Rescue Me!

If anyone sees this handsome, bespectacled, shopping loving man please send him my way ;-)

And the world gets a little dumber

English readers of my blog may be familiar with a television programme called "Grumpy Old Men" which basically consists of a gang of middle aged male celebrities ranting about why the world has gone to the dogs.

I've watched it a bit and it's quite funny, not least because I find myself agreeing quite a lot!

Well yesterday I had my very own "Grumpy Old Man" moment.

I saw the following at a branch Currys (for those not in the know they are a national chain of electrical retailers).


Bargin? Clearance Isle?

For heavens sakes who wrote this?

I actually spent 5 minutes debating with myself as to whether I should call the manager and ask them to correct it.

Then I realised that they would just think I was some kind of weirdo for even thinking that it mattered, so I left, grumbling and muttering to myself all the way.

I just wonder how many people saw that sign and thought nothing of it, how many saw the sign before it went up and thought it was fine to display to the public?

Ho hum, I guess I'll just have to get used to this new world we're making.

Star Trek universe has lost a heroine

On December 18th 2008 one of the most enduring characters of the Star Trek universe,
Majel Roddenberry, passed away aged 76.

Depending on your vintage you may remember her as nurse Christine Chapel or (pardon my spelling if it's wrong!) Lwaxana Troi.

She was also the voice of nearly every starfleet computer in every film and series.

Majel Roddenberry seemed to go from an elegant, sparky, forthright, young woman to an elegant, sparky, forthright older woman. Her role as Lwaxana was fabulous and funny and, I think, the first time Majel got to show us all what she really could do.

When the long awaited Star Trek prequel comes out next year you will get to hear her perform one last time.

My deepest sympathies to her friends and family

TV Shows get the Bear makeover

I found these on the old youtubes and they just made me howl!

Hopefully some commissioning editor out there might take on "Bear Eye For The Twink Guy" or "Dr Woof" :-D



As a few of you know I'm a bit of a sci-fi fan (not saying which bit!) so this version of Doctor Who? absolutely ROCKED for me! For all you sci-fi geeks out there you can play spot the sci-fi show.

Seasonal Survey - What Reindeer are you!

Thanks to doppleganger for the idea on this one!

You Are Dancer

Carefree and fun, you always find reasons to do a happy dance. Why You're Naughty: That dark stint you had as Santa's private dancer. Why You're Nice: You're friendly. Very friendly.

Which of Santa's Reindeer Are You?

Finally Revealed - What Breed is the Bearpup?

Labrador Retriever

The Caretaker

Your family is what makes you tick, and you never "flea" from an opportunity to hang out with the whole gang. A family picnic complete with hot dogs, deviled eggs and a refreshing swim in the lake is hard for you to stray from. Your sparky temperament and dogged intelligence mean you are not only a blast to hang out with, but great to work with as well. Your close pals appreciate your patience and forgiveness, knowing you'd rather let sleeping dogs lie than dwell on the mishaps of the past. Your dashing good looks may one day lead to a modelling career, if only you can tame the unfortunate clumsiness that sometimes causes you to go flailing from the catwalk. Learn more »

FAMOUS LABRADOR RETRIEVERS: Bill Cosby, Jackie Onassis, Dr. Phil, David Beckham

LIKELY PROFESSIONS: Doctor, Sales Executive, Teacher

A big thanks to Romach for the inspiration on this one!

Guy Ritchie is there something you want to tell us?

So, as part of our weekly food and a film social thing, we went to see "Rocknrolla" on Thursday.

We actually picked that film as we considered it the least worst of the new releases available (Sorry Guy!).

The film is a comic mockney gangsta fest in the same vein as Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and (as far as I can tell) every other film Guy has made.

As it turned out the film was hugely enjoyable, not least because of the great quantity of hot man totty in the cast!

First up there was the gorgeous Gerard Butler; this guy looks rough and ready in the film, at least he looked rough and I felt ready ;-)




Next up was his best mate and sidekick played by the ever so sexy Idris Elba




Add in a rather tasty ,indeed almost edible, gay gangster played by Tom Hardy




A very shaggable record producer played by Jeremy Piven...



and Toby Kebbell provided the junkie chic look, looking WAY healthier than any real junkie ever would. He seemed to have not a single gram of fat on his body, just muscle. To be honest it's not quite my taste, I like my fellas with a little crackling (if you get my drift) but I'm sure many of you out there will love him!



Various other bits of sexy manhood were scattered through the film, and it does have some great humorous moments which make up for the sometimes slow and stilted bits.

But here's the thing...

An eye for hot fellas and a love of Maddonna....

ARE YOU SURE THERE'S NOTHING YOU WANT TO TELL US GUY?

;-)