So, this evening I went to see Mandy Patinkin in concert (tickets got courtesy of my frind Alister, pimp extrodinaire) and he was brilliant. Highlights included two seperate Stephen Sondheim medleys, a great version of It's Not Easy Being Green and White Christmas sung in yiddish. If you ever get a chance to see him (and he's in London for I think  ( Read more... )

...and then there are days when you find out that your next door neighbour once ran guns for the IRA.

Here, have a video in which we discover that Norfolk is muddy. I realise that these videos make it seem as though all my family ever do on holiday is walk around National Trust properties. This is not true. We also visit the tea rooms, sometimes ( Read more... )

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 Behold, a new video for your delight and delectation. This one shows a visit to Blickling Hall while on a family holiday in Norfolk, all set to the strains of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.

Re watching this, I can really tell that I did it last thing at night. It's all a bit tired and trying-to-get-it-over-with-quickly. Where is the ( Read more... )

I have a video for you. And joy of joys, this one contains me! If you don't know me, I'm the blonde one in the bright green coat. I'm afraid the ending of the video is a bit crappy, but that's because I totally run out of footage. Enjoy (comment):

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On a related note- The Lovin' Spoonful, 10cc and White Snake... what do these bands have in common?

Did you know that over half the trees in London are supposedly plain trees? And today they're making their presence known, as they're shedding all over the place. There was a very grumpy looking man outside South Ken tube fighting a loosing battle against the fluff with his broom, and I think he's going to be there for a while, as it's coming down ( Read more... )

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Youtube now boasts a new video from yours truely, showing my mother and brother creating the family simnel cake. I took part in festivities by recording them and eating whatever marzipan I could get my grubby little hands on.

Tomorrow I'm heading off to Norfolk with my family, for a holiday which will no doubt consist largely of visiting National ( Read more... )

For those who are interested, my first family video. It primarily showcases the cuteness of my baby cousins Leo and Amari, but other members of my family are there too. I am proud to say that it has caused at least three of my family members to cry. Hopefully in a good way, but I’ll take what I can get.

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