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Saturday at Central Milton Keynes

And it came to pass that the legend who is Tom Baker appeared at Central Milton Keynes. Although he didn't wear his trademark tie, and I couldn't hear his trademark coarse language, he still manages to impose himself at Collectamania in Central Milton Keynes. I managed to get this almost in focus and almost close-up of the man (ne TimeLord).



There were also a number of Heroes regulars at Milton Keynes too. Including the below Ando. And this gives me the chance to use my wonderful joke. A marketing coup would have got the heroes star with Billy Dee Williams at the local chicken restaurant at the Xscape building...



Ando and Lando at Nando's

I didn't say it was a great joke!

People looking like their dogs

I always thought that the character Captain Jack in Dr Who was a little arrogant. I could quite easily, if I was so inclined, call him a bit of a big head - but the revelation saturday's episode was really taking things a little too far.

I actually quite liked the episode - it was overly sentimental at times and, of course, a little over the top but it did leave me with warm feelings, and that wasn't becasue I spilt my tea. But - I am sure Andrew may have something to say in the comments.

Overall I liked the series, probably better than the last one due to Blink, and Human Nature being exceptional. Not sure if I really like Martha, and although she's gone she is due to be back for some of series four and a short stint in Torchwood too.

So five or so months until Voyage of the Damned brings Christmas cheer to us all, and it is the Titanic and eagle etyed viewers know that the ninth Dr was seen at that very same ship... what are the chances of Ecclestone appearing?

"I don't think"

*Dr Who Spoiler if you haven't seen this weeks episode*






Well we knew it was coming but I must hand it to Mr Davies, the return of the Master was handled quite well. A couple of nice additions to give you some 'aha' moments (no I don't mean going around singing 'take on me') and the best/ worst secret in Dr Who was revealed.

Derek Jacobi was outstanding as he went from bumbling mad professor to sadistic evilness, and although on first impressions John Simm played the character a little whimsically I can see him doing a very sly job in the final two episodes. I even didn't mind Captain Jack being back... he plays a different character when the Doctor is telling him what to do.

Okay there are still millions of questions to be answered... like how and when re the Master but we'll wait till next week beofre complaining too loudly. As episodes go this was nowhere near as good as the previous three weeks but for old fans, it was a welcome journey.

A little review

Been away for most of this week at a fairly inspirational staff conference. It was a nice time away, giving time to reflect and also get ready for the next glorious five year plan. I also managed to damage my heal doing some Irish Dancing. It was a hard wood floor and I went shoe less as I only had some sandals. Woke up in the morning in excruciating pain and literally had to crawl to the bathroom to get ready. Managed to crawl back and take a couple of tablets. This took the edge off the pain and so I was able to get through the day and rest it in the evening. Still hurting BTW but is a little easier to get around.

Have almost finished my Personal Mission Statement and I am now working on my short and long term goals. I may share some of it or all of it, depends how I am feeling.

Not sure if I am looking forward to Dr Who tonight and for the next two weeks as the series comes to an end. The stories should be good, from what I have picked up, but the fact that John 'I am gay, have you noticed? If not let me sing some show tunes for you' Barrowman is back as Captain Jack, could be too much to take.

Thousands of statues to be removed from the UK

Now that is the way to scare any innate state of daylights out of the nation's children. I am, of course, talking about the fantastic episode of Dr Who broadcast last night. 'Blink' was written by the guy who is rapidly becoming the best episode writer of the revamped series, Steven Moffat. Well I'm not going to spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen it yet but suffice to say, children throughout the UK will be scared stiff of any form of statue for the rest of their lives. I only hope that as a result of this episode the cows might be removed from MK.

Talking of MK, the dons are still without a manager since Martin Allen was lured to the sunny climate of Leicester. Rumour has it that Mickey Adams, the former Coventry boss could be on his way to lead the team out for its first match at the new Denbigh Stadium.

Same old, same old

Not been feeling too well recently and coupled with the fact that most of my spare time has been taken up doing a lot of freelance work I seem to have neglected posting anything here. Also I am a bit lazy at times and so it is far easier to post to twitter than here.

Went to see the third installment of Pirates of the Caribbean the other night. It wasn't bad but at the same time I didn't enjoy it as much as the previous two. I felt a distinct lack of tension throughout so perhaps it was the fault of the director.

Can't really afford to go to the cinema again in the near future and that is a shame as I'd like to see The Simpsons, Shrek 3, Die Hard 4 and Fantastic Four 2 plus all those numbers are beginning to make my head ache.

Prison Break has almost finished on Five so I'll gain an hour there.

And finally Dr Who, as expected, got into its stride with Human Nature. A superb episode, well written and with a scary feel that was worth waiting for. Can't wait for the second part of the episode.

A long weekend and a lot happened

And so the Bank Holiday weekend comes to an end, and what a weekend it was.

For the first time in ages we managed to get out and about, beyond the local high street, in our new car. I also managed to pull a muscle, or strain a tendon, or something in my left hand. It is between the first and second finger. While this doesn't hurt too much, apart from a dull ache, while the hand is still it does mean that whenever I try and grip anything it hurts quite considerably.

In other news Manchester United are once again Premiership Champions, nine times in fifteen years.

Dr Who was OK, although I am not liking this series as much so far, even though it has been slightly better - OK, I know that sounds weird but I know what I mean. Still the best stories are yet to come and the end of the series promises to be good - no spoilers here :-)

I did a lot more this weekend but at the moment can't remember, if I do I'll post.

A quick update

Had a busy weekend. Thought Dr Who was good, difficult to get soo much information into one 45 minute episode, but I felt they managed it quite well. Only two blatant references to Mr Saxon, can they keep that up? Interesting to see if they try and shoe-horn it into next week's Shakespear episode. Also a throw-away reference to the Dr once having a brother... is that significant or not?

Not much other news, but the week is young :-)