Got back from Germany last Thursday after an eventful weekend full of Jawas, Jedi and Jabba! Yes I was at the Star Wars Celebration Europe II convention in Essen, Germany.

Compared to Destination Star Trek London last year it was a breeze. The crew leader was so relaxed it was almost scary. I turned up on the Thursday night and discovered that I ( Read more... )

Had my friend from Cardiff stay this weekend, I was repaying my debt again as she puts up with my various Dr Who/Torchwood adventures when I go and stay with her. The sun shone everyday, it was glorious! On Saturday we visited Lancaster castle that until a year or two ago had still contained a working prison. Sunday was spent by the sea-side at ( Read more... )

I came back from my Tunisia trip last week; it feels like so much longer!

Had a great time. Warm, sunny and lots to see and do. Went with a company called Explore, and it was 12 days of touring around. Visited places such as Carthage, Sfax, and the stunning roman coliseum at El Jem. The latter was so much more fun than the one at Rome - far less ( Read more... )

Well not really stressing, more like unnecessary faffing. I currently have all my stuff spread all over my bed, and the floor! I am about to attempt ‘first pack’. I learnt a method over the years which sort of works for me. ‘First pack’ is everything I could possibly want and need, usually far too much. ‘Second pack’ I do the bare minimum, which ( Read more... )

Yeah that whole regular update thing… didn’t last that long. Hangs head in shame. But I’ve got work - full time, contractual overtime and additional overtime! Plus excellent avoidance schemes like family, friends and yet another European holiday. Prague this time in the Czech Republic, fabulous place! Went with my best mate, the weather was ( Read more... )