Film trip....

I want to go and see My Bloody Valentine 3D. It's not on any cimemas in my area....Only the normal 2D version. What's the point in seeing a 3D film in the normal format?

So off I go tomorrow to Didsbury to watch this film, hope it's worth it and I'm suitably scared.

Hope the 3D glass's fit over my glass's.

Ice ice baby....

Funniest TV momet this weekend has to be Todd on ITVs Dancing On Ice. A real genuine guy who knows he's not that good, but stil he gives it ago. But after the laughing has stopped I must confess I'm worried he'll seriously hurt himself, and that won't be funny at all. This isn't like Stricly. The Ice is more dangerous than the ballroom and things can happen.

Ok I know Jeremy has got a lot of tickets on himself and he should have been taken down a peg. But was his routine worse than Todd's? He gave his all in the first outing showed he enjoyed himself, and performed the song. Exactly what the Judges want from the contestants, but that still wasn't right.

Melinda and Coleen were great to watch this week. Melinda gave a gracefull performance while Coleen really threw herself into it. I hope they continue to grow and we have them for a few weeks yet.

Best contestants have to be Jessica and Ray. I'm not too sure what else the Judges want from Jessica, I believed her routine and I'm sure the emotion will be stronger in the coming weeks. This is week two and I'm sure these people are forgetting that.

As much as he annoys me, Ray Quinn was fantastic. If 6s were allowed at this early stage I bet there would ahve been a few in his scores. Totally believable and even better than Chris and Kyran. Well so far anyway remember this is week 2! I've tried to find his performance on you tube but it's not there yet, so instead let's all have a good laugh with Todd and hope he makes it safely back onto and off the ice next week.

The lunatics have taken over the kitchen...

I love Channel 4s "Come Dine With Me". Five strangers go round to each others house throughout the week and entertain. Each evening the diners score the meal and general evening. The end of the week the person with the highest score wins £1000

This weeks show has been one of the moist hilarious pieces of television I've seen in a long time. Set in Preston, I've never seen a bunch of oddities around one dinner table at the same time. We've had tantrums, actual falling asleep at the table, walk outs, pineapple doormats as gifts, baked pheasant that was cooked for over an hour then left to warm for three hours in a hostess trolly.

Anyone manage to catch it?

A Burns night story to warm the cockles...

A while ago were Ione and I were talking about Burns Night. Discussing the history, and the food that's eaten on this Scottish celebration.

While walking to the car our conversation went like this...(I can't remember who said what so bear that in mind)

"What was Burns first name?"
"Robert/Robbie" came the reply...
"I wonder what his surname was?"

BOTH-(and in all seriousness) "errrm not sure, Robbie...? Robbie....?"

We then realised that as it was Burns night his surname was probably Burns. At this point we both fell about laughing and couldn't quite believe how stupid we were!

Sober and The Fear...

I'm not a fan of Pink and Lily Allen at all. But I LOVE their new records. Pink has Sober out, in my opinion the best thing she's done. Lily Allen who's voice I actually hate has a song out called The Fear, I love it and I love the lyrics, excuse the links I'll have to learn how to edit them properly......

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=q-wGMlSuX_c

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ9wg8XdRHo&feature=PlayList&p=151B35D2A9D0C6D8&index=0&playnext=1

A bit of childhood TV history dies...

I remember throughout my childhood watching his shows. I'm useless at art but they made me think I could do something.

Children's presenter Tony Hart dies.

Tributes have been paid to the children's TV presenter Tony Hart who has died at the age of 83.

He appeared on art programmes for nearly 50 years before retiring in 2001 because of health problems but was most famous for fronting children's art shows including Take Hart and Hart beat.

Fellow artist and television presenter Rolf Harris described him as "a very gentle and talented guy".

He said: "He brought huge creativity to his TV programmes Vision On and Take Hart, particularly using unexpected sources and materials. He enthused and inspired a whole generation of kids into creating their own works of art, simple or complex."

His shows inspired generations of children to get involved in art. He was also instrumental in the early success of Aardman Animations, creators of the Oscar-winning adventures of Wallace and Gromit.

Getting to know you...(and me)

Thought this would be fun. If you want add your answers that would be great. There will be more shortly...

1. What time did you get up this morning?
9.15 am

2. Diamonds or pearls?
Diamonds

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
Role Models-Rude, crude, but very funny, A film with heart which was a surprise.

4. What is your favourite TV show?
LOADS!! Supernatural, Criminal Minds, Prison Break, Grey's Anatomy, Smallville, Frasier, The West Wing, Buffy, Angel, Dancing On Ice, X factor.

5. What do you usually have for breakfast?
I'm into Special K at the moment.

6. What is your middle name?
Hugh

7. What food do you dislike?
Peas, Sprouts, Curry, Pears, Kiwi

8. What is your favourite CD at moment?
Just random tracks currently

9. What kind of car do you drive?
Renault Megane'

10. Favourite sandwich?
Egg Mayo.

Ooops...

I made a huge batch of soup today but I needed some key ingredients. Off I went to a certain supermarket that shall remain nameless.

I collected 3 onions and bagged them up and searched my my next item. After wandering around the aisles like a lost soul for an age I decided to leave it as I knew I could get it cheaper else where. Off I set, heading towards supermarket number 2. Halfway down the road I realised that I was still holding the bag of onions in my hand and I had walked out with out paying for them. Panic set in, and I at once looked around to see if I was being followed by an angry security man. To my relief I wasn't. "What do I do, what do I do?" I wondered....Well of course I went straight back in and paid for them feeling really nervous that I was going to get my collar felt. I even blabbed to the customer service desk what I'd just done. The lady thanked me for coming back and said not many people would. I seriously felt awful. It was total accident and even now I can't believe I did it!

I could not have gone back. Jamie Oliver and I shop there a lot and the next time I went in I would be looking over my shoulder.

Too make matters worse the bloody onions were incredibly strong and made me cry buckets..LOL.

The eye's (still) have it....

I had an hospital appointment today. Before Christmas I had an ulcer in my right eye so I had to stop wearing my contacts and get glass's that I can actually see out of (at a cost of £150!) So today my appointment was to get another eye test and get back to wearing my len's again.

Unfortunately I still have very faint remains of the ulcer. Got to go back in about amonth and see how things are. These glass's are better but I can see much better with my contact's in. Fingers crossed for next month!

All I really wanna do....

There are things I want to do more of in 2009....

Read more, I never read enough and I don't know why. I love a good book that's so hard to put down
Try new and different recipes.
Do a bit more exercise-that way I can have my cake and eat it.

Walking the dog...

I would love to have a dog. Unfortunately I'm allergic to a lot of dog hair (cat hair is even worse). The shorter the fur the worse I am, runny nose and eyes, constant sneezing and itching. At Christmas whilst over at my Mums we dog sat for a few days, a gorgeous King Charles Spaniel called Cassie. Her owner Anne couldn't take her down to her Son's for Christmas. It was a pleasure to have her. No trouble at all. She's not even one years old yet but she could melt the hardest of hearts with one look. I was OK a bit clogged up and sneezing but with a bit of distance I could cope. Of course that is easier said than done.

Each week I have decided to take her off Anne's hands and give her a good walk, good for the dog, even better for me as I need to do more exercise. Well I'm just back after being outside with her for about 2 hours. The sun was shining and the fog had lifted. Shame the ground was soaking wet.

The dog is tired and so am I......Goal achieved!

Of course now I want a creme egg and crisps to help me recover. Not the best idea.

A few of my favorite things...part 1

Live concerts. Whatever music you are into nothing beats going to see it live, loud and in person. The only problem is that it just isn't cheap. Kylie was the last concert I was at, front row centre and was amazing

A whole new (blogging) world...

Well this is my first post into the world of my own personal blog. A friend of mine has been blogging for a while now and is slightly addicted. So I thought I'd give it a try. I can't promise anything groundbreaking or even exciting. Just random things, events and thoughts from my life and hopefully some good discussions.

So if you happen to come across this purposely or accidentally I hope you enjoy what I've got to say.....well that is if I've actually got something good to say.