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[turps]

We've been to see Magic Mike today -- and if you suspected I put a Y on the end of that at first you're so right. I loved it! The build up, the characters, and the dancing, especially the end part. Holy hell! James hated it, not because of the male strippers, but because he found the build up horribly slow, something that ruined the whole film for him.

He was also the only man in the screen we were in. There was a big cluster of ladies in the middle and then us up on our couch at the back. I should have gone and joined them. But yeah, I really enjoyed the film a lot.

ETA: Forgot to say, I liked the BSB mentions, too.

Before hand I bought two dresses that were heavily discounted in a sale. Which reminds me of one of my nanna's comments on Sunday where yet again her brain mouth filter didn't kick in. I was wearing a new top and she asked me if I got my clothes specially made, and no, I get them from the shops -- plus sized shops granted, but I'm not at the point of having tents modified for me. Nanna, man. I love her unreservedly, but sometimes she just doesn't think. At least it wasn't just me, she told my dad, uncle and James that they'd put on weight. It must have been her theme for the day.

Other than that, nothing really stands out since I last posted. We had a heat wave, which sucked because I really don't like the heat and it doesn't like me. As shown by the photo of myself I posted on Instagram where I looked like a tomato after going for a walk at the beach.

We've had lots of storms, including a fabulous electrical storm that lasted over two hours. The garden is looking beautiful, I've read my way through nearly all the Mercy Thompson books and generally things are going okay.

Fannish wise. Mikey played a show at the weekend and it was lovely to see him on stage again. I've enjoyed looking at fan photos with him and have to admit to laughing at this one where he looked like a startled rabbit.

Thinking of, I need to go update mwd then get in the shower as I'm at the hospital tomorrow.

Comments

[inlovewithnight]

he is the BEST startled rabbit.

[turps]

He is! He looks like at any moment he's about to up and run.

[turlough]

Your nanna is really one of a kind. Both for good and for bad.

People who love heat are weird!

I love thunderstorms but last night's was such a lame example. I feel cheated!

*giggles* That's a hilarious photo of him.

Good luck at the hospital tomorrow!

[turps]

The thing I remind myself with nanna is that she doesn't mean her comments maliciously. She just says what she thinks, and often says she loves me too, so it's a case of taking good with the bad.

They are! I don't get the appeal of basking in heat. Above a certain temperature and everything is such an effort. I hate it.

Thunderstorms are great. The electrical storm last week was the first I'd seen in years, and was so weird due to the lack of much thunder and no rain. Just these amazing forked strikes and flashes that just kept coming.

It really is. He looks very taken back *g*

Thank you. I'm about to head out now so hopefully it'll be good news.

[chalcopyrite]

he looked like a startled rabbit

He really does. Wow. *G*

IDK what it is about grandmothers. (Or: is it something about grandmothers?) Mine used to make these *very audible* comments about the appearance/weight of *total strangers* in restaurants (usually), and just -- OMG stop.

Best of luck at the hospital!

[turps]

Such a startled rabbit!

Oh man, my nanna does that too. She can't walk far now so when we go out we spend a lot of time sitting on benches and people watching. Which is great, except nanna will pass comment on how people look or what they're wearing, and it's never in a subtle way.

Thank you.

[annemari]

Aww, Mikey! I had totally missed that he was on stage again. Oh, what a darling startled rabbit.

Hope it goes well at the hospital today! <333

[turps]

He's such a startled rabbit.

Yeah, he was playing bass for Deryck Whibley's side project. I know a lot of fanon has been shown to be wrong over the years, but I do like that Mikey knows everyone, is still going strong.

Thank you. I'll be heading off very soon, so hopefully it's good news.

[omens]

OK I totally snorted gleefully at your modified tents XD wtf, my grandparents say the same kinda things and you're like JEEZ GUYS WHY DO I LOVE YOU SFM.

I need to see Magic Mike! I haven't seen the first one.

[turps]

Grandparents, man. I'm sure once they hit a certain age their mouth, brain filter turns off. But yeah, we do love them.

I haven't seen the first Magic Mike either, but am trying to change that as the second was great.

Actually, I just remembered. The cinema we went to offered a double feature when Magic Mike started last week. It was both movies, plus butlers in the buff serving wine in the interval. I was very tempted just for the laugh. But I fear it would have finished James off *g*

[sperrywink]

Your Nanna was on a roll! Ahahahaha!

Can't wait to see Magic Mike. I must fit it in this weekend, must!

Miiiikey!! Playing his sparklebass! I approve.

[turps]

She really was on a roll. Amazingly my brother managed to miss any negative comments. He's usually told his hair looks like he's been plugged in *g*

Yep, you really must! I would have loved to watch the film with you, much better with a good friend who appreciates it than a grumbling James.

Me too!

[rikes]

Yay for new dresses!

[turps]

They're both great, and a big bonus they were pretty cheap.