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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Dec 9, 2023 0:25:13 GMT
On day 2 of our 3 day state wide storm.. yesterday over 20K homes without power. Backyard is almost like a swimming pool (the lawn will look great in a few days). The front road is flooding over and it's rapidly going up our driveway. Sent a "beginning" video to a couple forumers already . "We Will Rebuild" ! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/6343532/images/mW7FMmAyG_vqxkNOJyyh.gif)
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Post by elkawho on Dec 9, 2023 3:18:32 GMT
On day 2 of our 3 day state wide storm.. yesterday over 20K homes without power. Backyard is almost like a swimming pool (the lawn will look great in a few days). The front road is flooding over and it's rapidly going up our driveway. Sent a "beginning" video to a couple forumers already . "We Will Rebuild" ! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/6343532/images/RagqzeH_VlyktUq6Xnud.gif) Stay safe, and I hope there is minimal damage.
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Dec 9, 2023 4:36:45 GMT
www.firstcontactconventions.com.au/astrocon.htmlFor any Aussie "Astro Boy" fans, a Convention has just been announced for 1 day only! "Special Guest - Patricia Whitely Meet the actress who brought to life one of the most iconic anime characters of the early 1980's. Patricia "Patty" Whitely is best known for playing Astro Boy in the 1980s incarnation of the show. A stage actor with a unique voice, Patty continues to perform for live audiences with the Madison Theatre Guide. She recently starred in a production of Moon over Buffalo. This will be Patty's first trip to Australia to meet with fans of this amazing series. Venue Mantra on Russell 222 Russell St Melbourne Vic, 3000 Schedule 10:00am - Doors Open 11:00am - Photo Ops Noon - Tezuka Talk: A Deep Dive into Astro Boy 1:00pm - Lunch Break 2:00pm - Patricia Whitely LIVE Q&A 3:00pm - Autographs 5:00pm - Close Tickets General Admission - $45 - Includes entry, reserved numbered seat, opportunity to purchase autographs and photo ops with Patricia. VIP - $150 - Includes entry, reserved numbered front row seat, 1 x autograph, 1 x photo op and lunch with Patricia. Limited to 10. Autographs & Photo ops available for purchase on the day Autographs - $40 Photo Ops - $50 All guests confirmed at time of announcement. Should the event not proceed, refunds will be automatically issued." ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/6343532/images/ZBDvOFPmQgNwxFXLpuoD.gif)
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Dec 9, 2023 4:37:39 GMT
On day 2 of our 3 day state wide storm.. yesterday over 20K homes without power. Backyard is almost like a swimming pool (the lawn will look great in a few days). The front road is flooding over and it's rapidly going up our driveway. Sent a "beginning" video to a couple forumers already . "We Will Rebuild" ! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/6343532/images/RagqzeH_VlyktUq6Xnud.gif) Stay safe, and I hope there is minimal damage. Thanks, back lawn is Almost ankle deep and it's almost up to the back door..
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Post by number13 on Dec 9, 2023 11:13:03 GMT
I must confess I've not even heard of the series! Until now. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/6343532/images/mW7FMmAyG_vqxkNOJyyh.gif) OMG. It is SOOOOOO awesome.
Like X-Files. Just as a comedy with completely incompetent police officers.
I have lived in NZ for 10 years and it is also pure nostalgia for me.
That does sound right up my street! I don't think it's ever been broadcast in the UK. With or without slugs. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/6343532/images/mW7FMmAyG_vqxkNOJyyh.gif)
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Post by number13 on Dec 9, 2023 11:22:17 GMT
Has anyone on here heard of / "competes" in 'Whamageddon'?
(In short, 'players' try to avoid hearing Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' for as long as possible in the run-up to Christmas. There's a website with rules and everything.)
This made my day because it appeals on the same level of British silliness taken seriously as Monty Python's Fish-Slapping Dance and because
I have crowned myself Joint National Grand Master Black Belt Champion (or whatever their top level is) because so far as I know I've never heard the song and anyway, 'Last Christmas' is not a song, it's a mysterious and creepy 'Doctor Who' special with the excellent Mr. Capaldi!
EDIT: If you do hear the song before Christmas, you are out of the game and sent to Whamhalla. Until next December, presumably, when you can return and play again.
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Post by mark687 on Dec 9, 2023 11:43:26 GMT
Has anyone on here heard of / "competes" in 'Whamageddon'?
(In short, 'players' try to avoid hearing Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' for as long as possible in the run-up to Christmas. There's a website with rules and everything.)
This made my day because it appeals on the same level of British silliness taken seriously as Monty Python's Fish-Slapping Dance and because
I have crowned myself Joint National Grand Master Black Belt Champion (or whatever their top level is) because so far as I know I've never heard the song and anyway, 'Last Christmas' is not a song, it's a mysterious and creepy 'Doctor Who' special with the excellent Mr. Capaldi!
EDIT: If you do hear the song before Christmas, you are out of the game and sent to Whamhalla. Until next December, presumably, when you can return and play again.
Yes (If you will go gallanting around the Vortex with Frill Shirt and Ms Grant for 2 Years ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/6343532/images/ZBDvOFPmQgNwxFXLpuoD.gif) ) there was in depth discussion on it cause BF do their own version Regards mark687
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Post by number13 on Dec 9, 2023 12:07:11 GMT
Has anyone on here heard of / "competes" in 'Whamageddon'? (In short, 'players' try to avoid hearing Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' for as long as possible in the run-up to Christmas. There's a website with rules and everything.) This made my day because it appeals on the same level of British silliness taken seriously as Monty Python's Fish-Slapping Dance and because I have crowned myself Joint National Grand Master Black Belt Champion (or whatever their top level is) because so far as I know I've never heard the song and anyway, 'Last Christmas' is not a song, it's a mysterious and creepy 'Doctor Who' special with the excellent Mr. Capaldi! EDIT: If you do hear the song before Christmas, you are out of the game and sent to Whamhalla. Until next December, presumably, when you can return and play again.
Yes (If you will go gallanting around the Vortex with Frill Shirt and Ms Grant for 2 Years ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/6343532/images/ZBDvOFPmQgNwxFXLpuoD.gif) ) there was in depth discussion on it cause BF do their own version Regards mark687 Thanks Mark! I'd be a hopeless player of 'Whomageddon', I'd have to regenerate on December 1st every year!
(Of course I only intended to be away for five minutes. The Doctor promised! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/6343532/images/mW7FMmAyG_vqxkNOJyyh.gif) )
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Dec 9, 2023 12:11:09 GMT
Has anyone on here heard of / "competes" in 'Whamageddon'?
(In short, 'players' try to avoid hearing Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' for as long as possible in the run-up to Christmas. There's a website with rules and everything.)
This made my day because it appeals on the same level of British silliness taken seriously as Monty Python's Fish-Slapping Dance and because
I have crowned myself Joint National Grand Master Black Belt Champion (or whatever their top level is) because so far as I know I've never heard the song and anyway, 'Last Christmas' is not a song, it's a mysterious and creepy 'Doctor Who' special with the excellent Mr. Capaldi!
EDIT: If you do hear the song before Christmas, you are out of the game and sent to Whamhalla. Until next December, presumably, when you can return and play again.
I was out this past Wednesday... !
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Post by shutupbanks on Dec 9, 2023 12:38:54 GMT
Has anyone on here heard of / "competes" in 'Whamageddon'?
(In short, 'players' try to avoid hearing Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' for as long as possible in the run-up to Christmas. There's a website with rules and everything.)
This made my day because it appeals on the same level of British silliness taken seriously as Monty Python's Fish-Slapping Dance and because
I have crowned myself Joint National Grand Master Black Belt Champion (or whatever their top level is) because so far as I know I've never heard the song and anyway, 'Last Christmas' is not a song, it's a mysterious and creepy 'Doctor Who' special with the excellent Mr. Capaldi!
EDIT: If you do hear the song before Christmas, you are out of the game and sent to Whamhalla. Until next December, presumably, when you can return and play again.
I managed to hang on until last night, alas.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2023 12:45:35 GMT
Has anyone on here heard of / "competes" in 'Whamageddon'?
(In short, 'players' try to avoid hearing Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' for as long as possible in the run-up to Christmas. There's a website with rules and everything.)
This made my day because it appeals on the same level of British silliness taken seriously as Monty Python's Fish-Slapping Dance and because
I have crowned myself Joint National Grand Master Black Belt Champion (or whatever their top level is) because so far as I know I've never heard the song and anyway, 'Last Christmas' is not a song, it's a mysterious and creepy 'Doctor Who' special with the excellent Mr. Capaldi!
EDIT: If you do hear the song before Christmas, you are out of the game and sent to Whamhalla. Until next December, presumably, when you can return and play again.
I'm still going strong, unless you count the earworm in my head!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2023 13:23:24 GMT
Realising that I'm chatting real-time with a fellow fan in actual Australia. Hard to get my head round what a global phenomenon Doctor Who has become, uniting people from around the world (OK. as long as they get Disney+, but the bills have to be paid somehow).
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2023 15:41:28 GMT
Here we go. I feel I have to post this somewhere.
It's not made my day to finally realise that my favourite show is not my favourite show anymore. Doctor Who has become something I'm finding annoys me more than my enjoyment of it, and I never thought I'd say that. My recent comments about the TV specials have been watered down from how I really feel, and I hate the fact that I could be regularly turning in posts more suited to 'that other place' (a place I banned myself from because of their negativity). Problem is, I'm the negative one now, and I don't want to be. Doctor Who has been less than brilliant before, but mainly due to lack of budget or the whims of a BBC Controller etc; that they're turning it into a Disney production now goes against everything that - in my view - makes/made it great. I hate what they're doing to Doctor Who, absolutely hate it. So I'm going to abstain from the show for a while, and that means abstaining from this fine place too. I'll still pop in to talk about the occasional BF release that takes my interest (I've a few pre-ordered), but other than that, I'll mainly become a 'lurker' - rather that than just continuously whinge about what's happening on the telly. Bless you all and have a tremendous Christmas.
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Post by tuigirl on Dec 11, 2023 17:23:17 GMT
Here we go. I feel I have to post this somewhere.
It's not made my day to finally realise that my favourite show is not my favourite show anymore. Doctor Who has become something I'm finding annoys me more than my enjoyment of it, and I never thought I'd say that. My recent comments about the TV specials have been watered down from how I really feel, and I hate the fact that I could be regularly turning in posts more suited to 'that other place' (a place I banned myself from because of their negativity). Problem is, I'm the negative one now, and I don't want to be. Doctor Who has been less than brilliant before, but mainly due to lack of budget or the whims of a BBC Controller etc; that they're turning it into a Disney production now goes against everything that - in my view - makes/made it great. I hate what they're doing to Doctor Who, absolutely hate it. So I'm going to abstain from the show for a while, and that means abstaining from this fine place too. I'll still pop in to talk about the occasional BF release that takes my interest (I've a few pre-ordered), but other than that, I'll mainly become a 'lurker' - rather that than just continuously whinge about what's happening on the telly. Bless you all and have a tremendous Christmas.
I feel you. I tried to keep away from spoilers (I even have stopped scrolling on social media and go straight to my hobby groups) and have not even read the relevant sections on here, so no idea what you where whining about (do NOT tell me!). I did hear some faint complaints however, even if I tried to tune them out.
I have NOT seen the new specials yet! Reason is, I just refuse to sign up for another Streaming service. Fullstop. No discussion. So I have to wait for it to eventually pop up on Prime or iTunes.
Maybe this makes me less of a fan, but you know what? There are other things at the moment which are more worth of my attention and my money. Not throwing it at a greedy global fandom swallowing corporation, thank you very much.
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Dec 11, 2023 19:18:15 GMT
At least they are honest!. C'mon BF ..! ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/6343532/images/ZBDvOFPmQgNwxFXLpuoD.gif)
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Post by timleschild on Dec 11, 2023 19:41:12 GMT
At least they are honest!. C'mon BF ..! ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/6343532/images/ZBDvOFPmQgNwxFXLpuoD.gif) Here is the full interview I think. Haven't watched it yet
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2023 2:23:05 GMT
15:09 on that Eccleston and Piper vid. Questioner clearly thinks "here's a nice happy question" - "What needs to happen for you to come back?" Chris' reply - "Sack Russell T. Davies. Sack Julie Gardner. Sack Phil Collinson. Sack Jane Tranter. So, can you arrange that?" to a very "do we...cheer?" response from the crowd. Eccleston's been honest he's not rich and still works for financial reasons but he's got standards and even for a Disney-funded payday wouldn't go back. That's got to be admired. He's got his dignity and if you've read his book, what he went through about the time on Doctor Who and his life in general then? That's priceless. I'd say "never change, Chris" - but he won't.
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Post by timleschild on Dec 12, 2023 9:10:58 GMT
15:09 on that Eccleston and Piper vid. Questioner clearly thinks "here's a nice happy question" - "What needs to happen for you to come back?" Chris' reply - "Sack Russell T. Davies. Sack Julie Gardner. Sack Phil Collinson. Sack Jane Tranter. So, can you arrange that?" to a very "do we...cheer?" response from the crowd. Eccleston's been honest he's not rich and still works for financial reasons but he's got standards and even for a Disney-funded payday wouldn't go back. That's got to be admired. He's got his dignity and if you've read his book, what he went through about the time on Doctor Who and his life in general then? That's priceless. I'd say "never change, Chris" - but he won't. This is one of the reasons I'm not happy about the return of RTD et al, the way they treated Chris.
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Post by shallacatop on Dec 12, 2023 12:59:09 GMT
I was at that event, Chris & Billie both absolutely lovely. First time meeting them and wasn’t sure what to expect, having it in the back of my mind they may be two of the more pricklier meets, but couldn’t be further from the truth.
Would like to see them both record a couple of Big Finish trilogies together. I’d like a characterisation for the Doctor more like he had on screen, which happens rarely on audio, and think a little expansion on their one series would be welcome.
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Post by number13 on Dec 15, 2023 22:06:43 GMT
I have been extremely restrained this December, but the first mince pie of the season just met its match.
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