Well, yes, that was actually a fun episode. I agree with all the wise comments above (but only the wise comments).

Have just finished it, so perhaps more thoughts later. Except for this:

As I watched it I could not help but be struck by the weird connection with a fabulous Japanese film I watched last night called “Beyond the Infinite Two…[Read more]

HNY everyone.

I was delighted that Yaz’s romantic feelings for the Doc were acknowledged in text.

It’s really, deeply meaningful for gender non-conforming and LGBTQ+ fans to have watched the Doctor become gender-fluid by way of regenerations and now, in the Doc’s awkward fashion, perhaps romantically, fond of certain humans regardless of…[Read more]

Thanks @Jimthefish for remembering me back into existance!

RL has been having a massive impact on my online DW life; ironically for life in a pandemic with lockdown etc I got really busy, and mostly been having to watch on catch up (sometimes several at a time). Also, with less scope for bonkers theorising in the last 2 seasons maybe some of the…[Read more]

@craig  I’ll join with @cathannabel and @blenkinsopthebrave and @mudlark and @winston in thanking you so much for everything you’ve done for us in keeping this forum going.

I know it’s taken plenty of your time and energy (and some money too). It’s your gift, so if you’re weary, you should look after yourself first. We appreciate you.

But, I…[Read more]

@craig

May I add my voice to those of @blenkinsopthebrave and @cathannabel . Please don’t give up on the show. Doctor Who has had its lows in the past, only to survive and flourish again, and however disappointing Chibnall’s run has been – and it has been his misfortune to follow immediately on the highs of Moffat’s tenure – there is always hope…[Read more]

@cathannabel

So sorry to hear of your loss.

I can’t think of any quotes, but the whole ethos of Who is that every second of time is eternal. Whatever memory you can think of, whatever event, the people we love will always be still living, there, in that moment.

We can’t meet them there again, because we don’t have a TARDIS, but that perio…[Read more]

@cathannabel I am so sorry to see this news today. Like others, I wish I knew what to say at this heartbreaking time. I can only imagine the shock and grief you are experiencing at the unexpected loss of your husband. I’m glad that the kindness you are feeling from so many here, and out there, too, is helping. It can’t hold you in your husband’s…[Read more]

@cathannabel —

So sorry to hear your news. I think I’d also go with the ‘good things’ quote from Vincent and the Doctor. Again, my deepest condolences and thinking of you and your loss.

@cathannabel     I am so sorry for your loss and like others here I wish I knew what to say at a time like this.

There is never enough time to be with our loved ones and we always want more.That is when we all wish we had a time machine. One more day or hour or minute to be with them. It will take time to heal and when that starts you will be abl…[Read more]

@cathannabel

So very sorry to read your sad news and, like others here, offer my sympathy and condolences in your devastating loss.

A funeral should, ideally, be the celebration of a life, and in that context quotations from or references to the Doctor, the epitome of all that is life affirming and humane, are a lovely idea. I am rubbish at…[Read more]

@cathannabel I am so so sorry for your loss.

I can’t add any appropriate quotes nor music.
But all I can say is that I hope you realise that there are far more people than reply who are feeling for you right now.

Sometimes posts are read.
Sometimes plans are made to answer.
Sometimes plans don’t actually happen.

But the feeling, the true honest…[Read more]

our dearest @Cathannabel, having heard of your husband’s death last night, I wanted to express our family’s sympathy with some Mompou. It’s a piece of  joy & delight: playful & untroubled; but melancholic & grave too.

@cathannabel

I’ve been trying to think of a suitable passage. You’d think, with all its mighty storylines, Who should be full of them. Trouble is, almost all those marvellous lines were very story-specific.

I did like the quote Winston chose for an avatar – We’re all stories in the end. (from The Big Bang). But I’m really not sure whether any…[Read more]

@cathannabel

I never know what to say at a time like this.

My husband (who didn’t share my love of the Doctor, but watched them anyway) died after five months of diagnosis.

That was bad enough, but suddenly, for no reason? I really feel for you my dear.

Sorry I cannot think of any quote that would be appropriate except possibly:

“Everything…[Read more]

@cathannabel   You have my sympathy too.   If I can call any suitable words to mind I’ll certainly post them.

@janetteb   If you’re ever looking for some wording, the whole of Doctor Who is up on Chrissie’s Transcripts Site at http://www.chakoteya.net/index.html  – it’s an awesome resource.    For example Tomb of the Cybermen is here:   http://…[Read more]

@cathannabel I am so sorry to hear. I will think about something. Many years ago as an honours subject we put together a book of secular readings for “rites of passage” occasions. I have often thought of revisiting that as there is an increasing need for it. I love the idea of something from Dr Who. Maybe something from the Capaldi era or the…[Read more]

@cathannabel My deepest commiserations. One Doctor quote that comes to mind–which I think of as relevant to all of us–is from “Vincent and the Doctor”:

The way I see it, every life is a pile of good things…and bad things. The good things don’t always soften the bad things, but vice versa, the bad things don’t necessarily spoil the good things…

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@cathannabel I am so very, very sorry for your loss.

@cathannabel  I was really saddened by the news of his death, he was a great actor and more importantly a good human being. Black Panther was the black super hero we all needed and Chadwicks portrayal gave the character so much heart and soul and strength. He will be missed by all.

@miapatrick oh jeepers, I shouldn’t laugh about The Brain and Me! You should must write a novel! You put up with a hellava lot & still make jokes? Amazing. I hope you chase up those darn urologists. Widening the plumbing….sounds somewhat painful 🙁

@whisht Ah, the boy will survive. Thane The Boy Who Lives (a bit much?).

Denmark? DENMARK??…[Read more]