{ her father tore out like a page of the bible. }

[delga]

In case it wasn't obvious - with all the time I've had to dedicate to concentric discussions on Lucas North - I have today off. Hurrah! I spent the weekend in Lancaster with The Sister. Took the train up on Saturday and then bumbled around town for a few hours before heading back to halls to cook. I was forced to watch Strictly (so! damn! pantomime! I get embarrassed watching that show) and then we watched Merlin which was so entertaining that I've seen it twice more since. After that we watched Whip It which, again, was enjoyable fare.

On Sunday we watched Office Space whilst getting ready to go out before going into town to see Red. Yes, we did spend the whole time just watching things and eating badly. Red was great fun. We went out to eat, and then - the highlight - we went to Chris Addison's stand up show. Guys. GUYS. Okay, firstly, he is adorable. He laughs at himself almost constantly. Secondly, he is hilarious. It was such a great show! Absolutely brilliant.

Yesterday I came home, and then The Mother and I watched Spooks which I am still trying to get over.

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To work tomorrow, for a three-day week, and then Diwali and New Year at the weekend, for which we will be in London on Saturday. I have a couple photos to post - one of my cousin's kids in Halloween regalia, and one of Lancaster, but need to plug in my phone first.

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Have been thinking a lot about fandom, and fic, recently, and am trying to decide where my participation falls. For a while last year I decided I'd be more about one-off screencaps, and this year I have been slightly more chatty, but I don't know. I have a fic that is not going anywhere, and I have a lot of thoughts about character and about fandom reaction to ladies (still - STILL - this is my bugbear) and I just don't know if I want to talk about it out loud, or if I want to sit here and flail about/SEETHE IN MY SOUL etc.

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Guuuuuuuuys, I have forgotten this eljaying business somewhat. Like. I had stuff! Stuff to talk about! And now I-- I don't know. Does anyone have recipes for cocktails that err on the sweeter side?

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edit: I totally bought this coat this weekend. I AM IN LUST. Oh, materialism.

Comments

[denorios.livejournal.com]

My favourite cocktail is a Sonic Screwdriver - it's vanilla vodka, blue curacao and lemonade/lemon and lime soda, whichever you prefer. Lovely and sweet and very lurid blue! Plus, Doctor Who reference!

[delgaserasca.livejournal.com]

That is brilliant - exactly the kind of thing I am looking for! You just...combine and mix?

[denorios.livejournal.com]

Yep, no particular order, nothing fancy, just chuck all three in a glass and enjoy! I, *coughs*, may have been known to drink it by the pint.

[delgaserasca.livejournal.com]

Everything about this comment is joyous <3

[hestia8.livejournal.com]

I so wish I had that reason, but sadly I hae been online today because a) it was interesting and b) I finally reached my snapping point with work and it was this or staring into space.

Strictly this week was more pantomime than usual. They really liked the Halloween theme *g*

Crishna and I went to see Chris Addison a while ago, he was ace.

[delgaserasca.livejournal.com]

I go back tomorrow. It will be a sad day. And dark when I get back, goddamn. (Lady, I think it is probably time for me to find new work. Sigh.)

It is the audience's immediate yaaaaay/boooooo-ing that makes me prickly, and also the judges. The dancing I like! THAT IS ALL. (Sorry!)

HE IS. Just...lovely. Lovely.

[hestia8.livejournal.com]

Ugh, sympathies. Something with less travel would be good for you! I hope you do find something good if and when you start looking.

OH GOD THE AUDIENCE, YES I KNOW. And the judges (although I love Alesha for ever and ever, and Craig is awful much less often than Len, I hate Len). Although tbh some of the contestans/pros are annoying. Just watching the dancing is the best bet.

[grenadine.livejournal.com]

This year I wrote more fic then I ever have or thought I would, and yet my meta posts have basically dropped off a cliff, so clearly I still feel like I have things to say, but...I don't know. I hear you, I guess is what I'm saying. And I would love to hear your thoughts on fandom reaction to ladies, since it's a topic I think about a lot but can't really write about without descending into Capslock of Rage.

I feel obligated to recommend a Dirty Shirley Temple, since it's where my user name comes from! Also, it's delicious. Lemon-lime soda or ginger ale, vodka, and grenadine syrup (which is very sweet), all amounts are up to you.

[delgaserasca.livejournal.com]

CAPSLOCK OF RAGE is pretty much my sticking point, too. Like you said, stuff to talk about, but the inclination? Lacking.

I have never ever had a Shirley Temple. Have made note and will report once drunk, hee.

[delgaserasca.livejournal.com]

It's nice, but I am glad my sister is up there instead of me.

Ahahaha! It is GREAT. I am wearing it right now! Miiiiiiiiiiiine!

[belantana.livejournal.com]

Wow, sounds like you've been busy with many good things. I am pleased! Also, I really want to see Red.

Unfortunately I have no recipes to share with you, because I like my cocktails at the opposite end of the sweet scale, or if they are less cocktail and more beer or wine.

In anticipation of me not logging in for another few days, as seems to be the norm - HAPPY DIWALI :D

[delgaserasca.livejournal.com]

Busy! So busy! Kind of great! Red was so, so much fun, and the only thing that I would comment on was that there were only 4 female characters - one with no lines, one who was a plot device, and two who - despite other badassery - were love interests. It's not something bothersome in the viewing, just après fact.

Wiiiiine. Oh. That possibly reflects poorly on me.

Thank you :) Let there be light!

[belantana.livejournal.com]

It reflects only that you are A LADY OF TASTE.

[noorie.livejournal.com]

drive-by hug, first time am on lj in, weeks? months? i don't even remember. but prolly hasn't been quite that long :)