Brrrrrr

Brrrrrr
Originally uploaded by Beebop Alula.

Took the dogs to the beach today,- twas flippin cold but it didn't seen to bother them!!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!
Originally uploaded by Beebop Alula.

Nothing better than a hug in a Santa Suit!!

The Last post of 2005...probably!

Last day at work today until after New Year so it's unlikely I'll do another post, - unless I get any decent photo's to send from my phone. So....

And a.....

And most of all, - THANKS FOR READING :o)

Torvill & Dean

Although both Jen and I have ice-skated in the past, neither of us had been to and outdoor rink....until last night; There's a Christmas Ice Rink near where we live so went along. The rink, although only temporary, is on a very picturesque part of theNewcastle-Gateshead Quayside (as shown in the pic below).
The whole thing had a very Christmassy feel, - the ice that had built up around the rink looked like snow, all the usual songs were playing, and of course everyone was dressed in hats, scarves & gloves etc.
I'll admit we're hardly experts, and although it sounds cruel, the best part of the night had to be watching the obvious first timers. It was like something from a cartoon at times the way people struggled to stay on their feet!
Anyway I can thoroughly recommend it, - especially for anyone that hasn't quite got the Christmas buzz yet.

Millennium Bridge

Monday Humour

Game Overload

Need something to pass the time whilst work's quiet at Christmas....?!

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Cute Overload

The name of this blog says it all really.
Guaranteed to cheer you up.

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Death of a Legend (IMO)

I've been meaning to blog about this all week, and should have done it before now;
The great comic that was Richard Prior died at the weekend, and although that may not mean much to many people I always thought of him as a classic. He will be missed.
His biog of films says it all really, and includes one of my all time favourites, 'Hear No Evil, See No Evil',- being one of the few films that has me crying with laughter. "Fuzzy Wuzzy was a woman?!!".
(Most people probably know him from Superman III).
Right, I'm off home to watch one of his films.......again :)

Modern Medicine

No joke in this posting for a change;
When I was approx 18 months old I managed to pull a boiling kettle over myself, and was obviosly seriously scalded. I have no recollection of it, but it was obviously a terrible time for my parents. The recovery was quite lengthy and after that there was always the concern of scarring. As it happens the scarring healed well over the years and it's just now a patch on my left shoulder.
You can therefore imagine my interest when I came across this story about a similar incident recently to another child in the North East. The story is amazing in itself but it really seems to hit home with me as I can relate to how different Connor's life will be thanks to this pioneering technique.
There are no pictures in the article, but here's another link that helps illustrate the spray-on skin process a bit better.

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If it wasn't for having 2 cats and a dog already...

If it wasn't for having 2 cats and a dog already...
Originally uploaded by Beebop Alula.

...we would definitely have to get a Beagle!! (This one's Jen's, friend's cousin's).

Safety Tyres

Watch this one right until the end. Reminds me of when I used to watch the horse racing as a kid and was always more interested in the horses with no jockey that kept on going!
(Better with the commentary).

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Better than a cheapy chocolate toy!

An electronic advent calendar! - Provides you with a different Christmas themed game every day. Enjoy....

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Ooh La-La!

Ooh La-La!
Originally uploaded by Beebop Alula.

A couple of my friends (Sy & Kirstine) are in Paris for the 'Race of Champions' annual motor racing event. He sent me this pic on Friday night. Have to say, I think the tower looks amazing at night.