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Meako1973
Sheffield, UK
Happy in my little world.
Interests: Comics, films, books, dice, lions & tigers & bears (oh my)
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Surely the games are more important?
Posted Feb 21, 2013 at Just Another Geek
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Once More please...
Today I have been rediscovering the genius of Joss Whedon. Not that it really needed rediscovering, mind you. After all, last year he crafted possibly the best comic book movie to date (yeah, all you Batfans can go suck a chode - Avengers was perfect comic book, whilst Batman was... Continue reading
Posted Feb 2, 2013 at Just Another Geek
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Meako1973 has shared their blog Just Another Geek
Jan 7, 2013
QUICK UPDATE:
The person who was the subject of the rant has explained that they didn't delete it, but thinks it may have been an accidental thing (through the iphone app - we ifolk all know the risks of accidentally swiping on that app)
Therefore, to him, I say - no worries :)
But, all the other facts still stand :p
Debate, don't delete!
I enjoy debate - I despise people who wear blinkers and refuse to listen to an alternate viewpoint. Case in point - a comment today regarding HBO and BBC commented that at the same time HBO were showing Game of Thrones, BBC1 was showing Silent Witness...and the point was made that HBO don't take...
There are rumours that there are around 300 verses of that song these days, with more added from time to time. It is kind of an anthem of Liverpool, and there are also variations of some verses from one part of the city to the other.
Heres a few more for you (the first obviously crafted by a toffee)
"Over at Anfield the shirts they are red.
And the players play football as though they were dead.
While over at Goodison the shirts they are blue,
and the football they play is fantastic to view.
If it's football you're wanting, the team at the top,
is the team that they're singing about in the Kop;
this city has got two great teams it deserves;
Liverpool ... First Team, and Liverpool Reserves.
I took a walk along Lime Street one day,
I saw a "Young lady" a-heading my way;
"Have you got the right time, love", says I to the lass,
She said, "I've got the time, Jack, if you've got the brass."
Walton Gaol is the place for a quiet week-end.
Climb over the wall, and you'll meet all your friends.
You can sit and watch telly, drink whisky and beer
and chalk on the prison walls; "Kilroy was here".
We've got wide open spaces like the Wavertree Park,
where it's unsafe by daylight and more so by dark
We've got places of culture like Dingle and Speke,
where they play "tick" with hatchets, and fight with their feet.
We've got romantic places like the Cast-Iron Shore,
where you can find someone else's back door,
We had John, we had George, Ringo and Paul,
the Liverpool Spinners, and the St George's Hall.
When my last whistle blows & the "Ref Up There" says;
"You've supped your last Guinness,lad, it's the end of your days,"
Take my ashes to Old Trafford and spread them around,
and they won't win a match while I'm haunting the ground. "
Day 12 - Place of birth
Post a picture of the place you were born In my Liverpool Home, In my Liverpool Home We speak with an accent exceedingly rare, Meet under a statue exceedingly bare, And if you want a Cathedral, we've got one to spare In my Liverpool Home..... I was born in Liverpool, down by the docks Me Re...
Day 7 - Your Idol(s)
Talk About Your Idol and how the Influence You My instant reaction when I saw this challenge crop up was that I don't have an idol. After a bit of thought I have come to the conclusion that I definitely don't have an idol....I have many. Each and every one... Continue reading
Posted Mar 20, 2012 at Just Another Geek
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Mar 20, 2012
Deep Thought Challenge - Day 1
Day 1 - your favorite picture of yourself and one interesting fact for every year you’ve been alive. I was born in Liverpool My earliest vivid memory is of watching Star Wars at the cinema I have an extensive comic book collection I am pretty good at mathematics I am... Continue reading
Posted Mar 15, 2012 at Just Another Geek
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It took the loss of a child to make me realise what was important in life.
It is 11 years since we were blessed with our first child. In a few weeks it will be 11 years since we lost her. Her name was Anastasia Louise Milner-Meakin, and you can read all about her over at THIS WEBSITE (go on, it opens in a new window).... Continue reading
Posted Feb 11, 2012 at Just Another Geek
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Sorry, forgot to add (in response to the picture of the status update)
"Add to that the fact that Ramadan (please note the spelling) was a couple of months ago (August to be precise), and the prayers are five times per day not six. Oh, and at the end of the fasting period the celebration of Eid-Al-Fitr is celebrated (with only 2 prayers on those days). At no point do people wish anyone a 'happy ramadan' over any of that period (it would be like saying Happy Lent by comparison).
Hey, but why let facts get in the way of an ignorant rant. Nothing beats ignorance of other beliefs like a Christian rant! Strange how I could ask folk of every religion what Christmas represents, and they would all know - yet good old 'peace and love to all' Christians choose ignorance over enlightenment."
No-one is offended by "Merry Christmas"
Once more it is the season to be jolly - and in some cases it is the season to be jolly-well ignorant, and totally gullible! Yes, the age old favourites are back once more. They are banning Christmas! We have to say "Happy Holidays" Santa is banned! No Christmas trees are allowed! Man aliv...
No-one is offended by "Merry Christmas"
Posted Nov 25, 2011 at Just Another Geek
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Dear Apple Fanboy
Posted Oct 11, 2011 at Just Another Geek
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FilmFile is back!
A quick heads up to my one follower to say that my movie reviews site has risen from the ashes once more. Admittedly a little sparse on reviews at present (about 20 or so on there as opposed to the thousand or so that I used t0 have), but I... Continue reading
Posted Oct 9, 2011 at Just Another Geek
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I have never been much of an Apple fan. Their products, whilst nice and shiny, are generally seriously overpriced, and not as good as many would have you believe.
However, Jobs was a forerunner on ideas in the field - even if, in later years, most of those ideas were someone else's just refined upon. However his dedication and passion towards the company he owned was visible throughout. Never a 'back-room' CEO, he was always at the front, pitching ideas, showcasing technology, and showing that he loves tech as much as those who buy his products.
He was also crucial in the early years of one of the best animation studios in the world, Pixar. For that I will be eternally grateful.
RIP Mr Jobs - you've earned your rest.
Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intu...
Miracle Day - or how the US actually killed Torchwood!
Posted Sep 17, 2011 at Just Another Geek
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LUCAbaydlerphobia - Episode 2 - The Phantom Director
Posted Aug 26, 2011 at Just Another Geek
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Addiction and old habits....they die hard, dontchaknow!
Even after the cold turkey phase has long gone, and you reach that stage where you no longer need the focus of your additction, there still come the occasional moments where you find yourself almost tempted to begin the filthy habit once more. You know it is a nasty, and... Continue reading
Posted Aug 16, 2011 at Just Another Geek
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TWSS :)
Posted Aug 15, 2011 at Just Another Geek
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WTFIAM...?
Posted Aug 12, 2011 at Just Another Geek
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A sad-act DJ tries to justify the riots...
A Facebook buddy linked this video, which watching it just wound me up. I post below my responses that I put on the comments thread for your pleasure... I got as far as him trying to say that "young people feel marginalised" and realised that he is a bit of... Continue reading
Posted Aug 10, 2011 at Just Another Geek
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The news of the cancellation, especially given that SyFy only had to commit to 6 more episodes, is just plain stupidity. I became concerned when Sci-Fi changed its name to that dreadful mis-spelling, wondering if they were trying to deliberately re-market the network away from all that geeky technobabbly nonsense. Seems I was right, as slowly but surely they have slipped away from sci-fi, and given us...erm...wrestling!
It will be a shame to see Eureka go, but we can live in hope that some of our favourite characters may see life in the connected shows (Warehouse 13 for example)...well, until the inevitable cancellation of that too.
SyFy...you SYuk!
Saying goodbye to Eureka
Last year, my friend Amy told me she was moving from writing Leverage to writing Eureka. She asked me if I was interested in playing a scientist who was kind of a jerk. I said "yes" as fast as I could, and ended up playing Doctor Isaac Parrish for seven of the ten episodes in season 4.5. When se...
Just a quick note, in preparation for Lucabaydlerphobia part 2 or 3
I've not got around to my reasons for disliking Adam Sandler yet, but having someone send me this message kind of does the arguing for me. u dnt no wot ur talking about arsehole .so ur sayin happy gilmore isnt funny . oh yeah 50 first dates, mr deeds,click,just go... Continue reading
Posted Aug 8, 2011 at Just Another Geek
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Coming Soon....
So, I spent a couple of days this week sat watching preview clips of upcoming films, trailers, and a few full films. Not forgetting a social gathering in the evening of the first day. Oh, it is such a hard task, but somebody had to do it. On a more... Continue reading
Posted Jul 8, 2011 at Just Another Geek
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Lucabaydlerphobia - Part 1
Posted Jul 2, 2011 at Just Another Geek
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Once upon a time there was a website called FilmFile...
Posted Jun 30, 2011 at Just Another Geek
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