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Obsession has set in. I watched this again last night and still love it.

Oh, if only I were clever enough to write such a plot.

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Full of hope, and sure I was right this time, I persuaded my OH to watch this episode.

He didn’t even get as far as meeting Ashildr??? I told him I was pretty sure that he wouldn’t like Heaven Sent, now

I was positive. What is not to like about the Raven?

He enjoyed the Abominable Bride, which I thought he wouldn’t.

The answer? He doesn’t like Peter Capaldi as the Doctor. *sigh*

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@dalektor

Clever. Thank you.

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@miapatrick

You are right. they don’t hold me back *grins* and are very expensive. In fact dearer than actual fags!
I shall most certainly have a lookaround and find these shps.
Thank you again, much appreciated. As @pedant mentiond, an agent is good to have as well, they do all the work of finding the appropriate publisher.

Everyone. I’ve got W8, scared the hell out of me to begin with, but now i love it. As I’m paranoid, I also have AVG maintaintance, AVG Virus protection and Antimalware. Twice they have warned me of a trojan virus and removed it. Not much else one can do.

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According to Wikipedia, the Archbishop’s biological father was related to James 1st and James 2nd.

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@stitchintime “Any suggestions?”
If you are keen, perhaps you could find an editor? Also re: Audio books, I get the main library up on the computer, look at their lists and request the ones I fancy. have you tried that?

By the way, what sort of writing do you do?

It’s a Romantic fantassy, all out of my head which requires no research.

@ichabod.
You are right up to a point. Long ago I had a ‘bucket list’ as they are called, and having a stab at writing a novel was in it. Fun to begin with, but after a while it becomes a chore. I am lucky enough to have an Editor and she too suggested that every so often I forget about it, then come back refreshed – which I did this morning and finally finished the 4th draft. Like you, I also work things out in my head.

@theconsultingdoctor Creative writing classes are really helpful, as are Workshops.

@miapatrick

I use something which sounds like your vapes, “Nicorettes.’ You get the nictotine and breathe in menthal.

Apologies if I’ve not answered someone, but there are so many posts, which would mean my taking up the whole page!

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A quick note.

Reading all your posts is a treat, but time is against me. I shall get back to them tomorrow.

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@ichabod

Since the real world feels way to much like that most of the time to me these days (the relentless drumbeat of bad news, atrocities, conspiracy, and corruption, I mean), I don’t have much tolerance for it these days in my entertainment. I think I favor less diffuse cast of characters, with tighter focus on a handful of individuals who show a capacity — and have the time, between — for complex thought and feeling, which Penny Dreadful at least counterfeits well.
I am cheery this morning anyway, however — we learned today that the Archbishop of Canterbury is a bastard! A bastard son of nobility, no less — and nobody seems to give a flip! There’s a photo of him (BBC news, I think) in his full regalia and wearing a delightful expression that I read as, “You’re kidding me, right?” Rather endearing, I thought.

I feelings exactly, but there are sometimes exceptions.
Penny Dreadful is a new one for me, is it on Foxtel?
I really must google the Archbishop, I haven’t heard about this.

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@winston

My hubby loves GOT and I like listening to it from the next room while I talk to nice Whovians like all of you.The violence is way too much for me , all that screaming.

I rest my case.

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@ichabod

Thank you, that makes sense about GOT. Little boys pulling wings off flies?
However, I too love the magic and supernatural elements, so it’s a great shame.

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@nerys

Funny you should say that. We watched one episode of the Vikings and turned it off.
What whimps we are.

I much prefer Merlin and Harry Potter.

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@miapatrick

That is the one thing about Plantagenets (the DVD) which annoys me, they barely touch on Richard 111.
Richard 11, yes.
Quite frankly I feel daft not being able to cope with sex and violence when it’s part, or all fiction, but can when it isn’t. *rolls eyes* I believe that The Hollow Crown (series 2) is rather brutal in parts. Oh well, I shall have to grin and bear it.

@shaneredfern

Hello there, you should love it here. Welcome.

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@arbutus

Thank you, I shall have a shufti around.

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@stitchintime

I’m having a stab at a book/novel and am currently on the 4th draft.
My question was, I think, to make me feel better. Writing is such a lonely task and quite frankly boring because one knows the story inside out. I have to force myself to get on with it.

As to audio books, I too prefer fiction. we have to live real life, so who wants to read/listen about/to/ it.

I am partial to “Who dunnits” the supernatural, any of the classics, and any other genre which takes my fancy. Oh how I love the library and BBC 4 Extra.

And your taste is?

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@miapatrick

My thanks.
I have never seen anything like that over here, perhaps Australians call them by another name. I shall ask around.

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@pedant

I’ve been told never to explain myself. Your friends don’t need it and others won’t believe it.

Name calling doesn’t do you any credit.

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@miapatrick

Thank you so much for the information – yes I only smoke 12 a day, down from 25, I cut them in half.
thing is, what on earth is a vape shop?

As to the ginger cake, I also make a sticky ginger cake (when the mood takes me, which isn’t often) and it’ use by date never comes close. *grins*

Housework? Who needs it. I’d rather be on here, or working out cryptograms, crosswords, reading or watching favourite DVD’s – oh, and listening to Audio books whilst doing a jigsaw.

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@miapatrick

It’s strange, because I recently bought The Plantagenets and you couldn’t get more gory than that.
As you say, people in Medievel times, were very violent and brutal, but when it’s true (as well as they can make it, after all they weren’t there) I don’t mind it as much. Still, I haven’t seen it so cannot judge it.

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A dear friend loves Game of Thrones. Although I haven’t seen it, and therefore cannot judge it, what I have heard, from several people, is there is a lot of bloody ( as is blood and gore) violence and sex. Even our friend told me as much, but she loves it. Not for me.

Really enjoyed the Fall and the first Broadchurch.

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@arbutus

My thanks to you too. I understand what you mean.

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@stitchintime

Thanks, I was just curious as I’ve heard this before, and wondered whether you too avoided working at times.

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@pedant

That’s nice! What brought that on?
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@miapatrick

You know I have considered the e-cigarette, are they expensive? I must have a look in a chemist and give them a try. I’ve got nothing to lose.
My excuse is that i haven’t got any other addictions, like wine, chocolate or gambling. Gawd, I’m so boring. *grins*
thank you vewry much for mentioning this, and I don’t feel that you are trying to convert me. Why not, it’s a good idea, a sensible idea.

This is a proper pub isn’t it! Debates can get a little intense. Only with that sometimes nerve-wracking sensation of loading comments into a void and waiting for a response and not being able to check peoples facial expressions and make eye contact. (Which I’m only just getting the hang of anyway, to be honest.)

Yes, that’s the trouble, you can’t see a person’s face or hear their voice, hence one can upset people unintentionally.

Oooh! Ginger cake, my favourite. My house is not immaculte, there are more intersting things to do.

Thanks again for your tip.

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@stitchintime

All right, I’ll come clean.
My question is: Do you ever have days when you would so anything at all rather than write?

If not, I do. If so, we are in good company.

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Nictotine is a tonic – a stimulant – good for brain work, in moderation. It certainly doesn’t make me moody or irritable. Unfortunately, it’s the rubbish added to the tobacco that can do the damage to heart and respiration.
I wish I didn’t enjoy it so.

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@stitchintime

Oh gawd! Experts again! *sigh*

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@puroandson

PuroSolo (if I get uptight it’s usually Puro without Son who needs a slap upside the head!)

And there speaks one who disagrees with ‘slapping.’ Sorry, couldn’t resist.

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@miapatrick
the $2 million is an alarming figure. It’s never quite registered to me how much cancer costs to treat, despite losing a father to it (not smoking related as far as I know, that is, he never smoked, and had cancer of the bone and blood.)

Since you mentioned it, a woman died a couple of years ago in her sleep just short of her 100th Birthday.
she smoked 60 a day (shudder, makes my 12 a day look positively harmless, which it isn’t)) I didn’t read this, I knew the lady for years. An aunt of our best friend , whom I didn’t know – died at 42 of lung cancer. she never smoked, was single and didn’t live or work in a smoke filled attmosphere. If one scientific fact is wrong, then one should not generalise.

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@puroandson

As for parks, you don’t need smoke in them if you can smoke on your porch, your deck or your kitchen/lounge! 🙂

Can you see me and my family going off to a park with the grandchildren for a picnic, and after a couple of hours I fancy a fag, so nip off home to have one? Come on, be reasonable. *smiley face*

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PuroSolo

Yes, there is a lot less smoking now, and that isn’t a bad thing. One of the reasons for tighter laws is the fact that some people dump their fag-ends anywhere – disgusting!
I am a smoker – you may have guessed – but I always carry an ashtray with me and keep well away from people when I have a smoke. I can appreciate that smoke can cause distress in some cases of respiratory problems (or should I say ‘issues’ word of the year *rolls eyes*) so I make sure I don’t cause any distress.

As to a couple of drinks not being as bad as say, a couple of fags? Ten to one it’s the drinkers saying it. *grins*
However, a couple of fags before driving home, or anywhere, won’t cause an accident, a couple of drinks could.
Not smoking in restaurants, pubs, cinemas etcetera, is a great idea. there is nothing worse then being in a smoke filled cafe/pub/cinemas and here speaks a smoker.
Just do not tell me not to smoke in a park, well away from people, that’s bordering on paranoia!

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@stitchintime

Your tale puts me in mind of a game called “consequences” – ever heard of it? Good fun.

But, you havne’t answered my question? I’m genuinely interested to know.

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@theconsultingdoctor

Now wouldn’t that be nice. close the doors and write – and back for dinner.

Do you find that you would do almost anything, make any excuse, to avoid working? I mean getting stuck in to your writing? If you do, then you are in good comapny. Quite a few writers’ have suffered from this ague.

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I meant to add, that Lee Ingleby isn’t the only British actor to be underrated, so is Laurance Fox. He is very good as James Hathaway in Lewis, but he can so so much more.

PuroSolo Not at all, I enjoyed hinting, I knew you would click. *big grin*

@janetteb I have a few of his novels, and the screen adaptations. Many people say that he rambles and is too wordy but I don’t find im so.

@miapatrick Whatever a PiP is, my dear, you are wished the very best of luck. As has been said, we are all here for you. Well done with the wrting too.

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@kbranagh

Odd, but I’m not so keen on the Rings of Akhaten.
All the scores from DT and MS are a treat, and Heaven Sent is superb.
We could talk about him on the Music thread if you like?

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I have long been an admirer of MR James, he creates – for me at least – just the right amount of shudders.
As for The Signalman, I’ve got it on a Cd and am watching the filmed version on YT at the moment.
Are any of you admirers of Charles Dickens?

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@arbutus

It seems that they aren’t bringing in the non-smoking law over here – it was media hype. Just as well, as i wouldn’t adhere to it. When they constantly advertise alcohol and gambling on Televsion, but ban cigarettes, I tend to be a little cross!

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@puroandson

The second story of the Crooked House – think Sherlock Christmas special. That’s where the idea came from.

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@thedentistofdavros

Indeed it is worth the money and AUD$18 is cheap. And – yes, Jeremy Brett did indeed play Sherlock Holmes, I’ve got the Box Set – now isn’t that a surprise. *big grin*
After Benedict Cumberbatch, he’s the next best Holmes – in my opinion.
Did you know that the role killed him? Poor man, he simply wouldn’t slow down and his heart couldn’t take it.

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@puroandson

That’s the chap, Lee Ingleby. he’s vastly underrated in my opinion. If you like a good ghost story you will love three three.
Although i knew Mark Gatiss was talented, i had no idea how talented. Do see if the second story reminds you of anything>

Hope your Mum will enjoy them too.

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@thedentistofdavros

I’ve just ordered the Crooked House from Amazon. Pretty good deal only AUD$18 includidng postage.

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I wish I hadn’t started this – well I didn’t actually, but you know what I mean. However, although I could answer

all of you, it really isn’t worth the grief of the ‘dead horse’ syndrome. Besides, I did say I’d finished the

discussion. We all have our opinions and I’m out voted, so do carry on without me.

This is supposed to be the Doctor Who Forum and other pleasures. In future I shall stick to that.

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@thedentistofdavros

Loved it! I shall try to buy this, thanks for letting me know it’s obtaibabl.
Thank you too, for the info on the others. I’ve made a note of Remember Me.
Have you seen a film called “Haunted” starring Jeremy Brett? Not as good as some, but not bad either.

@stitchintime

Not at all.

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@stitchintime

With you experience m’dear, of course you don’t agree.
By the way, the inicident happened in the past, but I’ve told it since and people did laugh because they used their imaginations, it was so visual.
As for rose tinted glasses, untrue. when you’ve lived thorugh the Blitz in London, you tend to remember it – and I did and do.

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@arbutus

That is what I meant about being ‘nannied’.

They are now bringing out a law over here – and possibly everywhere else- where you are not allowed to smoke in your own house?

Now, I don’t care whether any of you oppose smoking or not, but this is taking things much too far. Even Merry

Christmas may soon be banned.

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@puroandson

I had no idea about you Mother, and I am so sorry if I caused you pain.

However the story is true, and in the past (I haven’t told this for years, as this topic rarely comes up) all

who did hear it, laughed.

Yes, our generation was far different to yours, and kids did respect the police and other grown-

ups, except for the toerags of course. It’s possibly their children who are on drugs now – who knows?

From me there will be no more of the above, I only replied to you m’dear, because of your Mother. I wanted no more
of it. I’d had my say – c’est finis.

Truce it is, and I am very glad that you grew up to be such a loving and sensitive son – but then, our children did too.

Please give my regards and every best wish to your Mum.

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@ichabod and any other fans of Ghost stories.

Having finished watching “A warning to the curious” by MR James, I saw in the margin (on YT) “The Crooked House.”
This looks interesting thought I and clicked on to it. Imagine my surprise to find that it isn’t MR James who wrote this, but Mark Gatiss.

It’s a hour and a half of three ghost stories, one set in the 1700’s, the next in the 1920’s and the last – now.
If you do nothing else this week, for heaven’s sake watch this.
What writer Mark is , my gawd, scared the living daylights our of me.

Just thought I’d mention it.

Oh, and by the way, for any who do watch these little gems, see if the second story reminds you of anything? No clues – spoilers!

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@winston

Isn’t it a pain in the rump?

@ichabod

I forgot to mention Doctor Strange, out in November.

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We are never goiong to agree, and even though times have changed, children should not be allowed to threaten their parents. My last word on that. However, I have got a funny story – although there are some who will purse their lips – to tell you and it is relevant.

We had a family meet on Mother’s Day and were reminiscing about their childhood. Number 2 son laughed and said:

“Do you remember……….?” I did.

Our twelve year old son did something which he knew annoyed me. I told him off. He did it again. I warned him that if he did whatever it was again I’d slap him – hard!

“That’s child abuse, and if you slap me I’ll take you to court!” He replied cockily.
“Really?” said I. “Well you do that, and when I’m standing in the dock, I’ll think of you in intensvie care.!”
He didn’t repeat the offence and shut up.

We all laughed uproariously, and I asked him if he actually believed me, to which he replied.

“I wasn’t sure, you had that look on your face, so I wasn’t game to try it.”

Naturally I was bluffing, and was very good at it nearly always worked. In spite of what you might think, going by my opinions, I did smack our children, but not often. Just the threat ended up being enough – accompanied, naturally – with the :look.” *grin*

That LOOK, has worked on many an occasion, simply because our kids knew that if I threatend them, I’d always follow through.

All from me,

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@pedant

I didn’t say ‘beat’ I said ‘slap’and if our three were still young, and I was told not to slap them if necessary, there would be trouble. I should be interexted to hear what you would do with a child who screamed and screamed in the supermarket because her mother wouldn’t buy her some sweets, and no amoont of patient humouring worked? In the end, the poor mother slapped the child on her legs – she shut up very quickly. I was there and saw and the little madam still didn’t get her sweets!

As for the UK being the last to stop ‘slapping’ more fool them! Still, at least they (we_) jump in like sheep like the rest of the English speaking world.

Funny how diffeent countries complain about other countries, but from what I’ve heard, Americans are the loudest closely followed by Australians – and rude to boot. This does not mean that the UK doesn’t have it’s share of loud mouths, but I’ve naver heard other nationalities mention it before – YET.

However, it’s obvious that some members feel very strongly about this topic, and so do I, so I think enough has been said – from me at least.

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@stitchintime

That’s the one. Don’t do this, don’t do or say that!

Bah, humbug!

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