Xanderl
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Post by Xanderl on Aug 25, 2019 9:49:12 GMT
A family came upstairs on the coach I’m on, small girl announced loudly “I love double dick!!!”
Cue her mother explaining to her that the word is “decker” and a coachfull of people doing their best not to laugh
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Post by NeilVHughes on Aug 25, 2019 16:48:04 GMT
Riveted by the Cricket, the impossible made possible., my nerves are shredded, only just recovered from the World Cup.
Tes Match Cricket at it’s very best.
Now to Hornchurch for the NT community As You Like It, if only half as good as last year’s Pericles it will top off an incredible day.
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Post by NeilVHughes on Aug 26, 2019 16:48:37 GMT
Doing a Dawnstar, hiding from the midday sun, OK mid afternoon sun, came across a gem in the Archive section of iPlayer.
Theatre 625: Talking to a Stranger - Anytime You’re Ready, I’ll Sparkle
A young Judi Dench is magnificent, have seen clips in retrospective documentaries but the whole is something special. Will now settle down to watch the other 3 perspectives in this exceptional drama of a dysfunctional family.
The topics covered are edgy even now so cannot imagine the impact in the mid 60’s.
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Post by lynette on Aug 26, 2019 21:27:15 GMT
Had a reading day, finished The American Agent by Jaqueline Winspear. She writes for the American market - she is recommended by Bill Clinton - but don’t let that put you off. For detective historical fans, like me.
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Post by peggs on Aug 27, 2019 14:05:43 GMT
One of those when you go out with a list of things to do and manage none of them but get very hot and waste petrol trying. Should have stayed in bed.
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Post by TallPaul on Aug 27, 2019 14:23:17 GMT
A last minute change of plan meant I was outdoors, rather than in, when the air ambulance landed in the park over the road from the children's hospital. Imagine pulling up at a pelican crossing, and it's not a pedestrian waiting to cross, but half a dozen medics with a stretcher! Although on one hand it's a sight no parent ever wants to see, on the other, it must be incredibly reassuring when the yellow bird appears on the horizon. Thankfully, on this occasion it seemed to be more a case of access and speed, rather than seriousness. While he was waiting, the pilot was more than happy to show us his equipment. Although obviously very powerful, each engine, of which there are two, is actually surprisingly small, and would easily fit under the bonnet of a small family car. If the landing was pretty impressive, the take off was spectacular. The helicopter not only went upwards, but also backwards, before pausing momentarily, dipping its nose, as if to wave goodbye, then disappearing into the sun. In the words of the girls standing next to me with her family, " That was one of the coolest things ever." I have to agree!
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Post by tmesis on Aug 27, 2019 15:46:28 GMT
Did a really nice 3 mile walk this morning starting at 7.30 am and finishing a little after 9 before the heat kicked in. This started in the Thames-side village of Sonning. Famous residents including one T. May and one G. Clooney. It's an impossibly handsome village with flower bedecked lock, quaint church and quintessential English pub, The Bull, favourably mentioned in 'Three Men in a boat.' What I like is its attractiveness has nothing Cotswolds-chocolate-boxy about it - just beautiful properties, laid out in a particularly harmonious way. It also has one of the most attractive 18th Century bridges spanning the Thames.
Even though it's only 20 minutes drive from my house I haven't been there often since I first visited the place in the late 1960s. At that time my uncle managed one of its hotels called The White Hart - the name has now changed to The Great House. Anyway, aged 14 I stayed there for a week with my grandmother. At that time it was quite the poshest village I had ever been to, coming from a working class mining village in Derbyshire.
I was also impressed when my uncle told us that the great Fanny Craddock (with or without herJohnny, I know not) had recently been staying there. Apparently she was a complete pain in the arse, asking to be moved rooms twice, and then, when they returned an expensive ring she had left behind, receiving it with nary a thank you.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2019 17:44:17 GMT
A last minute change of plan meant I was outdoors, rather than in, when the air ambulance landed in the park over the road from the children's hospital. Imagine pulling up at a pelican crossing, and it's not a pedestrian waiting to cross, but half a dozen medics with a stretcher! Although on one hand it's a sight no parent ever wants to see, on the other, it must be incredibly reassuring when the yellow bird appears on the horizon. Thankfully, on this occasion it seemed to be more a case of access and speed, rather than seriousness. While he was waiting, the pilot was more than happy to show us his equipment. Although obviously very powerful, each engine, of which there are two, is actually surprisingly small, and would easily fit under the bonnet of a small family car. If the landing was pretty impressive, the take off was spectacular. The helicopter not only went upwards, but also backwards, before pausing momentarily, dipping its nose, as if to wave goodbye, then disappearing into the sun. In the words of the girls standing next to me with her family, " That was one of the coolest things ever." I have to agree! Did he show you the Helicopter too?
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Aug 27, 2019 23:27:41 GMT
Having had a 50 year aversion to Shakespeare since it was force fed at my 1960s Grammar school, I took the plunge and booked to see As You Like It The Musical at the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch this evening.
With over a hundred performers mainly from the local community plus a handful of very talented professionals it was one of the most uplifting joyous evenings I've ever spent at a theatre. Not proper Shakespeare of course but a winning mix of original and freshly written dialogue and all new songs.
Absolutely wonderful. Final night of a short run unfortunately, otherwise I'd be back to see it again asap.
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Post by NeilVHughes on Aug 28, 2019 10:02:32 GMT
Suspension of parliament a step too far, gone beyond Brexit.
Made the decision to catch the next train to Westminster, unable to passively sit at home whilst the sovereignty of Parliament is being eroded, I need to do something even just being there to show my abhorrence to this decision.
I accept the majority decision to leave the EU, cannot support that HOW we achieve this is not agreed by Parliament our elected representatives, the core democratic foundation this Country is built on.
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Post by NeilVHughes on Aug 28, 2019 18:52:35 GMT
Amazing scenes, quiet until 5:15 then the crowds arrived.
It could be a long evening, atmosphere is electric and all in good will.
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Post by lynette on Aug 29, 2019 10:46:18 GMT
I’m afraid that the government is only doing what the rules of Parliament allow it to do. If MPs don’t like that then they should move for a GE which requires a No Confidence vote and ask the electorate to vote them in or out accordingly. The fact that they haven’t done this so far speaks volumes about the quality of our MPs who have happily accepted being Representatives without representing. A new or rather reconvened Parliament is customary and preferable to prolonging this one which has brought democracy into disrepute with contradiction and side changing and general lack of intelligence. A Queen’s Speech won’t prevent debate of whatever ‘deal’ they come up with or of attempting to stop No Deal. It will be up to the MPs to use parliamentary procedure to get the debate time they need. They were all happy with their long school holidays weren’t they? Ps we should transfer further chit chat to the Brexit thread.
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Post by lynette on Aug 31, 2019 22:46:34 GMT
TM,some of my friends and I are muttering the same, not doing working women any favours, there, Ruth.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2019 23:01:10 GMT
TM,some of my friends and I are muttering the same, not doing working women any favours, there, Ruth. I’m sure she doesn’t care that she is letting you down, maybe she just wants to chill with the fam? She doesn’t owe any of qus anything HOWEVER I believe all of that is c**p. She has been touted as a Tory leader and has seen her chance. Bet u a cheap seat in the Cotesloe she will be leader come the end of the year
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Post by lynette on Sept 1, 2019 20:54:03 GMT
You’re on! I’m willing to give you a sporting chance, betty, and say leader within five years..
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Post by alece10 on Sept 2, 2019 15:07:09 GMT
I'm not a Tory, never have been, never will be but she was the only one I would have any faith in.
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Xanderl
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Post by Xanderl on Sept 17, 2019 12:33:24 GMT
Best thing I've seen today! The video is 10 years old (so Theo is now almost a teenager) but I've never seen it before
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Post by lynette on Sept 17, 2019 17:43:42 GMT
The little chap takes direction very well. Who is he?
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Xanderl
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Post by Xanderl on Sept 17, 2019 17:49:38 GMT
Brian Cox talks about it here - it's the son of some friends of his he was staying with
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Post by peggs on Sept 17, 2019 20:27:05 GMT
That's brilliant! I'm feeling less impressed with myself for learning that speech now that I've seen it done much better by a small child though.
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Post by TallPaul on Sept 18, 2019 15:07:58 GMT
I've spent yesterday and today Heritage Open Daying, so this morning, and half the afternoon, I've been on a very comprehensive behind the scenes tour of an anonymous building in a top secret location. All I can reveal is there is more than one use for a ping pong table! 🏓
This message will self destruct in five seconds. 🧨
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Post by Dawnstar on Sept 18, 2019 18:07:00 GMT
TallPaul I think the self-destruct is malfunctioning. Your message is still showing 2 hours after posting!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2019 7:24:37 GMT
Twice now...
A while ago I booked tickets for Tim Minchin in Liverpool for the Family, everyone wanted to go. Now a family member is in another country indefinitely and still not told me they're not coming next month, despite having acquired Visa's there etc. And now someone else has just booked a stag do for the weekend I got front row Phantom tickets in MCR.
This is why I go to the theatre alone. People. As an aside if anyone wants front row seats at Phantom's stop in Manchester, check the noticeboard.
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Post by anita on Sept 22, 2019 9:27:21 GMT
Got home yesterday evening to find letter put through my door from Southeastern railway staiting they are closing my line from 15th Feb - 23rd incl. Really p****d off.
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Post by Jon on Sept 22, 2019 14:23:19 GMT
I notice our very own @theatremonkey .com is featured in the Guardian in an article from yesterday,
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Post by peggs on Sept 22, 2019 15:09:09 GMT
I notice our very own @theatremonkey .com is featured in the Guardian in an article from yesterday, Yes that popped up in my feed, what it is to be famous 😁
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Post by The Matthew on Sept 24, 2019 17:06:12 GMT
I've been driving around Exmoor today, crawling along the roads behind pedestrian pheasants that seem to have forgotten that they are capable of flight.
What's surprising is that when it comes to roadkill there seem to be more squished birds of prey than flat pheasants. Perhaps it's because drivers expect pheasants to do something idiotic and are ready to hit the brakes. It's an interesting survival strategy — be so notoriously stupid that everyone works around you — but it seems to be working for the pheasants.
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Post by peggysue on Sept 24, 2019 18:47:08 GMT
So... oven turned out to be a loose wire - £50 call-out from our reliable local repair guy. Computer turned out to be two anti-virus programs taking a monkey / bear approach to life. Deleting one restored order. Life goes on, but if anyone wants me I shall be asleep for a good while... Fully sympathise about the computer - I had the same problem for quite a while and only got sorted when my son in law figured this out about the two anti-virus programs 😏
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Post by kathryn on Sept 24, 2019 19:12:09 GMT
Bad news from work today: I’m at risk of redundancy.
They’re going to be making 8 out of 28 of us redundant in my department.
57 redundancies across the company.
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Post by Dawnstar on Sept 24, 2019 19:58:00 GMT
They’re going to be making 8 out of 28 of us redundant in my department. Ouch. I feel very sorry for the atmosphere you're all going to have to put up with until you get told who is staying & going, I imagine it'll be very fraught.
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