The Hobbit
I have got myself all excited about the film coming out, so the book was definitely worth a re-read. Forgot I still have several months to wait.
Rivers of London
Finally got round to my birthday reading. Good fun story about the Met Police, combined with magic. Good fresh take on the fantasy genre. Have the next in the series waiting for me.
........Watching
Woman in Black
I've watched the play, read the book, and still this film gave me the creeps. This is how scary movies should be - much left unsaid and subtler than the usual Hollywood affair.
Psycho
One of those films which has passed me by until now. Here's an example of how Hollywood horror isn't scary, but I could see how it has become a classic and I enjoyed it all the same.
Brave
Bit of a disappointment for me I must admit - bit too mainstream for Pixar - typical modern day princess story - girl who rebels from her fate. Princess was annoying, but her mother Queen Elinor who showed the true essence of bravery and saved the film. Saw where the plot was going about half way through - would a preferred a bit less predictability, and something to make me think, as Pixar has done previously.
Vikings
What's not to like - history & Neil Oliver combined! Straight on after .....
The Great British Bake Off
Another year comes around again and this wonderful programme is back on our screens. We've been routing for James since the beginning, and now the final is just days away! This leads me neatly onto.....
...........Baking
Blueberry Bundt Cake, courtesy of Hummingbird bakery
Went down a treat. Might make a smaller amount next time though - this one's enormous!
...........buying
This dress, from Oasis
visiting...........
Preston Guild (see last post)
London
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| Paddington station band - they perform every Friday evening. Absolutely wonderful |
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| Can't resist sitting next to Paddington himself whilst enjoying a doughnut from next door |
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| Evening of tapas with friends here |
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| Eton mess to finish |
Saying goodbye to........
Allders of Croydon - closing after 150 years of trading. What will replace it now?
.........learning
to jog again. It's a slow road, but I still have a 10km plan on my mind.
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