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Post by david on May 13, 2019 15:18:44 GMT
Watched the trailer for HBO's Chernobyl on Friday and freaked myself out (mostly due to that shot of the guy I have christened, "Meltedy Spoon" a la Emma Donoghue's Room).* So what did I do on Friday night? Went and watched the first episode. That was sensible. In case you watched it and were like, "hmmm who's that guy who just got his face toasted, he seems FAMILIAR," I am here to tell you that it's Jory from Game of Thrones. I love him and his big sad eyes Also starring Paul Ritter as Angry Soviet Shift Boss Dyatlov, and Donald Sumpter as Stoic Party Man. It's haunting. And it's going to get a lot worse (and apparently includes straight-up pet murder in episode four, because, y'know, that's what happened). Anyone else scarred themselves by watching? *ETA to say trailer is absolutely NSFW unless your colleagues also enjoy graphic injury and Russian loudspeaker announcements. Also first episode is worth avoiding if you are an emetophobe! Watched Episode 1 over the weekend. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m glad I watched it before having food though!
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Post by Dawnstar on May 13, 2019 17:10:45 GMT
Also first episode is worth avoiding if you are an emetophobe! Thanks for the warning. I read an article about this the other day & thought it sounded interesting but now I know to avoid it.
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Post by david on May 14, 2019 11:07:03 GMT
I’m doing the view from the Shard at the moment. A fantastic experience which is definitely helped by this great weather. It definitely gives you a great overall perspective of London. You forget how big the city actually is until you see if from up high.
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Post by TallPaul on May 15, 2019 17:00:21 GMT
Well, it's been quite a day...again.
The weather, even in the grim north, is glorious. I've seen the first Azuma train in public service. I've been given a free goody bag. I've spent the afternoon drinking real ale. I've bought a £20 Richard Coles book, which I thought had been reduced to £3, for just £1.50. I've had a curry for tea, and more beer.
And tonight I'm unexpectedly going to the theatre.
🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
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Post by The Matthew on May 15, 2019 20:20:01 GMT
I've seen the first Azuma train in public service. That name just makes me think of the people who buy your old phone.
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Post by david on May 17, 2019 6:41:11 GMT
To celebrate my 40th birthday today I’ll be doing the Up the O2 roof walk this morning. If I survive I’m then off to the Duke of York theatre tonight to watch Rosenholm.
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Post by Latecomer on May 17, 2019 7:57:37 GMT
To celebrate my 40th birthday today I’ll be doing the Up the O2 roof walk this morning. If I survive I’m then off to the Duke of York theatre tonight to watch Rosenholm. Happy birthday! Have a splendid time!
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Post by MrsCondomine on May 17, 2019 8:10:26 GMT
Happy birthday david ! Champagne all round (though maybe not up on the roof)
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Post by TallPaul on May 17, 2019 13:12:03 GMT
Happy birthday david . I can't imagine what it feels like to be 40. That's ancient. Did you pay extra for ticket insurance, just in case?
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Post by lynette on May 17, 2019 15:14:54 GMT
Happy Birthday David!
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Post by peggs on May 17, 2019 15:16:33 GMT
Good birthday pick, what is the view like? Is it bit scary?
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Post by david on May 17, 2019 15:57:30 GMT
Good birthday pick, what is the view like? Is it bit scary? Well good news I’ve survived but am tired. An absolutely fantastic experience and definitely something to remember. I’m glad it wasn’t too hot today (compared to the last few days which have been too hot for me walking around the city). The views are absolutely fantastic and you really get to appreciate the size of the city. It was definitely easier on the climb up. Coming down was definitely more scary as it’s a more of a drop. I’m hoping to do a night climb and see the London skyline lit up which I absolutely love. Tomorrow I’m off doing the Charing Cross Hidden London tour before a meeting with DelBoy and the Peckham gang.
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Post by david on May 17, 2019 15:59:34 GMT
Happy birthday david . I can't imagine what it feels like to be 40. That's ancient. Did you pay extra for ticket insurance, just in case? I can’t remember what it’s like to be young!
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Post by david on May 17, 2019 16:02:23 GMT
Happy climbing david . Do us all a favour, though, and don't tread on the actual roof - we've a big concert we all want to see in a couple of weeks. Have a great one! Ok, there’s good news and bad news here, Good news first - I survived the climb. Bad news - The 02 now has a new skylight (ie a very big hole) that has just been put in. Personally, I wanted to slide down the Dome, but unfortunately the health and safety people said no. Spoilsports!
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Post by daisy24601 on May 17, 2019 20:47:50 GMT
I had a terrible job interview yesterday, where I couldn't even complete a simple practical task that I should be able to do. Really losing any positivity I'll find a job I'm good at, or any decent job at all.
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Post by david on May 17, 2019 22:56:11 GMT
I had a terrible job interview yesterday, where I couldn't even complete a simple practical task that I should be able to do. Really losing any positivity I'll find a job I'm good at, or any decent job at all. Somewhere out there is a job with your name on it. I know it’s easier said than done, but it’s important not to lose faith in yourself or what you can achieve even on the bad days.
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Post by Latecomer on May 18, 2019 7:23:53 GMT
I had a terrible job interview yesterday, where I couldn't even complete a simple practical task that I should be able to do. Really losing any positivity I'll find a job I'm good at, or any decent job at all. It’s hard isn’t it. Remember you only need to succeed once and just keep ploughing on. Also when you mess up tell yourself that it is probably as the place is not quite right for you (your sub conscience has picked up that the office is not supportive/ too cheery, whatever...) and don't be too down on yourself. Eventually you will get an interview where you hit it off with the interviewer and it seems just right. It will happen! X
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Post by nick on May 18, 2019 8:20:59 GMT
I need to put this somewhere and this feels the right place.
My wife had a hip replacement on Tuesday. She has lots of medical complications so we were very nervous. However the operation went very well. The first day and night was hell - she was vomiting and in huge pain. She couldn’t stand up (they start you very early with physio) without almost fainting, very low blood pressure and absolutely non-moving leg.
Second day she was able to stand up and walk a little before collapsing exhausted.
Yesterday she started using crutches, her leg mobility has returned and she could go to the toilet so could have the catheter removed.
The recovery has been just amazing. Other people went home one the second day but she’s getting there. She’s in until Monday as she has Addison’s so could go into adrenal shock (a killer) but she’s had the ok from the physio to go home.
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Post by Dawnstar on May 18, 2019 12:11:07 GMT
There's going to be something for you, and you'll cruise in when you find it, we all promise you that. I don't know. I've been temping for 11 and a half years & have abandoned hope that there'll ever be the right job for me. I think a lot of people have to put up with whatever they can get nowadays. Sorry if this comes over as horribly pessamistic.
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Post by lynette on May 18, 2019 12:55:54 GMT
I wish you Nick and your wife well, speedy recovery. Plan something nice for later in the summer when your wife will be mobile and wanting a treat.
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Post by TallPaul on May 18, 2019 17:25:06 GMT
At Leeds Playhouse this afternoon, I once again found myself sitting next to my favourite family. Despite being a typically laconic Yorkshireman, they clearly enjoy my company, as I do theirs.
This was my last visit to the pop-up theatre, and although I didn't, as we went our separate ways perhaps I should have asked them where they will be sitting when the 'proper' theatre reopens in the autumn. Then again, perhaps I didn't need to, as fate is sure to bring us back together.
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Post by The Matthew on May 20, 2019 13:01:57 GMT
Nice warm day. Pint of Exmoor Gold by the canal, watching a barge work its way through the swing bridge. Lots of dogs, and a swan whose mere existence infuriated one of the dogs. It's nice to have the chance to relax.
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Post by daisy24601 on May 20, 2019 13:28:23 GMT
There's going to be something for you, and you'll cruise in when you find it, we all promise you that. I don't know. I've been temping for 11 and a half years & have abandoned hope that there'll ever be the right job for me. I think a lot of people have to put up with whatever they can get nowadays. Sorry if this comes over as horribly pessamistic. Thanks for the votes of confidence guys, but sadly I am starting to feel this way. I don't have the personality for the jobs I want and I don't have the brains for the ones I can actually get interviews for because of my CV. It feels so much harder in London too where there's so much competition but I don't want to move anywhere else
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Post by nick on May 20, 2019 14:10:11 GMT
I wish you Nick and your wife well, speedy recovery. Plan something nice for later in the summer when your wife will be mobile and wanting a treat. Thanks Evita in a wheelchair in September is the plan. She uses a wheelchair anyway so we’re not cheating. And a friend has hinted at Come From Away” at some time tba. To be honest sitting together in our own bed eating lasagne (vegan in honour of our recently converted son)watching the telly sounds like heaven.
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Post by peggs on May 21, 2019 20:26:18 GMT
Have GoT to watch but brother in law hurt knee moving sheep so have been trying to do aunty duties. Turns out it is possible to flip a pancake whilst holding a baby but can't master washing up whilst holding said screaming baby. Toddler only interested in feeding pancakes to family of plastic ducks. Elder two trying to re enact school of rock. And it's still only Tuesday.
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Post by tysilio2 on May 21, 2019 21:55:55 GMT
Have GoT to watch but brother in law hurt knee moving sheep so have been trying to do aunty duties. Turns out it is possible to flip a pancake whilst holding a baby but can't master washing up whilst holding said screaming baby. Toddler only interested in feeding pancakes to family of plastic ducks. Elder two trying to re enact school of rock. And it's still only Tuesday. Is your brother-in-law Welsh by any chance. We often use the expression - 'just moving the sheep, your honour'
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Post by Tibidabo on May 22, 2019 13:31:43 GMT
You've got to hand it to Mr Tibs. I mean, he really does try to pay attention...I think.
He's currently in a foreign airport, too early, and obviously very bored. Cue text to Mini Tibs as follows:
Him: Which one of those Bulgaria perfumes does mum like?
Mmmm. Lovely. Can't wait. If you pass me in the street smelling of eau de womble it's not my fault!
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Post by Tibidabo on May 22, 2019 14:59:03 GMT
He's currently in a foreign airport, too early, and obviously very bored. Oh I can imagine how jelus you all are of me. Husband swanning around the world, bringing back luverly duty free goodies to make me appear even younger and beautifuller. Oh yes. I'd hate me too... Just had a message from Mini Tibs. Apparently he checked the price of my perfume on the Debenhams website and found it was £30 cheaper than in the Duty Free. So guess who's not getting any? Mini, on the other hand, managed to choose one that compared favourably with the Debenhams price so she's coming out of this smelling of roses...or whatever...hopefully not roses..ugh. I mean, I wouldn't mind. But as Mini pointed out, he's never price-checked anything in his life due to embarking every year on his Christmas and birthday shopping 22 minutes before shop-closing time on the day before. Right. I'm off to pierce holes in the poopy bags for when he goes walkies later.
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Post by Dawnstar on May 22, 2019 17:32:28 GMT
I managed to pull a back muscle getting out of the bath this morning.
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Post by peggs on May 22, 2019 19:21:53 GMT
Have GoT to watch but brother in law hurt knee moving sheep so have been trying to do aunty duties. Turns out it is possible to flip a pancake whilst holding a baby but can't master washing up whilst holding said screaming baby. Toddler only interested in feeding pancakes to family of plastic ducks. Elder two trying to re enact school of rock. And it's still only Tuesday. Is your brother-in-law Welsh by any chance. We often use the expression - 'just moving the sheep, your honour' English, sheep quite safe though they decided paramedics had hidden food supplies so there was some 'that sheep is standing closer to me than i'm comfortable with'. They can't decide what brother in law has done to leg so they've plastered in just in case and sent him home to wait for a call back for a scan. I ran into may bugs on the way home and got properly creeped out, it's amazing how when you're very tired and covered in sicked up milk and pancake batter and have the theme tune to paw patrol stuck in your head how scary insects can become.
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