Eternal Refuge

I do like to cause myself problems with my icon making, don't I?  I joined retro_icontest  a few months back, but this is the first set I have made.  The problem is that they are all specific to the series "Lost", which I never watched.  So maybe I should now!  we had to just use 2 screencaps, so I have posted those as well, for my own reference, if nothing else.

1 - Blank One	2 - Blank Two	3 - Textured One	4 - Textured Two
5 - Desaturate	6 - Rotate	7 - Text Required	8 - Two-in-One

Pilot - season 1

Across the Sea - season 6


And giving thanks to Lost Screencaps

And, as ever, they are all snaggable.

Ooops - I didn't get here on Saturday, did I?

I worked in the morning - and it was actually a really good shift. Just busy enough to keep me focussed, but also easy enough that I could sort out a few things on the computer, so a winning morning.

I made the mistake of making a cup of tea when I got home ... and ... and ... and!!! I just had a relaxing couple of hours, until it was time to watch the final of Strictly Come Dancing. So all in all a good day.

Yesterday I went to the Nativity service at the Cathedral, and it was a lovely afternoon. I met up with Tim and Claire and we enjoyed the "play", as well as singing some of the best carols (we finished with my favourite "Hark the Herald Angels Sing").  At the end George was willing to stand still so he could have his photo taken ... he and Harry were the real stars of the service.


So, Christmas is certainly getting close ... and, as you can see my lounge is looking ready, I just need to make sure I am organised, as well!


I am planning a "housework" day today, as well as hopefully get some mince pies make, after all I can't have Christmas without mince pies.

So, let me get on -




14. It’s Dick Van Dyke’s birthday – what have you seen him in (TV or movies)?
It may have had a lot of complaints on his accent, but I do love Mary Poppins, as well as Chitty, Chitty Bang, Bang.
And, have to admit, if there's a repeat of Diagnosis Murder on I don't mind a re-watch.

15. Sci-fi and fantasy (books/TV/film), yes or no?
Most TV, many films, and a few books - yes

16. Do you know how to knit? Even if you don’t – do you own anything hand-knitted?
Yes, although I learned to crochet before I learned to knit.
I am actually wearing a jumper that I knitted myself.




Right - let me try and catch up, and then get on.

That was a good weekend - work went well. In fact it was pretty un-busy, and those around were really relaxed. So, yes a nice shift.

I enjoyed the Halloween "Strictly Come Dancing", and enjoyed quite a few of the dances. As ever it annoys me that people who have done dance training, musical performance, etc, are competing. I much prefer seeing those who have never danced before. The lady who was voted out yesterday had no experience, and her dancing was really progressing. Like many I am amazed to watch Chris dance ... someone who is totally blind, yet is doing very well.

And, it was great to have an extra hour in bed!

At Church we had someone preaching who is a possibility as "associate paster" .... I am not a Church member, but if I was he would not be getting my vote. Nothing specific, but wasn't really impressed with his sermon, as it didn't really challenge me in any way, which is one of the reasons I go to Church. I also was incredibly annoyed that he wore a basketball hat .... that, for me, is a no go ... no man should wear a hat indoors IMHO, but certainly not in a Church.

However, the rest of the day went well. I enjoyed, as ever, watching "Australian Lego Masters" ... the work that they do is totally incredible.

So, as someone who is not a great TV watcher, there were a couple of fun shows this weekend.

Now it's Monday morning. I have already done some housework, and hope to get some more done. One of the projects I want to get done this week is to take all the items out of the display cabinet's in my house. I try to do that a couple of times a year, but this Easter it got missed due to the wrist injury.

Weather permitting, and it does look positive, I am walking into Exeter tomorrow to do another of the historical walks, so will do 2 days post to make up for it -






28. In 1897 Edith Head, the Hollywood costume designer was born. Her designs for The Sting won her an Oscar (she won 8 in her lifetime). What’s your favourite era for beautiful clothing styles? What's the fanciest thing you've ever worn?
She did some lovely stuff ... designing for Audrey Hepburn in a couple of her films, as well. Watch "Sabrina" and you will see what I mean.
I do love fancy clothes ... and wore a couple of lovely outfits, I think my favourite was the one I had for Mum & Dad's 40th anniversary. I always wear "Sunday best" to Church ... so would not have a problem wearing something over-the-top ... in fact the dress I have already bought for Tim & Claire's 35th is pretty special. (photos on March!!)

29. Do you like porridge/oatmeal for breakfast? If you do, do you add extra things to it?
I will have it occasionally but for tea in the winter! I like it with just milk & sugar on top.




Right, I will catch up with you all this afternoon x

As I said yesterday I had a plunber coming round to replace/repair my kitchen tap.  BUT .... as he started he asked me whether I knew that one of the pipes was leaking?  So I had a two-for-one repair work needed.  Oh  well, at least I didn't end up with a flooded kitchen so that was a positive.  After all, I am glad that I had to get the work done on the tap.

The secondary good thing of getting that done was that I needed to empty the cupboard, so it gives me a chance to have a good sort out of the things in it .. so, spring-cleaning (and, yes, I know it's October)

So hope to get some photos up later, before I head out to work this afternoon.  I am on reception, which is good, as I really am snuffling with this cold, and where I am is slightly isolated, so won't get to share it around too much.  When Covid started the NHS put a partition up around the desk so I can't even sneeze over the annoying visitors!

Watched most of "Bake-Off" yesterday, but didn't really enjoy the theme, and with feeling all bunged up I went to bed before the final round.  Mexican ... so if I ever get there I shall have to see what the local food truly looks like.

Right, photo time ... and, as ever ...


5. Who or what are two people or things you keep mixing up with one another?
Nothing I can think of ... but the brain is a bit fuzzy this morning.


Right, off I go to edit x

Yes, I often think that anyway.

However for those of you who can get BBC1, watch some of The Great Sewing Bee this evening.  And the reason ... one of the contestants is Jiffy's Marni ... yes he would be so happy to sit and watch the program. Here is the details of the program if you don't know about it.  As I started watching it last week I got 2 texts from friends asking if it was Jiffy's favourite person ... and yes, that's his Marni.  She did well last week, so hopefully that will continue.

I still haven't quite finished the photos so will sort and do them later ... and I will get caught up with you all, I promise.  I know I said I was going to do that yesterday and didn't but that is because I got involved in some on-line scrabble ... so I can always say I was "brain training" ... great excuse!!!

And before I get on with that -


May 4 is "Bike to School Day". Is that something you did when you were in school?
Sometimes. Dad often dropped us off though so we walked home.
When I was at college I always cycled to the station a mile away.


So off to sort photos x

10 Which children's story, song or TV programme do you think is most fundamentally flawed, plot-wise?

No, none of them at all!

They are all true stories ... all well written, and totally believable.

For any who question this statement, just look at this -



.. or this, both shows I grew up watching, and showing how true to life kids TV was in those days ... although I can't speak for what's on now!



Enjoy!!

Day 04 → talk about television this year

I honestly don't think I have followed anything this year.  I often have the TV on in the background, often repeats of history programmes.

I do always watch Strictly Come Dancing ... so that has 2 more shows to go before we get a result.

I'm not a great TV watcher, but have been enjoying re-watching M*A*S*H.  Last week another channel said it would be re-showing Stargate SG1 ... so I thought "YAY"

However - guess what ..... yes, they are both on at the same time!!

I have them both on DVD, so it's no big problem, just I thought ironic.

Your Favourite Television Programme

Yes, I love BtVS, but have still to see Angel! I love the series, for more reasons than I can list. A great story, good characters you can love and hate ... and James Marsters!

The first series I truly loved was Blakes 7 ... the first TV series I became involved in fandom with. Reading a bit of fan-fic, as well as joining the fan club.



Avon, is my favourite character ... and maybe you can see why -


Other series I love are -
Star Trek, Voyager
M*A*S*H
Stargate SG1
Andromeda
Vampire Diaries

As well as some mini series, such as Wish Me Luck, Danger UXB,

etc

Just watched a documentary on Blakes 7 that kudagirl sent me a link to ... it was great watching the interviews of the actors 30+ years after the filming.

It reminded me of great shows I have watched in the past ... and had to think back of my earliest memories ... and here it is ... I loved this show, wonder what modern kids would think of it as their main entertainment!!

Enjoy!