Happy Serenity Day!

So, today's the day that Joss Whedon releases the DVD version of the wonder that is Serenity. I really hope that the DVD sales do justice to the movie, whose critical and fan acclaim was immense. The box office takings were pretty poor and very, very disappointing. I would guess that's purely down to the fact that people were put off by the fact of Firefly being, to all intents and purposes, a failed TV show. Just so long as the sales of that shiny silver disc are enough to prompt the powers that be into making at least a couple of tv movies, if not an actual movie or a new season or two. (Although a season sans Wash and Book may be hard to watch.)

As much as I love Joss's work, he is a real bastard! (In the nicest possible way!) I've just about forgiven him for Jenny Callender, Joyce's demise still reduces me to tears, and Tara's messy end stings too. (And arguably Doyle too, though I hadn't grown to know and love him after only 8 episodes of Angel.) But what happened to Wash will live with me forever. That was just plain nasty and totally unexpected. Joss, you are a bastard, but I love you for it too!

So, apart from going on about last year's best sci-fi movie, what else is going on?

Believe it or not, I made a pilgrimage to the Lane last weekend to catch a 2-2 draw between Spurs and Wigan. Wigan were ahead twice, with Spurs equalizing through Mido's clever back-heeled flick, and a typical Defoe finish. Good stuff. A two-week break now, with the Blackburn game coming up on Sunday 5th March. A must win game for us, as Rovers beat the Arse at the weekend, and are now just behind us. Gotta love the table though, the Arse in 7th!

Still exchanging emails and chat with Kar... her bro got into a scrape though on Saturday. He is a Gardai in Dublin, and was caught up in the violence that erupted in O'Connell Street, and was one of the folks that was taken to hospital. It was all a bit of a worry at first, but he's ok now, out of hospital and resting. Unionists and Repuublicans... feck them all!

Talking of Kar, she starts a new job tomorrow, in Glasgow with Price Waterhouse Cooper, or whoever they are! Fingers crossed, and good luck to her.

Otherwise, all is ok. Had the odd spat with my lovely wife, but as usual, it's all very silly.

Went to see Walk the Line last week, the Johnny Cash biopic. A very enjoyable film, standard bipioc stuff, nothing exceptional. Cash and June Carter-Cash were played beautifully though. Joaquin Phoenix was excellent as Johnny, but Reese Witherspoon was wonderful, I never realised she was so good. I've only ever seen her in bog standard teen-flick roles before. She fully deserved her BAFTA the other week, and she'd be my tip for an Oscar too.

I'm hoping to see George Clooney's Goodnight and Good Luck tomorrow. I really like Clooney, he's great. As I said to Kar in an email earlier, it's probably down to the strong physical resemblance between the two of us! (I wish!)

Last episode of the Beeb's truly wonderful Life on Mars tonight. That's a cert for the DVD collection, if Auntie decides to release it

Nature calls, and them time to wander home.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentines Day... what a rip off. I was told once St Valentine was an arch misogynist so he's hardly a great figure to base the celebrations of Amour around! An other excuse for card and gift companies and the florists to rake in the cash. Lets make all the singletons out there feel bad again shall we, and throw in all those in unsatisfactory relationships too for good measure.

Who was that that called me cynical? Just because, apart from the wife and a girl I was dating for a few months over the Valentines period, no-one has ever acknowledged me on this day, that's no reason to be anti Valentines is it? Damn, I've been rumbled!

Seriously though, I do think it's a rip off, but for those in a position to enjoy it, I hope they make the most of it and enjoy themselves. I'm only jealous.

I did get a txt this morning from Kar... 'Happy Huggy Day to my great pal' she said. Gotta love that, made me feel pretty fine this morning. She's a good pal to me too, big hugs back to her! I'd have sent a card, but probably not appropriate for a married guy to send a Valentine to a very attached girl, however good pals they are!

So, any news? Well, nothing exciting. All the eBay stuff up for sale last weekend went, and was duly dispatched today after a busy hour or so packing last night. Just hope everything gets where it's going. Some of the proceeds were spent on Sue, some more stuff for her beading. Together with some choc and some flowers, she's had a pretty reasonable Valentine! (Apparently, I have a card and pressie waiting for me at home.) I'd rather have her tonight (fnar, fnar) but she's at work.

Last weekend, Andy and I went up to Amanda's for a beer festival. Only there was no festival, it was next weekend. Never mind, it was still nice to see her, she's pretty cool. She was away on Sunday, so I was back home early, in time to see Spurs get a draw at Sunderland. Damn shame... with the Arse drawing yesterday, a win would have been nice, to give us some breathing space. Yes, still hunting out the Champions League place.

O's drew at home to Carlisle to remain 5th, Chelmsford lost 1-2 at home to Maldon, the first home defeat of the season, while Motherwell won 2-0 against Dundee United, thanks to a Richie Foran brace. Good stuff.

Other than that, all is dull. Kar has got me into watching Charmed though, and I'm really enjoying it. I'm afraid I've fallen madly in love with Holly Marie Combs. That Amazon DVD rental is pretty good stuff. I have masses of TV to watch. Right now, I'm into Life on Mars, Battlestar Galactica, Bones, Boston Legal and Desperate Housewives. All good stuff.

Oooo.... nearly home time and I need to tidy the desk before I head.

I was happy in the haze of a drunken hour...

You know what follows the title of course!

Been away from the blog for a couple of weeks. Obviously, since no-one reads the thing, you ain't missed me!

So, what's been going on? Well, nothing much really. All is still very much the same as before. As I type this today, I'm feeling a bit pissed off, for no apparent reason. Ho hum. Am obviously far too highly strung and neurotic.

Workwise, we got a briefing about Royal Mail's grand 5 Year Plan. Sounds Stalinist, but it's all about streamlining and creating efficiency. So in other words, job losses and office closures, while the fat cats at the top of the pile cream off a huge bonus. Here at my building, discussions are still in progress about the future of the place. We know the East London distribution centre will close in 2007. It will be replaced by a site in Thurrock, Rainham or Dagenham. This effects us as it looks likely we'll be absorbed into this arrangement. Which will bugger me as I want to stay in Chelmsford. So I'll have the option of moving out and relocating, or getting a new job entirely. Not to worry just yet, as all is up in the air, and no concrete decisions have been made.

In terms of the footie, Spurs still lie in 4th place, 4 points ahead of the Arse. O's have slipped to 5th in League Two, but it's oh so close... winning the game in hand will take them to second, a point behind the leaders.

I watched Motherwell get unluckily dumped out of the Scottish League Cup at the semi final stage thanks to a last minute goal. (Watched on tv, not live of course.) Celtic were awarded an indirect free kick in the area after the excellent Martyn Corrigan back passed, and the keeper's only option was to grab the ball. A touch back, from the free kick, and a perfect shot whistled past Smith. This after Well had dominated the match. They should count themselves unlucky, but hell, that's no compensation.

Chelmsford City found themselves headlining the local news after the Essex Senior Cup semi against Braintree was abandoned after a brawl. The brawl started in the dugouts between the coaching staff, and they were joined by the players.Dramatic stuff!

Sold some stuff on ebay, but as yet, still waiting for one payment. The guy's been in contact, so hopefully it shouldn't be too long. I''ve put some more stuff on too.

Other than that, things have been dull. As usual, things have been brightened by Kar, either directily with chats and emails, or indirectly through watching and listening to stuff she's recommended. Been listening to Mary Fahl... an Irish songstress along the lines of Enya. Very good, cheers Kar! Also I've been watching 'Charmed'. Renting via Amazon. I've watched the first four episodes now, and it's good fun. Not sure I can really like Shannen Doherty or even her character, Phoebe, but I'm about to fall madly in love with Holly Mary Combs who plays Piper. My god, she's gorgeous. Thanks again due to Kar.

Kar's been a great friend... it's hard to believe it's nearly three years since we met, if you can call online chatting meeting of course. Big hugs to her for making me smile so often, and giving me some great advice.