Who time! in OD

Last night was fun. Met up with my friend Nikki for a couple while watching Andy Murray, then headed to the tweetup. Where we ate food and got drunk (as usual). I think I may have put forward my terrorist in drinking water idea…

We then went to a pop up gallery to have a look. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to see much, cos Nikki had the idea (based on others drinking) that we should head to the shop to get beers. I needed to go as she was worried about being ID’d. By the time we got back everyone else was standing outside, so we all (well, nearly all) had a can there. (I think it’s on all week, so I’ll probably go tomorrow.) We then went to a burlesque night (second Friday in a row I’ve ended up somewhere I originally said I wasn’t going to) and, of course, as soon as the show actually started we buggered off to the barbeque/smoking area.

Then I went somewhere else for a quick pint with Nikki then home.

Got up early today and headed to Stockton for the Doctor Who day. Sadly, I got there too late to see the fan made film they were showing, but I did get quite a few photos, my incense cones and a Sylvester McCoy Doctor Who opening titles badge. The shop is also having a screening of the two Pter Cushing Doctor Who films, so hopefully i’ll be able to go to that. I really want to see them, but they’re hard to find to download.

Decided to go to one of my favourite pubs in Stockton for a pint and on the way there I passed a shop called Books for Free. Which it is. Not the greatest selection in the world, but did manage to get a new copy of one of my favourite Mark Billingham novels. Next time I go out to Stockton (which’ll probably be on Thursday to get more incense), I’m going to donate some spare books I have.

Pics!

Even Daleks agree that bow ties are cool.

Old skool Cyberman.

Close up.

Cassandra.

These two Daleks moved and talked. Leading to a funny situation. A member of staff was saying that they had not expected as many people to turn up as had and the black Dalek siad “That is an understatement!” They then carried out a conversation untill being asked to shut up so that the staff member could continue. The black Dalek then said “I obey!”

The TARDIS they had there. They also had someone dressed as the 11th doctor and the Raggedy Doctor.

There were enough people there to stop it moving…

Just because I had to quote this…

Cyberman: Our species are similar, though your design is inelegant.

Dalek Thay: Daleks have no concept of elegance!

Cyberman: This is obvious. But consider, our technologies are
compatible. Cybermen plus Daleks; together, we could upgrade the universe.

Dalek Thay: You propose an alliance?

Cyberman: This is correct.

Dalek Thay: Request denied!

Cyberman: Hostile elements will be deleted. [they shoot at the Dalek, but it is unaffected]

Dalek Thay: Exterminate! [exterminates both Cybermen]

Cyber Leader: [to another Cybermen] Open visual link!

Cyber Leader: Daleks, be warned. You have declared war upon the Cybermen.

Dalek Sec: This is not war. This is pest control!

Cyber Leader: We have five million Cybermen. How many are you?

Dalek Sec: Four.

Cyber Leader: You would destroy the Cybermen with four Daleks?

Dalek Sec: We would destroy the Cybermen with one Dalek! You are superior in only one respect.

Cyber Leader: What is that?

Dalek Sec: You are better at dying.

Convinced some nice person to take this for me.

If you’re interested, the shop has a website

Tonight, I’m heading out wioth a friend who’s back in town for the weekend. Tomorrow, got a bit of writing to do (but not much) and just generally chilling and Monday I have signing on, class and starting to stress as I should be hearing this week if I’m getting money/mentoring help for New Writers North. Fingers crossed.

Will