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turpsIt's March, which means hi-fives go to those who survived the February they dreaded, and hugs to those who now have to face this month.
I've been tag-teaming being ill with James. He had to take a day off work and didn't even put his leg on that day, then I got the cold again and spent days as a snot monster. Thankfully we both seem healthy now, so fingers crossed he doesn't get the cold off me again.
But things have happened. First, I achieved a h/c bingo challenge \o/ Yes, you heard that right, I actually finished and posted my story in time. It's winterhawk, has a lot of running through trees and punching of faces but more than anything. I got my bingo. Such giddy heights, maybe next time I'll get a full bingo. I can only go up. Or you know, never achieve one again and this is my glory moment *g*
We went to see 'Fighting With My Family' which was actually really enjoyable. Predictable as hell, but still enjoyable. What made me roll my eyes was the couple who turned up 45 minutes after the start of the film, and I mean the start of the actual film, not the trailers/ads. To set the scene, it was an early afternoon showing so the screen wasn't full in the slightest. I was sitting next to James in the middle front row behind the low wall, then there were three empty seats and then a couple on the aisle. As the film had been on so long I'd spread my stuff out on the empty seat next to me, then this couple came in. Instead of going to any of the completely empty rows behind they inched their way between the wall and me and James. They must have picked seats next to me as the man stood watching as I tried to gather up my stuff until the woman told him to sit on her other side. Then they both sat and ate pasta salads. Which, come on people. Odeon are great letting you take in your own snacks and drinks anyway, but that doesn't include full meals. Then they sat talking every now and then and kissing.
The weather was beautiful during the week so we went for a walk at the Wetlands, well I walked, James used their electric scooter. Not that many birds were around, but the flamingos and otters were in good form.
We went to see the Circus of Horrors at the theatre. I'll cut for details as some are pretty gruesome
It was pretty much a circus show on stage based around an asylum with horror elements. It had standard things like knife throwing, silk/hoop flying, contortionists, sword swallowing etc, but also went for shock elements with horrible looking clowns climbing over the back of the audience seats and things like picking up weights using hooks through someone's tongue and dragging a henry hoover attached to someone's penis. We were in row 5 so had a great view of that -- not a plus really. I loved some acts, some not so much. But what I really liked was this man who had no legs, he had such incredible strength and grace and his dance with one of the woman was beautiful, despite them both being blood splattered at the time.
So yeah, it was an experience. Not sure I'd see it again, though.
Yesterday we got tickets to see The Book of Mormon in the autumn. I was on the mailing list so could get advance tickets, but obviously, lots of people had the same option as despite getting tickets only a few hours after release we're still halfway back in the stalls. Centre aisle seats though, so they're still good. Plus, I've heard it's a great show so I'm looking forward to it.
And ha, I started writing this earlier and had jinxed the situation as when he got to work James was sent straight home. Thankfully he can join this set of sickness to the last so it's only classed as one. But man, when will it end?! If he infects me again I may have to kill him. Just saying.
I've been tag-teaming being ill with James. He had to take a day off work and didn't even put his leg on that day, then I got the cold again and spent days as a snot monster. Thankfully we both seem healthy now, so fingers crossed he doesn't get the cold off me again.
But things have happened. First, I achieved a h/c bingo challenge \o/ Yes, you heard that right, I actually finished and posted my story in time. It's winterhawk, has a lot of running through trees and punching of faces but more than anything. I got my bingo. Such giddy heights, maybe next time I'll get a full bingo. I can only go up. Or you know, never achieve one again and this is my glory moment *g*
We went to see 'Fighting With My Family' which was actually really enjoyable. Predictable as hell, but still enjoyable. What made me roll my eyes was the couple who turned up 45 minutes after the start of the film, and I mean the start of the actual film, not the trailers/ads. To set the scene, it was an early afternoon showing so the screen wasn't full in the slightest. I was sitting next to James in the middle front row behind the low wall, then there were three empty seats and then a couple on the aisle. As the film had been on so long I'd spread my stuff out on the empty seat next to me, then this couple came in. Instead of going to any of the completely empty rows behind they inched their way between the wall and me and James. They must have picked seats next to me as the man stood watching as I tried to gather up my stuff until the woman told him to sit on her other side. Then they both sat and ate pasta salads. Which, come on people. Odeon are great letting you take in your own snacks and drinks anyway, but that doesn't include full meals. Then they sat talking every now and then and kissing.
The weather was beautiful during the week so we went for a walk at the Wetlands, well I walked, James used their electric scooter. Not that many birds were around, but the flamingos and otters were in good form.
We went to see the Circus of Horrors at the theatre. I'll cut for details as some are pretty gruesome
It was pretty much a circus show on stage based around an asylum with horror elements. It had standard things like knife throwing, silk/hoop flying, contortionists, sword swallowing etc, but also went for shock elements with horrible looking clowns climbing over the back of the audience seats and things like picking up weights using hooks through someone's tongue and dragging a henry hoover attached to someone's penis. We were in row 5 so had a great view of that -- not a plus really. I loved some acts, some not so much. But what I really liked was this man who had no legs, he had such incredible strength and grace and his dance with one of the woman was beautiful, despite them both being blood splattered at the time.
So yeah, it was an experience. Not sure I'd see it again, though.
Yesterday we got tickets to see The Book of Mormon in the autumn. I was on the mailing list so could get advance tickets, but obviously, lots of people had the same option as despite getting tickets only a few hours after release we're still halfway back in the stalls. Centre aisle seats though, so they're still good. Plus, I've heard it's a great show so I'm looking forward to it.
And ha, I started writing this earlier and had jinxed the situation as when he got to work James was sent straight home. Thankfully he can join this set of sickness to the last so it's only classed as one. But man, when will it end?! If he infects me again I may have to kill him. Just saying.
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Date: 2019-03-02 03:05 pm (UTC)Oh no! My friend’s been the same, passing an illness back and forth. It’s a shame but I’m glad you’re doing better now
That’s awesome! I saw it got posted up yesterday but I was finishing my fic off. I’m gonna read it today though 🖤
Wow, those people sound... just annoying. Ugh
That sounds nice, nature is awesome. We walked a Naryu earlier and she tried to get into the field with the horses again 😁
That sounds... interesting. I’ve never been to one of those before, sounds fun (and odd too)
Oh no! Hope he feels better soon and doesn’t infect you
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Date: 2019-03-02 05:16 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2019-03-02 05:34 pm (UTC)It's annoying. I wish we could both come down with it at the same time and be done with it, but nope. But I'm feeling much better now so hopefully I won't catch it again.
Ah, thank you. I was pleased to get it done. Finishing a bingo challenge has been a long time coming.
What I don't get is, why come in so late? I really think they must have had an unlimited card and decided to go watch something and eat dinner at the same time, picking the seats with a wall in front. Guess they didn't expect other people to be there, but we were. So sit someone else with your smelly pasta dish!
Ha, does she like horses or want to chase them?
It was very odd. One of the acts put a chain in his mouth and pulled it out of his nose. Then went to the audience for someone to pull it out. I was so glad he didn't pick me. The clowns were bad enough, creepy looking things.
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Date: 2019-03-02 05:36 pm (UTC)Thank you! I feel fine now and I really hope this is the last time for James to be ill. I couldn't believe when he phoned and said he'd been sent home.
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Date: 2019-03-02 06:35 pm (UTC)Yeah. I really hope you don’t get it again. You should wear one of those quarantine suits!
Yeah it’s awesome when you finish something. I felt the same when I did no tags and bandom holidays.
I don’t get that too. You’ve already missed a good chunk of the film so will be lost so ?? Yeah, they shoulda sat elsewhere!
She loves horses! Whenever we pass the field she runs to the fence to look at them. This time one was really close and I think she just wanted to say hello
Oh wow that is just *shudders* ugh clowns. I’m not afraid of them but they are creepy
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Date: 2019-03-03 03:06 pm (UTC)I was ridiculously pleased. Though I have to admit -- and this is me talking to you you and not mod you *g* -- I completely forgot I needed to be writing for a wild card too until I was posting. Thankfully lots of prompts could fit.
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Date: 2019-03-03 07:25 pm (UTC)Was it the Circus of Horrors that used to have people on the Word 8 billion years ago? It feels like maybe?
GO YOU AND YOUR BINGO SKILLS. I am seriously impressed.
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Date: 2019-03-04 05:27 am (UTC)Sorry to hear about the cyclical illness though. I hope James feels better again soon and that it ends there!
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Date: 2019-03-04 07:18 pm (UTC)Congratulations! I knew you could do it!!
Otters!!!!
I'm glad you enjoyed the circus. Though it sounds far too gruesome for me.
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Date: 2019-03-04 10:49 pm (UTC)I hope you and James can get rid of the flu cycle ASAP.
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Date: 2019-03-04 10:57 pm (UTC)Fingers crossed you're both germ free now!
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Date: 2019-03-09 09:25 am (UTC)We're both healthy now. Well, as healthy as we ever are *g*
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Date: 2019-03-09 05:50 pm (UTC)I was reading an interview and it seems it's been on the go for over 20 years now, which is impressive.
We are germ-free. Well, at least mostly.
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Date: 2019-03-09 05:52 pm (UTC)Thank you!
The circus was good and I enjoyed most of the acts, but some did push the line. Especially the creepy clowns crawling over the seats. I'm glad I saw them coming, if I'd turned to see one behind me I'd have been horrified.
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Date: 2019-03-09 05:53 pm (UTC)James is on the mend, hopefully it stays like that!
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Date: 2019-03-09 05:54 pm (UTC)They really are. Why would you only watch half a film, it makes no sense.
Was it the Circus of Horrors that used to have people on the Word 8 billion years ago? It feels like maybe?
I think so, yes. I was reading an interview with the main guy and he's been running the show for over 20 years, which is very impressive, and would fit with the timeline.
Thank you! I'm proud of my bingo.