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[turps]

Yesterday we went to the new Odeon at Durham to check it out and to watch Dark Phoenix. I enjoyed the film in a superficial way, and still find Nightcrawler ridiculously hot. I liked the new cinema, too, it only opened on the weekend so little things need to be done. Like, the car park was still being finished so while you could park they had the disabled bays blocked off, I suspect due to wet floor paint as they were open when we left, and a lack of signs how to actually get up to the cinema. Which is how we ended up going up stairs when there was a lift, just not signed very well.

The cinema itself is very plush and small. Only a few screens but all of them are recliner seats with Imax. While there is no Costa they do have a machine that will give you Costa hot drinks, so that's good. And have no issue about taking in your own food and drink, which is great as there's a shake shop and a Poundland just around the corner. Distance wise it's much closer than our two other regular Odeon's so I can see us going there a lot. Plus, a bonus is, Durham is so pretty.

Yesterday we also had to wait in for a visit from a crime stats man. Apparently, they randomly pick households and then go interview people about what they think of the police presence in the area if they've been a victim of crime or unsociable behaviour etc. He was here about an hour and it was all pretty chill, and at the end, we got a book of stamps for taking part.

Plus there was putting together a new stand for our TV. In terrible timing, just an hour or so before James was going to pick up my InLaws last week I heard a crack and our tv listed to one side. Checking it out the stand had sheered on one side and really couldn't be left how it was. There was no way we could go and leave the in-laws tvless for a week, especially as my MiL never goes out so the tv is her only entertainment, so we frantically tried to find a place that sold them, but we've got a huge tv and getting a stand that would fit that late on a Sunday was impossible. In the end, we brought down Corey's tv from his bedroom and arranged to have a stand delivered yesterday. Which it was and I swapped TVs again and built the stand and attached the stand and didn't throw it and the million and one parts out of the window.... but it was close.

Today it's my youngest niece's birthday so we're off there for a tea party. The poor thing broke her elbow on Saturday and is in a full cast. She's having a party plus bouncy castle on the weekend and it looks like all she'll be able to do is watch. I'm also going to see Kayleigh and at some point will have to start cooking actual food again. That's always a shock when you've been away and have had everything made for you.

Finally, I got my h/c bingo card yesterday and it's a thing of beauty, though I'm amused I've got bodyguards yet again. Let it go random generator, I've been there, done that, already.

near death experience	group support	therapy	hospital stay	on the run
hazing / bullying	sacrifice	body / mindswap	asking for help	hostile climate
blackmail	ostracised from society	WILD CARD	self-harm	hostages
loss of home / shelter	electrocution	hunger / starvation	crucifixion	mercy killing
forced body modification	exhaustion	washing / bathing someone	dystopia	bodyguards

Comments

[sylvaine]

Oooh, it's cool that they let you take in food and drinks from elsewhere! I wonder if part of the reason is to attract the student population. And I'm glad it's a nice cinema, apart from the initial things that haven't been done yet!

Your poor niece, augh. I hope she can still enjoy her party!

I know that feel about cooking. I'm currently trying to remember how to do that whole meal planning thing again ^^

[turps]

I remember when I was younger having to sneak sweets into the cinema, but all our local Odeons let you take in your own. I'm not actually sure if it's a company-wide thing or we're just lucky. Whatever it is I'm glad as cinema snacks cost a fortune.

My niece enjoyed her tea party, but it's the class party tomorrow with the bouncy castle. I hope she enjoys it too but suspect there will be tears when she can't bounce.

It's such a shock to suddenly have to buy, cook and wash up again. Why can't we all be fed whatever and whenever we need?

[shadowhive]

Here’s hoping they add signposts. I’ve heard mixed thins about Phoenix, what did you think? I’m trying to remember nightcrawler from apocalypse but it’s been awhile

Ohhh yayfor taking food in, that’s a plus! It sounds nice

Oh no! That was bad timing for the stand to screw up. I’m glad you got a new one sorted though

Aww no, that’s a shame for your niece, I hope you have a nice time and she gets better soon

Ohh that looks pretty good for you. I’d be useless at doing some of those, but I hope you get inspired 💜

[turps]

I enjoyed Dark Phoneix okay, but it was nothing standout. It had some good set pieces especially with the battles, and it set up Jean's Dark Phoenix arc nicely, but at the same time. It's nothing I'd want to watch again and I normally love the X Men franchise.

I was going to say Nightcrawler is the blue one, then remembered many X Men are blue, anyway, it's him

All our Odeons let you take in your own food or drink, whcih is a huge plus. I remember having to sneak in sweets back in the day, so being allowed to take in your own is great. And a huge money saving.

I couldn't believe it when the stand went. And what a horrible time, too.

My niece had a lovely time at her tea party. The actual party is tomorrow with her school friends. All those 5-year-olds, I don't envy my SiL at that.

[shadowhive]

Awww that’s a shame. I’ve heard similar general thoughts about it. I’ll likely wait to watch until it’s on tv or Netflix or something.

Damn that link, but he’s cuteness

That’s good! And yeah 💜

Yeah of course boo

Awww that’s good. Yeah I don’t envy him either!

[dine]

I realy like the poppies on the bingo card - it just *looks* pretty! (even if you got bodyguards again)

I hope the birthday party is fun, and the injured birthday girl has a good time, even if she can't play in the bouncy castle

[turps]

It really is a lovely background. I had to laugh at the bodyguards, I seem to get it most bingos. If the random generator had its way I'd be a bodyguard writing pro *g*

My niece had a lovely birthday tea and then the actual party is tomorrow. That's a school friend affair so we won't be at that one. Which I'm glad about as I suspect she won't be at all happy she won't be able to bounce.

[raynedanser]

Our cinema has recliners. They're wonderful!

[turps]

They really are wonderful.

These ones actually tip back further than the ones I've been in before. You could easily have a sneaky nap in them *g*

[raynedanser]

Same here! They go back a bit, not too far so that you're flat, but it's a bit and so comfortable.

[frausorge]

That sucks that the disabled access was not properly prepared. I hope they will do better when they get truly up and running. Having something comfortable nearby is certainly a plus.

Best healing wishes to your niece, and may the bingo words flow freely!

[turps]

The carpark was so weird. One of those ones with really low ceilings and everything feels cramped. Which is to be expected I guess as Durham is so old so they haven't got room to sprawl, especially being riverside. I was surprised to see the disabled bays completely cut off. You'd think they'd do a few at a time. Oh well, I'm sure it'll all be done completely soon.

My niece seemed to be getting on okay. She turned five and spent most of her time sticking LOL doll stickers on me and showing me how a secret pen works. I do suspect upset tomorrow though as no way will she be able to bounce.

[turlough]

The new cinema sounds very nice and cosy. And yes, from what I remember Durham is indeed a lovely town! (It's 35 years since I visited but I doubt it's changed very much. Old cities like that seldom do :-)

Go you for getting the tv stand put together!

Your poor niece! I hope she managed to enjoy her birthday anyway.

Looks like you're going to have lots of fun with that bingo card!

[turps]

Durham really is lovely, and I suspect apart from the shops in the buildings changing, won't have changed much at all. The new cinema is right on the riverbank and will be a lovely place to sit when it's warm.

The tv stand led to some testing times. I thought it would come ready assembled, but nope.

My niece still enjoyed her birthday party but hated not being able to bounce.

I will have fun, it's got some good prompts :)