Show of hands

[jadesfire]

For the first time in a few years, my mother didn't text me to remind me to put the clocks forward. So, of course, we forgot, and I only realised when I rolled over, put the radio on and heard "this is the news at eight o'clock".

It's not too bad for me, since I knew I was going to be spending the morning curled up having some quality time with a hot water bottle, but the other half was distinctly underwhelmed. Still, I think he was only about half an hour late for church...

But I refuse to believe I'm the only one, hence the following poll:

[Poll #1162863]


In other news, Radio 4 listeners, if you haven't already, you have to listen to this. Tag line: Radio 4 news hit by giggling fit . Brilliant stuff. I've heard her crack up on the News Quiz before now, but it was hard to work out what set her off in that article. Apparently someone said that the featured recording sounded like a bee buzzing in a bottle. Why this was quite so hysterical, I have no idea, but it's a brilliant two minutes of radio :)

Other fun stuff I've seen lately includes:

A Joe Flanigan portrait at the About Face book project. (portfolio 3, picture 1) All the portraits are gorgeous, but I had it on slideshow and actually jumped when his came up. There's something about his expression in it that's really startling.

This story by xparrot. Even if you only have the vaguest awareness of Anne McCaffrey's 'Pern' novels, this is worth the read. The tone is so incredibly spot on, especially 'Shepparth'.

samantharichter's reading of 'They grip the ground' by giddygeek. It's possible that I'm becoming addicted to audiofic, but this is a great reading of a very funny story.

The Captain's Blog just keeps getting better. I must go through and copy them all into one document so I can find them when I want them. Whoever's writing it has the best job in television and I want it! *sulks*

Stories will start being posted to sga_genficathon tomorrow, so I definitely recommend adding it to your watch list. There's a startling lack of genfic in SGA (even Torchwood has more), so I can't wait! 55 stories! All Gen! Hoorah! I'd also love to know if anyone can spot my story - anyone who didn't see the accidentally unlocked first draft, that is...*facepalm*

Today's jobs include 2 lots of beta-ing, sorting out bank accounts, switching round icons (I want my 'Jack in chains' one back, as well as one that says 'hello'), trying to buy some glasses for both me and the other half, and seeing if my Big Bang story is actually dead or if something can be salvaged. But for now, the sun is shining and the flat is quiet, so I'm going to see if my throat will let me get some recording done. I might even consider getting dressed...

Have a good Sunday, everyone!

Comments

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

The giggling is wonderful. I've heard lots of the news readers completely lose it on the News Quiz, which is always entertaining :)

I hadn't thought of the Now Show not making as much sense - I guess they don't explain things as much, which makes it trickier if you don't know the context.

Considering I'm back at work, I'm not doing too badly, although I'm in denial about how much catching up I've got to do ;)

[rustydog.livejournal.com]

The giggling even made it onto the NewsPod for the 28th! Hee.

I can't figure out exactly what it is that makes the Now Show harder to follow - you're probably right about context, though I don't think it's events and culture as much as that I just don't understand the format. I don't really know what they're *doing*. They talk about current events and sing songs? With very little transition between whatever the parts are?

...Oh. You know, it probably would have been a good idea to try reading the description on the website. Apparently it's "a mix of standup, sketches and songs." That actually helps! Heh. It's not a quiz or panel show.

Don't mind me. :)