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Trunk Fawkes
Sunday, November 07, 2004
It occurred to me that when I was younger I used to write letters to no one in particular about things I was thinking about and things I wanted to say. I now realise this blog seems to have become the updated version of that!I recieved a strip of photographs from the photographer at my office this week (right). One of these is to be placed on the staff notice board and I had to decide which. Not sure I approve of any of them to be honest! What do you think? I wonder if I should post these in the gallery?
We have had a good weekend so far and being Guy Fawkes weekend there has been a lot of fireworks and activity. We have not visited any displays though as we decided to spend the time at home together with the cats. Jerry doesn't seem to be affected by the noise that much but Brandy has been rather jumpy. She chose to spend the night on the sofa with us in front of the coal fire. Thinking about it even I think that is preferable to standing out in the cold and the rain watching people set off mini explosive devices.
I think my expectations of fireworks are rather high anyway - something that a local display could not match. Plymouth hosts the International Firework Competition each year and the six displays last for around 15 - 20 minutes and cost an absolute fortune. I have seen things there I have never seen anywhere else. It's just a shame we haven't been able to get down there to witness it recently.
I have never been too sure whether we celebrate the fact that Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament or whether he failed? I am not sure if either warrants such joviality and celebration to be honest!
Unfortunately Plymouth was on the new last night as a First Western Express from Paddington to Plymouth derailed outside of Reading. My stomach flipped when I saw the new flash last night - latest reports state that six people have lost their lives and their are 7 people in a critical condition with many more injured. I have used this line so many times it is such a shock... It would appear that a driver decided to weave through the rail barrier, trying to get across before the barrier came down and the train arrived, sadly it was the car that caused the train to derail on impact. What was the car driver thinking? My heart goes out to all the families of those who have lost loved ones or are injured. The shock alone must be causing so much distress.
On a lighter note; we visited Waddesdon Manor on Saturday to take a browse around their Christmas Fair. to be honest it's the first time I have been to Waddesdon and come away feeling disappointed. It was a nice day out, they decorated the estate well and there were a number of stands to peruse but I was just expecting something a bit grander (and a lot less expensive!). Still it was nice to get out and about.
As if the French Rugby calendar photo's were not enough to welcome us to a hot 2005 I discovered the 2005 calendar for English rugby hunk Ben Cohen. I didn't think he could look any better as this selection of photographs is superb. I am sure I can think of plenty of guys who'd like to scrum down with him! ;) If you feel compelled to send me a Christmas gift, now you have the perfect idea! LOL It seems that any chat show or news item is open season for Mel Brooks at present and it's good to catch him too. The Producers has just opened in the West End and now stars Nathan Lane and Lee Evans (Nathan is replacing Richard Dreyfuss who mysteriously pulled out just before opening). I have bought some tickets and Richard and I are off to the Theatre Royal at the end of the month. I am looking forward to seeing this SO much ;)
Of course how could I not mention that Yoko Ono has made it to the top of the US Dance Chart with her song about gay marriage - go Yoko! Does anyone have a copy I could listen to?Kermit and the gang are due to appear on US postage stamps. March 2005 there will be a special set of ten released. I wonder if we can persuade the Royal Mail to do the same?
If you fancy some early Christmas cheer then check out the latest photo in my MoBlog
I hear that Dismayed Americans are thinking of moving to Canada - well all I can say is I feel really sorry for the Canadians!
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