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Sep. 13th, 2022 12:53 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
shadowhiveSo as predicted, I missed a post yesterday. Oop. I’m not really sure why and I only realised I hadn’t just before I was heading up to bed. Ah well.
Sunday night I managed to watch Lower Decks, the newest two eps. I really love this show I think it’s my favourite of the new Trek series (although I’ve still not watched strange new worlds cause paramount+ is useless so I’m just gonna cancel it before the free month ends). It’s just so fun and funny and it’s nice to get references to the other series (these two featured Martok as well as a manifestation of Leah Brahms from TNG).
Yesterday I was gonna watch the newest Rings Of Power… but for some reason the Prime app wasn’t working. It just kept buffering and pausing during the recap and I wasn’t gonna watch the whole ep like that.
Instead I went on Dreamlight Valley and I’ve played… so much. I’ve unlocked the frozen realm, the pickaxe and shovel upgrades as well as meeting all the characters from Frozen. It’s definitely a huge time sync and if anyone likes Animal Crossing I’d definitely recommend it (bonus over that? The shops are open 24/7). It does make me wanna watch more films though (I’m adding Frozen 2 and the little mermaid to Moana on my to watch list cause of this).
Last night I also watched The Twilight Zone with the first eps of season 2. They were both… ok. I think the second one had a bit more potential but it ended kinda ebruptly (which was odd cause it could have been longer because it ended before the hour was over).
A vlog I watched last night has inspired me to do something so I might do a quick little thing before the main thing I’m hoping to finish.
Yesterday and this morning I decided to listen to who audios. Yesterday was Judoon in chains and this morning was harvest of the sycorax. Both were longer than the angels one (which surprised me a bit) and of the two I think the Judoon one was my favourite (and not just because of my fondness for Judoon). Thinking on it both had kinda similar things (as in corrupt corporate people in both). The Judoon one was a bit more meandering, but I think it worked and I did enjoy the Sycorax one, even though they’re not exactly my fav race and they weren’t particularly memorable (I’ve not seen the ep in… so long but they are things I remember but they’re not one of them).
I was checking Forbidden Planet today cause I was waiting on a comic from them… only to find out it had been cancelled without them telling me. The thing is it’s not cause it was out of stock or anything (I found the exact variant I’d ordered in stock) so it’s very strange.
Right now though everything is strange. It seems like everything is at a standstill. The government has seemingly enforced national mourning and it’s manifested itself in all kinds of odd ways. Self service checkouts are silent, doctors appointments (and surgeries, and maternity appointments) are cancelled, venues have cancelled performances, Xbox uk streams are stopped, Big finish sent an email…. Saying they weren’t sending emails. I know I’ve heard more but it’s just absurd.
There’s a Nintendo direct today, which is great! ….but we’re not even getting a livestream of it because of the mourning. And I just…. What? It’s so fucking… absurd. It’s like they want anything that could brings people joy in this time to be suppressed. (Either that or some things are just taking things too far.)
This morning was supposed to be the phone call that has already been put back three times… but there’s been nothing. BecUse it’s from a government department I’m just going to assume it’s been cancelled too. I’m not gonna chase it up, I’m too tired to and I’ve already chased it up every other damn time so I’m sick of it.
Ah well. In awhile there’s the last Fortnite quests for the season so I’ll do them and then watch the Nintendo things when they put the video up on YouTube (a full hour behind when it’s streamed, I could watch the us one but I know there’s differences).
I think I was gonna say something else but… it’s gone. Oop.
Tomorrow we’re taking Naryu for her jabs, so I’m hoping that weather stays ok cause it’s been so damn changeable.
Sunday night I managed to watch Lower Decks, the newest two eps. I really love this show I think it’s my favourite of the new Trek series (although I’ve still not watched strange new worlds cause paramount+ is useless so I’m just gonna cancel it before the free month ends). It’s just so fun and funny and it’s nice to get references to the other series (these two featured Martok as well as a manifestation of Leah Brahms from TNG).
Yesterday I was gonna watch the newest Rings Of Power… but for some reason the Prime app wasn’t working. It just kept buffering and pausing during the recap and I wasn’t gonna watch the whole ep like that.
Instead I went on Dreamlight Valley and I’ve played… so much. I’ve unlocked the frozen realm, the pickaxe and shovel upgrades as well as meeting all the characters from Frozen. It’s definitely a huge time sync and if anyone likes Animal Crossing I’d definitely recommend it (bonus over that? The shops are open 24/7). It does make me wanna watch more films though (I’m adding Frozen 2 and the little mermaid to Moana on my to watch list cause of this).
Last night I also watched The Twilight Zone with the first eps of season 2. They were both… ok. I think the second one had a bit more potential but it ended kinda ebruptly (which was odd cause it could have been longer because it ended before the hour was over).
A vlog I watched last night has inspired me to do something so I might do a quick little thing before the main thing I’m hoping to finish.
Yesterday and this morning I decided to listen to who audios. Yesterday was Judoon in chains and this morning was harvest of the sycorax. Both were longer than the angels one (which surprised me a bit) and of the two I think the Judoon one was my favourite (and not just because of my fondness for Judoon). Thinking on it both had kinda similar things (as in corrupt corporate people in both). The Judoon one was a bit more meandering, but I think it worked and I did enjoy the Sycorax one, even though they’re not exactly my fav race and they weren’t particularly memorable (I’ve not seen the ep in… so long but they are things I remember but they’re not one of them).
I was checking Forbidden Planet today cause I was waiting on a comic from them… only to find out it had been cancelled without them telling me. The thing is it’s not cause it was out of stock or anything (I found the exact variant I’d ordered in stock) so it’s very strange.
Right now though everything is strange. It seems like everything is at a standstill. The government has seemingly enforced national mourning and it’s manifested itself in all kinds of odd ways. Self service checkouts are silent, doctors appointments (and surgeries, and maternity appointments) are cancelled, venues have cancelled performances, Xbox uk streams are stopped, Big finish sent an email…. Saying they weren’t sending emails. I know I’ve heard more but it’s just absurd.
There’s a Nintendo direct today, which is great! ….but we’re not even getting a livestream of it because of the mourning. And I just…. What? It’s so fucking… absurd. It’s like they want anything that could brings people joy in this time to be suppressed. (Either that or some things are just taking things too far.)
This morning was supposed to be the phone call that has already been put back three times… but there’s been nothing. BecUse it’s from a government department I’m just going to assume it’s been cancelled too. I’m not gonna chase it up, I’m too tired to and I’ve already chased it up every other damn time so I’m sick of it.
Ah well. In awhile there’s the last Fortnite quests for the season so I’ll do them and then watch the Nintendo things when they put the video up on YouTube (a full hour behind when it’s streamed, I could watch the us one but I know there’s differences).
I think I was gonna say something else but… it’s gone. Oop.
Tomorrow we’re taking Naryu for her jabs, so I’m hoping that weather stays ok cause it’s been so damn changeable.
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Date: 2022-09-13 01:19 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-09-13 01:58 pm (UTC)But when I saw the thing about appointments and surgeries being cancelled… it was a very wtf moment. So what are people needing those appointments supposed to do? Not get sick? Magically get better? Considering how stressed the nhs has been due to the pandemic the last thing you’d want to do is cause disruptions like this.
The whole thing is just far too much. If it was a few days then fine but it just seems to be going on and on, disrupting all these things as it goes.
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Date: 2022-09-13 04:33 pm (UTC)It's so strange how things have been cancelled. I do understand some, like the sports that have been cancelled in London and surrounding areas due to a lack of police presence. But others not so much. I'm glad the Great North Run happened here on Sunday, multiple millions was raised for charity, and the focus was kept away from celebs and more to the 'ordinary' people raising money with black ribbons if wanted and a silence beforehand. That seemed like a good balance and not a total ban.
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Date: 2022-09-14 11:44 am (UTC)That’s good it went ahead. But yeah it’s really odd. Things have been cancelled everywhere and while some make sense… most don’t. It’s really so strange. I heard yesterday that the next things being cancelled are cancer screenings which… that could majorly fuck people up
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Date: 2022-09-13 10:53 pm (UTC)Did you see the Centre Parcs thing, where they told their guests they would have to vacate the park for 24 hours from Monday morning? I thought was just about the weirdest response to the Queen's funeral ever. Like, you are currently someone's home away from home, why did you think throwing them out would be a viable idea? I don't get the logic...
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Date: 2022-09-14 11:38 am (UTC)Yeah I heard that! How utterly insane! Apparently they walked back on it (not sure how true that is though) but it seems so bizarre. Honestly so much of the response has been so utter screwed I just don’t get it
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Date: 2022-09-16 03:46 pm (UTC)Uh, you have to set a time. You cannot assume the whole country will be watching the funeral. I am pretty damn sure the whole country will not be watching the funeral. Just putting that out there
(Also, there is now a live broadcast on Youtube on the status of The Queue. Because we're British and we need that).
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Date: 2022-09-16 04:17 pm (UTC)Oh yeah I really don’t get the whole queue thing it’s truly… what? It makes me glad I’m not down in London cause it seems so… insane. Well more than usual
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Date: 2022-09-14 08:28 am (UTC)I'm made up with the announcement...Mario party and Pokémon stadium for the 64 emulator!!! 😂
We are closed for the funeral...which is insane but I'll take it, gives us a needed break!
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Date: 2022-09-14 11:42 am (UTC)Nice! I need to upgrade to get that soon. The Pokemon stadium mini games are the best!
I’m not surprised, but that’s good! I think the only people actually working will be security people and those covering it
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Date: 2022-09-15 08:54 am (UTC)I upgraded but still haven't even played the Animal Crossing DLC lol. Idk if it's been worth it for me yet but I know I'll play the shit out of stadium haha! I kinda want them to add SSB 64 too. I used to play that with my cousin all the time when I was younger. Happy memories ♥️
Yea most likely. I know my company waited for everyone else to announce they would be closed before making their own announcement, I honestly think they did it because they didnt want to take a hit on their reputation.
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Date: 2022-09-16 04:20 pm (UTC)I’ve played the AC dlc but not finished yet, I keep meaning to but keep… not. I might update before the drop happens. And yeah me too!
It’s gonna be so odd. Everyone was kinda ‘yay a bank holiday’ but it’s just gonna be grim.
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Date: 2022-09-15 06:06 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-09-16 12:50 pm (UTC)More ridiculous was there’s a camping resort, Center Parcs and they said they were gonna be closed on Friday… so even if you were staying there you’d have to find somewhere else Monday. Of course there was a backlash and they kinda backtracked but still…