Actually, shock in the Holy Land would be more appropriate.

I was looking forward to the Series Two finale of Robin Hood, but I was also dreading it. I knew from spoilers they had A LOT of material to cover and wondered how they would be able to fit it all in. Well, they found a way. At the very least, they found a way to make you forget anything that happened in the first 80 minutes of the 90 minute show. I couldn’t be in more shock at the ending than if, if, um, I can’t even think of anything more shocking (within reason, of course). OMFG is just about all I can come up with as a commentary; and I HATE text talk.

I guess I’m out of my “bad boy” phase because I absolutely hate Guy of Gisborne. Richard Armitage plays the character with such Sean-Bean-wannabe-ism that it’s almost painful to watch. I can see why many in the fandom would like the character, but as for me, there’s no love. NONE.

There’s a Series Three coming up. How in the hell they’re going to do it, I have no idea. No matter what they do, it’s going to be a whole new forest out there. *sigh*

Today is payday. I got my handy dandy snazzy little “THIS IS NOT A CHECK” direct deposit slip to prove it. I did NOT, however, get any money. The bank is blaming my employer, my employer is blaming the Federal Reserve, and I’m blaming everyone (except Hobbit).

There soooooo should be retribution for this. For instance, if I’m one second late with a deposit, what happens? Oh, yes, I’m slapped with a $35 fee for every transaction I make. I want my bank AND the Federal Reserve to pay me a minimum of $35 per day until they get my money in my account; more depending on how many times I spend money. This is bollucks.

It seems my whole “Look at me!” gift post has really caught on; everyone’s doing it these days.

( Here's the 2007 list )

Doctor Who Christmas Special- I’m going to have to go with, um, bad. Didn’t enjoy it much at all. Kylie Minogue was flat and The Doctor had too many messianic moments, especially coming off the whole last Series ender. Sill looking forward to the new Series, though.

Stargate: Ark of Truth (waaay early) was awesome. It felt like a comfortable extended episode and I will be buying it as soon as it hits the shelves in March/April.

Ben and Jesse are slated to attend my first ever New Year’s Party, and I hope they do indeed make it down. Hobbit, Istar, and I have already begun planning a menu. If the guys can’t make it down, there will be lots of food to go around.

Happy Holidays, everyone!

Current Mood: Accomplished

It’s been over two decades since Band Aid’s masterful Christmas song “Do They Know It’s Christmas” was released. It’s been nearly that long since I saw the video. Today, however, it all came flooding back to me while looking for holiday songs to burn to disc for Jamie.

I remember the pure, unadulterated (or was it adulterated?!?) glee I had watching the video trying to spot Simon Le Bon. I remember being disappointed that Simon didn’t have more lines and thinking that Boy George sure got a lot of play. I remember taping the music video on grainy VCR tapes and watching until the tapes damn near disintegrated. It really was all about Duran Duran in those days. Some days, it still is.

Today, even though it’s been decades, I found myself singing along, using the singers’ characteristics, from Simon’s throatiness, to Boy George’s effeminate offerings, to Sting’s clipped singing of “bitter sting of tears”. I then, on the bell rings, actually made the bell ringing motion in the air. You KNOW what I mean, because some of you do it, too. I know you do. I think Hobbit made a couple bell rings herself, and Istar is kind of dancing around to the tune just now.

I think I’ll head over to Hell YouTube and see if I can find a video of it.

Mainly for Ben, but anyone can enjoy.

When Fandoms Collide:

Sam Troughton, who plays Much on Robin Hood is the grandson of Patrick Troughton, aka the Second Doctor! Cool, no? Patrick is also known for being the first actor to portray Robin Hood on telly. Sam’s cousin Harry Melling is best known as Dudley Dursley in the HP movies.

Every British actor is related in some way. I’m sure of it.

No, not Christmas wishes. Here’s to a painless recovery for Goober, a Happy Birthday (tomorrow) for Jamie, no more trips to the ER for Scott or Jamie, and a better episode of Heroes tomorrow. I hate Elle. I honestly gave her (and Kristen Bell) a chance, but nope, HATE them both. I wish she would die. Seriously (just the character).

I continue to love Robin Hood. A lot. Some of the cast are rumored to have signed on for Series 3, which is great news. I hate that British shows are so short. The seasons are short and the run of the show is short. With a few exceptions, all the great shows are gone in no time; Spaced and The Office come to mind immediately. I expect we’ll be getting the Doctor Who Christmas special soon, though I haven’t checked out the date yet.

Huge thanks to my Mom, who not only turned my kitchen into a supermarket, but who also turned my wallet into a bank. She’s got magical powers, that one.

Istar’s vet visit went as expected. He’s now a whopping 17lbs. and he received another steroid injection as well as an antibiotic just in case he has a respiratory infection to boot. Too bad he prefers to wear the medicine as to swallow it. Oh well, we’ll keep trying. Hobbit hissed up a fit when he came home, but she seems to be over her little diva stunt….for now.