Category: Journal

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    Lady Vigilante by Megahammer


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    His word is his bond – Negan shows who is boss

    Like many of the other comments on The Walking Dead’s seventh season opening episode, I too found it the most shocking. For me this episode showcased one of the best things that the writers do – take what you think you know and turn it around.

    The drawing out of the big reveal set out by last season’s finale was left just the right length for me. Not only did it keep me on the edge of my seat, anxious, it also succeeded in putting me into as close to Rick’s frame of mind as it could. I don’t think I’ve ever been as anxious and upset and angry during one episode ever before. Of any TV show. The base of my spine was aching by the end from being that anxious while watching.

    I’ve seen people writing about how the show was “too much” or that it had “jumped the shark”. What a load of bull. Negan is an evil bastard and will do anything to ensure his followers do exactly what he commands. He takes no shit and leads by example. The world of the Walking Dead has always been a brutal one and I think some people have become too comfortable in Rick leading the way and being the big boss man. I’m so glad a character like Negan has come into it to truly push our heroes to their emotional and physical limits.


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    Sniper Rouge by Mitch Murder Feat. Emi from Satellite Young


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    Occult by ALEX


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    Day out at Sea Life Centre Birmingham

    Tip: Check your cereal boxes for “Buy One Get One Free” offers.

    My good lady and I had a great day out at the Sea Life Centre Birmingham yesterday. It had been at least a couple of years since we’d last been and so it made a nice change. Plus we had a “buy one get one free” voucher from a cereal box, which is always nice.

    Stood behind the family in front I couldn’t help but feel sorry for the Dad. He was forking out ยฃ71.80 for himself, his wife and his two or three kids. I almost tapped him on the shoulder to advise him to go next door and buy two boxes of Frosties. Thereby getting two adult entries for the cost of two cereal boxes. But I figured the Sea Life Centre could do some good with the extra.

    I was impressed with the array of sea creatures throughout the building, with the underwater tunnel at the end being of particular stand out. All of the talks we saw, including the Oceanic Adventures; Asian Short-clawed otters; and the behind the scenes tour were all great and very informative.

    This was also the first time I’d seen Gentoo penguins up close. They were very cool and very inquisitive with the human faces pushed up against the glass.

    The route throughout the Sea Life Centre was just right – not too long and not too short. I think we got there at about 1pm and left and about 4:45pm after the last talk. So you could easily do this in a morning or an afternoon. It pretty much moves around the building in one direction with many rooms containing multiple displays. Of course you can always go back through to look at any creatures again – we did, multiple times.

    The only draw back was the lack of a cafe in the building, but that isn’t really a deal-breaker for me.

    If you’re in Birmingham and have a morning or afternoon free, do consider the Sea Life Centre.

    Some Facts I Remember Learning

    The difference between Sharks and Rays is that Sharks have gills on the side of their head; Rays’ are on the bottom of their body.

    The Mantis Shrimp’s hit is so strong, that if humans had the equivalent power, we could hit a ball into space.

    Some breeds of fish can change sex, for instance when one of a breeding pair is removed.


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    Dangerous After Dark by Lazerhawk


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    Okay so I’m only on the title screen of @505_Games game Virginia and I’m already in love. #DiscoverVirginia


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    Escape from Macropolis by Speed Machine


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    Tomb Raider blood ties was great. The nightmare is bloody scary though.


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    Finished the #GreatBirminghamRun half marathon in 2 hours 19mins. 2 minutes slower than last year. That’s gramps for ya.