Mistletoe's Asylum

Culturally bereft is my current default setting apparently. A desert of troglodytes and philistines my lot. So I was ultra-pleased to receive a text from my much missed former colleague Debra sounding out my desire for another trip to th opera. I was hooked immediately. To my utter delight the fare on offer was even more er delightful: Tosca. Now I would go a long way to see this opera live and I only have to get to Newcastle. I got blackberry thumb in my eagerness to say yes. I would even go if Pat didn't want to and I had to get to *gulp* Jesmond, on my own in the dark driving through a city I do not know. But, all was well as Pat is going too. Rapture. I am in total transports already and it's not until November. Shows my level of deprivation. Anyway, salivating aside, I am OK.

I forgot it was the 1st today and so did not turn over my calendars. I now have on view: David in a leather jacket; Michelangelo's self portrait from the Sistine Chapel and Wast Water, Cumbria. They've soothed my sensibilities anyway.

Tomorrow we have two interviews for possible replacements for Debra. She is a hard act to follow.

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*pouts*

Haven't been here in a bit, but chrisleeoctaves recced my old porn haikus and I got some feedback so I thought I'd better drop in. Anything happening? Not much here either huh? Still, I might get some new icons or something to continue the Spring cleaning motif. Any mood themes going for Bones or Angel over here? *looks pleading*

New header courtesy of emeraldswan

IJ wished me happy birthday!! How kind of them seeing as no one else has bothered. Hmph. In a spirit of sharing they asked me to post my birthday memories so here you are whether interested or not.

My 21st was a non-event. It fell on a Sunday in the 70s when nowhere was open and all my friends were in Wales while I was in a posh hotel in Tynemouth. Nothing happened, didn't get drunk, washout.

The next notable birthday was turning 40. I had just had brain surgery in November so was fit for nothing. Fortunately, a friend came and drove me to another friend's house where I drank Amaretto and chatted for a couple of hours. I hope you are seeing a pattern.

On to 50 which was my best birthday to date. Loads of friends went to a local pub for a fab meal and cake. I got really good presents like a bottle of Bob Stokoe beer that I still have and a copy of a newspaper of the day I was born. It was great.

The birthday after that was cancelled due to snow.

This year I am having a party at a friends house with party games, disguises and silliness. I'm really looking forward to it.

Here's something spotted in lostakasha 's  ramblings for today.
Go to your calendar and find the first entry for each month in 2007. Post the first line/sentence of it in your journal, and that's your "Year in Review."

Well that was a thrill. I seem to be obsessed with well nothing much really.

I'm on half term so there's time for contemplation. Communities are an important part of feeling connected. If you look at it, obviously the Internet is a global community where you can find people who share your interests and concerns. I started thinking about this when I watched a documentary about a disaster this morning that I've seen before but will never lose its impact for me because I can remember exactly what I was doing when it happened. I thought it illustrated the strength that can come from a community in adversity in spite of the injustice that was done to them. People have an amazing ability to recover from something that can change their lives for ever. Here's my take which you can skip if you want.
ION a poor weekend for British sporting heroes: the England Rugby team lost in unfortunate circumstances, Lewis Hamilton lost in unfortunate circumstances, and the lads lost in unfortunate circumstances. At least nobody died so that puts things into perspective.

Favourites are back on AOL. I am so pleased. There's stuff on there from years back that I like to reread every now and then. So, I've only lost saved emails now.
Hooray hooray.

It is just after 9.30 and I am going to bed because I am shattered. Today, out of 47 members of staff 17 needed cover. It is hard.

Just as well the internetz is quiet.

Crossposted to ij and lj

Here! My football Fantasy team, Liam's Chocolate Fireguards, are top of their league. I can't believe it. Could be money involved if they keep going. Check this out. Football Crazy (Soccer Mad in U.S)

However, Seeley's Supremes are floundering mid-table in their league, thanks to the unforeseen departure of the Special One at Chelsea. I have to wait until next month to sort out the defence. Finally, my managerial skills bear fruit.

Work plodded on its weary way today and there was a distinctly autumnal feel in the air, no doubt helped by the torrential rain this morning.

Bones tomorrow *squee* and set to be downloaded on Wednesday *double squee*. I feel nearly cheerful. I have joined Shelfari which is a bit ironic since I haven't read a book since 1994 when my operations broke the pattern of local Library use that I have never re-established. Call yourself an English teacher! I still read, just not books. Still, I have put my all time favourites on the shelf and look forward to discussion of same.

I started my a.k.a Angel Fest piece but it's not going well, so I may have to start a new idea altogether. I have a title and a vague notion of content but it lacks that je ne sais quoi at the moment. Still I have until January for inspiration to strike.

Also, Pat suggested New York as our next holiday destination in the Spring. What do you think? Can we/should we do a combo with somewhere else like Boston? We like history but would probably only have a week to ten days max. Going to check out packages on line now.

That was close. First derby of the season and mixed fortunes for the lads. Having scored in the 2nd minute they were pegged back by two former players: Julio (Hoo-li-o-o) Arca, always a crowd pleaser and Stewart Downing who we had on loan until Middlesborough realised he was good and called back. We couldn't afford him in those days. Anyway. Liam Miller came on and scored in the 89th minute so it wasn't a total disaster. Still, technically 4 Sunderland players of one era or another scored all the goals. Sad it was two for either side.

In other news we went kitchen tile shopping for the second Saturday running but were successful. It's a nice stone colour with a slight yellowish cast and the decorative specials are tastefully geometrically abstract. So that was good. Then on to Elizabeth's for lunch where I sampled a rather tasty toffee apple fudge cake. Still stuffed.

Durham missed out on being County Champions in their first season in the top division by just 7 points, which is remarkable considering how many of their players are unavailable because of England commitments. Sussex, the champions, have no England players. Hmmm. Anyway well done lads and the wicket keeper, Phil Mustard (known as the Colonel after the Cluedo character) has played himself into the one day squad to play in Sri Lanka, while our star bowler Ottis Gibson has joined the coaching staff for the tour. Considering they are the youngest first class county it is tremendous progress in 10 years.

India are currently doing their best to knock Australia out of the Twenty 20 World Cup in South Africa. I hope they do because they have been the most entertaining team in a thoroughly enjoyable tournament, much better than the World Cup was in the West Indies.

e.t.a. India did it. Youvraj Singh must be man of the tournament. On to the final vs. Pakistan who they earlier beat in a bowl off. It's all to play for.

I be warnin' ye. Sorry it's a bit off.

I be warnin' ye.

I tried to embed a vid here today and I couldn't. There doesn't seem to be an embed icon and the video one didn't work. Any help gratefully received. I cannot code. *is dork* with Booth-like computer skillz.

Some very moving words and pictures today and last night from all sides to Ian Porterfield. Sir Alex Fergusdon was very good and I'm pleased to say Mike Ingham spoke well at the start of the England game remembering Ian's feat at Wembley. There are various shirts and flowers at the stadium such as the ones round Bob Stokoe's statue.

Statue and flowers

Meanwhile Durham won today after dramatic scenes yesterday when one of the opposing team dislocated his shoulder fielding. It took them 45 monutes to get him into the ambulance he was in such pain. Poor lad.

In other news I have my first stye of the new term. It must be stress related as I haven't had one for ages. Still, at least it's my left eye that I don't actually see out of anyway, so it's just sore and irritating.

I've just heard on Sky Sports News that Ian Porterfield has died. He scored the only goal in 1973 when Sunderland, then a 2nd division team, beat the mighty 1st division team Leeds Utd in the FA Cup Final. It was a wonderful run to the final that was played in pouring rain. I was only able to attend the 1/4 Final against Luton Town. You had to get a voucher the previous home game to get a ticket. What a scrum. There was a huge crush at the gates and I got police horse saliva all over my coat, but a man got me in through the squishing.

In the semi-final on the telly they beat the equally great Arsenal getting through past seriously big players but no one gave them a chance in the final.

The game is remembered for three things: Porterfield's great goal, a double save from the goalkeeper Jimmy Montgomery when the commentator thought Leeds had equalised and the manager Bob Stokoe's run on to the pitch to hug Monty for the save. It was the best moment of my football supporting life and it is a sad day for all the team from that day. Bob Stokoe died a few years ago and there is a statue recalling his run outside the stadium. I hope they do something to mark Porterfield's contribution to our history.

Sunderland AFC

So here we are in two places at once. How exciting is that?

I have seen all this Semagic stuff so thought, OK can't be too hard, even for me and blow me I've done it. Now if only I had something to say.....

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Well that went well and my first ever feedback. I feel all .... empowered and I only wrote 231 words.

Of course I want to try more but guess what? I have to go to work tomorrow and won't have time to give it the effort I will need. *Pout*

In other news the lads battled gamely for 72 minutes and then lost concentration on a corner to lose 1 - 0. Still at least they didn't get thumped like Derby did off Liverpool. Now we have to win against some lesser teams after the Internationals lay-off.

And now back to the quiz.

Title: Haikus of sleaze

Author: mistletoe54

Fandom/Pairing: btvs Angel/others

Rating: NC17

Word Count: 231

Summary: A series of porny haikus offering snapshots of Angel in all his incarnations

Disclaimer: I own nothing and deny all knowledge of these characters who belong to Joss Whedon, Mutant Enemy and other rich people in the Fox world

Highlight for Warnings: m/m/ het/oral/hints of non-con/dirty bad wrong thoughts

Beta: Sorry no beta I don’t know any. All mistakes are mine. Concrit welcome. Is virgin(snerk)