fun & hobbies

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Upcoming Hoyden Events

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For those of us who are feeling a bit social, Hoydenizens are planning a number of events in the coming months! First of all, our wonderful Mimbles is having a Christmas party on December 12th and she has kindly invited… Read More ›

Whoydensday Nerdopalooza

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I know you all want to see the Children in Need trailer for the Xmas episode, but watch this no-spoiler video first (as Bad Astronomy’s Phil Plait titled this 2001 A Space Odyssey/Doctor Who mashup/crossover: HALlons-y! [sfx: appreciative groan])

Belated Friday Hoydens: The Witches of Lancre

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I was reminded today of the general excellence of Nanny Ogg and consœurs, Granny Weatherwax and Magrat Garlick. Ariane’s Pratchettian collection might just beat mine – I have more of Pterry’s books, but she has more figurines (I have zero).

Thursday Cheezburger: Physics

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And today’s high-school-subjects theme is… Physics! Relegated to runner-up just because I think it’s been seen here once before, but I still couldn’t bring myself to exclude it: Post your own favourite Theme Cheez o’ t’ week here, and wait… Read More ›