Mindless gibberish of a tired mind

Sunday, October 31, 2004

The big question answered.

This weeks answers are:

Q1. What vehicle does Rob hate?
A. SUV's
Q2. What invasion of critters has rob had to recently fend off?
A. Potato beetle
Q3. What is Markiss's job?
A. Architect
Q4. What is his favorite song?
A. Wonderful world.
Q5. How many TV channels does Kel get?
A. 3
Q6. Who does Kel hate having to stay?
A. The Mans Mother
Q7. What animal is victors fav?
A. Rats
Q8. What does Charles post regularly on his site?
A. Exerts from a diary found on the street.
Q9. How many GCSE's does Kelvin have?
A. 10 (Jammy watsit)
Q10. What has Lemur girl recently been doing with flowers?
A. Sticking them to a float.
Q11. Where do I work?
A. The Bristol old vic Theatre.

As Markiss was the only person to answer he earns all 180 points that were up for grabs.

There is no Big question this week as I'm not going to have time to answer next week, Holiday planned don't you know, But it will be back soon.

- posted by J @ 22:54

Thursday, October 28, 2004

Salty goodness.

Salt is now bad for you, according to the Big slug on TV. Well we all new it really didn't we.
But it does make me wonder.
Back in 98 Edwina curry told us how eggs were bad for us now there not, so what else is bad for us?

I compiled a little list.

Cigarettes: weren't bad for us now they are.
Alcohol: Bad for us, worse in fact than cigarettes but given a better press, apart from wine.
Caffeine: Bad for us (Sorry kel) unless it is in tea then it appears to be good for us.
Sugar: Bad for us
Salt: bad for us
Wine: bad for us then good for us.
Red meat: bad for us (although I couldn't find much convincing information on this).
Cheese: bad for us.

Ok this is getting depressing I have to go clean out my kitchen.

My attitude is all in moderation.

Enjoy your dinner.

- posted by J @ 22:31

Sunday, October 24, 2004

Need a holiday!

I would like to introduce you all to Mr wiggles.

Mr Wiggles is my computer mouse and has been protecting my computer for the last 5 years and he needs a holiday.

So I am (apart from blatantly stealing the idea from rob because I think it's a good one) appealing to all my blogging friends out there to let Mr Wiggles come and stay with you for a short time.

Mr Wiggles will arrive with:

His passport.
His Disposable camera (to record the nice people he stays with and the sights they show him, these will also be displayed on the web site).
and a small pouch so he may collect strange items from a foreign places.
He will also bring a present (as it is always polite to do so).

If you would be happy in letting this overworked and under paid, house trained and lovable mouse reside with you, leave a note in the comments section and I will email you.

Mr Wiggles would like to thank you all in advance.

- posted by J @ 14:41

Sound of music update.

Here are my first 5:

1. The bus ride to work, Welcome to the jungle by Guns and roses.
2. Shopping in Tescos, Headless children by WASP.
3. Driving, Superstyling by Groove armada.
4. Production overnighter, Insomnia by faithless.
5. Bus ride home Sunday morning after a fit up, Your fit by The streets.

Next five to follow soon.

- posted by J @ 14:20

The Big Q answered.

Here you go.

Q1. Which British prime minister also wrote film scripts?
A. Winston Churchill
Winner. Kelvin and Markiss
Q2. Who said "Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomachs sake?
A. St Paul
Winner. Kelvin
Q3. Which great composer was once a butchers boy.
A. Antonin Dvorak.
Winner. Kelvin and Markiss
Q4. What colour is iridium?
A. Steel gray.
Winner. Markiss.

Total:
Kelvin = 150
Markiss = 150

Well done

This week I'm going for something a little different. All the questions are about the bloggers that I read and I want to know how much you know about them.

Q1. What vehicle does Rob hate?
Q2. What invasion of critters has rob had to recently fend off?
Q3. What is Markiss's job?
Q4. What is his favorite song?
Q5. How many TV channels does Kel get?
Q6. Who does Kel hate having to stay?
Q7. What animal is victors fav?
Q8. What does Charles post regularly on his site?
Q9. How many GCSE's does Kelvin have?
Q10. What has Lemur girl recently been doing with flowers?
Q11. Where do I work?

Obviously you are not allowed to answer the questions relating to your self but have fun.

Points:
20 each.

Enjoy

- posted by J @ 14:00

Wednesday, October 20, 2004

Sound of music.

What's your life soundtrack?

An odd question I know but consider this for every movie there is a music soundtrack, For instance somebody snowboarding there's a music track that goes over the top.

Well I am currently thinking of mine and will try and post it in a couple of days, but I am also interested in what other people might think.

So here is the challenge:
1. Think of ten things that you do during the day (these could be anything, Driving etc.).
2. Think of ten tracks of music that you would have playing over them in a movie of your life.
3. Comment them here.

The best one will get 500 points and maybe a CD.

Have fun.

- posted by J @ 18:11

Tuesday, October 19, 2004

The Big Q answered.

Q1. On which day are Hot cross buns traditionally eaten?
A. Good Friday.
Winner. Rob,Kelvin and Markiss
Q2. In which century did the pagen midwinter feast become the Christian Christmas?
A. 9th.
Winner. Kelvin.
Q3. Where was William 1 of Prussia Crowned German emperor?
A. Versailles.
Winner. Rob, Kelvin and Markiss
Q4. John Creasey wrote 560 books: Under how many pseudonyms?
A. 28
Winner. Kelvin and Markiss.
Q5. With which sport was the late Aga Khan connected?
A. Horse racing.
Winner. Kelvin and Markiss

Total:
Rob = 40
Kelvin = 100
Markiss = 100

This weeks questions are:
Q1. Which British prime minister also wrote film scripts?
Q2. Who said "Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomachs sake?
Q3. Which great composer was once a butchers boy.
Q4. What colour is iridium?

Points:
50 Each

Once again no google and to make it a little harder Only the first two people with the right answer will get the points.

Good luck

PS. I have thought up a little something special for next week.

- posted by J @ 22:25

May the force desert you.

Luke Skywalker in Court By Helen Morgan,

PA News A man called Luke Skywalker appeared in court today.
The 44-year-old namesake of the Star Wars character is charged with indecently assaulting a man between November 18 and 21 last year.
He denied the charge at a previous hearing and is awaiting trial.Skywalker, who has no fixed address, wore a navy T-shirt, grey fleece, trousers and a pendant at the short hearing at Bristol Crown Court.
When asked by the court clerk “Are you Luke Skywalker?”, the defendant nodded.He was granted conditional bail by Judge Tom Crowther.

Dont know why I posted this really.

- posted by J @ 21:39

Monday, October 18, 2004

Technical error.

Sorry for the break in posting, Talk amoungst yourselves I will start again soon.

Probably tonight.

- posted by J @ 18:07

Tuesday, October 12, 2004

Life ponderings.

What is life all about eh!

I suppose people have been asking that question for a long time but it still holds up.

Where does all the time go, The day poppy was born was also my 10 year anniversary of being with Vicky and yet it seems like only yesterday that we met. I remember it all so clearly all the tears, all the screaming matches, all the laughs. You see since Vicky and I have been together there has been a lot hurdles. Breakdowns, Vicky losing both her parents, reconciling with my father, Losing some good friends along the way and gaining some good ones, through it all though we have managed to stay strong and have some laughs and that makes it all worth while.

But sometime I do wonder where all the time has gone and also what is still to come.

I really should stop listening to Nina Simone.

- posted by J @ 17:25

Sunday, October 10, 2004

The Big Q answered

Here are this weeks answers.

Q1. From what material are Millefiori ornaments made?
A. Glass
Winner. Markiss and Kelvin.
Q2. In which war did the battle of Isandwlana take place?
A. The Zulu war.
Winner. Markiss and Kelvin.
Q3. Which sea lies between Korea and Shanghai?
A. The yellow sea.
Winner. Markiss and Kelvin.
Q4. Who or what was the empress of Blandings?
A. A pig
Winner. Markiss and Kelvin.
Q5. In which sport is the MacRobertson International Shield contested?
A. Croquet
Winner. Markiss and Kelvin.
Q6. Who directed the films Bugsy Malone and Midnight Express?
A. Alan parker
Winner. Markiss and Kelvin.
Q7. What was curious about the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahes nose?
A. Gold/Metal
Winner. Markiss and Kelvin.
Q8. Whose life is featured in the musical Song of Norway?
A. Grieg.
Winner. Markiss and Kelvin.
Q9. To what age have sea anemones been known to live?
A. 2000 yrs
Winner. Markiss and Kelvin.

Totals: Markiss and Kelvin = 360

Q1. On which day are Hot cross buns traditionally eaten?
Q2. In which century did the pagen midwinter feast become the Christian Christmas?
Q3. Where was William 1 of Prussia Crowned German emperor?
Q4. John Creasey wrote 560 books: Under how many pseudonyms?
Q5. With which sport was the late Aga Khan connected?

Points.
20 each

again this week I want no Googling For the answers.

Good luck.

- posted by J @ 00:38

Thursday, October 07, 2004

Another review.

Who is Artemis Fowl?
Criminal mastermind, Computer and technological wizz, Genius and all before his 13th birthday.
Artemis Fowl is the last in the Fowl Dynasty, With his father missing presumed dead and his mother withdrawn from the world his only companion is his bodyguard Butler.
Captain Holly short, Newly appointed to the LEP-Recon force. Eager, impulsive and she may be about to meet her match.
And it could cost a lot more than a few bars of gold.

There are three main books in the series. Artemis Fowl, The Arctic Incident and the Eternity code. Even thought the books are set one after another they have just as much to offer read as individuals.
The books, originally written for children have become widely read by adults as well, They are easy going and funny with a pleasant writing style. Erin Colfer captures the world of the people fantastically and creates wonderful images for the imagination, For adults they allow your mind to wander into childhood innocence and for children they allow there minds to flourish into fantasy.

"Tracking down a fairy in order to steal their gold is no easy task. But after four months of stakeout, Artemis Fowl and his manservant Butler are about to strike it lucky...
Butler checked the porta-radar, muting the volume in case the equipment betrayed their position. The red arm swept the screen with agonizing lethargy, and then ... flash! An upright figure by the tree. Too small for an adult, the wrong proportions for a child. He gave Artemis the thumbs up. Possible match.
Artemis nodded, strapping the mirrored sunglasses across his brow. Butler followed his lead, popping the cap on the weapon's scarlet scope. This was no ordinary dart rifle. It had been specially tooled for a Kenyan ivory hunter, and had the range and rapid-fire capacity of a Kalashnikov. Butler had picked it up for a song from a government official after the ivory poacher's execution.
They crept into the night with practiced silence. The diminutive figure before them unhooked a contraption from around its shoulders, lifting a full-face helmet from a definitely non-human head. Butler wrapped the rifle strap twice around his wrist, pulling the stock into his shoulder. He activated the scope and a red dot appeared in the centre of the figure's back. Artemis nodded and his manservant squeezed the trigger.
And in spite of million to one odds, it was at that precise moment the figure bent low to the earth.
Something whizzed over Holly's head, something that glinted in the starlight. Holly had enough on-the-job experience to realize that she was under fire, and immediately curled her elfin frame into a ball, minimizing the target.
She drew her pistol, rolling towards the shelter of the tree trunk. Her brain scrambled for possibilities. Who could be shooting at her and why?" - An exert from Artemis fowl.

At 304, 288 and 336 pages long respectively, they make a great bus and bedtime story book, I urge you all to pick up a copy.

Enjoy

- posted by J @ 17:26

Wednesday, October 06, 2004

Play time

Just a small post.

Penguin pushing
and Sheep poking.

see ya

- posted by J @ 17:35

Friday, October 01, 2004

Madness over.

Thanks to rob my Excel formula now works and he now has 200 extra points.

And my head is now in a slightly better place as well. Last weekend was spent at my fathers which was a little emotional.
To cut a long story short and without to much detail, My parents divorced when I was 7 and I was bought up by my mum and had a rocky relationship with my father as a result, until I was about 14 when I told him I didn't want to hear from him again. Then at 15 I started up a relationship with him but it has never been great. I'm now 26 and a lot of the traumas of the past have been put behind me, but for my father some things have never been settled so last weekend was a bit of a bridge builder and I glad I did it as I want Poppy to have a good relationship with her grandfather and also I needed to resolve some things myself.

So there we have it.
On the home front poppy is over her cold and we are making a tentative start on the weaning process, which is going well as she seems quite happy to nosh on some baby rice.
Will post some more photos soon.

Check ya later.

- posted by J @ 17:19