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Well Brad and I have just got back from seeing Transformers.

I was suitable impressed but I do have a few issues with it.

No.1. The Glasses.
When Sam had them they were normal size, as glasses should be. When Optimus picked them they were bigger. Not hugely but big enough that it made an obvious difference.

No.2. The Motorbike Slide
Come off a motorbike at high speed and you'll lose skin. Having worked in the medical field I know and have seen the damage done. At 30mph you'll be down to the bone in 3 seconds. So, how can Joshua Duhamel slide his motorbike into the ground and then just glide along gracefully on his back shooting is gun. Artistic license will only go so far Mr. Bay.

No.3. Continuity
This is something that quite often pisses me off in films. When you make a blockbuster it doesn't take a lot to employ a continuity editor. Doughnuts & Landlines to name but two!

There was something else that bugged but I can't think what it was now.

Picked up a Chinese on the way. Brad wasn't too impressed but I thought he was okay.

Right. Off to kick some ass in Age of Mythology.

Today we have our final meeting with our social worker.
On Saturday our last ever foster child* arrives, just for the weekend.

This is it!

It's really happening!

We are really moving.

Never thought it would actually come off!

30 days to go!

If any of you lot are about please feel fee to come out for TTFN drinkies in Neath on September 7th.

*Until we begin fostering again in Ireland in a few years

The building shook, pictures rattled, alarms are still going off.

There is pandemonium on the Hight Street. The opticians window has shattered and a water main has burst!

Okay so I'm talking bollocks. Or rather I'm trying to fool you.

Why?

Because it's Awa Odri.

Well it is in Japan.

According to Mr. lledeb. anyway.

Awa Odri, celebrated on August 15th, is Japan's version of our very own April Fool.

For this and many more dates why not go here (clicky clicky).

Oh and why not promote that entry by stealing both buttons on the right and putting them on your blog. Obviously I'm doing this for the greater good and not to make myself more popular!

TEN FIRSTS
First best friend: Ashley Middleton
First screen name: 100117,3267 (hey, it was on compuserve, ok?)
First Pet: Twiggy the dog..
First Piercing: Right ear. Done by my cousin. With a dirty drawing pin!
First Crush: Captain Kirk
First Record: Remember You’re a Womble
First Car: VW Beetle – TEA 301L
First Love: Wicksie
First stuffed animal: Smotin, my little white bear. I was 16

NINE LASTS
Last alcoholic beverage: White wine
Last car ride: Home to work.
Last movie seen: In the cinema, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix; on DVD, Number 23; on television, Strange Days.
Last phone call made: To Sam
Last CD Played: Jokomo.
Last Bubble bath: About two weeks ago.
Last time you cried: July 29th – But it was happy tears.

EIGHT HAVE YOU EVERS
Have you ever dated one of your best friends: Yes.
Have you ever been arrested: Yes.
Have you ever skinny dipped: Yes.
Have you ever been on TV: Yes.
Have you ever kissed someone, and then regretted it: Yes.
Have you ever had a sex dream about someone: Yes.
Have you ever had sex? Yes.

SEVEN THINGS YOU ARE WEARING
1. Black cotton short sleeved shirt.
2. Grey trousers
3. Black socks
4. Deep Red silk tie.
5. Black Deakins leather shoes
6. Rings.
7. Watch.

SIX THINGS YOU'VE DONE TODAY
1. Woke up.
2. Took painkillers.
3. Drunk coffee.
4. Sorted out fostering paperwork.
5. Checked email.
6. Shit myself about Ireland.

FIVE FAVOURITE THINGS IN NO ORDER
1. Brad.
2. Anything made by Apple.
3. Friends you can rely upon to give you advice you need, even when you don't want it.
4. My car.
5. Watches.

FOUR PEOPLE YOU CAN TELL ALMOST ANYTHING TO
1. Brad
2. Helen
3. Lynda
4. [censored to protect the guilty]

THREE CHOICES
1. Black or White: Black
2. Hot or Cold: Hot
3. Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate

TWO THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE
1. Live
2. To take a compliment

ONE THING YOU REGRET
I have no regrets.