Frugal Fresian's 2010 Adventures

mooomin

DedicatedDFW wrote: »

Ooh! Those would definitely make fab presents! Any link as I can't find them on grabbit?

Linkety link!

You have to sign up to Secret Sales then use the code given on HDUK (I signed up with 2 email addresses, I'm greedy!)

mooomin

honeybear wrote: »

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Things I didn't like:

• several glaring continuity issues, especially the side to face on shots of Amy & Churchill looking at the TARDIS - totally different expressions going on
• the Daleks - are they getting them from IKEA these days?
• Churchill - one of our greatest leaders as a lovable old duffer? I think not!
• the tone of the episode - felt it was really dumbing down

I'm still not sure I get what the point of Amy is either. So far she's not struck me as that smart or funny or interesting, & I think a Companion ought to be one of those

Ok, sorry, rant over

1. I didn't notice the continuity thingie
2. The different coloured Daleks were ridiculous, so I totally agree with you there
3. I can kind of see him as lovable to be honest, following on from the famous quote when someone accused him of being drunk and he replied along the lines of "Madam, I may be drunk, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly". :beer:
4. I didn't like it as much as the other two, but I still have very high hopes! If I feel an episode is being too stupid, I try and remember the show is aimed at 7 year olds as well as geeks nearing 30

I think that Amy is going to be great! I think she's coming across as clever and thoughtful in a totally different way to The Doctor. The thing with the Starwhale was genius, and I loved what she did in last nights episode. I am very pleased they have a Scottish assistant with a normal Scottish accent as well, instead of the shortbread tin accents you often see on the telly.

I still reserve judgement at the moment, I vowed never to watch it again when they made Catherine Tate the assistant, and she was ace.

DedicatedDFW

Hi F_F, Purchase duly made Eek! Thanks for the link, muchly appreciated. I also realised I never said I have received the museum pass so that is really good of you thanks :j Really looking forward to going away - I love York and have never been to the museum! Could you send me your address for the vouchers and I'll put major effort into sending them before they expire .

Dare I say - I don't watch Doctor Who...

taka

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I have to say I'm still not convinced by the new Doc. I find his acting a bit flat and lacking in believable emotion. I am still enjoying it but not as much as the DT doctor.

• Last night episode seemed really 2 dimensional and kind of dummed down. The whole series so far feels like a children's programme rather than aimed at all age groups.
• Not a fan of the new daleks - They look really plasticy and the cynic in me thought they have only done it to increase toy/model sales as people will want to have the whole set.
• Why can you now always see the wood grain on the tardis? I thought it was painted - it is annoying me in the doorway shots. :rotfl:
• What the **** have they done to the theme music?...... noooooooooo!
• I like Amy far more than I like the new doc!

honeybear_2

flying_fresian wrote: »

If I feel an episode is being too stupid, I try and remember the show is aimed at 7 year olds as well as geeks nearing 30

Or, indeed, over 30...

flying_fresian wrote: »

I am very pleased they have a Scottish assistant with a normal Scottish accent as well, instead of the shortbread tin accents you often see on the telly.

That is true. I will hang on in & see how it goes

taka wrote: »

What the **** have they done to the theme music?...... noooooooooo!

See, I've only just noticed that & I have to agree - not a fan at all!

Agree with you about the Dalek toys too

Will stop waffling on about Dr Who & let normal diary service resume now

Primula

flying_fresian wrote: »

I am very pleased they have a Scottish assistant with a normal Scottish accent as well, instead of the shortbread tin accents you often see on the telly.

Absolutely, and is she from Inverness? Someone said that to me, although she doesn't have an Invernesian accent!

honeybear_2

Primula wrote: »

Absolutely, and is she from Inverness? Someone said that to me, although she doesn't have an Invernesian accent!

Yes, according Wikipedia

mooomin

You can tell she's from the North, but she must have had the full-on Invernesian accent battered out of her somewhere :rotfl:

Off out now - going to the pictures with a freezerbag full of cheap popcorn in my handbag :A Just had an excellent dinner of whoopsied lemon sole (75p for 2 fillets), tatties and whoopsied brocolli (56p for LOADS) so I'm off to finish the night with free movies. I love my cinema pass!

beanielou

Enjoy the flicks!

mooomin

beanielou wrote: »

Enjoy the flicks!

I did! We went to see The Ghost Writer which was very good indeed. I do wish that Ewen McGregor would stop accepting parts that require him to do an accent. He can't do accents, and is the least convincing person from Laaaahndaaaahn since !!!!!! Van Dyke. Excellent film though, highly recommended.

I walked nearly all the way from my house to the cinema as well, so that's 35 minutes of brisk walking done today - I didn't think I would get any done today as the weather was mince this morning.

Three day week at work next week, WOOOOOO!

*Edited to add* Quite surprised I got away with !!!!!! Van Dyke on the MSE swearometer, hehe!