Monthly Archives: December 2004

Did I happen to mention

Posted on 30 December 2004 by Fence

My one eyed-cat before? I don’t think so (and I even went to the bother of doing a little browse and didn’t find any reference to her.) I may be wrong of course, but don’t tell anyone. Okay, so a … Continue reading →

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The Phantom of the Opera

Posted on 22 December 2004 by Fence

I had expected to enjoy this. But no, it was over long, over crap, and just plain boring. There isn’t really a lot more to say, but I suppose you bothered to click on a link to take you here … Continue reading →

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Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events

Posted on 20 December 2004 by Fence

based on books by Daniel Handler I’ll admit first off that I haven’t read the books … yet. I did give the first three to my little sister for Christmas though, so I may get around to them at some … Continue reading →

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The Aviator

Posted on 20 December 2004 by Fence

Not being a huge fan of DiCaprio’s I wasn’t really sure why I wanted to see this film, the trailers weren’t anything special, but I suppose all the talk about how good this film was made me more inclined to … Continue reading →

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Anita Blake Vampire Hunter – part 2

Posted on 16 December 2004 by Fence

Part I here; You might as well read it first I know, I know, I said in my first review of these books that I prolly wouldn’t be buying the rest, but who am I to resist a bargain, and … Continue reading →

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E-serial

Posted on 15 December 2004 by Fence

I’ve mentioned Kelley Armstrong here once or twice[1] before; she has 4 published books and has deals done for 9 with various publishers, so she is kinda popular. Anyways, every year she writes an e-serial, and has recently finished this … Continue reading →

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Couple of Things

Posted on 10 December 2004 by Fence

So how is everyone’s Christmas shopping coming? I’ve a few got, but more to get. Still, seemed very christmas-y yesterday, was wrapping presents when the Budwiser ad came on the telly. You know the one “wishing you and yours the … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell

Posted on 4 December 2004 by Fence

ISBN: 0747570558 A fantastic story about the two magicians who returned magic to England, set in the Napoleonic era, this book is written in a wonderfully dry, humourous fashion. Mr. Norrell arrives on the scene first, he is withdrawn, selfish … Continue reading →

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The face of evil:

Posted on 3 December 2004 by Fence

Chuggers! Otherwise known as Charity Muggers. If you live in any big city I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. Those smiling faces who jump out and ask if you can “spare a moment”, or ask if you can … Continue reading →

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