Final crossword clues.
Across

1. Hackers Special K (6,6)
6. Us presidential sitcom (4,4)
10. As a fox (3)
12. The distance between the tips of the wings of an airplane (4)
13. A 1998 film staring Angelina Jolie and directed by Michael Cristofer (3)
14. In "LX" what does the X stand for (7)
16. To melt (4)
17. Big head (3)
18. Consumed (3)
19. A hat maker (8)
22. Don't bite them (5)
24. A pigs house (3)
25. A little grizzly (4)
26. A Type of cheese (4)
28. Beyond what is natural (7)
29. School yard game (3)
30. A Swiss mountain (5)
34. One who cant stand still. (8)
35. Microsoft browser (2)
39. WW1 movie that will get you high (4)
41. A short version when something is not required (2)
45. What did the Mock turtle throw out to sea (7)
50. A helmet (4)
51. A collection of Norse poems. (4)
36. An empress of Russia (10)
37. Something you sit on (5)
44. Tombstone inscription (3)
48. Only to be worn when walking your estate (5)
49. The longest river of Asia (7)
32. Fidelity (5)
43. The dark lord (9)
47. A mountain range of southwest Kyrgyzstan (4)
52. A bank robbery (4,2)
53. Supplies or funds advanced to a mining prospector (10)

Down

1. Who created the popular image of father Christmas (4)
2. A hotel chain. (7)
3. A Russian rifle (2)
4. The worlds most merchandised band (4)
5. A Type of sword (6)
6. Immoral of unchaste (6)
7. Sideshow bob's Surname (11)
8. Gold bar (5)
9. Blogging with Charles (7,4)
11. Mythical beastman (4)
15. The wurzles had a brand new what (7, 9)
18. Only seems to happen in middle America (9)
20. Film starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly (9)
21. Handsome man of Greek myth (8)
23. Robs job (3,4,8)
27. Energy source (6)
31. A sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol (9)
33. Arnie had a total one (6)
38. A Slow Cuban dance (9)
40. A month of the year (9)
42. They wrote the theme tune to the sopranos (7) (before you all write to me I just want the first part of the band name)
43. Cook in liquid (6)
46. A city of north-central New York (6)
50. A Polynesian dance characterized by undulating hips (4)

that's it that's the lot.

Send me an email with the list of clues followed by your answers and the hidden word (clue: Jay's friend) by the end of the week. And the winner will receive there points and will be able to allocate.

- posted by J @ 23:14

 
Childless bliss.
Vic and i went out firday night, which was a bloody miracle. Thanks to a friend who was happy to baby sit. vicky and i managed to go out and have a meal together with out poppy.

It was bloody great, Real food, Talk that did not consist of babies, good food and a nice athmosphere made for a lovley evening.

- posted by J @ 22:58

 
Life as we know it.
My life has been a little hectic for the last few weeks hence the lack of posts of a personal nature, so I thought I would tell you all about it.
Since December we have been doing Alice in wonderland but thankfully that is over and gone, 75 shows in two months. I'm knackered. Well I now have a little respite because we have the kneehigh in doing the Bacchae and they have there own opp so it is just cover, which means sitting watching telly in the green room for 2hrs while the show is on. While that is all going ahead we are getting ready for the Oddesy which is happening in the round (seating on all sides) and all that we have to do is make the Cyclops eye, so the next couple of weeks before the fit up should be nice and relaxing.

- posted by J @ 22:27

 
Crossword fun
Getting closer to the end.

Across

1. Hackers Special K (6,6)
6. Us presidential sitcom (4,4)
10. As a fox (3)
12. The distance between the tips of the wings of an airplane (4)
13. A 1998 film staring Angelina Jolie and directed by Michael Cristofer (3)
14. In "LX" what does the X stand for (7)
16. To melt (4)
17. Big head (3)
18. Consumed (3)
19. A hat maker (8)
22. Don't bite them (5)
24. A pigs house (3)
25. A little grizzly (4)
26. A Type of cheese (4)
28. Beyond what is natural (7)
29. School yard game (3)
30. A Swiss mountain (5)
34. One who cant stand still. (8)
35. Microsoft browser (2)
39. WW1 movie that will get you high (4)
41. A short version when something is not required (2)
45. What did the Mock turtle throw out to sea (7)
50. A helmet (4)
51. A collection of Norse poems. (4)
36. An empress of Russia (10)
37. Something you sit on (5)
44. Tombstone inscription (3)
48. Only to be worn when walking your estate (5)
49. The longest river of Asia (7)

Down

1. Who created the popular image of father Christmas (4)
2. A hotel chain. (7)
3. A Russian rifle (2)
4. The worlds most merchandised band (4)
5. A Type of sword (6)
6. Immoral of unchaste (6)
7. Sideshow bob's Surname (11)
8. Gold bar (5)
9. Blogging with Charles (7,4)
11. Mythical beastman (4)
15. The wurzles had a brand new what (7, 9)
18. Only seems to happen in middle America (9)
20. Film starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly (9)
21. Handsome man of Greek myth (8)
23. Robs job (3,4,8)
27. Energy source (6)
31. A sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol (9)
33. Arnie had a total one (6)
38. A Slow Cuban dance (9)
40. A month of the year (9)
42. They wrote the theme tune to the sopranos (7) (before you all write to me I just want the first part of the band name)
43. Cook in liquid (6)
46. A city of north-central New York (6)
50. A Polynesian dance characterized by undulating hips (4)

There you go, There are only 5 questions left to go now which I will post on Monday.

- posted by J @ 13:50

 
It's the little things!
It is interesting how the little things effect your life, while Stood at the bus stop this morning I did some quick calculations.

To get the bus to work for 9am I get the bus at 8.30am.
Before 9 it costs me £3.10 return.
To get the bus at 9 it costs me £2.40 return.

So that means that if I could start work at 9.30am it would save me £140 a year (I only work 10 months of the year) in bus fare alone.

Also to get to work for 9 I get up at 7, if I were to get the bus at 9 I would get 1/2 hr extra in bed. Which works out as 100hrs extra sleep a year.

What a gip.

- posted by J @ 17:34

 
More crossword
I will post more later but i have to find a mo to write but for now here are todays clues.

Across

1. Hackers Special K (6,6)
6. Us presidential sitcom (4,4)
10. As a fox (3)
12. The distance between the tips of the wings of an airplane (4)
13. A 1998 film staring Angelina Jolie and directed by Michael Cristofer (3)
14. In "LX" what does the X stand for (7)
16. To melt (4)
17. Big head (3)
18. Consumed (3)
19. A hat maker (8)
24. A pigs house (3)
25. A little grizzly (4)
28. Beyond what is natural (7)
29. School yard game (3)
30. A Swiss mountain (5)
34. One who cant stand still. (8)
35. Microsoft browser (2)
39. WW1 movie that will get you high (4)
41. A short version when something is not required (2)
45. What did the Mock turtle throw out to sea (7)
51. A collection of Norse poems. (4)
22. Dont bite them (5)
26. A Type of cheese (4)
50. A helmet (4)

Down

1. Who created the popular image of father Christmas (4)
2. A hotel chain. (7)
3. A Russian rifle (2)
4. The worlds most merchandised band (4)
5. A Type of sword (6)
6. Immoral of unchaste (6)
7. Sideshow bob's Surname (11)
8. Gold bar (5)
9. Blogging with Charles (7,4)
11. Mythical beastman (4)
15. The wurzles had a brand new what (7, 9)
18. Only seems to happen in middle America (9)
20. Film starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly (9)
21. Handsome man of Greek myth (8)
23. Robs job (3,4,8)
27. Energy source (6)
33. Arnie had a total one (6)
38. A Slow Cuban dance (9)
40. A month of the year (9)
42. They wrote the theme tune to the sopranos (7) (before you all write to me I just want the first part of the band name)
50. A Polynesian dance characterized by undulating hips (4)
31. A sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol (9)
43. Cook in liquid (6)
46. A city of north-central New York (6)

Enjoy
*Only Across clues to go now.

- posted by J @ 17:20

 
Crossword quizzers.
Sorry for the delay in posting Fridays crossword question I have had a few teething problems with the new server but thanks to rob and his help things seem to be sorted.
So I am posting Fridays clues and today's all at once.

Across

1. Hackers Special K (6,6)
6. Us presidential sitcom (4,4)
10. As a fox (3)
12. The distance between the tips of the wings of an airplane (4)
13. A 1998 film staring Angelina Jolie and directed by Michael Cristofer (3)
16. To melt (4)
17. Big head (3)
19. A hat maker (8)
24. A pigs house (3)
28. Beyond what is natural (7)
29. School yard game (3)
35. Microsoft browser (2)
39. WW1 movie that will get you high (4)
41. A short version when something is not required (2)
51. A collection of Norse poems. (4)
14. In "LX" what does the X stand for (7)
18. Consumed (3)
25. A little grizzly (4)
30. A Swiss mountain (5)
34. One who cant stand still. (8)
45. What did the Mock turtle throw out to sea (7)

Down

1. Who created the popular image of father Christmas (4)
2. A hotel chain. (7)
3. A Russian rifle (2)
4. The worlds most merchandised band (4)
6. Immoral of unchaste (6)
7. Sideshow bob's Surname (11)
8. Gold bar (5)
9. Blogging with Charles (7,4)
15. The wurzles had a brand new what (7, 9)
20. Film starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly (9)
21. Handsome man of Greek myth (8)
23. Robs job (3,4,8)
27. Energy source (6)
33. Arnie had a total one (6)
40. A month of the year (9)
5. A Type of sword (6)
11. Mythical beastman (4)
18. Only seems to happen in middle America (9)
38. A Slow Cuban dance (9)
42. They wrote the theme tune to the sopranos (7) (before you all write to me I just want the first part of the band name)
50. A Polynesian dance characterized by undulating hips (4)

Enjoy.

- posted by J @ 23:12

 
Home is where the heart is..
And world of soil has joined a new home. Yep that's right I have moved servers upon rob's recommendation and this is the first post on said server. I will also soon be traveling into unknown lands and attempting to use Movable type but I wont be going over to that until I have had a play.
I will try and post the crossword clues later but if not it will be tomorrow.

j

- posted by J @ 17:54

 
Tax bill trauma.

- posted by J @ 17:26

 
Crossword quiz.
Ok this is a another repost because I'm being thick (and some people moan)
38 across should be 39
3 Down "a hotel chain" should be 2 down
and 2 Down "A Russian rifle" should be 3 down (it is a abbreviation to clarify).
9 down should be (7,4) not (11)
Also I am changing the clue to 13 across to "a 1998 film staring Angelina Jolie and directed by Michael Cristofer"

Sorry about that thanks to kelvin and rob for the catch.

Here is the revised list of questions with the new ones so please check it..

Across

1. Hackers Special K (6,6)
10. As a fox (3)
13. A 1998 film staring Angelina Jolie and directed by Michael Cristofer (3)
16. To melt (4)
19. A hat maker (8)
24. A pigs house (3)
28. Beyond what is natural (7)
29. School yard game (3)
35. Microsoft browser (2)
39. WW1 movie that will get you high (4)
41. A short version when something is not required (2)
51. A collection of Norse poems. (4)
6. Us presidential sitcom (4,4)
12. The distance between the tips of the wings of an airplane (4)
17. Big head (3)

Down

1. Who created the popular image of father Christmas (4)
2. A hotel chain. (7)
3. A Russian rifle (2)
6. Immoral of unchaste (6)
7. Sideshow bob's Surname (11)
9. Blogging with Charles (7,4)
15. The wurzles had a brand new what (7, 9)
20. Film starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly (9)
21. Handsome man of Greek myth (8)
23. Robs job (3,4,8)
33. Arnie had a total one (6)
40. A month of the year (9)
4. The worlds most merchandised band (4)
8. Gold bar (5)
27. Energy source (6)

enjoy.

- posted by J @ 08:39

 
Cheese for the cheesy.
Who did you dream of last?
I dreamt that poppy could walk and had climbed out of her cot.
What do you want a picture of?
Britney spears naked (just for the hell of it), George Bush's impeachment and a pic of the worlds largest frying pan.
Where did you want to go?
Angkor wat (Cambodia) or Iceland
When will you grow up?
Never.
Why do people expect life to be fair?
Because it isn't and it should be.
How much can you stand?
Enough, to much and nothing.

- posted by J @ 17:11

 
Things to make life easier.

For those times when you think if only....

1. Teleporters
2. Shoes that did themselves up.
3. Busses that ran on time.
4. miniature directional EMP generators (I hate people who think I want to hear the music they are playing in there car)
5. A version of windows that worked.
6. Human beings at the end of phones instead of those F***ing machines.
7. Washing machines that loaded themselves.
8. Houses with a pneumatic pipe work system (like the ones in banks and supermarkets for moving cash around) for laundry and stuff.
9. Newspapers that actually printed the true story.
10. An anti moron chip: The moment you get pissed and try to start a fight it releases all bladder and bowel control, The moment you get into your SUV it causes complete paralysis from the waist down and if you ever put on a white Kappa tracksuit combined with a wet look loose perm (girls) or baseball cap (boys) you become sterile.

Feel free to add your own I will update the list the more ideas I get.

- posted by J @ 17:24

 
Here is the next installment of questions for you.

Across

1. Hackers Special K (6,6)
10. As a fox (3)
16. To melt (4)
19. A hat maker (8)
28. Beyond what is natural (7)
41. A short version when something is not required (2)
29. school yard game (3)
31. WW1 movie that will get you high (4)
51. A collection of Norse poems. (4)

Down

1. Who created the popular image of father Christmas (4)
3. A hotel chain. (7)
6. Immoral of unchaste (6)
7. Sideshow bob's second name (11)
15. The wurzles had a brand new what (7, 9)
23. Robs job (3,4,8)
21. Handsome man of Greek myth (8)
33. Arnie had a total one (6)
40. A month of the year (9)

good luck.

- posted by J @ 22:34

 
PC Vs MAC
I think what this guy has to say should be appreciated.

- posted by J @ 22:47

 
Points questions.
Here we go with the second set of questions (the last set are in red).

Here is the pic again if you are just joining us.

brief rules:
1. Print pic
2. Clues posted Mon,Wed,Fri (not weekends)
3. 2000 Points to the person with the completed crossword and hidden 2 words
4. Winner gets to allocate 1000 points to another blogger of there choice (person must have played)
5. Do whatever it takes, You can ask me for extra hints at 50 points per hint (please use comments box)

Across

1. Hackers Special K (6,6)
10. As a fox (3)
16. To melt (4)
19. A hat maker (8)
28. Beyond what is natural (7)
41. A short version when something is not required (2)

Down

7. Sideshow bob's second name (11)
15. The wurzles had a brand new what (7, 9)
23. Robs job (3,4,8)
1. Who created the popular image of father Christmas (4)
3. A hotel chain. (7)
6. Immoral of unchaste (6)

Are we having fun yet.

- posted by J @ 20:50

 
Boxes.
Ok it has been declutter time at casa del J and I am now surrounded by boxes. Vic and I have decided to put the flat on the market in April and so we have started sorting stuff (this may be a mistake). This is in a vain attempt to shrink the amount of stuff we have about the house to a sensible size and to also bring it within the guide lines of EU guides for landfill sites.
This does however mean I have had to venture into THE LOFT, Imagine a cross between Ali baba's cave and explosion in a junk shop and you have a vague likeness of our loft. It's not that it's untidy it is just that vic and I are both horders and have a vast quantity of crap.

Anyway after dragging boxes out of the loft yesterday we proceeded to start sorting them which consists of me pulling an item out of the box, deciding if I want to keep it, asking vic if she wants to keep it, listening to the history of the item (if it is hers) and then packing it back into another box. Well after a day of this I am now surrounded by boxes in varying degrees of packedness (don't know if that's a word) and still have a shit load more to pull out of the loft (I can see I am still going to be doing this next January).

During this sort I did however come across some interesting items, My old "stay puffed" marshmallow man (ghostbusters) thermos, two beautiful diaries of travels written in 1935 (I may post some entry's), My photos of me in India (I was 7, I may post some at some point), Vic's Rubber (eraser) collection (she has hundreds, we thought it was lost in the great move from Cornwall 7 years ago), and some stuff that we have decided is going to auction. So all in all a rather productive day, It has also made me wonder what other things may be hiding up there, I will keep you informed.



- posted by J @ 18:42

 
Little boy.
Please have a look at this pic and post the url on your sites and lets see if we can get this little guy home to his family.

- posted by J @ 22:47

 
The time approaches.
The Guide is almost here.

I cant wait it is going to be a stonker.

Click here for all the latest news and a trailer.

- posted by J @ 23:26

 
My day off.
I have a day off today and vic is away visiting here niece, so I intend to sit and do bugger all. I am however going to watch the entire first and second series of spaced and also series 6 of red dwarf.
I am also going to finish the bottle of Saumur brut that we opened last night (well it will go off otherwise).

So I will post again when I recover.

- posted by J @ 11:32

 
Reasons not to go out.
On Monday, The day after boxing day, A bank holiday.
It is not wise to go to a retail park to get a new battery for your car, because the car park looks like this and the retail park looks like this.
The reason for this is that next are having there sale and bargains are to be had, Fucking nutters.

Just thought I would share.

- posted by J @ 10:51