The Anti-Climax That Is Boxing Day

[lupestripe]

I didn't go on the Internet at all yesterday. Shocking. And now today is Boxing Day - with the general feeling of the morning after a really wild party. Still, at least I don't have to work it, which is a change.

I hope Christmas went well for everyone - I spent most of it watching Extreme Trains on the History Channel  (all of which were based in the States for some reason) and then The Gruffalo. Did anyone see that? Delightfully furry adaptation of the book - really heartwarming and thoroughly fantastic. It was on just before Doctor Who on BBC One (which I didn't watch - have always thought the Doctor was overhyped).

We also had some gorgeous beef with frozen vegetables as we forgot to do any shopping and get food in. Our current plan, therefore, is to have Christmas Dinner today. I like bucking conventions anyway but now the shops are open again (inconsiderate bastards for shutting on the one day I actually need them - grrrr) and the food is almost certainly going to be half price of cheaper, I think tonight's meal is going to be a special one. Plus we didn't get any novelty cheeseboards in, which is unacceptable.

Apart from that, did the usual - drank loads, went to a really nice pub where we struck up a conversation about cars with some bloke we didn't know, ate Toblerone (seriously, the only time Toblerone is acceptable is Christmas) and watched hour after relentless hour of TV. I phoned my family to wish them well and they were the usual positive influence they always are. Made me glad to be with Wolfie really.

And finally, there may be a Leeds pub meet tomorrow (Sunday) if anyone is interested (Leeds Railway Station, 5pm). Would be great to see you :-)

Comments

[rikev.livejournal.com]

I saw The Gruffalo and it was cheesy at moments. But there were funny bits, ants go up the tree, nom nom nom nom. :D

Didn't think much of Dr Who though. Now it's Boxing Day and I am trying to get into Central London but the trains are closed down! >.

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

It was cheesy but I thought the voice acting was exceptional and the animation was really great too. There were enough heart-warming moments in it to make it fantastic.

Never been a massive fan of Doctor Who - it's good cinematographically and the plots are sometimes good but it's just too hit and miss for me really.

Good luck trying to get into London today - I think the trains often do take Boxing Day off too.

[marston.livejournal.com]

Hit and Miss - YES! This is exactly my problem with "new Who".

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

The good episodes have been moving and thought-provoking. Unfortunately, there is also a lot of dross I find.