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 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7367385.stm

...was quite enjoyable after 13 weeks of Torchwood! Last night's episode was typical Russel T. Davies type stuff but I did think it quite good. Catherine Tate wasn't as annoying as I expected, however, the jury is still out.

Yes, we had snow. About 2-3 inches deep on the car this morning. Snow continued to fall until about 11.00, but not settling on the roads. So although I can say I've driven in snow I'm not sure it really counts!

I had a very nice letter from the Alzheimer's Research Trust today thanking me for my Match for Pratchett donation. If you're not sure what I'm talking about then please go to either of these websites:

http://www.matchitforpratchett.org/
http://www.alzheimers-research.org.uk/

I encourage all my readers to make a donation (and say thank you to those who have already).

...as proven by the first frisbee session of the year. A nice 90 minutes of throwing and catching in the sunshine - very enjoyable!

Been meaning to post this link for ages and never got round to it. Not sure what's reminded me today but here we go.

Our band of bell ringers is always in need of more people. Therefore, we contacted the local paper as they are always after stuff to fill the pages. They came and did some interviews one practice night when I wasn't there. Then the next week the reporter came back to video us for the website - without any of my fellow ringers warning me in advance - and the result was published a few weeks later:
http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/todays-choice/VIDEO-Try-learning-the-ropes.3646397.jp

We did have one couple contact us about learning to ring. Unfortunately, they very quickly decided it wasn't for them.

... was slightly disappointing. Nowhere near as good as the Oxford museum yesterday. Entry is free so if you are in Coventry it could kill an hour, otherwise I wouldn't bother too much if I were you.

It appears to have been updated recently which unfortunately is museum speak for dumbing down. The galleries are quite attractive but the information about items in the collection leaves an awful lot to be desired. The place feels as if it has been designed for school parties only.

The collection itself concentrates on cars made in Coventry which is fair enough. However, it felt like an accidental collection rather than one with an actual purpose. A lot of the galleries felt like "here's a car, isn't it shiny?" rather than "here's a car, it is important because of..."

http://www.transport-museum.com/

Still, the motorway was clear both ways and the weather has been nice so I've enjoyed the day out overall.

... is well worth a visit. If you like that sort of thing. Which I do. So there. I took lots of photos of some nicely looked after vehicles and felt it was well worth the £3 to get in.

http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Lane/5050/obm/index.htm

One word of warning if driving there - the museum is accessed through Hanborough Station car park. Don't do what I did and spend 20 minutes driving round looking for it having not believed my sat-nav.

...was excellent.

Sunday went car shopping. Found a car. Today, I picked it up. I have wheels - yay!

There would be a picture here but my LJ account doesn't let me post pictures, which is a shame. If you are keen to see it then please send me an email.

It is a Peugeot 106, 2002, 1134cc, 52k on the clock, silvery blue, four wheels, etc!

As some of you know, I've been learning to drive. Today was my test. I'm pleased to say I passed! Celebrating by having a nice cup of tea. I suspect some ale will be consumed later...

Note to self, must go car shopping before I get out of practice.

Thank you to all Teledudes for making it a great weekend.

Two years on...
We remember. We will not forget.

Two years on...
We are not beaten. We will not be beaten.

Two years on...
The kettle's on. Cup of tea anybody?

Blimey, that was good. Am slightly worried about statues now.

Just been and voted. The power of a stumpy pencil tied to a piece of string is wonderful!

Please make sure that you use your vote, if you have one today.

Here's to a happy, friendly, fun and successful 2007 for everyone!

Nothing to see here apart from hot library smut.

http://thenonist.com/index.php/thenonist/permalink/hot_library_smut

Thanks to flyingsauce for the link.

I am in. After two days of much carrying, sorting, unpacking and much assistance from friends, I can safely say that I have moved house. I even feel settled - it's great! Photos later; maybe. House warming; just try and stop me! It might have to be a tame the jungle party though, the garden is verging towards overgrown.

As my house purchase seems to be disappearing into a black hole due the sheer crappness of solicitors*, I decided to take myself to Camden for some retail therapy this lunchtime. From Fopp I got a couple of CDs. From Oddballs I got some poi and a devil stick (plus handsticks). Shiny!

It has worked for I'm now looking forward to playing with my new toys and all the house-chasing-people-up-and-getting-absolutely-nowhere stress can feck off until Monday when I'll try to make some headway again...


* - buy me a pint and I'll whinge at length about this. Buy me two pints and I promise to not whinge at length about this!

One year on...
We remember. We will not forget.

One year on...
We are not beaten. We will not be beaten.

One year on...
We will have a cup of tea.