Rant, Iceland

364 Days smoke free

I have been angry about something. I was conversing with someone, and they claimed, Christmas is spent, where I am from in a Drunken haze. They stated that Christmas should be spent with your family. With you reasonably alert so you can help your kids, enjoy the day as a family. Rather then spend it under the haze created by Johnny Walker, and Jack Daniels.

Well...

I don't have any kids. I don't have a Wife, or live in Lover. I don't have even have a girlfriend. If I had any of those thing. I would actually refrain, from having a glass of Beer on Christmas day

Not that parents who consume alcohol, necessarily neglect, and ignore their children. Granniog, was brought up with different attitude to alcohol, then me. Table Wine, and an aperitif after dinner.

If I had kids, I would probably stop drinking alcohol all together. Instead of just say Christmas, and Holidays. One of my friends, Miss Misery has known me for five years. This person has known me for some time.

I gave up smoking in part, because I thought I would be spending more time around children. Mine hopefully, perhaps nieces, and nephews. Oh and Indeed, this person's Children.

Well, things did not turn out that way. I stuck with the decision, as I knew it was the right thing to do. Which is why I would not be drunk, on Christmas day,
when I should be looking after possible offspring. OH but not having any offspring. I may do things differently


Some of us make the right choice. Some of us stick with our choices. So do not judge us alongside those who can't

I am Legend 2007

I am Legend


Dr Crippen, surely not ...

I have seen the Omega man, so, I wanted to give this a try.

Will Smith has made Colonel. He is showing his age :) In Independence day, he was a Captain.

A virus, has wiped out the 90 % worlds population. The survivors were reduced to two groups. ``Vampires'' Abino mutants who hide from the light, and eat flesh.

So Will Smith, is left alone, in the Day time. In New York, Riding his car, up deserted streets. Covered in Tumbleweed, and stalked by deer, and Lions.

I know New York, and it made me nostalgic. Seeing Will Smith, drive up, fifth and then take the corner, onto Park.

There was a Batman, Superman movie poster in the deserted wastes of Times Square

Oh my!

Dr Neville grows corn, he researches a cure, he broadcasts a message to the world. He waits, He works his way through Blockbuster.

The film, actually gives up an insight, into Smiths mental state. He has been reduced to dressing shop dummies. Later when his situation changes, He (Smith) has visible trouble adjusting. Raging over Bacon he was saving

I liked it. I want to see Cloverfield

Thanks and Wishes

My sister returns to Barcelona today. I have been up late seeing her off.
I wish her a safe journey, and will miss her

I want to thank, the person who handed in my envelope, with the Valya's and Granniog cards in them. At the Supermarket. Thank you.

I hope my friends in Arkanes had a fun time in Reyjarvik. A dry trip through the tunnel, and fun last night.

I am still reading ``Judging Dev'', today is the 70th anniversary of the Consitution.

I wish a happy birthday to beautiful Sveta




I wish you all good night, its past 2am

A Christmas card, from the Far east of Russia. Courtesy of Valya

Merci Granniog pour la carte de Noel

This time yesterday, I was in agony. I had stomach cramps/pains, from about 9.30 till I fell asleep after 1. I had been planning to spend the evening quietly. I wanted to watch Ricky Gervais's extra's. It was about an half hour into the program. When the pain started

In September last year. I missed my first day of work, ever, due to stomach pains. I had the same symptoms. I then started to throw up, and throw up.
I went to hospital, and was given morphine, to ease the pain. I was worried I would go mad on Morphine. Either get hooked, or spill my deepest darkest secrets.

So as you can imagine, I was worried. Luckily my good friend Charlotte, came online, and I was able to talk to her, about her Holidays. This helped to take my mind of things. I was stamping arround my room. Reciting the names of European capitals, trying to count in French. Anything to take my mind of the pain.

I got a hot pack, which I had bought for the strains, and aches.
I get, spending my days, going up, and sometimes jumping off ladders. That helped somewhat, and then I had a hot bath

I had awoken early. So I fell asleep easily. I woke up on the morning of the 28th nervous, but feeling fine

Thinking about my day, on the Tube, home. I reflected, that I would have rather been, kicked in the nuts. Or forced to have dentisty.

The other thing, is that is the worst thing, that happens to me, and at least for a while, its over. I wish, someone would hit send message, on their MSN messenger,
I wish a few people were single. I wish a few people would go and live in Patagonia.
I wish I was paid more. I wish, I live in Hawaii, I wish I was taller

However most of all. I wish I don't have to kneel on the floor, screaming the names, of women, I have had sex with, in an effort to make the pain stop.

For now the Pain is gone.

I was in Agony, last night with stomach pain

I have been sporting a tie, as often as possible. This Christmas, I think it makes me look like Marc Ronson. I was tempted to stand by one of my sisters, and say. I think Amy winehouse, has let herself go. However I will refrain

I recieved

Transformers the Movie. (2007) on DVD
Lost, Season 3. On DVD
The Simpsons movie, (2007) on DVD
A mini vacum cleaner, for my PC
Jelly babies
Addias Sweatpants/ Tracksuit bottoms
A diary
CSI Calender 2007

After opening our presents, in the family, home. My brother and I went to the Pub. We walked in the rain, about a mile. Where we had a few beers. Then we returned to our parents home for a Turkey dinner

I then went back, I watched Dr who, the Christmas special.

I hope you all had fun too

My favorite Christmas Carol

Yesterday I bought a Dalek,

Feeling restless, I went out later. I love walking in the empty streets at night. Or early in the Morning. For a second, the streetlamps, went out.

For a second


Merry Christmas to you all

Christmas card from the Land of Ice





Christmas Card from Orange county




Christmas card from the Poles




Christmas card, from my friend in the land of choclate

This is me on a Rhine Ferry. Colonge was holding its annual christmas market.
They sold Mulled wine. Deciding to follow the maxim, of when in Rome. I drank two cups of the stuff. I have never really drunk wine. I used to drink anything else, but wine. I woke up with the worst hangover I can remember

I went to the medieval Market, which sold Pineapples, and cranberries. Shame on you.

The mini bar was free, but alas only sold, fruit juices and selzer waters.

Cologne Holiday

I have spent a long weekend in Germany

On my last night, I decided to go and see. Koln FC play Kasierlaten.






I bought a Koln scarf

The match started at 815.PM I believed that the game, would be held in the Koln Arena. It was not. I realised my mistake. When I saw scarf and jersey clad Germans. Get on the tram, at the platform opposite.

I was treated to some singing, by a good natured crowd. More women then I expected. I suspect, the game is an excuse to drink. Noting the cheeky bottles of Jagermiester and larger bottles of Beck.

We were packed into the E trams. It took about half an hour to get to the Stadium.
I am not sure if the tram was free. No one seemed to be paying, so...

Once I arrived at the ground. I walked across the grass, to the stadium. My feet froze. I have a pair of Chelsea boots, that I wear on holiday. They cause me agony. So why do I wear tehm. Firstly so I don't slip. Secondly so, I am not wearing trainers-sneakers-runners. Thus can gain entry into more discerning establishment.

Anyway, I walked across frost laden grass. I then, muddled arround. Until I asked a nice lady.``Where can I buy tickets''German's are very kind, to forlorn Anglophones.

It cost me 35 Euro. I avoided the attention of a couple of scalpers. I then entered the ground. My ticket was scanned as I passed through the turnstiles

FC Koln - Kaiserslautern 2-1
Uploaded by kehl1

Well, My seat was on the 17th floor. I then decided upon a beer, for some protection against the cold. Turns out you have to buy a prepaid card, which you add, money too. Not unlike Londons oystercards. Another kind German explained this to me

Danke schon !

Koln FC preceded the game by playing a song to the tune of ``We are Sailing''
I was so high up. You acutally come to your seat from above. Oh and you walk past the ground's Bistro. I see the Bundesliga has its prawn sandwiches set.


Koln played quite well. Coming back after going a goal down. They played the tune, of the A-Team during Half time. It was hard, to tell the home fans, and the away support apart. Both teams, play in red and white. For those of you, who have watched the video. Koln, is playing in red. Kasierlaten plays in Black.

When Koln scored they sprinkled the ground. With beer mats, like snow was falling. It was a nice touch. They also, kept record of goal attempts and corners. Which made watching the scoreboards confusing

Coming home, were crowded into the E train again. Like the Tokyo rocket train. I got off, at the wrong stop. I had to double back. I returned to my hotel, cold, and content, but oh my aching feet

Get well soon

I send best wishes to my Valya, who is recovering after her operation today. She was injured in a fall from a horse, earlier in the year. I have been thinking about her all day. Wishing her well, and sending her kisses

Glasgow Christmas

A Glas'gae Christmas.

The three wise men, bring the Mother and child. Gifts of ciggies, Buckfast, and a wee Sky box

For those of you, unfamilar with Buckfast:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/6095474.stm

``The prevalence of the drink in the so-called Buckfast Triangle, an area east of Glasgow between Airdrie, Coatbridge and Cumbernauld, has already raised concerns''

We ye nae have a drink


I myself, I am retiring to the Rhineland, for a few days. To enjoy Kolsch, and chocolate.

I hope Granniog, has fun in Montpellier.

Valentina is returning home, for some medical attention. I wish her well, and good health

Get well soon, Miss Misery

Mail call

I recieved a lovely christmas card, from my great friend the Blogger Miss Misery.
I left it on the operations desk. So every one can look at it. Yes, its from California, from my very good friend.

THanks, Nessa!

This is Hoyt public library in Michigan. I recieved a lovely Postcard of the Library, from my friend the Pathfinder.

Good luck, to my sister who had a job interview today.

Beowulf

Further thoughts:

The CGI, was good enough to give me an idea of the texture of the clothing. I could tell that Hrothgar was wearing wool.

We did seem some of the aspects of the Workaday world. The servants spreading straw on the floor of the hall. The Wench, rolling dough.

Antony Hopkins, played the old king.

Both Hrothgar, a (suicide, and Beowulf, would not be enjoy a Christian burial. The old world, Angelina's world. The world of Heroes and demons, will leave no monuments aside from the song of Beowulf

Beowulf 2007

Beowulf I read this, in my first year in High school. One little anecdote about my first year out of short trousers. I had taken a book out on monsters, from the Library. I had found out that the tale, was of Danish origin. Rather then Anglo Saxon. I corrected my English teacher. Who looked it up, and I was indeed right.

 I was surprised to learn, that there have been several versions of Beowulf, on the Big Screen: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beowulf_and_Grendel ( Christopher Lambert, was in a version of Beowulf, in the 1990. So Highlander, The Knight moves, Fortress, that's how he earns his money)

 Anyway I was pleased with this Film. This is probably the most accurate depictions of the past, on the big screen. Yes, everyone is too rich, and too pretty. The first shot of the great hall, is too technicolor. Yet the feel is right. Its Pagan, Bloody lastly. Beowulf, goes into battle naked. Why because his Sword, is big enough. Grendel speaks Old English. When his mother asks, him. Who hurt him, He is consoled as Mien Darling The secrets we keep, the lies we tell. Beowulf, fought three monsters in the Orkneys. The Pictish fleet should have been in his way, but never mind. It became, 9 and then 20. Beowulf, becomes the king, and makes the same mistake. He is seduced by the demon. For prosperity, and the to lie with a demon, he brings something terrible into the world. Because of this, he has no son. The Old King, chose a demon, over his pretty young wife. Because of this he died without an Heir. The truth, Christianity and virtue, allows one to go on. Paganism, keeps one in the bloody cycle of things We start with a rowdy great hall. The King is brought out to address his feasting people. The king has a pretty young wife. The King is flushed, He has made his deal. Beowulf, makes his deal. It is only his shield brother, who will break the cycle. The Queens, sings a song about a beautiful woman. with red lips, and moonlit skin. As she flirts with Beowulf. Busty wenches, Hooray! There are some liberties Iceland and Vineland had not been discovered yet. The Army or rather the Host, of Beowulf, engages the Dragon with Balista The Queen, converts to Christianity. This is how it happened, in Historical times. Christianity is ``the religion of women and slaves.'' Its a bit early for the introduction of Christianity that far north The slave, Kane, is played by ST Enterprise's Dominic Keating Angelina's demoness wears High heels!

 Beowulf, talks of Christianity ending the time, of heroes, and bringing, Shame. Culture of Honor to Culture of Guilt in one generation 

 One of the best films I have seen in a year

Pretend to be a Time Traveler day

I should have been doing this yesterday, however for some reason. Society does not give me a stipend

 owing to my good looks and charisma alone

  Pretend to be a time traveler day!!!!!! 

 You must spend the entire day in costume and character. The only rule is that you cannot actually tell anyone that you are a time traveler.

 Other than that, anything's game. 

 There are three possible options: 

 1) Utopian/cliché Future - "If the Future did a documentary of the last fifty years, this is how badly the reenactors would dress." Think Star Trek: TNG or the Time Travelers from Hob. Ever see how the society in Futurama sees the 20th century? Run with it. Your job is to dress with moderately anachronistic clothing and speak in slang from varying decades. Here are some good starters: - Greet people by referring to things that don't yet exist or haven't existed for a long time. Example: "Have you penetrated the atmosphere lately?" "What spectrum will today's broadcast be in?" and "Your king must be a kindly soul!" - Show extreme ignorance in operating regular technology.

 Pay phones should be a complete mystery (try placing the receiver in odd places)

(2021 edit Pay Phones ha ha). Chuckle knowingly at cell phones. 

 2) Dystopian Future - This one offers a little more flexibility. It can be any kind of future from Terminator to Freejack. The important thing to remember is dress like a crazy person with armor. Black spray painted football pads, high tech visors, torn up trench coats and maybe even some dirt here or there. Remember, dystopian future travelers are very startled that they've gone back in time. Some starters: - If you go the "prisoner who's escaped the future" try shaving your head and putting a barcode on the back of your neck. Then stagger around and stare at the sky, as if you've never seen it before. - Walk up to random people and say "WHAT YEAR IS THIS?" and when they tell you, get quiet and then say "Then there's still time!" and run off. - Stand in front of a statue (any statue, really), fall to your knees, and yell "NOOOOOOOOO" - Stare at newspaper headlines and look astonished. - Take some trinket with you (it can be anything really), hand it to some stranger, along with a phone number and say "In thirty years dial this number. You'll know what to do after that." Then slip away. 

3) The Past - This one is more for beginners. Basically dress in period clothing (preferably Victorian era) and stagger around amazed at everything. Since the culture's set in place already, you have more of a template to work off of. Some pointers: - Airplanes are terrifying. Also, carry on conversations with televisions for a while. - Discover and become obsessed with one trivial aspect of technology, like automatic grocery doors. Stay there for hours playing with it. - Be generally terrified of people who are dressed immodestly compared to your era. Tattoos and shorts on women are especially scary. And that's it. Remember, the only real rule is staying in character and try to fit in. Never directly admit you're a time traveler, and make really, really bad attempts at keeping a low profile. Naturally, the dystopian future has a little more leeway. And for the record, I've already tried out all of these in real life, in costume. It is so much fun you want to pee yourself.

 You see work is tyranny

Christmas Shopping 2027

I did my christmas shopping today

For my youngest sister. Alan Carr, on DVD

http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/3363424/Alan-Carr-Tooth-Fairy-Live/Product.html?cm_mmc=Ppcpm-_-Films-_-Comedy-_-Alan+Carr+Tooth+Fairy+-+Live&source=5061

For my brother His favorite sport is Rugby, so a rugby ball!


For my middle brother


Walker, Texas Ranger, the first series on DVD 

For my Mother

The Boys from Claire. Starring Colm Meany and Andrea Corr

For my father

Donal Mcpartins' the Donegal Curragh


I still have my older sisters present to get. If your thinking won't my family, read this. The answer is no. One annoying thing, is the book, I got my father, will come later. Its out of stock everywhere.

Oh and I got my middle sister, a hair dryer!

A suprise



This is another Birthday gift, I recieved from my friend Lilly. She designed a card for me, and printed it. The laminated it, and tied it with ribbons. It was made with a lot of care and skill. I was very happy to recieve it

A birthday card I recieved from my German friend.

I was asked, by a charming French lady. Why do English speakers, say `` pardon my french''

http://www.takeourword.com/Issue058.html

``This phrase, in which French refers to "bad language", is employed when the speaker feels compelled to use an obscenity despite having listeners who might be offended. It's a late 19th century euphemism which first appeared in Harper's Magazine in 1895.

It is thought that the term French is employed in this sense as it already had a history of association with things considered vulgar. As far back as the early 16th century, French pox and the French disease were synonyms for genital herpes, and French-sick was another term for syphillis. The OED also equates the adjective French with "spiciness", as in French letter for "condom", French kiss (1923) and French (i. e. "sexually explicit") novels (from 1749).''



Many bad words!


So why, am I talking about swearing. Well, I went to a football match last night.
I found myself sitting behind, two children Alongside me a man and his wife, and daughter. Surrounded by family. I made a mental note, to watch my P's and Q's


Then the crowd started to chant, Clinton Clinton your a C....

Sometimes, you can just do sweet FA.
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Good luck, to Miss Misery, on her move.

So


Does a rusty roof, mean a damp cellar

Answers on a postcard

Rome was not built....


Today, was supposed to be a big day at work. We were supposed to have a new boss.
We were supposed to have 5 new employees. We ended up with one. One of our new birds, has already flown the coop. A relative of one of our supervisors, quit before she even was inducted. I was reminded of the time, I spent a morning training, a new colleague. Who went upstairs to ask after something, and was never seen again.

My book on De Valera has been postponed again, from Amazon, until the New Year

I am practising my German, for my trip

My Valya, sent me a lovely video, of her visiting the British Council Library.
She looked so pretty. She was prettier, then Molly Ringwald in ``Pretty in Pink''
I note that Libraries use the same colour scheme, the World over

I hope she enjoys her trip to the theatre tonight