buried for decades.
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Link.
Check out the link for the pictures. They're worth seeing.
'How we re-delivered a baby's postcard - 75 years on'
By Amanda Kirton
BBC News
Recovering from chemotherapy during lockdown, Stu Prince found a new mission - reuniting old postcards he'd found at online auctions with their owners. With one card in particular, he helped revive memories that had been buried for decades.
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Article - Locusts for dinner.
Sep. 23rd, 2021 11:32 amLink.
The edible insects coming to a supermarket near you
By Natalie Lisbona
Business reporter, Tel Aviv
It has long been suggested that we should start eating insects to help the environment, but for many of us it is not a palatable thought. One Israeli firm is hoping to win over the squeamish by adding different flavourings.
Dror Tamir opens a packet of brown, jellied sweets. "Try one," says the boss of food tech firm Hargol.
The little gummies are packed with protein, but not from soy or gelatine. They are instead made from an edible, jumping insect - locusts, which are a type of grasshopper.
"Grasshoppers taste like pecans, mushrooms, coffee and chocolate," adds Mr Tamir. "But with our range of food we can add in different flavours… the gummies come in orange and strawberry flavour."
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I don't care what flavours they come in; I'll stick to being veggie, thanks.
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The edible insects coming to a supermarket near you
By Natalie Lisbona
Business reporter, Tel Aviv
It has long been suggested that we should start eating insects to help the environment, but for many of us it is not a palatable thought. One Israeli firm is hoping to win over the squeamish by adding different flavourings.
Dror Tamir opens a packet of brown, jellied sweets. "Try one," says the boss of food tech firm Hargol.
The little gummies are packed with protein, but not from soy or gelatine. They are instead made from an edible, jumping insect - locusts, which are a type of grasshopper.
"Grasshoppers taste like pecans, mushrooms, coffee and chocolate," adds Mr Tamir. "But with our range of food we can add in different flavours… the gummies come in orange and strawberry flavour."
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I don't care what flavours they come in; I'll stick to being veggie, thanks.
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Willie Garson has died.
Sep. 22nd, 2021 10:19 amLink.
Willie Garson is gone at the age of 57. Aside from playing the wonderful Mozzie in White Collar (The Dentist of Detroit!), he was also Murray in Stargate SG-1.
He had a talent for playing funny and eccentric characters.
Godspeed, sir. :-(
Willie Garson is gone at the age of 57. Aside from playing the wonderful Mozzie in White Collar (The Dentist of Detroit!), he was also Murray in Stargate SG-1.
He had a talent for playing funny and eccentric characters.
Godspeed, sir. :-(
Ghosts fic - Ring a Ring o' Roses (slash)
Sep. 20th, 2021 11:45 amTitle: Ring a Ring o' Roses
Author: Dimity Blue
Rating: Slash
Genre: Humour, angst, slash, possibly unrequited love
Characters: The Captain, Havers, Jemima
Word Count: 308 words
Disclaimer: Not mine.
Summary: The Captain reflects on Jemima...and also on Havers.
On AO3.
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Author: Dimity Blue
Rating: Slash
Genre: Humour, angst, slash, possibly unrequited love
Characters: The Captain, Havers, Jemima
Word Count: 308 words
Disclaimer: Not mine.
Summary: The Captain reflects on Jemima...and also on Havers.
On AO3.
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Title: Best Laid Plans: Blore
Author: Dimity Blue
Rating: mature
Genre: Alternate reality, slash
Characters: William Blore, James Landor
Word Count: 705 words
Disclaimer: Not mine.
Summary: Bill Blore and his encounter with James Landor.
This is going to be a series of stories about why the events on Soldier Island didn't happen as expected. When you think about it, it could all so easily have gone wrong. Each story will be a standalone.
Warning: Extreme homophobia.
Some lines are from the miniseries.
On AO3.
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Author: Dimity Blue
Rating: mature
Genre: Alternate reality, slash
Characters: William Blore, James Landor
Word Count: 705 words
Disclaimer: Not mine.
Summary: Bill Blore and his encounter with James Landor.
This is going to be a series of stories about why the events on Soldier Island didn't happen as expected. When you think about it, it could all so easily have gone wrong. Each story will be a standalone.
Warning: Extreme homophobia.
Some lines are from the miniseries.
On AO3.
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Ghosts - series 3
Aug. 31st, 2021 01:39 pmIs up on BBC iPlayer! \o/ I had no idea! The first 4 episodes are available to buy on Amazon Video (UK).
The first ep is The Bone Plot and covers Humphrey's death, with a subplot about the Captain's and Fanny's sense of humour.
I love Pat's exasperation with the pair of them.
The first ep is The Bone Plot and covers Humphrey's death, with a subplot about the Captain's and Fanny's sense of humour.
I love Pat's exasperation with the pair of them.
Wildlife Aid
Aug. 29th, 2021 08:52 amWildlife Aid is now on Patreon. Anyone who wants to support them can sign up and get exclusive content from £3 a month.
Talking of Wildlife Aid, here's their latest video of a deer rescue.
Talking of Wildlife Aid, here's their latest video of a deer rescue.
Australian farmer draws heart with sheep in tribute to aunt
Link to article.
Article is under the cut.
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New Daisy pictures!
Aug. 22nd, 2021 03:38 pmThese are from Tuesday the 11th, and were taken by Jan the cat groomer afterwards.
There are 4 pictures under the cut.
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Genealogy: Another mystery
Aug. 15th, 2021 03:07 pmI've been doing quite a bit of genealogy this week because it's absorbing and stops me thinking about how stressful everything is. I doubt I'll ever figure out just what was going on with this but it's curious.
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Una Stubbs has gone
Aug. 13th, 2021 09:28 amBBC article.
Una Stubbs has died. :o( The BBC article includes some pictures from various stages of her long career. The last picture was an unexpected extra tug at the heartstrings.
Godspeed, lady.
Una Stubbs has died. :o( The BBC article includes some pictures from various stages of her long career. The last picture was an unexpected extra tug at the heartstrings.
Godspeed, lady.
I've just had "BT" on the line. They spontaneously called me to fix my fluctuating internet speed.
I let the guy go on for a while until it got to the stage of going to a website, then I asked him if he told his parents he scammed people for a living. He sounded so confused before I hung up.
I let the guy go on for a while until it got to the stage of going to a website, then I asked him if he told his parents he scammed people for a living. He sounded so confused before I hung up.
2021 meme - 28th July-2nd August
Aug. 2nd, 2021 01:22 pm28 Musician you would like to see live if you had the chance?
The Struts.
29 Have you ever met an online friend in real life?
Several! And every time it was a pleasure. From my current active flist:
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andeincascade, gillyp, katana137uk, starwatcher307 and vamysteryfan. Several more have gone from LJ. :o(
Did I meetmab_browne, pattrose and stargatesg1971 at Moonridge or the UK Garett con? I don't think so but it might have been before I actually knew them. There might even be more lovely flisters I met then and haven't realised.
30. What would you miss most if you moved from the area you currently live in?
The greenery.
31 Have you ever cried in school?
Yes. Once, I think.
1 August
Umm... Is that a question?
2 Have you ever had a long distance relationship?
No.
The Struts.
29 Have you ever met an online friend in real life?
Several! And every time it was a pleasure. From my current active flist:
andeincascade, gillyp, katana137uk, starwatcher307 and vamysteryfan. Several more have gone from LJ. :o(Did I meet
mab_browne, pattrose and stargatesg1971 at Moonridge or the UK Garett con? I don't think so but it might have been before I actually knew them. There might even be more lovely flisters I met then and haven't realised.30. What would you miss most if you moved from the area you currently live in?
The greenery.
31 Have you ever cried in school?
Yes. Once, I think.
1 August
Umm... Is that a question?
2 Have you ever had a long distance relationship?
No.
