Ben 10

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The boys love Ben 10, and I must admit, I am kind of smitten with it myself, it being created by some of my favourite comic creative types (Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, and Steven T. Seagle). After a bit of research, I noticed that Ben 10 games tended to be pretty easy, Achievement-wise, so my interest was piqued.…
Holiday 2012: Day 5

Holiday 2012: Day 5

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Day five was to be our last day on the Isle of Wight, but our ferry wasn't until 4:30, so we had time to have one last cool day. Packing everything into the car was speedy and efficient, Jane is very good like that. Our first stop of the day was at Robin Hill. It had some nice woodland, cool…
Holiday 2012: Day 4

Holiday 2012: Day 4

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Day four brought with it a visit to Blackgang Chine: A name that has resonated throughout my life. My Mum and Dad took David and me there years and years ago, not that I remember the place at all, just the name. Although I doubt it was as impressive back then as it is now, there are some aspects that…
Holiday 2012: Day 3

Holiday 2012: Day 3

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Day three brought a real inspiration (as opposed to the semi-inspirational woodland of day two) - Butterfly World. I made sure I got some amazing shots. Surely the one with the green pattern looks too much like a tasty caterpillar? It'd be eaten in no time. Can't wait to use their patterns in some kind of creative endeavour. I also…
Holiday 2012: Day 2

Holiday 2012: Day 2

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On the second day, we went to Arriton Barn Craft Village. I bought a Coconut Ice, because they always seem to taste better on holiday. There were some cool Pirate statues, some fish and ducks in the pond, and an interesting shop that sold glass ornaments. We then went on to Amazon World, and we all touched a snake. After…
Holiday 2012: Day 1

Holiday 2012: Day 1

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Jane, Claire, Lewis, Ethan and I popped over to the Isle of Wight today, a little place called Whitecliff Bay. The ferry ride was peaceful enough, we went up to the top deck and soaked in the beautiful sea air. I do so miss the sea air. When we got to the Isle of Wight, Claire thought she'd avoid traffic…

Holiday 2012

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So we're going to the Isle of Wight next week. Jane, Claire, Lewis, Ethan and I. Matt isn't going as he "couldn't get the time off work", even though he's the manager of the shop and he creates the rotas. I'm looking forward to getting away from everything more than the actual destination to be honest. I will be taking…

Tonsillitis

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I have tonsillitis. It is not good. Jane has it, Myrtle has it, Claire has it, Lewis has it, Ethan had it - I feel like putting a black X up on our front door. I've had it since Thursday, and it is progressively getting worse. I will be going to the doctors tomorrow, for sure. I worked a 12…

We are getting married this year

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Or maybe next year, if the right place isn't available until then. With all her recent stress at work, Jane has decided to take the bull by the horns and we are going to just do it. All I've had to do so far is choose a waistcoat colour for me, Lewis, Ethan, Colin and my best man to wear…

Happy birthday to me

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Another year, eh? I'm blessed. Levelled up to 33. Ridiculous. You know how I always say I don't feel a day over 25? This time I really mean it. Whilst I'm still not in the best shape of my life, I'm not a horrible mass of blubber. Still a work in progress, I'm getting there. As for presents, Jane and…