The Waters of Mars is the next Doctor Who special from Russell T Davies, due in November this year: David Tennant’s last before his big two-parter finale. But, as you can see from this trailer, there are many signs that… Read More ›
fun & hobbies
enjoyment, escapism, making and general lollygagging
Weekend Wibble: Handcrafts
Check out this seahorse journal hand-decorated in blue, silver and gold. Featured at Oohsome, it’s available from MandarinMoon. Have you seen, or made, any great craft lately?
Friday Hoyden/Youtube OTD: One way to have a really fun wedding
Now this is perhaps the most Hoydenish wedding video I have ever seen. Why not choreograph your processional (if your friends are up for it)! This should bring a grin to the face of all bar the grimmest misanthrope. The… Read More ›
SchoolHolidayBlogging: SCIENCE!
Oh, I luff him. And I luff his sense of wonder, of infinite possibilities. The Lad, age six, has just hatched one of these Growing Lizard Egg Pets, which he bought with five dollars of his pocket money on an… Read More ›
Marry, Shag or Cliff? Hogwarts villains edition
It’s been a while, hasn’t it? Remember the rules: you have to choose one of each of the three below to match each fate. No skipping any.
Otterday! And Open Thread.
From the Chestnut Centre again comes this little otter. Please feel free to use this thread to natter about anything your heart desires. Is there anything great happening in your life? Anything you want to get off your chest? Reading… Read More ›
Thursday Cheezburger: So Very, Very Sorry edition
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Virtual Travelling: Great Court, British Museum, London
Great Court, British Museum, London, originally uploaded by stephenk1977. The BM was a highlight of my last trip to London, particularly this gorgeous new roof over the Great Court. But when I went it was a grey and rainy, so… Read More ›
Hoyden About Town 