Day two of the Merlin marathon has concluded. I am all caught up (even though I did see all the episodes previously) and ready for Season 3 which debuts next Saturday at 8. The Season II marathon was periodically interrupted for...you guessed it....football!! My comments on the matches were as follows....the first match of the day saw me watching ( Read more... )

What a chilly reception....I walk in to my office this morning to find out that the heaters were not on (in the entire office building) and the temperature is 57 degrees (approx 13-14 celsius... not much warmer than outside IMO). Everything is working now but the thermometer hasn't gone past 67 and I'm still in my boots, two sweaters and gloves. ( Read more... )

Congratulations to Russia and Qatar on their successful bids to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. I expect both will be great hosts. I really believe the event in Qatar will be amazing.

In the Europa League, based on this week's results Juventus and Palermo are now out while Napoli still remain alive thanks mostly to yet another Cavani hat-trick. ( Read more... )

Time is passing so quickly. It is supposed to be slower at work for me now but it never seems to be any slower. I'm preparing for the fiscal year end and audit which sounds like a lot of work but really shouldn't be. Last year it was a breeze. I'll need to complete April month end next week but that really shouldn't be that bad. Can't wait till the ( Read more... )

I have just been informed that the Pope will be visiting Turin on Sunday, May 2nd. I am hoping that (a) the Pope is a Juve fan and (b) he will provide a papal blessing to assist the team in their efforts for the remainder of the season.

No comment on the papal dispensation re: Amauri *cough*  *strokes userpic* In nomine Patris, et Filii, et ( Read more... )

Time for the annual viewing of The Ten Commandments. Tonight in HD - so I can spot the flaws in all their glory. I've seen this movie so many times I know it by heart. I keep hoping Moses would just come to his senses and for once take control of Egypt so that he would have the power to simply free his people. It would have been a lot simpler that ( Read more... )

Happy Ides (even though it wasn't a very happy one for Julius Caesar, so sayeth the soothsayer) - also known as my second New Year. Hope everyone is enjoying the early spring weather. We still have a few days until it's officially here but I'd like to be the first to say bye bye to winter. So long windchill factor, hello humidity warnings. Today ( Read more... )

All that matters today is (in no particular order):

1. JUVENTUS WON no thanks to Amauri :(
2. BARCELONA ARE OUT OF THE COPA DEL REY!!! even though they managed to beat Sevilla :(

*checks to see if Hell froze over*

Note to self: Must leave early tomorrow to get home in time to watch Palermo game

Mixed bag this weekend with soccer. Of course Real Madrid won. I expected that. And Higuain scored...also expected that. Gago starting - THAT I didn't expect. It was a much welcome surprise. He played a great game especially since he hadn't started for the team in months. With the injuries to Alonso and VDV it's likely he may see more playing time ( Read more... )

So Rafa lost in the Doha finals. That's a shame. But at least it is a good sign that the made the finals of the first two events he was in this year. I hope the success continues. What was with soccer yesterday..a lot of weirdness. Most of the EPL games are ppd. Everton and Arsenal tie? Inter almost loses? Sevilla loses? A lot of shocking results. ( Read more... )