Poy #11

I know that, more than anything on this blog, you're all eagerly awaiting new Poy posts (PPs... ha...) - So sorry for recent delays but as you can see, I'm churning them out now (Not Poy, I can't lay claim to that wonder). So new Poy, here ya go! Oh yes.

Day 67

March 7th, Wednesday -

Day 66

March 6th, Tuesday -

Day 65

March 5th, Monday - Oh yes, its Killer 80s Robot Double Bill Madness Day!! (K80RDBM Day, for short. Catchy eh??) The PCC - which I don't frequent anywhere near as much as I should - have some brilliant double bills every Monday and we couldn't miss this one; especially considering that I'd only half watched Robocop before and never seen Terminator. And I'm meant to be a child of the 80s, I know, for shame. Self-flagellation imminent.

Well I have now seen them. And They. Are. Awesome.

Day 64

March 4th, Sunday - After popping Vicki back on a train west it was time to retire for the day. Main reason being my leg still feels bloody painful, especially after a few days of walking around on it. So I've taken up residence in the living room, foot up with some ice on it, in the hope that it can be fixed before my birthday next week (I'm gonna need it...)

It wasn't clear that there was Ice on my shin, so I'll added a handy label. There it is. Phew.

Film 86 - Once Upon a Time in America
So what better to watch when laid up injured with nowhere to go - how about a near 4 hour epic?? One of Rich's favourite films (he's been trying to get me to watch my copy for a LONG time) and now I can see why. Leone's film is a masterpiece - inspired performances (from De Niro and Woods in particular, of course) and a compelling narrative, though with a slightly odd ambiguity at the end. Actually makes 4 hours fly by. 

Day 63

March 3rd, Saturday - To the always wonderful Vicki, Happy 6 years together!

Yes, thats right, as its mine and Vickis 6 year anniversary (of dating, but that still counts as an anniversary....) we spent a lovely day together. So why is there not a picture of us for todays blog you may ask?? Well it was overshadowed slightly by this awesomeness. We had matinee tickets for Zach Braff's brilliant new show 'All New People' (and it is brilliant, oh yes yes.... I highly recommend it, a fantastic, talented cast and it's still running till the end of April at the Duke of York's Theatre... What, you're still here? Go buy tickets... Now... gogogogogo...) and afterwards thought we'd hang around, as others were, for the chance he might emerge.

And emerge he did (to huge cheers and calls of "EEEEEEAGLE"), before very kindly spending 15 mins signing, chatting and having photos with fans - A lovely humble gent. Watching Scrubs together was one of our things we did a lot before and after we became a couple so it was incredible to get a chance to meet the man himself on such a fitting day. Vicki (There's her head in the bottom left corner!) got our copy of Garden State signed and was overjoyed to be called sweetheart - sadly that was where I lost her, as all her love went on rolling out superlatives for Zach. Curse you Mr Braff....

Here as well is the Programme and Signed DVD, as well as the pretty nifty Anniversary card I made her. I'd been trying to find a Rob Ryan card (cutout style) and failed, so made my own (Welsh themed). And yes, that is one of the terms of affection we use - How cool are we...

Film 87 - Attack The Block
Gremlins with Hoodies is how I described this to Vicki and Rich as we sat down to watch it. They were less than impressed. I still loved it (though they brought me down somewhat!) and the young cast do a great job. The aliens are out of this world as well (narf narf!).

Day 62

March 2nd, Friday - Another big congrats here to one of our friends from Uni - Dan has recently get engaged to his lovely girlfriend/now fiance Clare and we were invited out for drinks down Waterloo way to celebrate. They're an awesome couple (apologies to you both for the drawing!) so massive happy congratulations! It would appear now is the time for Uni people to start getting engaged/married, so big question.... Who next??

Day 61

March 1st, Thursday - MARCH!!! Another month down. I had the day off before work and decided to go walk around London (looking for presents for the weekend). I made a grevious error. As you may have seen earlier in this blog, my almost 30 year old body is starting to fail me. Curse you Old Father Time. So after walking around a lot of London, for about 7 hours, my knee started to give out again. I then went to work, De-rigging, which meant carrying a bloody load of flats and heavy furniture into a van. Knee was agony, so I favoured the other leg while climbing up and down the tail-lift. Regretful decision.

The next day I could hardly walk on the other leg. Shin splints. So two legs down. Almost 30 Jay out. In hindsight, I should have paid for the tube...

I did walk past Danny Wallace on my travels, but he was too engrossed in his phone and I didnt want to stop him and plead him to carry me...

Day 60

February 29th, Wednesday - Chris recently said to me that this blog has become less about Storyboard practice and more of a comic (though I think he still liked it...). He may be right... So heres something a bit more boardy. I'm also gonna simplify these for a bit, to try and catch up (2 weeks behind, eek!)

Ext. Chelsea Football Club. Day.
Establishing shot - A young man arrives for work, engulfed by the vastness of the stadium. He then spends the day lifting flats and painting. Young man goes home tired. Fin.

Not my best story, I'll be the first to admit... But then this was the extra day in the year I forgot about...

Day 59

February 28th, Tuesday - CATS!!!!!!! These little guys are Zippy (In the front) and Bitty, our landlords cats who live below us. In a year and a half, I'd never met Zippy (who'd been a kitten when we arrived) - Today I opened the front door to go out and he was set on the step, meowing at me, so I sat down and stroked him. Cue Bitty appearing from nowhere.

I sat on that step for 30 minutes. Oh yes. Best. Day. Ever. Ok now, can I get a collective "NAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!". So fluffy!!

Day 58

February 27th, Monday -This is me working. No, really. Here I am researching and applying for jobs. Just because I'm chilling on the sofa enjoying a coffee, doesn't mean I'm not fully on it.... Though I look like this at other times too, so I can understand your confusion and suspicion...

On an unrelated note - Suspicion is a funny word isn't it? I'm typing it and it looks wrong. Even more so when I say it a few times. Suspicion. Suspicion..... Suspicion....

Film 88 - The City of Lost Children
Finally got around to watching this! I'm a big fan of Jeunet and Caro's work - their off the wall creativity and visual style - so I'm always suprised I haven't watched this sooner. Odd story, lavish design and barmy performances all make for a wonderful film. And Perlman. Just put him in everything. Oh wait, he already is?? Huh, fine by me...

Day 57

February 26th, Sunday - Hungover and sleepy, even a Costa doesn't seem to help. So when the boys suggest a Taro visit I feel like I'll just sit there and not eat. But then its Taro and I can't help but eat. So Tofu Steak Don it is (whether or not its good hangover food). I'm still sleepy.

Day 56

February 25th, Saturday - This was our Housewarming party; 16 months too late maybe, but here ya go. Thankyou to all who turned up (it wasn't the BUSIEST party....) as it was a lot of fun, followed by some impromptu living room dancing. Of note, it appears Jimmy can sleep through a lot of loud music and Elwick should not be trusted with drinks as she is a major spiller.... Also, we now have a lot of leftover beer...

Poy #10

Yeah... I cant even begin to tell you whats going on here...... As that would suggest that I even know...

30 Time

Its March 9th..... aka. B-Day. The time has come, I am now officially 30. Balls.

But no, its not all bad. I'm off to have a lovely weekend full of friends and booze. I'll be back to continue the update after the weekend - I know I'm still quite far behind, don't judge me... It'll happen very soon!

Ta all, and cheers for reading/browsing/procrastinating with the blog. Muchos appreciated!

Day 55

February 24th, Friday -I've spent the last couple of days Oil Painting again, after getting hold of some new (effective) materials. I think I'm starting to get the hang of it. But note to self - start with a SMALLER canvas next time - Oil paint ain't cheap. I shall show it off on here when its done... I know you wanna see it.... *tumbleweed*.... Right??

Day 54

February 23rd, Thursday - In the words of Mark Watson.... "Haircut?... Gutted."

And yes, the frame of the mirror actually looked like that. I dont make this shiz up you know...

Day 53

February 22nd, Wednesday - I was falling behind on Doodles and so I tried to catch up on some, knocking out a few of the lil' fellas. But since then, I've fallen behind again. And I'm not sure which I was doodling. So here's me doodling. Doodling doodles. An infinity loop of doodles. And boy, was it confusing to draw...

Day 52

February 21st, Tuesday - Pancake Day, Yes its Pancake Day, Yes its P-P-P-P-P-P-P-P-Pancake Day! (Thanks to Jo for reminding me of this quote...And mega kudos to anyone who knows it...)

Anyway, Pancake Day is up there as one of my favourite days of the year (Along with Halloween!). And I nearly forgot it. Thankyou Edwards for the reminder at nearly 9pm. Quick trip to the shop.... Winner Winner, Pancakes for dinner. Also, to top it off, Rich returned after weeks working away! Coffee buddy is home!!!

Day 51

February 20th, Monday - Tav (thats my car, Tav. Hey Tav!) failed his MOT so needed a quick operation to bring him up to speed. All fixed and healthy and back on the road, ready to struggle with props for me again. He's a bloody trooper that car...

Day 50

February 19th, Sunday - Vicki starts her new job tomorrow so has now made the move down to Bournemouth. So today I hopped on a train to visit. By advance booking I'd scored myself a first class ticket, for cheaper than a standard fare. This is what's wrong with the train service - it makes no sense. Sadly, after it was suggested I may get complimentary coffee on first class (Vicki...), there was no trolley. No coffee. Jamie sad. All train and no coffee make Jamie something something...

But Bournemouth was lovely (and sunny to boot) and we had a long stroll along the beach, a gallery trip, a meal and a visit to Vickis flat (courtesy of temp hospital accommodation) - and a calm vicki, ready for new job. Now back to the smoke....

2nd Gallery Visited - Russell-Cotes Gallery and Museum
A beautiful Manor house (built in 1897) combining a selection of galleries and a collection of the souvenirs and curios collected by Sir Merton and Lady Russell-Cotes on their world travel. Its an incredible collection and the architecture of the house is stunning. And it was free, so win.

Day 49

February 18th, Saturday -Ellie made this for Greg out of some balloons and left her waiting in his room for him to find when he came back drunk. I recommended she be a redhead - naturally. Her boob balloons also had LEDs in them. She was quite a sight (I'm sure you'll agree).

Greg (sadly) wasn't a fan. I think he was just a bit intimidated by her....

Day 48

February 17th, Friday - IKEA are possibly the best props house around. You can buy as much as you want and then take it all back after for a refund (keep packaging and try not to cut off labels!). They'll hate you, but meh, what can you do. Here I roll in with two - yes, TWO - trollies full of stuff to return.

The lady asks "Hello, what are you returning today?"
"Umm, hi... yeah, all of this."
"All of it??"
"....... Yes."
"...Ok. What's the reason for the return?" As she starts scanning stuff and piling it in a new trolley.
"Uh..... I'm gonna say... I. Dont. Need. it??"
She looks at me. ".... Ok. So.... Surplus?"
"Yeah yeah yeah, that one!"

Good bless you IKEA. And your returns policy. And all your affordable swedish crap.

Poy #9

This weeks Poy is based on a True Story. No, really, it is. And Poy's right too.