We deal with the odd
Mar. 9th, 2025 09:10 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
shadowhiveSo as mentioned in the post before last, mum’s friend came yesterday. However I didn’t need to go to town as the ‘big thing’ she wanted wasn’t in stock which was a relief. She did get us to ask if it would be back in stock and left money in case it would be, but personally I’m doubtful.
She did also bring me something, three Poirot dvds. They’re from different seasons of the show, one has four of the hour long episodes, 1 has a two hour one and the last has two 2 hour ones. Oddly the back of them has the same general blurb about the show instead of giving any info on the episodes themselves which feels like an odd choice. Still two are recognisable: Death In The Clouds is the solo ep and Five Little Pigs is on the double one.
After she left we talk Naryu for another walk around the park. There has been building work on one (which hasn’t helped my recent headaches) though it has finished now. They built a basketball court which I thought was a dubious choice, however yesterday kids were playing basketball on it (despite having to climb over the fences which were still up!) so I guess it will be used. More worryingly though was there was a kid who had climbed up onto one of the hoops and honestly I was worried he’d fall, especially when he climbed over the top of it. Hopefully kids don’t decide to follow his lead as I fear if so it’ll only be a matter of time before someone doing it falls.
When we got back I did end up starting the Doctor Who season 7 box set (thoughts below) so maybe for this run it’ll be afternoon instead of night showings.
I’ve not watched too much of the Tubbathon the last days. Watch box felt entertaining at first (it’s like big brother with streamers) but quickly it’s descended into bitchiness and feels like a popularity contest, with people doomed before it even started. It’s a shame cause the first night was entertaining but the rest? Not so much.
Today was Dungeons and Dodongos and I decided to use the laptop for it which was fine… until discord decided to completely crash and then update which was so annoying. It feels every time I try and use the laptop for it it pulls some annoying thing like that.
I did have my eye on a few Agatha Christie collections of the partwork from over 20 years ago, which are nice hardcover copies. I’ve already had two lots now and tried to get a few more today though only succeeded in getting one (I lost most in the last 30 seconds so there was no chance to outbid them). At least this one has both the first and last Poirot book, as well as Murder On The Orient Express.
The plus side on missing out. I got some things from zavvi with the money I’d have used. Namely a set of tees, mostly for a Hlelfire Club tee and more Stranger Things funko cause I have a problem (I need a Vecna and Will though).
Tonight’s plan is to finish the Spearhead From Space special features and maybe fic, but we’ll see. Then tomorrow it’s head out to home bargains to get a few bits and then? I dunno.
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So like I mentioned I started Season 7, which is Spearhead From Space. Spearhead has a lot to do: it’s the first episode with a new doctor, the first episode in colour and the first episode with the Doctor’s exile on earth. As well as that there’s new enemies and a new companion too. (And also the show almost ended before this ep and only came back when they couldn’t find a show to replace it)
Having said all of that it does succeed really well. First the Third Doctor gets a lot to do, he manages to escape from auton captors, then from the hospital, he gets to be cunning and charming as well as smart. Honestly the third doctor might be my fav of the classic doctors. I often say it’s between him and the fourth but the third feels more consistent if that makes sense.
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Liz’s episodes and this one instantly reminded me of just how good she is. From the opening interview with the brigadier to her first meeting with the doctor in the lab and then them going off investigating together she’s such a great character. It’s a shame she’s only in this one season and doesn’t get a proper departure.
Then there’s the Brigadier who I just love his attitude. (Though UNIT’s outfits this ep? Not so much.) one thing that really stood out is how his superior officer made some quip about Liz being a ‘pretty face’ and he was quick to say that isn’t all she is.
And then there’s the autons in this ep, which is just such a terrifying concept. Shop window dummies coming to life, with guns in their hands, walking down the street shooting people. It’s just a classic image. And the fact they can also disguise themselves as other people too, looking almost perfect (if slightly shiny). The Nestene though…. Let’s be honest the sight of it in a tank it looks like something else entirely. Of course I appreciated the tentacles though felt more like a sudden addition than a proper threat.
But again there’s a lot to love. The whole premise is such a great one, the nestene coming by asteroids in formation, the scenes at the hospital (filmed at an actual bbc location due to strikes), the whole creepy vibe of the autons and the factory (and the plastic ‘waxworks’). It’s all such a great ep.i think it helps being just a four parter so it’s not overly long too.
The next time is The Silurians, which I’m curious to watch again, then Ambassador’s Of Death (which I’ve completely forgotten) and Inferno, as well as all the special features which I always love to watch.
She did also bring me something, three Poirot dvds. They’re from different seasons of the show, one has four of the hour long episodes, 1 has a two hour one and the last has two 2 hour ones. Oddly the back of them has the same general blurb about the show instead of giving any info on the episodes themselves which feels like an odd choice. Still two are recognisable: Death In The Clouds is the solo ep and Five Little Pigs is on the double one.
After she left we talk Naryu for another walk around the park. There has been building work on one (which hasn’t helped my recent headaches) though it has finished now. They built a basketball court which I thought was a dubious choice, however yesterday kids were playing basketball on it (despite having to climb over the fences which were still up!) so I guess it will be used. More worryingly though was there was a kid who had climbed up onto one of the hoops and honestly I was worried he’d fall, especially when he climbed over the top of it. Hopefully kids don’t decide to follow his lead as I fear if so it’ll only be a matter of time before someone doing it falls.
When we got back I did end up starting the Doctor Who season 7 box set (thoughts below) so maybe for this run it’ll be afternoon instead of night showings.
I’ve not watched too much of the Tubbathon the last days. Watch box felt entertaining at first (it’s like big brother with streamers) but quickly it’s descended into bitchiness and feels like a popularity contest, with people doomed before it even started. It’s a shame cause the first night was entertaining but the rest? Not so much.
Today was Dungeons and Dodongos and I decided to use the laptop for it which was fine… until discord decided to completely crash and then update which was so annoying. It feels every time I try and use the laptop for it it pulls some annoying thing like that.
I did have my eye on a few Agatha Christie collections of the partwork from over 20 years ago, which are nice hardcover copies. I’ve already had two lots now and tried to get a few more today though only succeeded in getting one (I lost most in the last 30 seconds so there was no chance to outbid them). At least this one has both the first and last Poirot book, as well as Murder On The Orient Express.
The plus side on missing out. I got some things from zavvi with the money I’d have used. Namely a set of tees, mostly for a Hlelfire Club tee and more Stranger Things funko cause I have a problem (I need a Vecna and Will though).
Tonight’s plan is to finish the Spearhead From Space special features and maybe fic, but we’ll see. Then tomorrow it’s head out to home bargains to get a few bits and then? I dunno.
****
So like I mentioned I started Season 7, which is Spearhead From Space. Spearhead has a lot to do: it’s the first episode with a new doctor, the first episode in colour and the first episode with the Doctor’s exile on earth. As well as that there’s new enemies and a new companion too. (And also the show almost ended before this ep and only came back when they couldn’t find a show to replace it)
Having said all of that it does succeed really well. First the Third Doctor gets a lot to do, he manages to escape from auton captors, then from the hospital, he gets to be cunning and charming as well as smart. Honestly the third doctor might be my fav of the classic doctors. I often say it’s between him and the fourth but the third feels more consistent if that makes sense.
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Liz’s episodes and this one instantly reminded me of just how good she is. From the opening interview with the brigadier to her first meeting with the doctor in the lab and then them going off investigating together she’s such a great character. It’s a shame she’s only in this one season and doesn’t get a proper departure.
Then there’s the Brigadier who I just love his attitude. (Though UNIT’s outfits this ep? Not so much.) one thing that really stood out is how his superior officer made some quip about Liz being a ‘pretty face’ and he was quick to say that isn’t all she is.
And then there’s the autons in this ep, which is just such a terrifying concept. Shop window dummies coming to life, with guns in their hands, walking down the street shooting people. It’s just a classic image. And the fact they can also disguise themselves as other people too, looking almost perfect (if slightly shiny). The Nestene though…. Let’s be honest the sight of it in a tank it looks like something else entirely. Of course I appreciated the tentacles though felt more like a sudden addition than a proper threat.
But again there’s a lot to love. The whole premise is such a great one, the nestene coming by asteroids in formation, the scenes at the hospital (filmed at an actual bbc location due to strikes), the whole creepy vibe of the autons and the factory (and the plastic ‘waxworks’). It’s all such a great ep.i think it helps being just a four parter so it’s not overly long too.
The next time is The Silurians, which I’m curious to watch again, then Ambassador’s Of Death (which I’ve completely forgotten) and Inferno, as well as all the special features which I always love to watch.
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Date: 2025-03-12 08:29 pm (UTC)Yeah I really love his whole vibe, like you say he has such a style and way of thinking. And yeah! the Brigadier is so awesome and so fun to watch. He is!
Honestly! I know that Big Finish have been doing some audios with her (with Caroline John’s daughter voicing her) and at least one is on the Into The Tardis podcast (Primord, a sequel of sorts to Inferno)