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Latest read III

Andy — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:13:43 +0000

Sphinx by TS Learner - During a dive to an old shipwreck, archaeologist Isabella Warnock uncovers an artefact unlike anything she has ever seen: an astrarium, a mysterious ancient device rumoured to have shaped the destinies of pharaohs and kings since the beginning of time. But her discovery comes at a terrible price, and it falls to her husband Oliver to keep the priceless object safe.

Up against a shadowy enemy and a powerful cult prepared to do anything for the treasure, Oliver is catapulted into a breakneck race to protect an ancient secret in a dangerous world of conspiracy and Egyptology, where age-old sorcery and legends clash violently with modern-day ambitions.

Simon’s Cat in ‘Hot Spot’

Andy — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:47:08 +0000

This film was created to celebrate the release of the first Simon’s Cat book. It brings to life one of the sketches from within its pages.

Latest read II

Andy — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:09:38 +0000

I’ve recently moved on to the latest Dan Brown book, The Lost Symbol. All good so far!

Update - Another great read from Dan Brown!

Back from Gambia

Andy — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:19:39 +0000

We’re back from our holiday in Gambia. The weather was just as expected - very hot and sunny all day, every day - and the rainy season has yet to arrive.

The hotel was excellent as was the hospitality from the staff and the locals in general. The food was good and plentiful, even offering a full English breakfast among other dishes every morning!

I’ve posted a selection of our photos on one of the gallery pages. Please take a look and you’ll see how amazing the place is.

Holiday in Gambia

Andy — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:21:14 +0000

We actually have a summer holiday booked already for this year - quite an achievement for us as we normally pick up a last minute deal. We’re off to Gambia on the west coast of Africa for a well deserved break. The weather forecast is looking good and we should be in and out before the rainy season arrives!

The place looks great and the reviews from others who have been are all very positive. So it’s just the various deseases that I need to watch out for - malaria, hepatitis, yellow fever, typhoid, etc! We’ll be dosed up with anti-malaria tablets by then and we will have had a variety of jabs so all should be well.

Funniest voicemail message ever

Andy — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:59:11 +0000

Just listen and enjoy…

Simon’s Cat in ‘Cat Man Do’

Andy — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:29:40 +0000

This video is so funny. It reminds me of our cat, Kitty - very demanding and always either hungry or fast asleep.

Latest read

Andy — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:10:53 +0000

“To you, perceptive reader, I bequeath my history”

The book I’m currently reading is called The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova.

Late one night, exploring her father’s library, a young woman finds an ancient book and a cache of yellowing letters addressed ominously to ‘My dear and unfortunate successor’. Her discovery plunges her into a world she never dreamed of - a labyrinth where the secrets of her father’s past and her mother’s mysterious fate connect to an evil hidden in the depths of history.

Rants - the preview!

Andy — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:09:57 +0000

My list is long and includes, cyclists, last night of the proms, speech marks made with fingers, 25 words when 1 will do, jazz music, tartan, bagpipes, the word ‘etcetera’ used in conversation, etc (it’s OK to use ‘etc’ in writing, by the way!).

If you share my feelings for any of the above - or perhaps you disagree - or if you’d like to share your own rants with me, please let me know.