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turpsThank you so much to dine for the card. Getting mail from you is always an awesome thing ♥
I've just been out potting on yet more courgettes. Having a glut is inevitable at this point. Why did I ever worry I wouldn't have enough?
Yesterday I gave blood and as we were in Newcastle decided to try Taco Bell for dinner. It was good and I'd go back, though we need to remember the meals come with a lot of food and an extra side really isn't needed. Plus, to be wary of the self-order screen as those add ons add up. Thankfully James asked if they did an NHS discount and as they did we had to abandon that order and order at the counter, where without the adds on and the discount the cost dropped by nearly half.
Other nice things that have happened lately. We went to see Kinky Boots at the theatre and it was brilliant, going up there as one of my favourite shows I've seen. We went to Mog on the Tyne to see the new kittens and they're adorable. Two sisters, a tabby and a black cat. You're not supposed to pick the cats up, if they want to sit on you it's fine but picking them up is a no-no, but as James couldn't get down to kitten level one of the staff members let him have a kitten cuddle which he really enjoyed.
Two nights ago we drove our niece to her prom. She looked beautiful and was very patient at having seemingly a thousand photos taken with various family members. We decked out our car in ribbons that matched her dress and she got special permission to visit my nephew and of course, my in-laws were there and my MiL was glowing when she saw her. It was lovely to see. Actually waiting at the school was eye-opening, proms weren't a thing when I was at school and were just coming in when Corey was there, so this was the first full-blown prom I'd seen, and all the kids looked fantastic. So many beautiful dresses and sharp suits. Also, so many big cars, limos etc. So many the road got completely jammed in the end.
Tomorrow I'm off to visit my aunt with Kayleigh. It's just us and while we always say we're going for an hour or so only, I suspect we'll be there into the early evening. Oh, and I saw the new Spider-Man and enjoyed it loads. But I'll cut the rest
It was surprisingly emotional with a big focus on Tony's death, Natasha, Steve and Vision were mentioned too but as it was from Peter's POV it was more focused on his feelings for Tony. I did think the explanation for the snap or the blip as they called it, in terms of ages was a bit heavy-handed at the beginning, but can't really think of a different way they could get it over quickly and in the end, the explanation did work. I liked Happy and how the film was a mix of serious and humorous. Peter and his friends were such kids, and I liked that, and that he was struggling with the expectations of being a superhero. I mean, who wouldn't at that age?
I didn't expect the Fury and Hill twist at the end, but it did explain why they seemed a little off throughout. I didn't see the big twist coming either, though had started to be suspicious when Peter handed over the glasses because that seemed to be a really bad idea.
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intoabar it looks fun and the word count is low.
I have the next sunshine challenge to do but think I'll do that in a separate post. Or you know, post in a day or so as it's sunny out there and sitting in the garden reading with a cold drink at hand sounds very appealing right now.
dine for the card. Getting mail from you is always an awesome thing ♥I've just been out potting on yet more courgettes. Having a glut is inevitable at this point. Why did I ever worry I wouldn't have enough?
Yesterday I gave blood and as we were in Newcastle decided to try Taco Bell for dinner. It was good and I'd go back, though we need to remember the meals come with a lot of food and an extra side really isn't needed. Plus, to be wary of the self-order screen as those add ons add up. Thankfully James asked if they did an NHS discount and as they did we had to abandon that order and order at the counter, where without the adds on and the discount the cost dropped by nearly half.
Other nice things that have happened lately. We went to see Kinky Boots at the theatre and it was brilliant, going up there as one of my favourite shows I've seen. We went to Mog on the Tyne to see the new kittens and they're adorable. Two sisters, a tabby and a black cat. You're not supposed to pick the cats up, if they want to sit on you it's fine but picking them up is a no-no, but as James couldn't get down to kitten level one of the staff members let him have a kitten cuddle which he really enjoyed.
Two nights ago we drove our niece to her prom. She looked beautiful and was very patient at having seemingly a thousand photos taken with various family members. We decked out our car in ribbons that matched her dress and she got special permission to visit my nephew and of course, my in-laws were there and my MiL was glowing when she saw her. It was lovely to see. Actually waiting at the school was eye-opening, proms weren't a thing when I was at school and were just coming in when Corey was there, so this was the first full-blown prom I'd seen, and all the kids looked fantastic. So many beautiful dresses and sharp suits. Also, so many big cars, limos etc. So many the road got completely jammed in the end.
Tomorrow I'm off to visit my aunt with Kayleigh. It's just us and while we always say we're going for an hour or so only, I suspect we'll be there into the early evening. Oh, and I saw the new Spider-Man and enjoyed it loads. But I'll cut the rest
It was surprisingly emotional with a big focus on Tony's death, Natasha, Steve and Vision were mentioned too but as it was from Peter's POV it was more focused on his feelings for Tony. I did think the explanation for the snap or the blip as they called it, in terms of ages was a bit heavy-handed at the beginning, but can't really think of a different way they could get it over quickly and in the end, the explanation did work. I liked Happy and how the film was a mix of serious and humorous. Peter and his friends were such kids, and I liked that, and that he was struggling with the expectations of being a superhero. I mean, who wouldn't at that age?
I didn't expect the Fury and Hill twist at the end, but it did explain why they seemed a little off throughout. I didn't see the big twist coming either, though had started to be suspicious when Peter handed over the glasses because that seemed to be a really bad idea.
I'm seriously considering joining
intoabar it looks fun and the word count is low.I have the next sunshine challenge to do but think I'll do that in a separate post. Or you know, post in a day or so as it's sunny out there and sitting in the garden reading with a cold drink at hand sounds very appealing right now.
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Date: 2019-07-06 05:21 pm (UTC)It's so hard to do things when it's so beautiful out. Yesterday I had completely off, and did I do any of the 1001 things I need to get done around here? Did I what. :D
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Date: 2019-07-06 05:46 pm (UTC)I feel you about doing nothing when it's beautiful out. While I did pot on the courgettes I mostly sat in the rocking chair and basked in the sun. That was after my heart stopped thumping when I nearly stood on a huge ass frog.
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Date: 2019-07-06 09:02 pm (UTC)Ohh nice, I’ve never been to a Taco Bell, I’m glad it was good!
Yay for show and eee kittens! A kitten cuddle sounds lovely
I’m glad you enjoyed it, I did as well when I saw it this afternoon 🖤
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Date: 2019-07-07 02:57 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2019-07-07 11:16 am (UTC)The whole performance had such a good feel to it, and I was impressed with how it changed so effortlessly between serious and upbeat. I'd love to see it again.
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Date: 2019-07-07 11:18 am (UTC)The kittens are adorable! The black one especially, her ears are huge!
I'm glad you liked the film. I thought it was fun, but also sad at times.
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Date: 2019-07-07 08:40 pm (UTC)Good to hear you enjoyed yourself at the theatre. Also, KITTENS!! I envy James his kitten cuddles.
Is this the niece that was a baby fangirl not that long ago? Because in that case I firmly refuse to believe she's now old enough to go to a prom :-)
I hope you'd a good time at your aunt's.
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Date: 2019-07-08 03:05 pm (UTC)You're not wrong! They're in the biggest raised bed and also in big pots all around the garden. Though strangely, one of the courgette plants has turned into a turnip plant. I mean, obviously, it would have been one all the time but I didn't notice planting it out, but now it's obviously a turnip.
I was envious of the kitten cuddles, too. Wednesday, the black kitten, is especially adorable. Her ears are far too big for her head atm which makes her look extra cute.
That is the niece was a baby fangirl. In fact, she still is a fangirl but I guess I can't call her a baby one now.
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Date: 2019-07-08 06:18 pm (UTC)Yays for KITTENS
I went in Far From Home completely spoiled about the movie and the post-credit scenes, so for me it was more about watching ppl do a collective OOOOOH when the twists dropped.
To me, FFH was an okay movie? I liked Peter being a teenager and his friends and some of the visuals. Also Jake G.
Was way less enthused with the focus on Tony's death. The one thing that annoyed me even more was how everyone seemed to pressure Peter to become the next Tony Stark | Iron Man. I dunno, it rubbed me off the wrong way. So it was a fairly good movie, imo, but not an actual must-see? I dunno.
Ah, I did Intoabar a few times close to 8-10 years ago. It's great to hear that it's still going. :)
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Date: 2019-07-08 06:47 pm (UTC)I loved Peter and his friends being so young, that really did work for me. What I didn't get was why Peter was expected to become the next Tony/Iron Man. Yeah, they had that mentor thing going on, but certainly not enough that Peter could step up and run things. I thought maybe I'd missed something that had been mentioned elsewhere, but maybe not if it hit you the same way.
Surely everyone could see that it was far too heavy a burden for a 16-year-old to carry. It's no wonder he handed over those glasses as soon as he could.
What it did do was make me want more fic set around the time of the snap, where everything was falling apart. I'd say I'd want a film set then but doubt that would ever happen, but on a day to day basis it would be interesting to see what was going on.
I didn't realise intoabar had been going for so long. I'm still debating on joining, but am holding off atm as I'm at the point where I like the idea of writing but am not actually doing so.
Also, hi. It's been lovely to see you around again.
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Date: 2019-07-09 07:14 am (UTC)I also did not twig to the twist in the Spider-Man movie. Or any of them, really; I kept getting surprised by each new reveal! But I thought it was interesting how the villains' resentment of Tony made a foil to the idolization and martyrization of him by the world at large (all the murals everywhere)!
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Date: 2019-07-09 04:02 pm (UTC)Re Tony as Peter's mentor and (supposed) heir to IM: like, Tony did recruit Peter back in CACW and showed up in Homecoming. I guess the fact that Tony had knighted Peter in Infinity War was TPTB's attempt at solidifying their connection?
The problem is that the mantle felt unearned. Not mention a ridiculous thing to put on a 16-year old.
Per what I've seen in the fandom, yeah, it seems that most of the fics (or, at the v. least, the plot bunnies) set in the 5-year stretch would be hellaciously angsty. I have no idea if the movies will touch on that (as in having a movie dedicated to the 5-year period), but (since things are left vague enough) it's likely we'll see more mentions about that era in future MCU properties.
Unfortch for me, I seem to not have the ability to create stuff in different fandoms. Even if I have great (and cracky) ideas. I'm all MCU, all the time nowadays, LOL.
Hi ya! ;)
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Date: 2019-07-31 03:45 pm (UTC)But I thought it was interesting how the villains' resentment of Tony made a foil to the idolization and martyrization of him by the world at large (all the murals everywhere)
That was an interesting contrast. I loved all the background details like the murals. It showed so nicely how Tony, and the Avengers at large, affected the wider population.