Showing posts with label Doctor Who. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Doctor Who. Show all posts
Monday, August 26, 2013
Doctor Who USA Tour 1987
The following photos appeared today out of nowhere thanks to my dear friend Bill in Atlanta. Considering we just got back from seeing the Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff where I saw Bessie again, I thought it was a fitting reunion. Yes, that is me in the first picture...
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Weekend was spent cleaning up the Brompton after commuting in the rain last week. The bike was a complete mess despite having got a new chain the week before. Also made a slight modification to my Carradice saddle bag. The bike needed some Doctor Who swag on it.
Also did some baking with my new cookie cutters from WarpZone Prints. Very happy with how they turned out visually, though the recipe I used isn't the tastiest cookie. Tried frosting them, but I liked how they turned out without it.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Beautiful weekend in DC
It was a crazy weekend, but I was able to get a number of things accomplished and had the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful weather.
Saturday
Saturday morning Reg and I took the Bromptons in for their annual servicing at Bikes Vienna. Considering we've had them less than a year now, I'm not sure why we did it, but Reg was set on getting his bike in top shape especially after his accident in Philadelphia in the fall. I ended up needing a new chain, which I'm still trying to figure out why or what I did to cause that. Like to think it's from all the riding.
After dropping off the bike, we came extremely close to buying a new Jeep Wrangler. My VW bug is 3 years old, and for some odd reason Reg feels that it's time to trade it in for a new vehicle. While I would love to get a new car and I certainly love the look and feel of the new jeeps, practical Jason does not understand this whole car fixation. If it was a bike... completely different story. As of now, I think we are just waiting to find the right combination of color and features before buying. Personally I'm still extremely happy with my VW, and looking forward to driving around with the top down come spring.
Car shopping then turned into dashing off to my friend Greg's house to watch the Jon Pertwee's episode of Carnival of Monsters. Erik also showed up, so it turned into a mini-gay-Gally-reunion. Need to keep this up. Hate just seeing everyone at GallifreyOne. As far as Carnival, I can honestly say I've never seen it before. It was rather difficult for me to figure out what the hell was going on with all the politics on Inter Minor. Fortunately we had Jo Grant's boots and rolled up jean shorts to keep us entertained. It was a long and tedious episode for me, the only highlights were the chemistry between the Doctor and Jo, and my fellow viewers who made it all the more entertaining.
Sunday
I unfortunately agreed to go see Oz on the first truly beautiful day of 2013. The movie is horrible. After the first 20 minutes, I knew it was a mistake. I should have been outside enjoying the weather. Instead, I was trapped in a dark movie theater subjected to James Franco. Carnival of Monsters was more entertaining and the special effects far better, and I realize that's saying a lot considering how bad Carnival has aged.
I was able to finally get on the bike after a long winter hiatus. Was able to get in a 14 mile trek, which I'm paying for today,
Saturday
Saturday morning Reg and I took the Bromptons in for their annual servicing at Bikes Vienna. Considering we've had them less than a year now, I'm not sure why we did it, but Reg was set on getting his bike in top shape especially after his accident in Philadelphia in the fall. I ended up needing a new chain, which I'm still trying to figure out why or what I did to cause that. Like to think it's from all the riding.
After dropping off the bike, we came extremely close to buying a new Jeep Wrangler. My VW bug is 3 years old, and for some odd reason Reg feels that it's time to trade it in for a new vehicle. While I would love to get a new car and I certainly love the look and feel of the new jeeps, practical Jason does not understand this whole car fixation. If it was a bike... completely different story. As of now, I think we are just waiting to find the right combination of color and features before buying. Personally I'm still extremely happy with my VW, and looking forward to driving around with the top down come spring.
Car shopping then turned into dashing off to my friend Greg's house to watch the Jon Pertwee's episode of Carnival of Monsters. Erik also showed up, so it turned into a mini-gay-Gally-reunion. Need to keep this up. Hate just seeing everyone at GallifreyOne. As far as Carnival, I can honestly say I've never seen it before. It was rather difficult for me to figure out what the hell was going on with all the politics on Inter Minor. Fortunately we had Jo Grant's boots and rolled up jean shorts to keep us entertained. It was a long and tedious episode for me, the only highlights were the chemistry between the Doctor and Jo, and my fellow viewers who made it all the more entertaining.
Sunday
I unfortunately agreed to go see Oz on the first truly beautiful day of 2013. The movie is horrible. After the first 20 minutes, I knew it was a mistake. I should have been outside enjoying the weather. Instead, I was trapped in a dark movie theater subjected to James Franco. Carnival of Monsters was more entertaining and the special effects far better, and I realize that's saying a lot considering how bad Carnival has aged.
I was able to finally get on the bike after a long winter hiatus. Was able to get in a 14 mile trek, which I'm paying for today,
Friday, March 08, 2013
Gallifrey One 2014
Registration went on sale today for Gallifrey One, the annual pilgrimage to Los Angeles for Doctor Who fans. After attending the past two years, for a few seconds I actually considered not going. It had nothing to do with the convention or the incredible friends I've met. I actually thought for a very brief second that perhaps there was something else I would want to do next year in mid-February. As the minutes grew closer to when the tickets went on sale, I grew more and more sure that the only place I wanted to be in February 2014 was at LobbyCon with my people. It's all about Doctor Who and also has absolutely nothing to do with the show. Not sure if that makes any sense to anyone else, but it was perfectly clear that I was going to get that registration today
Thursday, March 07, 2013
UK Vacation
Very excited. We are finally booking our trip to England in August. Looks like I even got Reg to agree on a day trip to Cardiff so I can go to the Doctor Who Experience. I swear, it was never in my mind that we would be in the UK for the 50th anniversary year of Doctor Who. The key is to not make it seem like the entire trip is about Doctor Who so that it pisses off Reg. I will need to try and focus on other "things", though I've already mapped out every shop and site that's Doctor Who related. Not healthy.
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Friday, February 22, 2013
Gallifrey One 2013
So, just wanted to say that if ever you have
the opportunity or desire to attend GallifreyOne in Los Angeles, do it.
I am fortunate that this was my second year in a row going, and I am
already excited about 2014. I say this not to boast or gloat, but to
encourage any fans of Doctor Who to go.
It is such a great feeling being surrounded by so many creative and passionate people who are not only welcoming, but also share your love for the show. If your fandom takes you into cosplay, costuming, fan fiction, podcasting, collecting merchandise, comics, legos or WHATEVER (Barbie Doctor Who fans, who knew?), it’s there.
Most important, I’ve met some incredible people that I truly consider friends. Now that I've had time to recover from it all, I just wanted to say thank you and I hope to see you next year if not sooner.
It is such a great feeling being surrounded by so many creative and passionate people who are not only welcoming, but also share your love for the show. If your fandom takes you into cosplay, costuming, fan fiction, podcasting, collecting merchandise, comics, legos or WHATEVER (Barbie Doctor Who fans, who knew?), it’s there.
Most important, I’ve met some incredible people that I truly consider friends. Now that I've had time to recover from it all, I just wanted to say thank you and I hope to see you next year if not sooner.
Friday, February 15, 2013
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Dell Dr. Who and the Daleks Comic
Only purchase at the Annapolis Comic Con. Had a fun time running around Annapolis with a friend who went to college at St. John's. Took me on a wonderful tour of the campus. As to the comic, paid way too much for it, but I've been searching for a decent copy of this for years.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Packing up the office
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| Having to pack up office for next phase of home renovation. I see a pattern here, and it’s not work related. |
Friday, April 27, 2012
Doctor Who Burlesque
Doctor Who Burlesque at the Red Palace on H Street DC
Not sure what I was thinking when I attended this. Actually, I do know. It was Doctor Who and in DC, which I felt needed my support. Honestly, I don't think I've ever seen so many women's breasts in my life. Think I reached my maximum capacity for viewing naked women.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Gallifrey One's Network 23 Postcard
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| Look what arrived in the mail! Gallifrey One's Network 23 postcard. |
Saturday, January 07, 2012
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Doctor Who Scarf
My Doctor Who Scarf
I was a bratty child growing up. I freely admit it. Back in the late 70’s, very early 80’s, I insisted that my mother knit me a scarf just like the one on Doctor Who. It didn’t matter that she didn’t know how to knit, or that the scarf was a gazillion feet long, I wanted it. My mom knitted me THE scarf, based on a pattern which I got from the BBC. The Sayelle yarn which she used was purchased from TG&Y for .49 cents a skein. I know all this because my mother never throws anything away. The “official” BBC pattern still had her penciled notes, as well as my calculations on it how many rows she had left to complete it. She also had the receipt, as well as the instructional book from TG&Y showing you how to knit and crochet. I’m not sure how long it took her to knit the scarf, but I only wore it once for a PBS pledge drive in Houston. After that, it was packed away in a box and forgotten. Throughout the years, Mom would always bring up “THAT DAMN SCARF which I crocheted for you“. Crocheted. In my mind, the scarf was never “authentic” because I was always told me she crocheted it for me. Again, see bratty child comment at the start.
Thirty some odd years later, I taught myself how to knit. I even knitted myself an “authentic” Doctor Who scarf with the help of Tara Wheeler’s website. It was a bitch to knit. I didn’t even knit the entire pattern, called it quits after ONLY seven feet with the rationale of it now being more practical. The entire time I was knitting the scarf, I was curious about the old scarf discarded away in the attic.
While visiting the parents on the island, Mom and I were talking about my knitting the scarf. Again, she told me how she crocheted that scarf for MONTHS, throwing out her brand of catholic guilt which was hitting it’s target dead on. We found the scarf, packed away in the attic in Galveston Tx for well over thirty years. It’s beautiful. Not only did she knit it, but she knitted it on size 3 needles. I used a 9. When I asked her why she said that she crocheted it, she said that she didn’t know the difference. The small paper instructional book which she used to teach herself how to knit also gave instructions on learning how to crochet. She didn’t know the difference.
The scarf is now my favorite Doctor Who item which I own.
I was a bratty child growing up. I freely admit it. Back in the late 70’s, very early 80’s, I insisted that my mother knit me a scarf just like the one on Doctor Who. It didn’t matter that she didn’t know how to knit, or that the scarf was a gazillion feet long, I wanted it. My mom knitted me THE scarf, based on a pattern which I got from the BBC. The Sayelle yarn which she used was purchased from TG&Y for .49 cents a skein. I know all this because my mother never throws anything away. The “official” BBC pattern still had her penciled notes, as well as my calculations on it how many rows she had left to complete it. She also had the receipt, as well as the instructional book from TG&Y showing you how to knit and crochet. I’m not sure how long it took her to knit the scarf, but I only wore it once for a PBS pledge drive in Houston. After that, it was packed away in a box and forgotten. Throughout the years, Mom would always bring up “THAT DAMN SCARF which I crocheted for you“. Crocheted. In my mind, the scarf was never “authentic” because I was always told me she crocheted it for me. Again, see bratty child comment at the start.
Thirty some odd years later, I taught myself how to knit. I even knitted myself an “authentic” Doctor Who scarf with the help of Tara Wheeler’s website. It was a bitch to knit. I didn’t even knit the entire pattern, called it quits after ONLY seven feet with the rationale of it now being more practical. The entire time I was knitting the scarf, I was curious about the old scarf discarded away in the attic.
While visiting the parents on the island, Mom and I were talking about my knitting the scarf. Again, she told me how she crocheted that scarf for MONTHS, throwing out her brand of catholic guilt which was hitting it’s target dead on. We found the scarf, packed away in the attic in Galveston Tx for well over thirty years. It’s beautiful. Not only did she knit it, but she knitted it on size 3 needles. I used a 9. When I asked her why she said that she crocheted it, she said that she didn’t know the difference. The small paper instructional book which she used to teach herself how to knit also gave instructions on learning how to crochet. She didn’t know the difference.
The scarf is now my favorite Doctor Who item which I own.
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Halloween Pumpkin Tardis
This was created by my fabulous friend and coworker Molly. She is
incredibly talented. Would love to bring her with me to GallifreyOne
in 2012.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Gallifrey One
Just got my GallifreyOne postcard in. Love the tardis blue!
I’m actually going to do it. I missed out on 2011 due to crazy neurotic circumstances which in hindsight, were completely silly. But for 2012, I’m going. It will be my first Doctor Who convention since I was a teenage, and I am so looking forward it. I have the postcard on my desk at work, which is the only thing helping me make it through stressful days.
I’m actually going to do it. I missed out on 2011 due to crazy neurotic circumstances which in hindsight, were completely silly. But for 2012, I’m going. It will be my first Doctor Who convention since I was a teenage, and I am so looking forward it. I have the postcard on my desk at work, which is the only thing helping me make it through stressful days.
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