I love that series too. I just watched the Christmas episode for the second time.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood on the BBC.

Many congratulations Kiwi!! Enjoy your break, you've earnt it!

The photos being posted here are real works of art, and truly are inspiring. Greenman your photos capture England so well; they're beautiful and inspirational. Thanks for sharing them with us.

Clint Eastwood is one of the few 'great' directors and actors left in Hollywood. As a director, I think what makes his films so exceptional is that they are so unfussy and understated, and the focus of the film is very much on the narrative. Having learnt his trade on the ground, he knows how to get the best out of the actors he works with, and demonstrates a maturity of judgement that's so rare in modern cinema. In period films such as Changeling, Los Angeles in the 1920s is so wonderfully evoked that once you've taken it in, you can almost forget about it.

I'm glad to hear that you're feeling a little more relaxed. Stress can make even the calmest of people jumpy. Fool's right, it sounds like classic panic attack symptoms to me as well. The problem is if you get yourself all worked up, you won't be able to concentrate on the work you need to do. Try and take a couple of hours out of your day to just unwind and not think about anything stressful. Easier said than done, I know!

^^Kiwi, of course these lovely photos you took belong in this thread! Albert Park looks like a wonderful place to relax and hang out. Thanks for sharing them.

What a lovely picture Fool, thanks for posting. Leo is a real cutie! He looks like he's going to be a big boy.

It's lovely to have you back Fool. Enjoy your retirement for the time being! How's your little grandson Leo doing?

Well done Kiwi!!

I watched this recently and I liked it a lot more than I was expecting to. It's very much a human story with hardly any CGI except for the opening sequence. I saw this the other night and I thought it was really good. The directing sytle is very similar to a Hitchcock film, edge-of-your seat stuff.

No Jimmy here. I see a very nice looking lady with long brown locks and a warm smile.

Julie, I assume that's you in your new avatar. It's nice to finally see you mate!

How did I miss seeing this post?! That was the most incredible account of a Zeppelin concert ever posted on here; reading it I felt like I was there. I'm truly in awe Strider.

Thankfully far enough away that I never need to venture into Stoke. It's the place to be if you want to bored witless by lots of old pots! I hope you enjoyed the Foo Fighters Strider.

Trentham Gardens is just a few milles away from me. It's hard to believe that Zep' actually played in Stoke. No band would like that would play in Stoke today!

Whatever is discounted when I go to the supermarket! Most kids don't make that much of an effort here, so I don't either. I may get a few special treats in for the ones that have put some thought into their costumes.

Kiwi snap (me too!)! What a great show that is, and Robert is on such good form despite recovering from the flu.

Enjoy Kiwi, I know you will! What made me happy today? I haven't got to go into work again until next week!

I had a throat infection like that once so I know how awful it feels. Stay at home as long as you can and rest, and drink lots of water. I hope you're feeling better very soon.

Get well soon!!