Beethoven (Also Known As:Beethoven: Story of a Dog)
"The Newton family live in their comfortable home, but there seems to something missing. This "hole" is filled by a small puppy, who walks into their home and their lives. Beethoven, as he is named, grows into a giant of a dog... a St Bernard. Doctor Varnick, the local vet has a secret and horrible sideline, which requires lots of dogs for experiments. Beethoven is on the bad doctor's list."
(Above taken from here).
Beethoven's 2nd
"Beethoven becomes a father. But the puppies owner wants to use them and the mother in her divorce bargaining. But the Newton kids steal the puppies. Will they be allowed to keep them? And will they be able to rescue the puppies mother and re-unite her with her family?"
(Above taken from here).
I've seen these two movies so many times I've lost count, but I don't think I've ever reviewed them, so... I'm doing so now. They are really funny, and really good movies! :)
There are, if I'm not mistaken, more Beethoven movies, but I've only seen these two.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
The Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award (FD)
On Thursday, Iggy gave me The Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award... Thank you, Iggy! :)
I'm supposed to tell you 7 random things about me, then pass this on to 5 others. So, let me see... 7 things about me... Preferably things you don't know yet...
1. I would absolutely love to write a book that becomes as popular as Harry Potter, but I've never managed to complete any of the novels I've started writing. Also, I've never submitted one of my short stories to a publisher, because I'm worried I'll get one of those nasty rejection letters.
2. I've had the name for my first born son (if I ever have one) picked out since before I got married, but I change my mind about what I would call a girl constantly.
3. My favourite fruit has been grapes since I was old enough to eat solid food.
4. I've had the same favourite song since I was a toddler. It's "Ottawan - Hands Up"... I don't know why. I do, however, know that I used to call it "Babe," and used to know all the dance moves to it, and used to do them every time it came on. I don't remember most of them now though... It's been so long since I've done them.
5. Of all the animals that have been a part of my life, the one I miss the most is my Oriental cat, Myskanco "Chance" Silva Flame. Though I've loved all my pets, Chance is my favourite of the ones I no longer have (and there are quite a few... Take a look at the pets' page and you'll see what I mean). The only one who means as much to me as Chance is my little West Highland White Terrier... Castellan Keroberous.
6. I can - and will, quite happily - still sit for hours playing with Lego, despite the popular opinion that I should have grown out of it about 15 years ago.
7. Kelly and I are thinking of moving away from where we're currently living.
As for who I'm passing it on to... Hmmm... I can't decide, so I'm going to cheat on this... If you haven't had it, read my blog, and want to play along, consider this yours!
I'm supposed to tell you 7 random things about me, then pass this on to 5 others. So, let me see... 7 things about me... Preferably things you don't know yet...
1. I would absolutely love to write a book that becomes as popular as Harry Potter, but I've never managed to complete any of the novels I've started writing. Also, I've never submitted one of my short stories to a publisher, because I'm worried I'll get one of those nasty rejection letters.
2. I've had the name for my first born son (if I ever have one) picked out since before I got married, but I change my mind about what I would call a girl constantly.
3. My favourite fruit has been grapes since I was old enough to eat solid food.
4. I've had the same favourite song since I was a toddler. It's "Ottawan - Hands Up"... I don't know why. I do, however, know that I used to call it "Babe," and used to know all the dance moves to it, and used to do them every time it came on. I don't remember most of them now though... It's been so long since I've done them.
5. Of all the animals that have been a part of my life, the one I miss the most is my Oriental cat, Myskanco "Chance" Silva Flame. Though I've loved all my pets, Chance is my favourite of the ones I no longer have (and there are quite a few... Take a look at the pets' page and you'll see what I mean). The only one who means as much to me as Chance is my little West Highland White Terrier... Castellan Keroberous.
6. I can - and will, quite happily - still sit for hours playing with Lego, despite the popular opinion that I should have grown out of it about 15 years ago.
7. Kelly and I are thinking of moving away from where we're currently living.
As for who I'm passing it on to... Hmmm... I can't decide, so I'm going to cheat on this... If you haven't had it, read my blog, and want to play along, consider this yours!
Movie: Remember Me
"A romantic drama set in New York City during the summer of 2001, where Tyler, a rebellious young man, meets Ally through a twist of fate. Her spirit helps him heal after a family tragedy, though soon the circumstances that brought them together threaten to tear them apart."
(Above taken from here).
A very emotional movie; seriously, make sure you have tissues on hand!
(Above taken from here).
A very emotional movie; seriously, make sure you have tissues on hand!
Friday, July 22, 2011
Furkid Thoughts: The Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award (FD)
Hi humans, it's Kero here!
Yesterday, my pal Iggy gave me The Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award... Thank you, Iggy!
I'm supposed to tell you 7 random things about me, then pass this on to 5 others. So, let me see... 7 things about me...
1. I'm not a morning dog. In fact, the only way I stay up long enough for more than a pee before about 10:00 am is if something happens to give me little choice (like an invitation for walkies, or someone knocking on the door).
2. I suffer from something called "seporation anxiety" and because of it can't be left alone. When my humans tried to leave me anyway I got in such a state I ended up on the floor struggling for breath. They tried a couple of times, but after that happened each time Mami decided enough was enough. I only ever stayed home without humans once... I was 2, and it was with Great-Grandma's dog, Jayde Bramblerose. The humans have never managed to get me to do the same again though. I can't help it... I just hate when the humans go away!
3. If my water bowl gets empty - or is too low on water for me to consider it worth drinking from - I will let the humans know by hitting it with my paw so it tilts on to its side, then remove my paw so that it drops back down with a clang. If this fails, I'll pick up the bowl, take it to the nearest human, and hit them on the shin with it. That usually gets their attention!
4. I love all other animals... Hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, and cats. But not birds! After a bad experience I had with our budgie, Charlie, I swore revenge on all feathered creatures, so birds are the one animal I will chase with intent to harm.
5. I hate vegetables so much that I will even spit out something like a pea if one is left whole in my dinner. The only vegetables I don't mind too much are carrots, but they have to be raw, and I will only eat them if I'm in the mood to do so.
6. I can do quite a few things... sit, wait, beg, and dance (exagerated beg where I move about a bit), but there are two commands that - despite the best efforts of my humans - I've never learned... "Lay" and "roll over"... I just can't do them!
7. I have very selective hearing, to the point where people have suggested I may be deaf. But I'm not. Mami tested it out... She tricked me by whispering some of my favourite words - "cheese" and "walkies" - in a crowded train station, and has put it to the test since (she's sneaky). I just ignore what I don't want to listen to.
Anyway, as for who I'm passing it on to... Well, first I'm giving it to my bestest online kitty friend, Karma, then I will issue an open invitation to any other furkids who are online... That includes you, Gwydion, so get your nose out of your food dish and get on here to take your turn at this thing!
Licks and sniffs,
Kero
Yesterday, my pal Iggy gave me The Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award... Thank you, Iggy!
I'm supposed to tell you 7 random things about me, then pass this on to 5 others. So, let me see... 7 things about me...
1. I'm not a morning dog. In fact, the only way I stay up long enough for more than a pee before about 10:00 am is if something happens to give me little choice (like an invitation for walkies, or someone knocking on the door).
2. I suffer from something called "seporation anxiety" and because of it can't be left alone. When my humans tried to leave me anyway I got in such a state I ended up on the floor struggling for breath. They tried a couple of times, but after that happened each time Mami decided enough was enough. I only ever stayed home without humans once... I was 2, and it was with Great-Grandma's dog, Jayde Bramblerose. The humans have never managed to get me to do the same again though. I can't help it... I just hate when the humans go away!
3. If my water bowl gets empty - or is too low on water for me to consider it worth drinking from - I will let the humans know by hitting it with my paw so it tilts on to its side, then remove my paw so that it drops back down with a clang. If this fails, I'll pick up the bowl, take it to the nearest human, and hit them on the shin with it. That usually gets their attention!
4. I love all other animals... Hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, and cats. But not birds! After a bad experience I had with our budgie, Charlie, I swore revenge on all feathered creatures, so birds are the one animal I will chase with intent to harm.
5. I hate vegetables so much that I will even spit out something like a pea if one is left whole in my dinner. The only vegetables I don't mind too much are carrots, but they have to be raw, and I will only eat them if I'm in the mood to do so.
6. I can do quite a few things... sit, wait, beg, and dance (exagerated beg where I move about a bit), but there are two commands that - despite the best efforts of my humans - I've never learned... "Lay" and "roll over"... I just can't do them!
7. I have very selective hearing, to the point where people have suggested I may be deaf. But I'm not. Mami tested it out... She tricked me by whispering some of my favourite words - "cheese" and "walkies" - in a crowded train station, and has put it to the test since (she's sneaky). I just ignore what I don't want to listen to.
Anyway, as for who I'm passing it on to... Well, first I'm giving it to my bestest online kitty friend, Karma, then I will issue an open invitation to any other furkids who are online... That includes you, Gwydion, so get your nose out of your food dish and get on here to take your turn at this thing!
Licks and sniffs,
Kero
Happy birthday Tracy
Today is the birthday of a friend of mine I've known for several years. Her name is Tracy. I doubt she'll read this, but... *Shrugs*... I figur I'll say, "Happy birthday," anyway. Hope you're having a great birthday, Tracy!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Pagan Blog Prompts: Witches And Warlocks, Pantheons,and the Wiccan Rede (LBE)
I know I've already done two posts today, but I wanted to do a post for a couple of the prompts from the Pagan Blog Prompts blog, so...
Prompt: Witches and Warlocks
""Some men who are wiccans are reclaiming the name "warlock" in the tradition of women reclaiming the name "witch". Warlock is commonly said to mean oath breaker. What do you think? Can it/should it be reclaimed?"
I'd like to add:
Wouldn't it make more sense to have all Witches be called Witch, no matter their gender? Why do we need the distinction between males and females that practice magic?"
(Prompt for 21/7/2011).
I've always considered male witches to be just that; male witches. I accept that in nature there are mascaleine and femaneine aspects to all things - there has to be for life to continue (as a general rule anyway) - but I, personally don't feel that there is any need to differentiate in this case. At the end of the day though, it's up to the individual, and if some men wish to be refered to as warlocks, well that's up to them.
Prompt: Pantheons
"Do you have a specific pantheon (group of gods/goddesses) that you are particularly drawn to? Which deities do you work with the most?
Why do you think you are drawn to these over others?
If you don't work with a singular group, which group(s) are you drawn to, and how do you decide which to work with for any given situation?"
(Prompt for 16/6/2011).
The God or Goddess I use depends on what I'm doing. I decide on the ritual or spell I intend to do, and based on that I then make my choice about which God and/or Goddess will be more appropriate for my chosen ritual or spell. If the ritual or spell I decide on already names an appropriate God or Goddess then I will simply use those. If I'm not sure which is appropriate, then I will look it up, or simply use the generic terms of "God/Gods" and "Goddess/Goddesses" for whatever I'm doing.
Prompt: the Wiccan Rede
"While I know some of you are not Wiccan, I do know that lots of people follow a 'golden rule' of sorts. Do you follow the Wiccan Rede ("And it harm none, do as you will.")? Or some variant of?
Feel free to share a story from when following this rule made a huge impact on the outcome of an event..."
(Prompt for 27/5/2011).
I follow the Wiccan Rede, because it makes sense to me to do so. I believe though that all - or, at least, most - religeons have some varient of the rule about harming none, so it doesn't matter whether you follow the Wiccan Rede itself, or just follow that one golden rule in a way that is appropriate for your own beliefs. For example, the ten commandments are, in a way, a form of the same golden rule... They're all about not harming others, treating others as you would like to be treated yourself, etc. Well, that's basically what the Wiccan Rede is about too. Like I said though, I personally follow the Wiccan Rede.
The Wiccan Rede
(Full Version - taken from here)
Bide within the Law you must, in perfect Love and perfect Trust.
Live you must and let to live, fairly take and fairly give.
For tread the Circle thrice about to keep unwelcome spirits out.
To bind the spell well every time, let the spell be said in rhyme.
Light of eye and soft of touch, speak you little, listen much.
Honor the Old Ones in deed and name, let love and light be our guides again.
Deosil go by the waxing moon, chanting out the joyful tune.
Widdershins go when the moon doth wane, and the werewolf howls by the dread wolfsbane.
When the Lady's moon is new, kiss the hand to Her times two.
When the moon rides at Her peak then your heart's desire seek.
Heed the North winds mighty gale, lock the door and trim the sail.
When the Wind blows from the East, expect the new and set the feast.
When the wind comes from the South, love will kiss you on the mouth.
When the wind whispers from the West, all hearts will find peace and rest.
Nine woods in the Cauldron go, burn them fast and burn them slow.
Birch in the fire goes to represent what the Lady knows.
Oak in the forest towers with might, in the fire it brings the God's insight.
Rowan is a tree of power causing life and magick to flower.
Willows at the waterside stand ready to help us to the Summerland.
Hawthorn is burned to purify and to draw faerie to your eye.
Hazel-the tree of wisdom and learning adds its strength to the bright fire burning.
White are the flowers of Apple tree that brings us fruits of fertility.
Grapes grow upon the vine giving us both joy and wine.
Fir does mark the evergreen to represent immortality seen.
Elder is the Lady's tree burn it not or cursed you'll be.
Four times the Major Sabbats mark in the light and in the dark.
As the old year starts to wane the new begins, it's now Samhain.
When the time for Imbolc shows watch for flowers through the snows.
When the wheel begins to turn soon the Beltane fires will burn.
As the wheel turns to Lamas night power is brought to magick rite.
Four times the Minor Sabbats fall use the Sun to mark them all.
When the wheel has turned to Yule light the log the Horned One rules.
In the spring, when night equals day time for Ostara to come our way.
When the Sun has reached it's height time for Oak and Holly to fight.
Harvesting comes to one and all when the Autumn Equinox does fall.
Heed the flower, bush, and tree by the Lady blessed you'll be.
Where the rippling waters go cast a stone, the truth you'll know.
When you have and hold a need, harken not to others greed.
With a fool no season spend or be counted as his friend.
Merry Meet and Merry Part bright the cheeks and warm the heart.
Mind the Three-fold Laws you should three times bad and three times good.
When misfortune is enow wear the star upon your brow.
Be true in love this you must do unless your love is false to you.
These Eight words the Rede fulfill: "An Ye Harm None, Do What Ye Will"
Prompt: Witches and Warlocks
""Some men who are wiccans are reclaiming the name "warlock" in the tradition of women reclaiming the name "witch". Warlock is commonly said to mean oath breaker. What do you think? Can it/should it be reclaimed?"
I'd like to add:
Wouldn't it make more sense to have all Witches be called Witch, no matter their gender? Why do we need the distinction between males and females that practice magic?"
(Prompt for 21/7/2011).
I've always considered male witches to be just that; male witches. I accept that in nature there are mascaleine and femaneine aspects to all things - there has to be for life to continue (as a general rule anyway) - but I, personally don't feel that there is any need to differentiate in this case. At the end of the day though, it's up to the individual, and if some men wish to be refered to as warlocks, well that's up to them.
Prompt: Pantheons
"Do you have a specific pantheon (group of gods/goddesses) that you are particularly drawn to? Which deities do you work with the most?
Why do you think you are drawn to these over others?
If you don't work with a singular group, which group(s) are you drawn to, and how do you decide which to work with for any given situation?"
(Prompt for 16/6/2011).
The God or Goddess I use depends on what I'm doing. I decide on the ritual or spell I intend to do, and based on that I then make my choice about which God and/or Goddess will be more appropriate for my chosen ritual or spell. If the ritual or spell I decide on already names an appropriate God or Goddess then I will simply use those. If I'm not sure which is appropriate, then I will look it up, or simply use the generic terms of "God/Gods" and "Goddess/Goddesses" for whatever I'm doing.
Prompt: the Wiccan Rede
"While I know some of you are not Wiccan, I do know that lots of people follow a 'golden rule' of sorts. Do you follow the Wiccan Rede ("And it harm none, do as you will.")? Or some variant of?
Feel free to share a story from when following this rule made a huge impact on the outcome of an event..."
(Prompt for 27/5/2011).
I follow the Wiccan Rede, because it makes sense to me to do so. I believe though that all - or, at least, most - religeons have some varient of the rule about harming none, so it doesn't matter whether you follow the Wiccan Rede itself, or just follow that one golden rule in a way that is appropriate for your own beliefs. For example, the ten commandments are, in a way, a form of the same golden rule... They're all about not harming others, treating others as you would like to be treated yourself, etc. Well, that's basically what the Wiccan Rede is about too. Like I said though, I personally follow the Wiccan Rede.
The Wiccan Rede
(Full Version - taken from here)
Bide within the Law you must, in perfect Love and perfect Trust.
Live you must and let to live, fairly take and fairly give.
For tread the Circle thrice about to keep unwelcome spirits out.
To bind the spell well every time, let the spell be said in rhyme.
Light of eye and soft of touch, speak you little, listen much.
Honor the Old Ones in deed and name, let love and light be our guides again.
Deosil go by the waxing moon, chanting out the joyful tune.
Widdershins go when the moon doth wane, and the werewolf howls by the dread wolfsbane.
When the Lady's moon is new, kiss the hand to Her times two.
When the moon rides at Her peak then your heart's desire seek.
Heed the North winds mighty gale, lock the door and trim the sail.
When the Wind blows from the East, expect the new and set the feast.
When the wind comes from the South, love will kiss you on the mouth.
When the wind whispers from the West, all hearts will find peace and rest.
Nine woods in the Cauldron go, burn them fast and burn them slow.
Birch in the fire goes to represent what the Lady knows.
Oak in the forest towers with might, in the fire it brings the God's insight.
Rowan is a tree of power causing life and magick to flower.
Willows at the waterside stand ready to help us to the Summerland.
Hawthorn is burned to purify and to draw faerie to your eye.
Hazel-the tree of wisdom and learning adds its strength to the bright fire burning.
White are the flowers of Apple tree that brings us fruits of fertility.
Grapes grow upon the vine giving us both joy and wine.
Fir does mark the evergreen to represent immortality seen.
Elder is the Lady's tree burn it not or cursed you'll be.
Four times the Major Sabbats mark in the light and in the dark.
As the old year starts to wane the new begins, it's now Samhain.
When the time for Imbolc shows watch for flowers through the snows.
When the wheel begins to turn soon the Beltane fires will burn.
As the wheel turns to Lamas night power is brought to magick rite.
Four times the Minor Sabbats fall use the Sun to mark them all.
When the wheel has turned to Yule light the log the Horned One rules.
In the spring, when night equals day time for Ostara to come our way.
When the Sun has reached it's height time for Oak and Holly to fight.
Harvesting comes to one and all when the Autumn Equinox does fall.
Heed the flower, bush, and tree by the Lady blessed you'll be.
Where the rippling waters go cast a stone, the truth you'll know.
When you have and hold a need, harken not to others greed.
With a fool no season spend or be counted as his friend.
Merry Meet and Merry Part bright the cheeks and warm the heart.
Mind the Three-fold Laws you should three times bad and three times good.
When misfortune is enow wear the star upon your brow.
Be true in love this you must do unless your love is false to you.
These Eight words the Rede fulfill: "An Ye Harm None, Do What Ye Will"
Craft supplies and Ryan's scarf
The craft supplies I ordered from The Craft Superstore arrived yesterday!
I got a pack of 50 cards with envelopes, some glue dots, some scissors...
Some "funky foam shapes" (the actual "Funky Foam Shapes" are various shapes cut out of foam, but there should also be some snowmen foam shapes among the craft items somewhere)...
A "Jumbo Christmas Craft Kit" (containing Christmasy foam shapes, beads, craft sticks, and various other craft items in "Christmasy" colours)...
An "Art Attack Crafty Bits Pack" (containing pom poms, and a couple of other craft items), some "non-roll glue sticks" and some craft sequins (a pack of litttle gold and silver star shapes, and a pack of Christmas tree shapes)...
Some moon and star shaped sequins...
Those things should keep me happy for a bit, you think? LOL!
Anyway...
I finished knitting Pia's Ryan's scarf yesterday...
And, today, I made a start on little Max's plane. So, it's been a good couple of days for crafts, with many craft projects added to my "things I plan to make" list.
I got a pack of 50 cards with envelopes, some glue dots, some scissors...
Some "funky foam shapes" (the actual "Funky Foam Shapes" are various shapes cut out of foam, but there should also be some snowmen foam shapes among the craft items somewhere)...
A "Jumbo Christmas Craft Kit" (containing Christmasy foam shapes, beads, craft sticks, and various other craft items in "Christmasy" colours)...
An "Art Attack Crafty Bits Pack" (containing pom poms, and a couple of other craft items), some "non-roll glue sticks" and some craft sequins (a pack of litttle gold and silver star shapes, and a pack of Christmas tree shapes)...
Some moon and star shaped sequins...
Those things should keep me happy for a bit, you think? LOL!
Anyway...
I finished knitting Pia's Ryan's scarf yesterday...
And, today, I made a start on little Max's plane. So, it's been a good couple of days for crafts, with many craft projects added to my "things I plan to make" list.
The Blind Side
"Based on the true story of Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy who take in a homeless teenage African-American, Michael "Big Mike" Oher. Michael has no idea who his father is and his mother is a drug addict. Michael has had little formal education and few skills to help him learn. Leigh Anne soon takes charge however, as is her nature, ensuring that the young man has every opportunity to succeed. When he expresses an interest in football, she goes all out to help him, including giving the coach a few ideas on how best to use Michael's skills. They not only provide him with a loving home, but hire a tutor to help him improve his grades to the point where he would qualify for an NCAA Division I athletic scholarship. Michael Oher was the first-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in the 2009 NFL draft."
(Above taken from this page).
It's an emotional movie; I'm not 100% sure one way or another whether I actually enjoyed it though. I enjoy true stories - or movies based on true stories - but this movie didn't capture my attention as well as this kind of movie usually would. Still, I'm not saying I didn't enjoy watching it; I did enjoy it, but not as much as I expected to given that it's based on a true story, and I usually really get in to these kinds of movies. Does that make sense?
(Above taken from this page).
It's an emotional movie; I'm not 100% sure one way or another whether I actually enjoyed it though. I enjoy true stories - or movies based on true stories - but this movie didn't capture my attention as well as this kind of movie usually would. Still, I'm not saying I didn't enjoy watching it; I did enjoy it, but not as much as I expected to given that it's based on a true story, and I usually really get in to these kinds of movies. Does that make sense?
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Happy 1st birthday Michael
Baby Michael is a year old today.
I haven't seen as much of him as I'd like, and I don't even know if Elizabeth (his Mother) will read this, but I wanted to wish him a very happy birthday. So... Happy birthday Michael! I hope it's the first of many, and that they are all filled with love, laughter, and all the good things you deserve to have in your life!
I haven't seen as much of him as I'd like, and I don't even know if Elizabeth (his Mother) will read this, but I wanted to wish him a very happy birthday. So... Happy birthday Michael! I hope it's the first of many, and that they are all filled with love, laughter, and all the good things you deserve to have in your life!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Furkid thoughts: four photos (kinda FD)
Hi Humans, it's Kero here.
I haven't got much to say, but I've got a few photos to share, so...
There's this thing called a "SpongeBob money tin" that sits on one of the shelves in the living room. I see it staring at me from behind the sofa - which is where the shelves are - so I hide from it. I hate how it stares at me!
Hey... I'm down here!
Did you say it? "Sweeties for bed"... That's my third favourite thing to hear (the first being "walkies" and the second being "cheese"). You did say it, right?
Ah... This is the life! Now that I have a happy tummy, it's time for me to go to bed... The sofa makes a great place for a sleep!
Licks and sniffs,
Kero
I haven't got much to say, but I've got a few photos to share, so...
There's this thing called a "SpongeBob money tin" that sits on one of the shelves in the living room. I see it staring at me from behind the sofa - which is where the shelves are - so I hide from it. I hate how it stares at me!
Hey... I'm down here!
Did you say it? "Sweeties for bed"... That's my third favourite thing to hear (the first being "walkies" and the second being "cheese"). You did say it, right?
Ah... This is the life! Now that I have a happy tummy, it's time for me to go to bed... The sofa makes a great place for a sleep!
Licks and sniffs,
Kero
Asterix Meets Cleopatra
Astérix & Obélix: Mission Cléopâtre (original title)
"The Egyptian Queen Cleopatra bets against the Roman Emperor, Julius Caesar, that her people are still great, even if the times of the Pharaohs has long passed. She vows (against all logic) to build a new palace for Caesar within three months. Since all her architects are either busy otherwise or too conservative in style, this ambivalent honor falls to Edifis. He is to build the palace and be covered in gold or, if not, his fate is to be eaten by crocodiles. Edifis calls upon an old friend to help him out: The fabulous Druid Getafix from Gaul, who brews a fantastic potion that gives supernatural strength. In order to help and protect the old Druid, Asterix and Obelix accompany him on his journey to Egypt. When Julius Caesar gets wind of the project succeeding, he has the building site attacked by his troops in order to win the bet and not lose face. But just like the local pirates, he hasn't counted on Asterix and Obelix."
(Above taken from this page).
It's one of the Asterix movies; I already told you I enjoy these movies!
"The Egyptian Queen Cleopatra bets against the Roman Emperor, Julius Caesar, that her people are still great, even if the times of the Pharaohs has long passed. She vows (against all logic) to build a new palace for Caesar within three months. Since all her architects are either busy otherwise or too conservative in style, this ambivalent honor falls to Edifis. He is to build the palace and be covered in gold or, if not, his fate is to be eaten by crocodiles. Edifis calls upon an old friend to help him out: The fabulous Druid Getafix from Gaul, who brews a fantastic potion that gives supernatural strength. In order to help and protect the old Druid, Asterix and Obelix accompany him on his journey to Egypt. When Julius Caesar gets wind of the project succeeding, he has the building site attacked by his troops in order to win the bet and not lose face. But just like the local pirates, he hasn't counted on Asterix and Obelix."
(Above taken from this page).
It's one of the Asterix movies; I already told you I enjoy these movies!
Monday, July 18, 2011
Coughs and crafts
*Cough, cough, cough*
Yep, I still have this Summer cold, complete with annoying cough!
Judging by everyone else who's had it I'm not going to be getting rid of it any time soon either... It seems to be one of those ones that likes to linger as long as possible.
*Sigh*
Anyway... That's enough of that...
I haven't done any card making for a while. I stopped doing it when I lost my sight. But I decided I want to get back in to doing it. My Mam thinks she still has all my craft stuff, so next week she'll come and get me so I can help her look, and if she does have it she says I can have it back. Some of it wont be much use to me any more, but I already know what I'll be doing with that stuff.
I also - in case Mam doesn't have my stuff any more after all, and... Well, just because getting new stuff is always nice - ordered myself some craft items from "The Craft Superstore" (which should be with me by the end of the week). I ordered some plain cards with envelopes, and all sorts of fun things I can stick on the cards to make tactile pictures on them (as well as glue and glue dots to stick the things on with). Things like foam shapes, etc.
I doubt my cards will be even half as good as the ones many of my online friends make. I know that Rita, for example, makes absolutely fantastic cards - I know, because I've received a few of her cards - and I could never hope to make cards as good as hers. But I'm going to do my best (and enjoy doing it), and that's what counts, right? I mean, it's the thought and effort behind the card that matter most, isn't it?
Oh, and if anyone is wondering...
I've almost finished Pia's Ryan's scarf, and will soon be ready to start on Max's plane (yes, that's right, I decided I would go with the plane for Max).
Happy birthday Tom
It's my friend Tom's birthday today. He hasn't been on the blogs in absolutely ages, but I know he's still about because we e-mail regularly, and I also have him on my Facebook friends list thingy. I don't know if he'll read this though. I figured I'd post it anyway. So... Happy birthday Tom! Hope it's a fantastic day for you! :)
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Kelly's HP review
If anyone is interested, Kelly posted his opinion of "Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows - Part 2" on his blog this afternoon. To read it, go here.
The Willows In Winter
By William Horwood
"Description: Kenneth Grahame's classic story of Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad have been updated for a generation of new readers. In this sequel, the characters are brought to life. Most of the joy, magic and humour of KG's original novel have been re-written here. Toad is still as exasperating and lovable as ever.
Summary: If you have any affection for the characters in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame you will love this book. All the characters are still their - well written and nicely illustrated."
(Above taken from this page).
I can't speak for the illustrations, since my audio copy obviously didn't have any of those, but I can honestly say that if you enjoyed reading Kenneth Grahame's The Wind In The Willows - which I did... Though I haven't read it in years - then you will love this one! And, if you haven't read either... Well, then you know what to add to your reading list, don't you? ;)
"Description: Kenneth Grahame's classic story of Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad have been updated for a generation of new readers. In this sequel, the characters are brought to life. Most of the joy, magic and humour of KG's original novel have been re-written here. Toad is still as exasperating and lovable as ever.
Summary: If you have any affection for the characters in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame you will love this book. All the characters are still their - well written and nicely illustrated."
(Above taken from this page).
I can't speak for the illustrations, since my audio copy obviously didn't have any of those, but I can honestly say that if you enjoyed reading Kenneth Grahame's The Wind In The Willows - which I did... Though I haven't read it in years - then you will love this one! And, if you haven't read either... Well, then you know what to add to your reading list, don't you? ;)
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
"The final chapter begins as Harry, Ron, and Hermione continue their quest of finding and destroying the Dark Lord's three remaining Horcruxes, the magical items responsible for his immortality. But as the mystical Deathly Hallows are uncovered, and Voldemort finds out about their mission, the biggest battle begins and life as they know it will never be the same again."
(Above taken from here).
You know I had to rush out to see this one; I've been longing to see it since... Well, basically as soon as I'd finished watching the first part. LOL! But what you're really interested in is what I thought of it, right? Well, then I better tell you...
I really enjoyed it! If you compare it to the book and notice that they did change how a lot of things happened, then maybe you wouldn't be quite so pleased with it. Seriously, a lot of it was changed! But the point isn't meant to be whether it's exactly as it is in the book... None of the movies have been, so why would this one be any different? No, the point is what it was like as a movie in itself. Never mind how things happened in the book; this is the movie, not the book! And, hey, at least they didn't change it as much as they changed "Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince"... And all events happened in the right order. So, as I was saying... It was fantastic! Full of action almost from the start, and a pretty good movie to end on, I think! The only way it could have possibly been better was if they'd done it exactly like the book, but they never seem to do that when making movies from books.
(Above taken from here).
You know I had to rush out to see this one; I've been longing to see it since... Well, basically as soon as I'd finished watching the first part. LOL! But what you're really interested in is what I thought of it, right? Well, then I better tell you...
I really enjoyed it! If you compare it to the book and notice that they did change how a lot of things happened, then maybe you wouldn't be quite so pleased with it. Seriously, a lot of it was changed! But the point isn't meant to be whether it's exactly as it is in the book... None of the movies have been, so why would this one be any different? No, the point is what it was like as a movie in itself. Never mind how things happened in the book; this is the movie, not the book! And, hey, at least they didn't change it as much as they changed "Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince"... And all events happened in the right order. So, as I was saying... It was fantastic! Full of action almost from the start, and a pretty good movie to end on, I think! The only way it could have possibly been better was if they'd done it exactly like the book, but they never seem to do that when making movies from books.
Death Is Now My Neighbour
(Book 12 in the Inspector Morse series)
By Colin Dexter
"On the hunt for a sniper who shot a physical therapist as she sat sipping her morning coffee in her suburban home, Inspector Morse's search takes him from the striptease clubs of Soho to the courtyards of Oxford University."
(Above taken from here).
I thought it was an excellent book! But then, aren't all the Inspector Morse stories good reads? Not that I've read many of them - and, frankly, I can't remember which ones I have read in the past - but I remember reading a couple before, and I remember enjoying them; like I enjoyed this one!
By Colin Dexter
"On the hunt for a sniper who shot a physical therapist as she sat sipping her morning coffee in her suburban home, Inspector Morse's search takes him from the striptease clubs of Soho to the courtyards of Oxford University."
(Above taken from here).
I thought it was an excellent book! But then, aren't all the Inspector Morse stories good reads? Not that I've read many of them - and, frankly, I can't remember which ones I have read in the past - but I remember reading a couple before, and I remember enjoying them; like I enjoyed this one!
Friday, July 15, 2011
Tawe Tales 2011: The Creature's Call
Owen had another of his storytelling sessions last night, which I went to. It was absolutely fantastic (as usual). And, no, I'm not just saying it because he's a family friend. I genuinely think he's a fantastic storyteller!
He sent me a clip of himself doing one of his stories as an example for building suspense and creating atmosphere for roleplaying sessions and such, and he said I could share it with everyone. I know the roleplaying parts wouldn't be of much interest to most people, but I'm sure at least some of you would enjoy the clip for the entertainment value if nothing else. I couldn't get it to upload when I tried it just now though (I tried both directly to Blogger and through my ClipShack account). I don't know if it's just slightly too big of a file for them to upload, or if it's something else. But I don't have time to mess about with it right now, since I'm going out in a couple of hours (and have things I need to get done before I go). So, since I know Owen is fine with it being sent to anyone who is interested (and since I know it can be e-mailed... That's how I got it), if you're interested in seeing the clip, let me know and I'll e-mail it to you!
Note: If I don't already have your e-mail address, you'll have to make sure to put it in your comment (preferably in the "person at provider dot something" format, or you'll end up with spam and all that, and we don't want that happening).
You can also check out the videos on his website: www.owenstaton.com.
He sent me a clip of himself doing one of his stories as an example for building suspense and creating atmosphere for roleplaying sessions and such, and he said I could share it with everyone. I know the roleplaying parts wouldn't be of much interest to most people, but I'm sure at least some of you would enjoy the clip for the entertainment value if nothing else. I couldn't get it to upload when I tried it just now though (I tried both directly to Blogger and through my ClipShack account). I don't know if it's just slightly too big of a file for them to upload, or if it's something else. But I don't have time to mess about with it right now, since I'm going out in a couple of hours (and have things I need to get done before I go). So, since I know Owen is fine with it being sent to anyone who is interested (and since I know it can be e-mailed... That's how I got it), if you're interested in seeing the clip, let me know and I'll e-mail it to you!
Note: If I don't already have your e-mail address, you'll have to make sure to put it in your comment (preferably in the "person at provider dot something" format, or you'll end up with spam and all that, and we don't want that happening).
You can also check out the videos on his website: www.owenstaton.com.
Dragon Hunters
"The world has become a vast conglomerate of islands of varying size and shape. This babbling universe is mainly populated with ruthless rogues, surly peasants and illiterate, petty lords. Their main concerns revolve around two fundamental rules: Eat and don't get eaten. For this new world has become infested with a terrible plague: omnipresent, monstrously famished, mutant creatures, are wreaking havoc - They are known as the Dragons. Gwizdo and Lian-Chu are two dragon hunters, but are a long way from being among the best. Their only real talents: the size of the hulking brute with the heart of gold, Lian-Chu, and Gwizdo's talent for scams of all and any shape or form. Their sole ambition: to buy a little farm where they can relax and raise mussels, a creature that is a lot less unpleasant and difficult to hunt down than dragons. A few islands away rises the fortress of Lord Arnold. Arnold has a problem: he's living in terror at the thought of the return of World Eater..."
(Above taken from here).
I absolutely loved this movie; and - if you haven't already seen it - I advise you to do so! Especially if you enjoy fantasy type movies!
(Above taken from here).
I absolutely loved this movie; and - if you haven't already seen it - I advise you to do so! Especially if you enjoy fantasy type movies!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Athame, bell, and cloth
A few weeks back, Stephanie posted about a site called "Pagan Stuff Cheap" where you could - funnily enough - get Pagan stuff cheap. Well, I need some altar supplies (as I'm sure I've mentioned before), but they can get pretty expensive. I'd seen some at reasonable prices that I figured would do, but I hadn't rushed to buy them, because they didn't speak to me (if you know what I mean). But when I looked at this place... Well, I knew I just "had to" have these items. And since it was the week we actually had a bit of money...
Anyway, I had wanted an athame, but I needed one that was going to be solid while not being too heavy, but I also wanted it to look nice. There were two I really liked, but I chose the one I did for two reasons:
1. I was more confident of the sturdyness of this one.
2. It was in stock, the other wasn't.
Anyway, here it is:
And here it is out of the scabbard:
I also wanted a bell for rituals that call for it (like chasing away the trolls and such at Yule... I'll tell you more about that closer to the time). I'd seen some that would do, but this one... Well, it was exactly what I wanted!
And then there's the altar cloth I brought... There was no way I could have passed up on the oppertunity to get this altar cloth:
I hadn't even seen a purple one anywhere else, and a purple one with a pentagram on it... Well, the pentagram is the symbol I use most (if you have symbols of the pentagram on your altar, you automatically have at least some acknowledgement of all the elements). And since it was also half the price of all the other altar cloths I'd seen... Like I said, there was no way I could have passed up the oppertunity to get it!
I love my new items, and I also love the fact that I got ones I love rather than ones I was going to settle for because of affordability. And, I got these ones for less than it would have cost me for the ones I was going to settle for (despite the fact I had to pay international shipping costs for these items, but wouldn't have had to for the other items, because they were from a place in... London, I think).
Yeah, that's right... Even with the fact it cost me as much for shipping as it did for the items, it still cost me less to get these than it would have to get the others. And, I like these better!
There are a load of other things I wanted to get, but... Funds, you know?
I do intend getting at least some of them in the future though (as long as they're still available when I have the money to buy them, obviously).
Thank you Stephanie for posting about Pagan Stuff Cheap, they have some fantastic items, and I'm really, really glad I found them! :)
Anyway, I had wanted an athame, but I needed one that was going to be solid while not being too heavy, but I also wanted it to look nice. There were two I really liked, but I chose the one I did for two reasons:
1. I was more confident of the sturdyness of this one.
2. It was in stock, the other wasn't.
Anyway, here it is:
And here it is out of the scabbard:
I also wanted a bell for rituals that call for it (like chasing away the trolls and such at Yule... I'll tell you more about that closer to the time). I'd seen some that would do, but this one... Well, it was exactly what I wanted!
And then there's the altar cloth I brought... There was no way I could have passed up on the oppertunity to get this altar cloth:
I hadn't even seen a purple one anywhere else, and a purple one with a pentagram on it... Well, the pentagram is the symbol I use most (if you have symbols of the pentagram on your altar, you automatically have at least some acknowledgement of all the elements). And since it was also half the price of all the other altar cloths I'd seen... Like I said, there was no way I could have passed up the oppertunity to get it!
I love my new items, and I also love the fact that I got ones I love rather than ones I was going to settle for because of affordability. And, I got these ones for less than it would have cost me for the ones I was going to settle for (despite the fact I had to pay international shipping costs for these items, but wouldn't have had to for the other items, because they were from a place in... London, I think).
Yeah, that's right... Even with the fact it cost me as much for shipping as it did for the items, it still cost me less to get these than it would have to get the others. And, I like these better!
There are a load of other things I wanted to get, but... Funds, you know?
I do intend getting at least some of them in the future though (as long as they're still available when I have the money to buy them, obviously).
Thank you Stephanie for posting about Pagan Stuff Cheap, they have some fantastic items, and I'm really, really glad I found them! :)
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Tus: [voiceover] "Long ago in a land far away, there once rose an empire that stretched from the steppes of China to the shores of the Mediterranean. That empire was Persia. Fierce in battle, wise in victory. Where the Persian sword went, order followed. The Persian king, Sharaman, ruled with his brother, Nizam, upon the principles of loyalty and brotherhood."
"Set in the mystical lands of Persia, a rogue prince and a mysterious princess race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time -- a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world."
(Above taken from here).
I was looking forward to seeing this movie, because I heard it was fantastic; I heard right! Seriously... It was an absolutely excellent movie, which I highly recommend to anyone who hasn't seen it yet!
"Set in the mystical lands of Persia, a rogue prince and a mysterious princess race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time -- a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world."
(Above taken from here).
I was looking forward to seeing this movie, because I heard it was fantastic; I heard right! Seriously... It was an absolutely excellent movie, which I highly recommend to anyone who hasn't seen it yet!
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