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Doors Open by Ian Rankin

Posted on 19/02/2012 by admin

I’d picked up an Ian Rankin book expecting another Rebus story. But though this is set in Edinburgh again and has a set of baddies and police, Rebus doesn’t feature. Mike MacKenzie made his fortune in software and now has … Continue reading →

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Tourist driving

Posted on 19/02/2012 by admin

It’s been a while since I had a rant I drove to Skye on Friday. The drive was quite pleasant until I got close to Skye. Then it was a northerly gale and lashing rain. It didn’t get any better … Continue reading →

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Chronicle

Posted on 19/02/2012 by admin

We had another double bill this week, and knowing Mo wasn’t keen on the Muppets, chose this one on the night she could make it along. Chronicle is a sc-fi thriller. It starts with a young lad, Andrew [Dane DeHaan] … Continue reading →

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The Muppets (2011)

Posted on 19/02/2012 by admin

The Muppets were top of everyone’s list this week (except Mo). I’d been looking forward to this for ages – it’s already been out in the States for months. The film starts off with a young boy, Walter who looks … Continue reading →

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our world and how it relates to the universe

Posted on 13/02/2012 by admin

What a fantastic link http://images.4channel.org/f/src/589217_scale_of_universe_enhanced.swf

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Diving

Posted on 12/02/2012 by admin

It’s been a while since I got in the water, so was somewhat chuffed that yesterday turned out so lovely. Five of us went in at Sandhaven, one of our favourite spots. It’s not very deep there – max depth … Continue reading →

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Young Adult

Posted on 12/02/2012 by admin

We went to see Young Adult this week, which stars Charlize Theron as a young writer, Mavis, with a few emotional/mental issues. She’s struggling to finish the last book in a series and her publisher is on her case. Meantime, … Continue reading →

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Walking

Posted on 04/02/2012 by admin

Went for a walk today up Elrick Hill and Brimmond Hill. I’ve never walked in that area before, though I was aware of the Tyrebagger sculpture trail. Interestingly I’m currently reading one of Stuart MacBride’s books where a body is … Continue reading →

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The Descendants

Posted on 04/02/2012 by admin

The Descendants is a film about Matt King [George Clooney], a successful lawyer in Hawaii, who’s wife, Elizabeth, has been in a boating accident and now lies in a coma in hospital. He vows to spend more time at home … Continue reading →

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The Warsaw Anagrams – Richard Zimler

Posted on 27/01/2012 by admin

“The Warsaw Anagrams” by Richard Zimler is set in Warsaw during the second world war. The Nazis are forcing all the jews into one area in the Polish Capital, which quickly earns the nickname, the Ghetto. There are guards everywhere, … Continue reading →

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