Dr Who, Series 6.

A new series of Dr Who graced our tv screens...

...And we're faced with the real death of the Dr, a whole new race of evil aliens that have been manipulating Human history, Amy Pond being pregnant and not being being pregnant, the meeting of the Dr and Prof River Song, and a regenerating little girl.

A scary story with lots going on, but I'm just a little concerned that it's trying to be too clever and might end up with a mess.

Time will tell...

Peter

Hail To The King !!

Another event at the Resistance Gallery, Bethnal Green.

This event to celebrate the artwork of Jack Kirby, known as the originator of several Marvel Comics' characters and an artist with a special style, instantly recognisable.

There were many people there, an auction of original artwork, lots of art in several styles and a good time was had by all !!

I got to take some photos and meet some new people [Hello to Greg and Jason Atomic !!], so the event was a good one for me, on several levels.

Until the next time,

Peter

Bournemouth

I've only been to Bournemouth a few times before, so I had some idea of what to expect, but this time I booked into a Travel Lodge just a few minutes from the promenade.

I took some photos, had some great food [Coriander is a great mexican restaurant - mmmm], and did quite a lot of walking on the beaches.

It was rather chilly, so I was glad of my long, warm, Bugatti coat - mmmm, warm and toasty.

There was lots of dogs being walked, which is always a nice thing to see.

Overall, it was nice to have a break for just a few days and recharge my mental and spiritual batteries...

...And I look forward to more visits later in the year, when the weather is warm.

Until next time,

Peter

Big Lunch Street Party.

The world is going street party mad, as a way for communities to bond and try to gain/regain a sense of unity - similar to the way things used to be, "in the good old days".

One of the people where I live decided to organise a street party, taking advantage of the national Big Lunch event being organised for 18jul2010, and have the neighbours round to share drinks and have a chat.

Overall, for a 1st gathering of this nature, it went well - lots of people,, lots of talking, lots of food.

I did my usual of hovering at the fringes and taking photos, and everyone rated the day as a good one, and definitely something to be repeated.

Until next time,

Peter

Old Friends

What a strange few days...

...Off walking around London at the weekend, I hear a call of my name from behind and it's Andy Fillery, a friend I haven't seen for 6+ years, who's recognised me from a block away.

We had a brief chat, a quick catch up and now we have contact details so can stay in touch.

And then more amazingly...

...Garry Vanderhorne, Someone I lost touch with over 15 years ago and have spent the last few years trying to locate and get in contact with, has just got in touch with me...

...And now I have his contact details, so can renew another old acquaintance.

But, should I ??

Obviously time has moved on and we're different people...

...So is it better to have the memories where things were great and any problems are conveniently forgotten/ignored...

...Or ir it better to renew old friendships and realise we've nothing in common anymore, and the memory is forever tarnished by the reality of strangers forcing behaviour because they want to be "polite" ??

Ahhhh, bollox...

...I'm renewing old friendships and let the dice fall where they may.

Until next time,

Peter