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May 18th, 2009

12:36 pm - A random query I am in the process of getting rid of things I don't need and one of these is a bottle of 10W\40 part synthetic motor oil. I think I have roughly 2 litres of the stuff would have to check to be certain but it's a litre at least. So the question is...does anyone have a car that uses this stuff because we don't and I don't want to throw it away..? Current Mood: curious Tags: car

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February 21st, 2009

10:01 pm - Five random topics as supplied by Ed_fortune ( Hope, Photography, Costumes, Love, The Future ) Current Mood: amused

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January 18th, 2009

08:48 pm - Coming soon to a telly near you So I thought I'd mention this as I know a lot of my f-list showed an interest when a one off Pilot was shown on BBC 4 for a show called Being Human. Basically a tale of a flat share with a Vampire, Werewolf and a Ghost. Well for those who were looking for it becoming a series then here is the latest. It's due on our screens end of January BBC website for Being Human There's been a little bit of a change of cast members since the pilot. The werewolf remains the same but a new vampire and ghost have been picked. Here's to it being as good as the pilot. Current Mood: happy

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December 14th, 2008

06:16 pm - Vampire from the Abyss The skyman came by today...and brought the sky into our living room. There was talk of rain but it all seems to have gone well and we've now got a new dish and strange things like the bio channel (Not for cleaning clothes) and wine tv. Currently I'm watching Vampire from the Abyss. A lovely show that prompted the following conversation with lucian_albrecht. Shazrasha - apparently we've found "vampire from the abyss" to watch lucian_albrecht - that sounds.....profound Shazrasha - yeees :P very very deep lucian_albrecht - does it have big sharp pointy teeth? Shazrasha - no idea we've not been introduced yet lucian_albrecht - in this case, I am not sure deep==profound. it is a girl abyssal vampire or a boy one? or a vampire squid, perhaps Shazrasha - a squid yes lucian_albrecht - I was kidding...... Shazrasha - I wasn't lucian_albrecht - well, it sounds fun at least Current Mood: amused Tags: humour, sky

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November 20th, 2008

09:14 pm - No really...You've got a wrong number... It's not often that I get a strange number on my mobile phone. Ok, I should say it's not often I have a strange number on my phone that isn't related to some agency trying to call me about a job I don't want. I have no idea what the guy was called but the number was London based. I answered the phone without my name as I am want to do when I don't recognise the number. A guy said hello and then waited. "Who is this?" He asked after a moment. I told him and asked who he was and he hung up. All right, I thought, someone clearly dialed incorrectly and that was that... or rather it wasn't as he called again. This time I answered with "It's still the wrong number." "No it isn't" he said. "Yes it is." "No it isn't" He said firmly. "Well who do you think you're phoning?" I asked amused. "Me Mam," He replied. "And you must have nicked her phone. If I ever find out who you are I'll..." I cut him off when he started swearing at me. He tried three more times with me cancelling the call before he gave up. What amused me most was how in Earth I could have just nicked a phone(number) I've had for over 5 years. To make sure he doesn't bother me again I've entered his number in my phone book as Daft Wrong Number so I'll know him the next time he accidentally call 'his mam' Current Mood: Bemused Tags: wrong numbers

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October 28th, 2008

12:06 pm - Titta Madiken det Snöar! Just a note to go yeah! snow! Yes it will be cold, yes it will be wet. I don't care. IT's SNOWING! Current Mood: amused Tags: snow

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October 20th, 2008

08:52 pm - So there was sewing... I took my mock up apart and used it to cut out a load of pieces that I've now pieces together. Made sleeves of flowiness and put the thing on. This is the point when I realised that I had made a slight error. I had underused the seam allowance. A few seams taken in and I was back to making a lovely top until I suddenly took in a seam too many...Oops. I'm now suffering from unfortunate boob squishage >_< Having misplaced my first seam ripper I managed by fluke to find the other one so I'm now taking it apart as I watch the next episode of Sanctuary. Current Mood: confused Tags: sanctuary, sewing

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September 19th, 2008

11:00 am - What I learned today - Size matters 75 cm might not seem that much, but as two hill walkers have proved it is the difference between a mountain and a really rather large mole hill. Current Mood: amused Tags: humour, mountains, walking

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July 17th, 2008

10:53 pm - See you all after or at Maelstrom I don't have to be me 'til Monday! Current Mood: chipper

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March 14th, 2008

06:39 pm - Not the best time to decide to look for your rivets... So yes I said I only had one project left to do for Maelstrom. An easy project now that I've spent time thinking about it and working out how to remake my armour so that it fit. I even have a week in which to work...However I still haven't found my rivets. Trying to decide whether to let it stress me or not. Place your bets now... It's one small bag of rivet tops in one large room of crafting supplies...if I'm lucky. If I'm unlucky they could be anywhere. In good news I managed to find the details for Le Prevo who were the place I got them from in the first place. A place whose customer service extended to calling me to point out that I needed longer rivets for my bosses and made sure I had enough for what I wanted. However I doubt that I can get the rivets on time if I reorder them. This is more for buying new ones if I can't find them after the event. It can't be that hard to find them can it? Current Mood: aggravated Tags: maelstrom, rivets

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March 13th, 2008

06:09 pm - Because General Korupin is a skinny begger So I have actually managed to be organised for this Maelstrom and all, Yes that is right ALL, my sewing is actually already done. *Smug* This is of course ignoring the sewing of armour to trousers which I always do at events... In fact our mokosh Bruce is also almost done, just a few minor finishing touches, oh and the teeth that apparently I need to give him according to the costume guide for mokosh and gnolls. Prominent incisors needed... Not only did I finish all the new things I was supposed to make, two tunics and a cloak, I also fixed or well hid the burn mark on my tunic. However I also realised that I had to take the tunic in yet again. I thought it fit rather well until I took it in and went "oh that's why it looked wrinkly..." Now all I need to do is find my rivets so I can deal with the armour. Current Mood: accomplished Tags: larp, maelstrom, sewing

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March 3rd, 2008

08:43 pm - A pre hunt visit and an invite... For those that did not read the declaration of the hunt I am planning on visiting quite a few National Trust properties this year to take full advantage of my membership card and also indulge my inner history buff. I started this kick with a trip to Little Moreton Hall - Preempt from the hunt as it was too short notice and was a change for choccoweeble   to renew her card. ( Minor details ) This does lead me to announce my first official hunt. Time: 8th of March Dunham Massey - One week's notice I know, it isn't much but the two weekends after are kind of booked. Location: just west-southwest of Manchester Map here Price:Gift aided £8.50 (Normal £7.70) Membership costs: Look Here Space available in car: 2-3 depending on how squashed you want to be. This is from Chester. We're happy to pick up and drop off Manchester people and those close by to avoid extra cars. Especially as parking is limited as they are doing work on the carpark. Facilities available are: Shop, Cafe, Picnic area, walking, garden and new for this year, Exhibition of toys from Dunham's hidden collection...but no dogs allowed. Current Mood: cheerful Tags: national trust

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February 28th, 2008

05:51 pm - Shhhhhhh...I'm hunting history... 1st of March is Open Season. The Guide book is getting dusted off and my membership card is being put in pride of place in my wallet. My camera will be at the ready, and the camelpak is going to be put to good use. The National Trust is properly opening its doors for 2008 and I plan to take full advantage. I shall also post an open invitation for those wanting to join me in this endeavour. I shall post which place I am planning to visit with location, price¹, time and car space available before each 'hunt' and any intrepid explorers who want to join me are welcome to come. Each of these will also come with optional crash space if the night draws in and the option of foul weather alternatives. 1. There will occasionally be a spare membership card which will be offered to the first person who asks (Who can feasibly pretend to be the name on the card...) Current Mood: mischievous Tags: history, national trust

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February 24th, 2008

03:34 pm - Visual writing and plotting courses you can't take So I've been spending a pleasant day at work...not really doing much work. I mean there is only so much you can do to stretch 3 calls for 6 hours especially if all they are is password resets. I've also noticed that msn has less people on it on Sunday. So instead I've been writing on one of my stories and trying to describe a sport/artform that I rather admire but am very certain I could never perform; Parcours or Freerunning. My own performance at this is more due to lack of physical fitness than any ability. I know my reflexes are good enough but I'm not stupid enough to think I'm strong enough to do half of what they do. Anyway I spent my morning plotting out how to cross a city by any means possible and at very high speed. To help me with this I've been watching Banlieue 13 or District 13 to give it it's English name. (On a side note it bothers me that the disk did not have an option to watch the French with French subtitles - Paying attention to two languages at once just distracts me). It certainly helped show what you can and can't do and how to ensure things work out. That part is the easy bit. The hard part is taking this very visual thing and describing a full pelt mad cap rush through a city in words. Now I've read a lot of books and I've written quite a bit but boy this is tricky. It's not a case of just saying they moved from building to building. It's explaining how they put feet to the wall, scramble for grip, scuttle up a pipe, before vaulting a fence and dropping themselves off the other side, legs bending and absorbing the fall. It's fast, it's dangerous and you only stay safe when your mind is several steps ahead and it's proving to be a challenge to write. A fun one, but still a challenge. Current Mood: geeky Tags: rfreerunning, writing

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February 21st, 2008

08:48 pm - Bleeding Gums Murphy...What ARE they thinking? So I'm having a night on my own with choccoweeble in Manchester for her cima exam and eating out afterwards. No doubt she'll want to be picked up during the one part of the evening I have anything planned. That is after all how life works ;) This has lead me to watching two episodes of a show I missed ages ago and then watch some comedy, mostly to drown out the howling wind outside. However this did lead me to see random adverts for the first time in a while. So can anyone tell me what a woman walking nude through barley fields has to do with gum disease? I mean the only thing that you get that explains this is that halfway through the voiceover man starts talking about bleeding...And then they show you a slightly gaptoothed smile and the bottle of, get this, mint flavoured mouth wash. Missdirected advertising trying to be more clever than it really is... Current Mood: confused

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February 11th, 2008

05:58 pm - Learnt Wisdom 1. No matter how witty you want to be, when you start to type you'll forget everything 2. Lurching like a zombie is strangely more dignified than waddling like a lame duck 3. Minute taking makes my handwriting more irratic and illegible than usual 4. Despite having only emptied the books from the two bookshelves I'm now filling, they will still fill more space when being returned to them. 5. Even I can make my tea too hot to drink That is all... Current Mood: mischievous Tags: list

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February 10th, 2008

05:29 pm - All I want for Christmas A delayed Christmas in the Olsson family has now come to an end. In the scheme of things there is nothing quite like ignoring calendar dates and setting your own day for the fun events. ( In which our intrepid heroine becomes a lurching zombie ) Current Mood: content Tags: christmas, wales, walking

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February 7th, 2008

06:13 pm - Seeing the new year in, in style So It's the year of the Rat and New years Day. At least according to the Chinese calendar. So I've decided to follow a few chinese traditions just for the fun of it. The following are the ones pertinent to me. Don't wash your hair today - Apparently this is so you don't wash the luck from your year. I shall therefore wash my hair before work tomorrow. Nothing unlucky about that, plus I'm in all night so no need to prettify myself. Wear Red - apparently to bring a bright happy future. I don't currently have a red shirt that fits so will have to take one in which leads me to section three or actually just put on a red tie ;) It is believed that appearance and attitude during New Year's sets the tone for the rest of the year. - So I plan on being cheerful, helpful, focused and determined today and get things I set myself done so hopefully this will spread to the rest of the year. Now I'm not superstitious as such, I just tend to work on a "well if it's not true I'm just getting things done" and "if it is then I'm all good" ;) Current Mood: amused Tags: new years

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06:11 pm - Demon Bar (18) Welcome to yet another of my infrequent film reviews. As you can well... not see from the title above this is for Sweeney Todd: Demon arber of Fleet Street. A title that due to the scrolling signs above the screens in cineworld was showing as Demon Bar when I was looking for the right one. The 18 could just have easily been the age below which the bouncers stopped punters from entering. Now I had been warned that it was a musical by sondheim that they had made a film of and not the original tale of gruesome horror that is Benjamin Barker's killing spree. So I went in expecting them to burst into song at any given moment. In a completely spoiler free version of my review I can say this It was grim, gothic and most definately Tim Burton. In a wiserabbit warning I will also say gore and blood...lots of blood...and during, not aftermath, blood...the artistic aspect made it a bit more palatable but *shudder* Possibly the bloodiest I've seen but then I don't tend to go watch slasher films as such. ( Of course there is more to it than that ) If you're looking for something a bit quirky to watch you can't go far wrong with Sweeney Todd. Current Mood: cheerful Tags: film

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January 31st, 2008

08:28 pm - Close Call Close Call Originally uploaded by shazrasha So Yesterday I and a few of my collegues decided to do our usual walk around the lakes/pond that is next to our building. The road for the business park is a 30 limit and has this week been visited at least twice by traffic police and they even booked someone as I was leaving today. Anyway we spotted the rather obvious results of someone speeding on the road. My inner csi looked at the angle and worked out that this was what happened when you took a u-turn at too high a speed and overshoot the road. You can just make out that he avoided the lake/pond by a few mere feet. For other clearer pics of the tracks go here Pics taken with my phonecamera. Current Mood: amused Tags: car, flickr, work

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