Category: Personal
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The Man With The Golden… Banana
Dan with the Golden Banana
It's been a fastastic weekend overall. First came my surprise receipt of several hundred pounds from my bank, yesterday. Then came an enjoyable Troma Night on Saturday evening, which could only have been made better if everybody hadn't got beds to go to. Then to top it all off came … -
Seven Hundred Pounds Less Poor Than Yesterday
I received a cheque this morning for just over £700 from my bank. Legal bollocks means that I can't tell you in public forum (privately, with friends, is probably okay) how or why I got it, or even the background behind it, but rest assured I'm very happy to receive it and I'm glad I …
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Birmingham, Troma Night, And Open Mic
The Aber folks seem to have a busy weekend ahead. Tomorrow about a half-dozen people seem to be planning a trip to Birmingham. Not me: I'm busy, but I thought I'd share the news. Oh; scratch that. I've just heard that it's been cancelled. Apparently there might be a more popular trip to Brum in …
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My Cat Built A Shrine To Andrew Lloyd Webber
I've discovered the most fun free game on the entire internet. At least, this week. Here's some filler to warm you up:
Did you ever play Eat Poop My Cat? No; well, you're not entirely alone, but I have found myself having to describe the game several times so far today. It's a bit like Chinese … -
How To Camp
Adam provides a very practical, (well-manicured) hands-on guide:
How To Camp
A Real Eye-Opener by C. Waltham
Mr. Westwood's new book provides an intelligent look at the problems that face many modern men when it comes to camping. The book answers key questions (such as "How do I hammer in tent pegs with a … -
Competitive Week Naming
Turns out that last week was both British Sausage Week and National Vegan Week. How cool would it be if they'd both tried to book the same venue to stage their events. If I was the venue owner, I'd let them, if only to see the fight ensue.
Who'd win in a fight between sausage-fanatics and … -
One In A Thousand
Next up for review is Claire's new autobiography:
One In A Thousand
A Real Eye-Opener by C. Waltham
Claire's story is moving: a young girl, dragged into a the cult of an unwinnable game. From her early involvement in this "harmless" pursuit, we begin to see the true horror of what she went through … -
I Just Happened To Have These Two Tickets
I've got two tickets to the research showing of the uncut version of The House On The Edge Of The Park, tonight, at the Arts Centre, but Claire's discovered that she can't go, so, I've got a spare ticket. Does anybody want to come along with me and hold my hand during the scary bits*?
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Man Love For Dummies
Not to be beaten to press by Grow Some Balls And Quit, Gareth and Jon push forward the publication date of their own non-fiction volume:
Man Love For Dummies
A Real Eye-Opener by C. Waltham
I've always been curious about my sexuality. Am I gay? Am I straight? I just don't know. This book … -
Grow Some Balls And Quit
Jimmy's first book deal:
Grow Some Balls And Quit
A Real Eye-Opener by C. Waltham
Until I read Carter's book, I had no idea that I was being so pathetic. Grow Some Balls And Quit showed me that I was just being a whiny pussy and that I could take my life into my … -
Bryn Is A Sneaky Bastard
It's official: Bryn is a sneaky bastard.
So last night, I'm just settling down to a glass of cheap red wine and a stack of about 40 student CVs when a lady called Shelley Upton - one of the interviewers I'll be working with - comes up to me and hands me a folded piece of paper … -
Off To Gregynog
As Claire said, and just like last year, I'm off to Gregynog to interview Computer Science undergraduates. I'll be back on Sunday night. I guess that means that Troma Night this Saturday will be at Paul's.
Ele has a key to The Cottage so she can check up on Mario & Luigi, and I'll be theoretically … -
Dear $agony_aunt;
Dear $agony_aunt;
I am an intelligent graduate with a low-paid but satisfying job writing computer software for businesses. I am a very rational person, taking things as the evidence presents them, unaffected by superstition and trusting in my own senses and morality. I am an atheist. I am a non-vegetarian, and, in fact, particularly enjoy red … -
The Return Of The Monsoon
Went to Gorilla Monsoon last night with Claire, as I'd indicated I would. It was all quite remarkably good, with a couple of impressive comedians including a bloke from Cardiff who didn't tell jokes so much as rant loudly and quickly, yet was still very worthy of laughs and applause. It's good to see Gorilla …
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Troma Night On Location
Listen up, folks, because this week's Troma Night is a little unusual:
5pm: folks who want an early start gather at the Arts Centre for The Thing. Only for the brave.
7pm: a chance to eat, if you went to The Thing and you're going to see the next film, too.
8pm: …