My British Vacation
Jul. 5th, 2011 05:13 pmWell, I've been back...nearly a week, and I'm getting ready for my oldest son to pay me a visit as well as the hubby returning from that unpleasant place that he's been for six months. So, I thought I'd share some of my holiday pics and bore you all (especially if you've already seen them on my FB)! *g*
( Edinburgh to Bedfordshire. Lots of pics. )
( Edinburgh to Bedfordshire. Lots of pics. )
What's on for today
Aug. 17th, 2009 10:12 amWell, I have to call the property management company as last night...in the middle of dinner the power went from both the oven and microwave. It's not the circuit breaker, and I can't reach behind the oven...so they can deal with it. It's what we pay rent for, right?
Also youngest goes back to school on Wednesday *pauses a moment for cheering* so I have to go into town with him and try and find him some new shoes. Also going to take him to a movie (probably District 9) as a pre-back to school treat. Must decide whether will also treat eldest and his girlfriend. Hmmmm.
I watched the Russian (Kazahk, I believe) movie "Mongol". Seeing as I have a Genghis pup, I thought it might be interesting, and while I'm not fully versed yet on his history (pup is solely based on a novel characterization), this was so inaccurate to make movies like "Troy" and "King Arthur" etc. seem like documentaries! I was WTFing through most of it...and this film was Oscar nominated!
( Finally, a photo a friend took of our 'nearby' wildfire )
Also youngest goes back to school on Wednesday *pauses a moment for cheering* so I have to go into town with him and try and find him some new shoes. Also going to take him to a movie (probably District 9) as a pre-back to school treat. Must decide whether will also treat eldest and his girlfriend. Hmmmm.
I watched the Russian (Kazahk, I believe) movie "Mongol". Seeing as I have a Genghis pup, I thought it might be interesting, and while I'm not fully versed yet on his history (pup is solely based on a novel characterization), this was so inaccurate to make movies like "Troy" and "King Arthur" etc. seem like documentaries! I was WTFing through most of it...and this film was Oscar nominated!
( Finally, a photo a friend took of our 'nearby' wildfire )
Vacation Picspam!!
Aug. 16th, 2009 12:50 pmI've put up some photos on Facebook, but these ones (mostly) have more muse-y leanings
( Not big pics, but probably not too dialup friendly...however work/kid safe )
( Not big pics, but probably not too dialup friendly...however work/kid safe )
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to
layla_aaron!!!
May. 6th, 2009 12:20 pmHope you have a wonderful day, and the Welshman spoils you rotten! *g*
( And these guys wanted to wish you Happy Birthday too! )
( And these guys wanted to wish you Happy Birthday too! )
I just came across some (new to me) photos of Freddie Ljunberg, soccer player, and the PB I use for Lars, and had to share! *g*
( It's a little warm in here, folks! )
( It's a little warm in here, folks! )
Just a quick note, I won't be around at all tomorrow, either as I have to fly down to the LA area to pick up...
( My Mini!!! )
...and it's a 7 or so hour drive back up here...so whatever time I get back, I'm going to be knackered. And, so far that's pretty much all I've seen of my car before it left Germany.
Also, for those with any interest at all...
( My new house )
( My Mini!!! )
...and it's a 7 or so hour drive back up here...so whatever time I get back, I'm going to be knackered. And, so far that's pretty much all I've seen of my car before it left Germany.
Also, for those with any interest at all...
( My new house )
How I spent my (mini) vacation...
Oct. 3rd, 2006 10:32 amIt was my birthday this weekend (and thanks to all of you who sent me birthday wishes as I wasn't around to thank you all on time *g*), and my hubby got me an amazing birthday present...having a day's lesson learning to drive a rally car.
It was AWESOME!!! And the fact that in the morning it absolutely poured with rain (plus thunderstorm) didn't dampen it at all...in fact it made it even more fun...except for the fact that no one could see more than about a six-inch square area out of the car because it was so steamed up. It did clear up in the afternoon, but the track was still wet, so lots of opportunity for skids, powerslides, and handbrake turns (and
phantomas it gave me a real Bodie and Doyle buzz *ahem*)
( Picspam, plus video )
The next day we went to the Milton Keynes shopping mall for Collectormania 10. Always fun to wander around and see the people and stalls. I did get one autograph from David Wenham (Faramir), although he wasn't doing any posed photos I did get to tell him how much I was looking forward to seeing "300" which he's in alongside Gerry Butler (though I didn't mention that GB was the reason I so looking forward to it :D).
( More picspam )
It was AWESOME!!! And the fact that in the morning it absolutely poured with rain (plus thunderstorm) didn't dampen it at all...in fact it made it even more fun...except for the fact that no one could see more than about a six-inch square area out of the car because it was so steamed up. It did clear up in the afternoon, but the track was still wet, so lots of opportunity for skids, powerslides, and handbrake turns (and
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( Picspam, plus video )
The next day we went to the Milton Keynes shopping mall for Collectormania 10. Always fun to wander around and see the people and stalls. I did get one autograph from David Wenham (Faramir), although he wasn't doing any posed photos I did get to tell him how much I was looking forward to seeing "300" which he's in alongside Gerry Butler (though I didn't mention that GB was the reason I so looking forward to it :D).
( More picspam )