Jackdiablo queried yesterday (over one particularily & notably nice glass of mulled wine in my favourite angel pub! I'll have to take people there to sample it) if I would recommend Brighton as a place to live.
Well, what kind of a question is that?
I would rave as to what a fantastic place it is to live in! One of the highlights of my life is that I got the opportunity to experience this remarkable and colourful place, so full of great characters (thinking especially here of our daily Kemp Town cheeky pirate cyclist with his dog in the basket ~ although apparently other eccentric cyclists were aplenty: www.mybrightonandhove.org.uk/page_id__55
Hell, I still might! But I’d have to make sure to hop back in time for an early night as tomorrow is Jenn’s big day ~ which entails an all~day~treating of the lady (which in practice means I am neatly treating myself too!). :-DDD
Details: www.burningtheclocks.co.uk/index3.php ***EDIT: vampyresheep has just given me heads up the event is cancelled as weather conditions are predicted to be severe. Sorry if I got anyone excited... :-/
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| 'As the solstice comes, time slows down and stops. This is the ebb time, the limbo between years and worlds. In this slack tide of the hourglass the impossible happens. The pendulum stops and we need all our energy to start it moving again. A stately cavalcade leads us and our lanterns to the beach. A mourning party plays deep dark drums as they beat out the ending of time. The lanterns are loaded and taken to the great pyre. Once we burn our hopes and fears the heat of the fire brings up the new sun, the pendulum starts, the clocks tick and all is saved. The silence is broken by the cheers and music of the new solar year.' |
Hey everyone! It's been so long since I posted (though I continue to read everyone elses entries!) and I hope everyone is well.
First, thanks to everyone who helped me out with my queston about painting styrofoam. I opted to just use permanent markers. It was something I already had and it worked out great. I vended my first convention in October (which is why I was asking about styrofoam for my displays!) and it was a HUGE success for me. I've been slowly listing the leftovers on Etsy. Beneath the cut you'll find photos of the some of the items I made for the con. The leftovers, like I said, are on my Etsy and I'll have a link to that as well at the bottom.
Happy Holidays to everyone!
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First, thanks to everyone who helped me out with my queston about painting styrofoam. I opted to just use permanent markers. It was something I already had and it worked out great. I vended my first convention in October (which is why I was asking about styrofoam for my displays!) and it was a HUGE success for me. I've been slowly listing the leftovers on Etsy. Beneath the cut you'll find photos of the some of the items I made for the con. The leftovers, like I said, are on my Etsy and I'll have a link to that as well at the bottom.
Happy Holidays to everyone!
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My boyfriend is amazing. Therefore he deserves a painting to brighten up his room for the holidays.
( It's perfect for him )
( It's perfect for him )
I was up to find mum had decided to put the heating on for several hours as the house was really cold. Unusual.
I bathed then found Jodie had called me while I was in the bath. I phoned her back and she suggested going to a gig in the evening. No can do as I'm busy at work and have an appraisment on Tuesday?. We compromised and arranged to meet for some food and drinks instead.
I phoned a couple of people and was bemused to note that Laura's bloke Jon will probably be doing his Christmas shopping at 4:45pm on the 24th.
I then headed to the Montague Pike where I found Jodie. We had a drink of Liefmans then we headed to pizza express. I know my mum is prejudiced against anchovies, but the pizza I wanted had 1/4 anchovies. Shouldn't be too bad as after all I'd disagree with her about red wine.
Food arrived and mum was right, eating anchovies was like eating almost solid salt taste wise. Yuck. Rest of the pizza was nice. Afterwards I had tiramisu and mocha and Jodie had an ice cream expresso thingy.
We then went to the Intrepid Fox where we had one drink before she went to the gig and I went home.
I got home and was pleased to find Rage Against the Machine was the Christmas number one. Beats the X Factor though I reckon they could have picked a better tune.
Now after typing up my diary it's time for bed.
Night.
I bathed then found Jodie had called me while I was in the bath. I phoned her back and she suggested going to a gig in the evening. No can do as I'm busy at work and have an appraisment on Tuesday?. We compromised and arranged to meet for some food and drinks instead.
I phoned a couple of people and was bemused to note that Laura's bloke Jon will probably be doing his Christmas shopping at 4:45pm on the 24th.
I then headed to the Montague Pike where I found Jodie. We had a drink of Liefmans then we headed to pizza express. I know my mum is prejudiced against anchovies, but the pizza I wanted had 1/4 anchovies. Shouldn't be too bad as after all I'd disagree with her about red wine.
Food arrived and mum was right, eating anchovies was like eating almost solid salt taste wise. Yuck. Rest of the pizza was nice. Afterwards I had tiramisu and mocha and Jodie had an ice cream expresso thingy.
We then went to the Intrepid Fox where we had one drink before she went to the gig and I went home.
I got home and was pleased to find Rage Against the Machine was the Christmas number one. Beats the X Factor though I reckon they could have picked a better tune.
Now after typing up my diary it's time for bed.
Night.
I had an invite to Kals's place on Saturday. I went to my local Sainsburies and confused the checkout bloke a bit by buying a 3l carton of Hardy's wine entirely with coins. Needless to say I was a lot lighter walking to the station than before.
I was heading to Kals's and wasn't sure what time food was, so grabbed a small choccie bar on the way. I got there and I must admit he had a pretty nice flat - I could see myself living somewhere like there. Neil was already there and the food was just all waiting to be cooked in the pan. Kals gave me his phone to enquire if Luba was going but she was packing. Kals started cooking paella, and we cracked open my wine to drink while he was cooking.
Food was done half an hour later and Kals wasted no time dishing it up. It tasted pretty good I must admit and he opened a bottle of Cava to go with it which was nice too.
After dinner we went to the living room while we chatted while some band was playing in the background. It was a pretty good evening and I didn't feel like going on to Invocation.
It got late and Neil and I headed off, with Kals giving me some more food to take with me. We got to Kings Cross and I hope Neil's trains were still running as when I got to my station the last southbound trains had already left.
It had been a good day.
I was heading to Kals's and wasn't sure what time food was, so grabbed a small choccie bar on the way. I got there and I must admit he had a pretty nice flat - I could see myself living somewhere like there. Neil was already there and the food was just all waiting to be cooked in the pan. Kals gave me his phone to enquire if Luba was going but she was packing. Kals started cooking paella, and we cracked open my wine to drink while he was cooking.
Food was done half an hour later and Kals wasted no time dishing it up. It tasted pretty good I must admit and he opened a bottle of Cava to go with it which was nice too.
After dinner we went to the living room while we chatted while some band was playing in the background. It was a pretty good evening and I didn't feel like going on to Invocation.
It got late and Neil and I headed off, with Kals giving me some more food to take with me. We got to Kings Cross and I hope Neil's trains were still running as when I got to my station the last southbound trains had already left.
It had been a good day.
After work on Thursday I deliberately went the wrong way.
I headed to Waterloo so that I could have some bagels to eat. There there were two lots of carol singers ramming their religion down other people's throats and expecting a donation. I guess I should be sad that they couldn't afford their own church to sing in and so are inflicting it on others.
I then caught an empty train going northwards so got a seat. I got to Kentish Town and got off the train then found my way to the Assembly Rooms. I met with Danny and Donia and spoke a little bit till I got parted by wave after wave of their mates coming in. At one point it seemed to me like I was the only person in that side of the bar not in a New Model Army t shirt and apparently most of the band were in the other side of the pub drinking.
Eventually Steve and Corrina came in and we grabbed another drink before heading to the Forum. The pavement was treachery with ice encrusted slush and I thought I should have worn boots to work.
We got to the Forum and I spotted Alan go in so said hiyas. We went in then I said hiyas to Davecar who was just by the cloakroom. We then hit the bar then tried to work our way down to the front by the speakers. We did a pretty good job, and were in a great position to see the band.
New Model Army came on and were great (as usual). We spotted Donia and Dylan on top of shoulders out there but the spot we were in was free of pushing and shoving yet had quite a good view of the stage. They played quite a few songs I knew and loved and some damned good ones I don't know. Half way through we took it in turns to get more drinks and we got pretty much our spot back.
The end came and we made our way to the tube and hence home.
It had been a great night.
I headed to Waterloo so that I could have some bagels to eat. There there were two lots of carol singers ramming their religion down other people's throats and expecting a donation. I guess I should be sad that they couldn't afford their own church to sing in and so are inflicting it on others.
I then caught an empty train going northwards so got a seat. I got to Kentish Town and got off the train then found my way to the Assembly Rooms. I met with Danny and Donia and spoke a little bit till I got parted by wave after wave of their mates coming in. At one point it seemed to me like I was the only person in that side of the bar not in a New Model Army t shirt and apparently most of the band were in the other side of the pub drinking.
Eventually Steve and Corrina came in and we grabbed another drink before heading to the Forum. The pavement was treachery with ice encrusted slush and I thought I should have worn boots to work.
We got to the Forum and I spotted Alan go in so said hiyas. We went in then I said hiyas to Davecar who was just by the cloakroom. We then hit the bar then tried to work our way down to the front by the speakers. We did a pretty good job, and were in a great position to see the band.
New Model Army came on and were great (as usual). We spotted Donia and Dylan on top of shoulders out there but the spot we were in was free of pushing and shoving yet had quite a good view of the stage. They played quite a few songs I knew and loved and some damned good ones I don't know. Half way through we took it in turns to get more drinks and we got pretty much our spot back.
The end came and we made our way to the tube and hence home.
It had been a great night.
A Victorian inspired baboon fur tassel necklace (with real silvery baboon fur!)
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The folks over at "Browncoats: Redemption" are putting together some clips for their website and upcoming DVD. You might be surprised at who has participated thus far ...
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bc_redemption.Hurrah! Friday's work has come to an end & I'll be dashing to the mayhem that is my boat to clear it up sufficiently for a girls' dinner Stefi & I are arranging. I am actually slightly surprised how much the prospect of it cheers me up!! I've been loath having guests & it's really down to the girls I am arranging it at all (...I've been a bit embarrassed at the slowness in which my boat is getting into a state of receiving guests..). But tonight the space shall have to accomodate what it can, best it can! If I can call it a success, I'll have no excuse not to arrange more and extend invites around ~ after all, things don't look too bad in candle light... ;-)
~ This, btw, is the last of my internet time this week (until possibly Sunday) ~ so for all to be aware, I shall be at 'INVOCATION' on Saturday Night & hope to see plenty of you there for a ~ last grand toasting & cheer ! ~ before we all jointly step over the threshold to CHRISTMAS :-D
And to keep us in the seasonal spirit: a find I had to share (to confirm that OTT decorating did occur in the olden days too!)
*no snow left here in King's cross ~ damned! :-/
Yesterday I went to work slightly later than usual. I was seen by the nurse who took my temperature then said I could go to work.
At lunch time I met up (along with two others from work) with the people who acted as agents for us in getting the jobs. Twas nice to be treated to a free lunch at Wagamamas, though we suspect they were fishing for if there are more jobs coming up.
In the evening I went to my German lesson. There we went through the background to Stilles nacht, Heilige nacht - arguably the most famous carol in the world, which was written by an Austrian assistant priest and an organmaster (though played originally with a guitar accompanyment).
Eventually the bathroom and hot water warmed enough to have a bath, though there was a lot of steam coming off it into the cold bathroom.
Tonight brings New Model Army then the day after weather permitting the office christmas party.
At lunch time I met up (along with two others from work) with the people who acted as agents for us in getting the jobs. Twas nice to be treated to a free lunch at Wagamamas, though we suspect they were fishing for if there are more jobs coming up.
In the evening I went to my German lesson. There we went through the background to Stilles nacht, Heilige nacht - arguably the most famous carol in the world, which was written by an Austrian assistant priest and an organmaster (though played originally with a guitar accompanyment).
Eventually the bathroom and hot water warmed enough to have a bath, though there was a lot of steam coming off it into the cold bathroom.
Tonight brings New Model Army then the day after weather permitting the office christmas party.
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