A week has passed since my last blog. Got a few things stored up in the old cerebral vortex that I need to brain-dump. Stylophones. Who remembers them ? Rolf Harris was randomly the face behind this non Antipodean…
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Catcher in the RyeJust finished reading The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. A random purchase, purely on the back of needing a new book, and it was the only one that ASDA had that appealed at the time. I quite like the idea of…
- Half of a Yellow Sun
Just finished reading Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. A superb novel. This won the 2007 Orange prize for fiction. It's the second book I've read that holds this titled (the other being Small Island )…
Dino watch, originally uploaded by DragonDropDino watch , originally uploaded by DragonDrop . Had some relly's visiting this weekend. Eirene's cousin and his family - from Australia. We stayed with them when we went to Australia back in 2002. It was great hanging…
- over £400
My moustache has now raised over £400. I think there are some cheques clearing at the charity HQ as well so it could be more than that. Current sponsor tally is 68 We (Moustache and I) are very pleased. Special thanks…
- In Rainbows
It must be hard being as consistently original and cool as Radiohead are. Their new album, called ' In Rainbows ' released today, is the latest in a line of very unique pop. It's a classic of tomorrow in the true sense…
- Bottled Lager review
The (first) DragonDrop Bottled Lager review. conducted 23rd Sept 2007 Judges : Matt W, Steve T. NB: We acknowledge that this is by no means exhaustive research See our research here Conclusion / Result summary :…
- Thornborough 2006
Despite the rain that poured down on Friday night and Sunday afternoon, Thornborough Festival was superb. So many people there who we knew, all having a top time. The highlight for me was probably sunrise on Sunday…
- Photosynth
THIS is the future. Check out this 'Jaw Dropping' demo of Seadragon and Photosynth Thanks to CMK for the heads up on this. Sat at work way early. Planned to get in for 7. Due to the A59 being blocked, thanks to a…
Water For ElephantsI've just finished a truly memorable, superb, could not put down page turner of a book. One of those few and far between books that you really don't want to end. Water For Elephants by Sara Gruen beautifully unfolds a…
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 , originally uploaded by DragonDrop . Hmm - got a new game for the wii... Overall - not mega chuffed with this title. It's cool and there is a lot that's gone into it but so far, I'm not 'hooked'…
The Tempest ArmsThe Tempest Arms , originally uploaded by DragonDrop . Top pub, Timothy Taylors Landlord. Cracking menu, free WiFi and its near work. We like it here.
White Lion, EarbyWhite Lion, Earby , originally uploaded by DragonDrop . Sat in the White Lion, Earby. It's only just opened (about a week ago). Poor first impression after being served a very flat pint of beer flavoured water that was…
Earby green chippyEarby green chippy , originally uploaded by DragonDrop . After extensive research, I've decided that the green fish and chip shop in Earby (pictured above) is superior to the red one. This was the scene shortly after I…
Las SangrasLas Sangras , originally uploaded by DragonDrop . Thornborough Festival 2006 - I think the best if not one of the best festivals I've ever been to. Eirene agrees. Las Sangras (pictured above) were the musical highlights…