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We tend to go to Re.F.Use for breakfast every Saturday morning. Yesterday, the lead lady greeted us with, 'let me guess, one vegetarian breakfast with brown toast, one full English with an extra egg and extra white toast' and yeah, we're that predictable it seems.

That same day we took my MiL out for a drive in the afternoon. I think the reality of living together is starting to hit for both her and my SiL and they both need time apart at times. My SiL's house is local authority and has four bedrooms, but it's still small with only a living room, toilet and kitchen downstairs, so there's no room for privacy. So, we went for a drive along the coast and had coffee and everyone got a break for a bit.

We went to see the new Bond film, No Time to Die on Friday. I can't say it's my favourite franchise but James loves them and has been waiting to see this for a long time now. We went to the iSense in Durham with the comfy recliners, and considering the film is nearly three hours long it was probably just as well.

Like I said above, it's not my favourite franchise and I actively dislike the early Bond films, but have watched the Daniel Craig versions at the cinema and while I didn't dislike them, didn't love them either. Which is why I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this.

The film is far too long. It started losing my attention in the middle and the pacing seemed off. But overall, it was a win for me, which I'm still surprised at.

That same evening I read some Bond/Q, resulting in actually dreaming about Bond. It wasn't a sex dream, but some h/c without the c, but even so. Come on brain, what's up with that?

It's October which means Whumptober fics are being posted, which is fab, but also leads to my usual frustrations about short chapters or one-shots being posted daily when I want something long to sink into. Thankfully, Musketeer fandom seems to love whumptober so I won't complain too much as at least it's a change from all of the 'female OC joins the Musketeers and kicks ass falling in love with one of them at the same time and everyone lives happily ever after' stories that have been posted recently.

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From:

sperrywink

It's very cool of you guys to get your MiL out of the house and out of the noise of the kids. I'm sure she appreciates it as well as seeing you guys.

I have tickets for the new bond film in a week. I'm not a fan of the older ones, but Daniel Craig convinced me. I've enjoyed his. I'll see how I like it being so long, though. Bond/Q is a fun pairing.

WHat is with the OC/canon character stories lately?!?!? They are everywhere and all tagged differently so they are hard to filter out.

From:

turps

My MiL kept saying that she was glad to get out and have a bit quiet. It's difficult because her mobility is so bad now that we can't pop into places, everything has to be planned around getting her into the wheelchair which isn't an issue as such, but means we can't really be spontaneous in going places. So yesterday we had a long drive and a coffee in the car and it just gave everyone a bit of space.

Yeah, the older Bond films really put me off the franchise, but Daniel Craig has pulled it back. I didn't really notice the length apart from the middle section when things seemed to drag. I'll be interested to know what you think of the film when you see it. Also, if you enjoy Bond's short t-shirt and shorts combo that made me sit up and think, hello!

It was the first time I'd read Bond/Q. I doubt it'll be a big thing for me, but it made for a nice few hours of reading.

WHat is with the OC/canon character stories lately?!?!?

I know, right?! Musketeers have been riddled with them lately. Along with canon character/self. Which just, no. *shakes cane*

From:

sperrywink

I'm glad you can provide that for your MiL.

If you didn't read Ordinary Numbers by BootsnBlossoms and Kryptaria (https://archiveofourown.org/works/705037), you'll want to add it to your To Be Read List!! Brilliant Bond/Q story.

I've come across them in every fandom I read,e except maybe HP. I'm all for living and let live fannishly, but tag consistently, people, so I can filter you out!

From:

turps

I enjoy spending time with my MiL, and she gets to have some quiet and to have a bit of a moan so it works for her too.

You enabler! But, thank you! That's tabbed and may be my bath and book read for tonight. Or start of a read unless I want to get out looking like a prune *g*

Yep. I agree.

From:

kat_lair

I'll be waiting for the Bond movie to hit the TV/streaming service near me before watching... I am jealous of you getting to see Rocky Horror in live theatre though (just catching up with posts). Hope you find some good fic to read, I'm currently really hopping from one fandom to another.

From:

turps

I hope you enjoy Bond when you do get to see it. I'm still surprised I enjoyed it so much, or that I went looking for fic afterwards. Though I love that fandom came through in terms of that like always.

I enjoyed Rocky Horror so much. I love live theatre and have missed going, so to be surrounded by fans again was great. I especially loved that no one seemed self-conscious about dressing up no matter their body shape. That was lovely to see.

I'm hopping between Musketeers, Downton Abbey, Winterhawk MCU, bandom, and apparently Bond right now. Even with the short stories, I'm not going to run out anytime soon.

From:

pensnest

I thought 'Skyfall' was also about twenty minutes too long, so I suppose the franchise is being a bit self-indulgent these days. But we'll probably see it, one way or another.

It's hard living with someone you're not used to living with, especially when there isn't anywhere to flee to. I hope they can figure out how to make it work.

From:

turps

I suppose the franchise can afford to be self-indulgent at this point. It's a film I only went to see as James loves them, so I'm still surprised I actually liked it. Probably not enough I'd watch again, but it mostly kept my attention.

Yeah, you're right about that. It's a shame they don't have a spare living room because that would help a lot. My MiL was saying how she craves quiet at times and I can understand why. But she also won't entertain even thinking about applying for a bungalow or some kind of assisted living facility so unfortunately, they'll have to learn to compromise and adapt.

From:

ephemera

There's good stuff about exploring and trying new things, but there's good things to being regulars as well, and it's neat that you are that at Re.F.Use!

Being able to get out for a chat and a drive and to see the sea has to be a good thing, too

From:

turps

It is lovely getting to know the staff and volunteers at Re.F.Use. We're starting to know some of the other regular customers too which is nice. Though it did lead to a funny situation the other week. They put surplus food to take away for free at the back of the cafe, a lady got a pineapple and stopped to talk to us and asked if we wanted the pineapple, but we said no, it was hers, so she had to take the pineapple. Then she was like, no, you take the pineapple and back and forth for a while *g*

Yeah, it was lovely to chat and sit quite watching the ocean. Funny how cheap coffee in paper cups tastes so much better in that situation too.

From:

cold_clarity

bond movies are always too long imho, but i agree that i'm pretty neutral on most of daniel craig's movies. i'm excited to hear that no time to die was fun, though! i found some fun press about how daniel craig & rami malek kissed on set, which like. more than the trailers made me want to see the film.

i'm glad you had a nice time!

and so kind of you to take your mother in law out for a bit. <3

i'm glad your autumn is going well!

From:

turps

Hey you! I hope things are going well in your part of the world ♥

Ahahaha, yeah, that background stuff can be pretty tempting. I really wasn't expecting to like the film as much as I did. Like I said, it did go on too long but perked up at the end.

I like my MiL so taking her out isn't an issue. It's just a shame her mobility isn't a bit better as even getting in and out of the car into her wheelchair is hard for her, so once it gets colder it tends to be going out for drives only.

From:

cold_clarity

hi friend!!

things are pretty okay, i can't complain. <3

and aw, i'm glad you're having a nice time with your mother in law. i feel you about how hard mobility stuff can be — my grandfather used a wheelchair for the latter part of his life, and there were similar accessibility issues when the weather got bad. sending you love for your winter drives!

From:

turlough

Definitely sounds like you've become regular customers :-)

I feel for both your MiL and SiL! Learning to live together in a small house must be very difficult for both of them. I'm glad you can provide your MiL with a bit of an escape now and then. And I totally envy her getting to drive along the coast with you!

Almost three hours is too long for ANY film! Still, it does sound like you enjoyed most of it which is always a good thing.

*snerk* Your brain is clearly just as evil as you are ;-D

From:

turps

It's nice to be regulars. I didn't think the lady would be that good at remembering orders though.

Yeah, living on top of each other isn't the best. Even if they had a spare accessible room for my MiL to take a break in it would be better. She's coming to stay here for the weekend in a couple of weeks, and that's all we can do really. Provide breaks for them all when possible.

I have to agree, 3 hours is very long for a film. I know if I was at home I would have lost interest and drifted off to do something else in the middle. But, at the cinema, I just stick it out. Or, if you're James, go to sleep *g*

My brain was so evil! But never did I imagine I'd be dreaming about James Bond of all people.

From:

frausorge

It sounds really good that you're able to take your MiL out - I can well imagine that some time apart every so often makes living in close quarters go more smoothly.

Three hours, wow! Definitely good to have comfortable seats for that.