tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post874352155746955146..comments2024-03-28T13:40:22.969+00:00Comments on Crinoline Robot: Goodwill to all humans!Mimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-85487446281701332782015-01-14T09:54:42.418+00:002015-01-14T09:54:42.418+00:00Oh, that's cool. I shall keep an eye out for &...Oh, that's cool. I shall keep an eye out for 'Trolls'. <br /><br />I tend to have my Flashy in small bites. Royal Flash was on Radio over Christmas and I've Tivoed it but have yet to listen to it. I hope they chose a voice that sounds the way I imagine him...Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-45453511044656190622015-01-13T12:29:08.777+00:002015-01-13T12:29:08.777+00:00The Froud books I got are 'Faeries Tales' ...The Froud books I got are 'Faeries Tales' and 'How To See Faeries' (I think that's what it's called). I have pretty much all of the Froud books now except 'Trolls' I believe. His artwork makes me so happy, I just love it. The Goblins of Labyrinth was my first.<br /><br />I rather like Flashy for all of his flaws and his utter cowardice! I do find them heavy going Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238571735302117986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-85357316843897058062015-01-01T15:03:52.108+00:002015-01-01T15:03:52.108+00:00I will definitely enjoy reading! I have to read a ...I will definitely enjoy reading! I have to read a lot for freelance work, so it's nice to read purely for myself. <br /><br />And as for envy - you have SNOW! How smashing. I envy you that. That said, as soon as more than an inch of snow falls, the south of England grinds to a halt, so it's probably for the best that we haven't had any. You'd think that after thousands of years ofMimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-32233350396037686792015-01-01T15:01:19.053+00:002015-01-01T15:01:19.053+00:00I don't know if it's the same artist, but ...I don't know if it's the same artist, but there is a similarity. Smith isn't as beastly as Flashy, though. More of a bumbling idiot than an out-and-out rotter, and much nicer to the ladies!<br /><br />Which Brian Froud ones? I have Good Fairies/Bad Fairies and The Goblins of Labyrinth.<br /><br />Maybe you can get Andy some robots for next Christmas!Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-26987483980654085762015-01-01T14:58:49.665+00:002015-01-01T14:58:49.665+00:00Ah! How are you finding Space Captain Smith? You&#...Ah! How are you finding Space Captain Smith? You're the second person that I know I've got reading them. I know what you mean about getting rubbed the wrong way by a writer and not wanting to read their stuff quite as much. <br /><br />Thankfully, we don't see quite as much of the Kardashians - mainly Kim, though I suspect Kendall will get more coverage now she's modelling Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-78538902188555700842015-01-01T14:55:53.130+00:002015-01-01T14:55:53.130+00:00I didn't blog about it - something went wrong ...I didn't blog about it - something went wrong with my camera's memory card and I lost the pictures. But it was ace. We started with fizz round the Roman Baths, then moved inside for a hot buffet (including the 'stew in a box' which they sell at the Christmas market, and which has a cult following at work anyway), followed by a magnificent array of pudding 'shots', and an Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-12433266470805968082015-01-01T14:52:52.331+00:002015-01-01T14:52:52.331+00:00The train print is on dresses - Cath Kidston does ...The train print is on dresses - Cath Kidston does some interesting ones. For AW14 there was a fab one with red London buses and another patterned with retro clocks. I think her stuff is a lot less twee and chintzy than it has a reputation for being!Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-56672963765751846022015-01-01T14:51:27.112+00:002015-01-01T14:51:27.112+00:00Pete and I only had three things on our wedding li...Pete and I only had three things on our wedding list, one of which was book tokens. That was marvellous! We each filled a shopping basket after the wedding.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-54863889886260034992015-01-01T14:50:27.572+00:002015-01-01T14:50:27.572+00:00They do make lovely stuff, don't they? I was t...They do make lovely stuff, don't they? I was tempted by the glass camera baubles too.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-3804361956073066672014-12-30T11:15:53.803+00:002014-12-30T11:15:53.803+00:00Mim,
I have a bit of envyous feeling right now. I...Mim, <br />I have a bit of envyous feeling right now. It's snowing outside, and the winter was always me reading-time.. but, unfortunately I actually have to study. No reading for me - at least not until the exam is over.<br />Ahhh.. read something for my sake!<br /><br />MarijaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034764185511908294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-24955128911325843042014-12-29T20:36:55.980+00:002014-12-29T20:36:55.980+00:00I do I like your robot decoration, how lovely! I h...I do I like your robot decoration, how lovely! I hope you had a great Christmas and enjoyed the festivities with your friends. Great stack of books to go at!Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-10302662771199665032014-12-29T10:41:14.452+00:002014-12-29T10:41:14.452+00:00How thoughtful of Mr Robot to get you your robots!...How thoughtful of Mr Robot to get you your robots! They're lovely, I'm sure Andy would like those too as he likes those sorts of robots :)<br /><br />The Toby Frost books look so much like the covers of the Flashman Papers, I wonder if it's the same artist. I got books too, not so many that I don't know where to start, but I got four over my birthday and Christmas: two Brian FroudMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238571735302117986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-83109843063382165242014-12-29T10:26:00.568+00:002014-12-29T10:26:00.568+00:00Cute robot! Your new books look awesome. I'm r...Cute robot! Your new books look awesome. I'm reading Space Captain Smith because of your review. I've been wanting to read some Cherie Priest but she rubbed me the wrong way in an interview so I need to separate that from my brain and just dive in. <br />Watching the news is almost always a day ruiner. You probably don't get inundated with Kardashians, though - lucky! <br />Bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12850354275835807205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-76418869587376775062014-12-28T17:48:58.290+00:002014-12-28T17:48:58.290+00:00I too found the news a bit much in the run up to C...I too found the news a bit much in the run up to Christmas, it was so depressing some days!! I love those robot decorations for the tree, and I think you've got some lovely reading material to get stuck in to, I did too and can't wait to curl up in a chair with a cup of festive tea and a crisp new hardback. I'm pleased you had a good Christmas - all the best for 2015! How did the Porcelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202283149145094340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-80313572672999524122014-12-28T17:04:42.384+00:002014-12-28T17:04:42.384+00:00I'm not a fan of Xmas but the last few days ha...I'm not a fan of Xmas but the last few days have been lovely.<br />That robot is gorgeous, I'd be happy to have him on display all year round. Have I seen that train print on dresses? I remember admiring one on a girl at a festival last Summer. it is an ace print. Boycie has got great taste.<br />Loved Tinker, Tailor. I watched it on the Beeb back in the day and was gripped back then. Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-78468561045278210472014-12-28T15:52:49.967+00:002014-12-28T15:52:49.967+00:00Some of my most memorable Christmases involved the...Some of my most memorable Christmases involved the gift of a voucher for books. Being let loose in a bookstore in January...oh, the potential! <br /><br />A roast goose is nothing to sneeze at-I'll be over at eight-save me a wing.Goodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383404429461423998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-41867929349941541612014-12-28T14:20:02.382+00:002014-12-28T14:20:02.382+00:00I have indeed had a good Christmas, and I hope you...I have indeed had a good Christmas, and I hope you have too! And I've spent some delicious time reading, with no great pressure to do anything else, which is always a joy of the holidays. Love your robots. And Boycie too! xxxCurtisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362184504889147455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-54908194697540937802014-12-28T13:57:26.871+00:002014-12-28T13:57:26.871+00:00Nothing beats getting new books, I'm glad to h...Nothing beats getting new books, I'm glad to hear your Christmas was a good one. Have a wonderful day of feasting today.<br /><br />I nearly bought those robots for myself but resisted. I love Paperchase it's definitely one of my happy places!Miss Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899889154015378547noreply@blogger.com