"INFORMATION. THE PROGRESS HAS ARRIVED AT DESTINATION. MAIN VISUAL IS AVAILABLE." "Put it on the main screen," instructed Commander Shore. Within milliseconds the optical panel was filled with the image of the planet, it was an odd looking world to say the least. It appeared to be more or less one continent which took up … Continue reading Touchdown
Month: March 2017
Share Your World 2017 March 27
Does your first or middle name have any significance (or were you named after another family member)? Which one? I have enough middle names to fill a small phonebook! But I will go with the middle name I use in my everyday life, Edward. Edward was name of my Granddad and my sister's middle name … Continue reading Share Your World 2017 March 27
The Sandman’s Q and A
Mostly for Brits this time. Answer in either a ping back or as a reply. Today's questions are entertainment based either or questions 1. Monty Python or Spike Milligan? 2. Pink Floyd or Genesis? 3. Billie Holiday or Ella Fitzgerald? 4. Hammer Horror or Universal Studios Horror? 5. George Lazenby or Timothy Dalton? Ok. … Continue reading The Sandman’s Q and A
Chicago Swing Katz Gig Report 12/3/17
Gig report: The Chicago Swing Katz at the Brooklands Hotel Meole Brace. 12th March 2017 This is the second time I have seen the Swing Katz which could be described as a West Midlands Jazz Super group as it has something of an all star line up of the local scene featuring many familiar … Continue reading Chicago Swing Katz Gig Report 12/3/17
The Warren
Dr Webster approached the seated committee, clipboard in hand and stood before them a little nervously. "Well doctor, what are your findings?" asked Wilson, the head of facility. "I discovered some interesting things about this virus of yours," began Dr Webster. "My first guess was that it was some kind of blood born infection due … Continue reading The Warren
I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue
Well it has been a fairly steady week for the old Sandman with not a lot happening except me beginning to plan a potential trip Stateside in which I hope to take in New York City, Chicago again as I didn't really see much when I last went and hopefully take in more of Detroit … Continue reading I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue
Share Your World 2017- 20th March
How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are? I guess I would probably say about forty and keep it vague, I've often had people say I was an old man (or rather like one of the teachers who were mostly around 40 save one or two either way) ever since I was … Continue reading Share Your World 2017- 20th March
Good Morning
Breakfast shift is done and dusted so here is a bit of good Morning Jazz https://youtu.be/ZY3IHYzXCYc
Out on the Frontier
"INFORMATION. SENSORS DETECT OBJECT UPON CURRENT COURSE." "What sort of object?" queried Tanal. "THAT INFOMRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE AT PRESENT, OBJECT IS ON EXTREME RANGE OF THE SENSORS." Tanal pondered for a moment, was it worth awakening the crew at this stage after all it was probably just a fragment of meteorite or another worn out … Continue reading Out on the Frontier
20 things book lovers will understand
From the Good Reads website - members were asked the twenty biggest problems bibliophiles face. 1/ "The urge to buy books even though you still have too many books to read at home." 2. "Feeling sad for people who don't really exist." 3. "RUNNING OUT OF SHELF SPACE!!!" Kim 4. "Getting interrupted when you are … Continue reading 20 things book lovers will understand