Monthly Archives: January 2011

Sunday Dive

The forecast was looking good, sea state was calm and reports were that vis was good too. Ideal conditions for our regional coaching day, especially for January. I headed to Peterhead early this frosty morning. About 21 people converged in … Continue reading

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Gulliver’s Travels

This comedy is loosely based on the famous story by Jonathan Swift. Jack Black plays the lead. He is a mail room clerk in a big company, and in an attempt to chat up the travel journalist, Darcy, played by … Continue reading

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Love & Other Drugs

Donna and I decided on a weekend visit to the pics to see Love & Other Drugs. It’s about a rich boy, Jamie, who has no ambition in life, other than to sleep with as many women as he can, … Continue reading

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Political Views……….

Don’t hold back, tell it like it is……………..

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Diving today

First dive of the year was today at Peterhead. The sea had been calm all week, so our expectations were ……….. hopeful? There was a wee bit of swell/waves when we got there, but it was a high spring tide, … Continue reading

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The Next Three Days

This was the pic this week. The Next Three Days is about a man’s efforts to get his wife out of jail. She’s been jailed for murder – but it’s allegedly a miscarriage of justice. The husband is played by … Continue reading

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History Lesson

Not sure I agree with the content, but it is funny

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Conviction

I had a sneaky visit by myself to the pics and chose Conviction. This is the story of a woman who spent 18 years trying to prove her brother’s innocence by getting a degree, and going through law school. This … Continue reading

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Inappropriate use of car lights

It’s been a while since I had a rant, and this is long overdue! First of all – fog lights. These should be used when there is fog. Some people seem to think it’s okay to use front fog lights … Continue reading

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The King’s Speech

It was film night again – the first after a long break. The King’s Speech is based on fact, and tells the compelling story of King George VI and his life leading up to and after his ascension to the … Continue reading

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