@pedant  That should make things easier for some people.

@thane16    You are very wise.  We should never go backwards.

@turntheclock  Social messages in TV shows have been around since TV was invented. Even Gilligans Island had them. I for one can be entertained and learn something at the same time.In fact we all need the lessons on kindness and fairness . Hate and fear are out there and we can’t pret…[Read more]

@pedant   Kerblam!   I think you just nailed the thing on the head, for me anyway. I absolutely agree that fear is the thread that ties these episodes together. Fear of the unknown, of change , of differences and fear of others. Being scared is horrible and it drives people , animals and aliens to do desperate things to avoid it. Sometimes tha…[Read more]

Happy Who Day to all my fellow Whovians!

@mudlark and @janetteb  Although Christmas pudding is not one our family food traditions I will be making enough shortbread and butter tarts to keep a dairy in business. I also make the shortbread ahead of time to “age” in the cold room so the simple flavours have time to mingle. Christmas time is very…[Read more]

@craig  That looks like an amazing documentary. I don’t have iplayer but I will ask my library to order it if they can because everyone should have a chance to watch it. The work that Jackson has done on these WW1  films has brought these men back to life in a way that brought tears to my eyes. It looks like they were here just yesterday. I r…[Read more]

@cathannabel   I noticed that she says “sorry” quite a lot and she reminds me of the 10th Doctor who was also sorry a lot. In both cases I think it is because they feel helpless in the face of tragedy and the “laws” of time travel. They apologize because they feel they have a duty of care that is impossible to  live up to ,  as the 12th Doctor lea…[Read more]

@jimthefish  @missrori  @bluesqeakpip    I am disappointed that there will be no Christmas Who this year. I look forward to it as one of the few things I do for myself on that busy day. Dinner is over ,dishes are done and the family has gone home and finally I get to sit down, make a cuppa and watch Doctor Who . The specials are sometimes too sen…[Read more]

@blenkinsopthebrave  I was sad to hear about Douglas Rain who was a classic.

Also just heard that Stan Lee has passed. A legend.

@pedant  Ouch!  That looks pretty scary and I join everyone else in hoping you have a speedy recovery.

@swordwhale    That picture made me smile! Thanks. I once saw one on a car in a parking lot that said “My other vehicle is a Tardis” I wanted to look for my fellow Whovian in the mall but my OH was having none of that.

Lucky you having such a beautiful place to visit, I hope it was a good day even if it was cold.

I like her, she is “The Doctor”.  In fact for me she became the Doctor almost as fast as Matt Smith did. Her clothes are quirky and her boots are cool and she made her own sonic spoon. I felt the 10th and 11th Doctors in there as well as the 5th. The first episode is over and I am very happy with the new Doctor.Can’t wait to see what happens next.

@thane16  Thank you for the welcome. I am showing up very late for the party but I have my Tardis slippers on and I am ready to go. After reading hundreds of posts to catch up!

Due to a series of unfortunate events we were without internet for a couple of months. There was a storm, a few big,old trees and a lot of downed wires to deal with. Then…[Read more]

@cathannabel   I hope you have a fantastic time!

@mudlark   I love the sound of your pond with hedgehogs coming for a drink. I think they are one of the cutest creatures and I would love to have them in my garden. We have red and grey squirrels and birds drink at ours and raccoons come to try and get my goldfish. Anyway the last 2 called Jim the Fish and The Incredible Mr Limpet (now safe u…[Read more]

@missy   So sorry your summer was so stressful but thank goodness everything and everyone  is getting better. Life just has to get in the way. Anyway I am very glad you are back and I like to read your posts.

@missrori  It is good to hear from you again and I am sorry your injury has got you down.Soon you will have a new Doctor to distract you…[Read more]

@blenkinsopthebrave  I am glad to hear you are safe and we all hope that the fires are out soon.My daughter who is on the west coast of the island says it is pretty hazy and then foggy out there. She can’t believe there is anything to burn after the last couple of years.We have had some big fires in Northern Ontario but they seem to be under…[Read more]

@janetteb and @blenkinsopthebrave     I agree with you both about The Eleventh Hour being a terrific episode. It is an introduction to a new  Doctor that is hard to beat. I re-watched just the other day (when it was far too hot to go outside) and loved the 11th Doctor all over again. It was also a unique way to meet and quickly learn about the…[Read more]

@blenkinsopthebrave  That would be excellent!  I will admit that rash .rule-breaking Kirk is my favourite captain but I wouldn’t want to be on his ship. Picard was a very calm and reasonable captain, not so prone to risking the lives of his crew. Much better to serve under him.

Maybe the Incredibles could take on the deplorables and the t…[Read more]

@janetteb  @thane16    I  also went to school through the 70s and the kids were tough on anyone  who dressed or looked different. We did not have a lot of money for 4 of us kids and my Mom couldn’t and wouldn’t indulge our “need” for Levis and platform shoes. At the time I resented her willingness to throw me to the lions but I guess it made me st…[Read more]

@craig   Wow!  Your helpful  manner paid off big time. You gave the 11th Doctor directions in time and space. You are “the boss”. I would probably have gone mute and not even asked him if he was Matt. Then I would have walked away wishing I had said a 100 things. I am pretty sure that I will never bump into any of the Doctors in my little town but…[Read more]