Monthly Archives: December 2009

A Quick Holiday Post for Holmes…

Posted on December 30, 2009 by

I know, it’s another video, but as I’m not up to writing much at the moment I thought I’d share the new Sherlock Holmes trailer with you. Not particularly what I enjoy Holmes-wise (plus the fact I can’t stand Ritchie … Continue reading →

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A Victorian Christmas to You and Yours

Posted on December 24, 2009 by

The castle looked lovely for the Christmas weekend, with its’ natural decoration from the estate and other Victorian inspired decorations.  We had a peaceful, but steady weekend along with Father Christmas, and the week of Carol concerts also went well. … Continue reading →

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There’s Somebody (Squeaking) in the Room!

Posted on December 24, 2009 by

Well you know what they say about famous last words. Both the Mum and I really felt the loss of Gilbert the last rat, and the Rat Palace had been tidied away.  The house just wasn’t the same… So…I arrived … Continue reading →

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Robin Hood, Robin Hood

Posted on December 20, 2009 by

It looks so good I had to say it twice Seriously though, have you seen the new Robin Hood trailer?  Russell Crowe looks really good in the role, and I confess did take me back to Gladiator days… Did I … Continue reading →

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The Creature Invasion

Posted on December 19, 2009 by

An update of all the creatures that have been created lately, some comissions, some for Christmas. The Nativity set was comissioned, and contains the full set of characters and animals with stable – only the characters are all bears! We … Continue reading →

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Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters

Posted on December 12, 2009 by

A chance comment on the radio today about a film being made of the book Pride and Prejudice and Zombies reminded me of this cool trailer for the next book that I saw some time ago, Sense and Sensibility and … Continue reading →

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Here Marks the Passing of Gilbert

Posted on December 7, 2009 by

Just briefly putting my head above the essay parapet to record the death of Gilbert the rat, my last ratty. I miss him already, but I know he was ready to go and be with his brother.  The pets are … Continue reading →

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