The John James Appreciation Thread (Part 11)

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muggins14

27-03-2012

Originally Posted by Lindy_Loue:
“Hi guys

Hope everyone's well. Am just limbering up for Book Club tomorrow. It is tomorrow that we kick off, isn't it? I saw the questions, but don't want to jump the gun, so to speak.

PS Have been watching Call the Midwife, set only 10 years or so after the period covered by the book - interesting contrast!

Off to see mum - be back later

Lindy xx”

I watched Call The Midwife because it was Sunday night and nothing was on lol, but was so pleased I did, I thoroughly enjoyed it

bblover

27-03-2012

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“It's Area 51, and wow what amazing things they do!

I think Sherrie is one of their glo-girls.

They are obviously an amazing organisation from their Facebook page, and there's a video on YT behind the scenes, it's a big company, they did entertainment at Jonathan Ross' Xmas party lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyzc8jVVDtQ&list=UUTfWMU4gsOUEnmX1uqrl6Vw&index=11&feature=plcp
You can see here what a big organisation they are. Check out their YT clips, what amazing shows they put on!

I can imagine that clip of Simon Cowell saying how amazing somebody is could be them.”

Thanks mugsy,very artistic.

And more than just a dance group.

muggins14

27-03-2012

Originally Posted by bblover:
“Thanks mugsy,very artistic.And more than just a dance group.”

I know! I started looking for obvious reasons

but I've become a bit of a fan, am watching some of the shows they put on, quite phenomenal!

bblover

27-03-2012

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“I know! I started looking for obvious reasons but I've become a bit of a fan, am watching some of the shows they put on, quite phenomenal!”

Yup,and i can see what Jonathan Ross had them for his party,he likes those things

muggins14

27-03-2012

Originally Posted by bblover:
“Yup,and i can see what Jonathan Ross had them for his party,he likes those things”

Yeah, he's a big sci-fi boffin

muggins14

27-03-2012

Originally Posted by nyannie:
“BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION

Will some kind soul please bump this for discussion tomorrow early tomorrow morning. I have a hospital appt on Thursday at the crack of dawn so discussion should finish at about 7 am on Thursday

These are the discussion questions for THE SECRETS OF BLETCHLEY PARK. Feel free to answer any or all of them.

1. According to one Bletchley codebreaker codebreaking/intelligence work was gentlemanly. What do you think he meant? Do you think codebreaking/intelligence work is still 'gentlemanly'?

2. What do you think could have been the catastrophic consequences of leaking information to the Russians?

The following two questions can be considered together or separately

3. One Bletchley codebreaker stated that the codes he worked on were passed on to another section and he wasn't curious as it wasn't any of his business. Is this a peculiarly British trait of the time or do you think it would hold true today? Does this 'Britishness' exist today?

4. The silence surrounding Bletchley Park was considered bery British. Neal Achison, whose sister worked at Bletchley thinks we wouldn't be able to keep such silence today. Do you agree? Why?

5. At Bletchley Park the codebreakers started musical societies, discovered art etc. What would the codebreakers of today do for leisure?

6. In today's multicultural Britain, do you think a film could stir the current generation to the patriotism of the Bletchley codebreakers?

7. Could the current generation rise to the challenge of Bletchley, considering the concentration and patience involved?

8. At the time the first codebreakers were recruited from the upper classes. Why? Who would the first people to be recruited today do you think?

9. After reading the book, what was your overall impression? Did it help you have a better understanding of the period? How?

To make things easier, please head your post Book Group Discussion .

Thanks to everyone for bumping this post. I hope you found the book interesting reading.”

Bumping

bblover

27-03-2012

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“Yeah, he's a big sci-fi boffin ”

Saw Kick Ass,the movie his wife directed?Was good one.

georgyporgy

27-03-2012

They seem to be missing
a middle aged women with pom poms

i might apply

bblover

27-03-2012

Originally Posted by georgyporgy:
“They seem to be missing
a middle aged women with pom poms
i might apply ”

Not sure they're up for getting hit everywhere by your pompoms.

muggins14

27-03-2012

Originally Posted by bblover:
“Saw Kick Ass,the movie his wife directed?Was good one.”

I hadn't realised she co-wrote Stardust and X-Men First Class (screenplays) and wrote the one for Woman in Black, impressive !

muggins14

27-03-2012

Originally Posted by georgyporgy:
“They seem to be missing
a middle aged women with pom poms
i might apply ”

lmao

Yes that'd be the icing on the cake

bblover

27-03-2012

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“I hadn't realised she co-wrote Stardust and X-Men First Class (screenplays) and wrote the one for Woman in Black, impressive !”

Saw all those movies,and had no idea she did,looks like she likes being in the background.

ucra girl

27-03-2012

Originally Posted by Johnathan100:
“belated happy birthday Ucra , happy tuesday is good enough reason for me to eat cake lol”

Thanks Johnathan

Thanks bblover for my wishes,your post is very multiquoted I cant reply it.

No cake augusta,it is a shame but I eat it when it is made for me lol.

I am back on line properly now with all my microsoft programmes messed up.I cant even write

bblover

27-03-2012

Originally Posted by ucra girl:
“Thanks Johnathan

Thanks bblover for my wishes,your post is very multiquoted I cant reply it.

No cake augusta,it is a shame but I eat it when it is made for me lol.

I am back on line properly now with all my microsoft programmes messed up.I cant even write”

Yeah,i get carried aways with the multi-quotes.

Bet you're happy now,it's sorted,nothing more annoying than computer problems,you know there is something wrong,but you don't know what lol

augusta92

27-03-2012

i will bump this forwards and answer tomorrow........

or shall I be naughty and start off tonight?

augusta92

27-03-2012

Evening all, so still no official news from John about what is happening....

just lots and lots of rumours.

augusta92

27-03-2012

Originally Posted by bblover:
“Saw all those movies,and had no idea she did,looks like she likes being in the background.”

I dont think Jonathan Ross's wife has ever wanted exactly to be in the background, not with her bright red hair!!

But she is much more of a writer/journalist/ producer, than a major celeb, as well as stardust and x men, she also was involved in writing books and publicising the whole X files series.......

bblover

27-03-2012

Originally Posted by augusta92:
“I dont think Jonathan Ross's wife has ever wanted exactly to be in the background, not with her bright red hair!!

But she is much more of a writer/journalist/ producer, than a major celeb, as well as stardust and x men, she also was involved in writing books and publicising the whole X files series.......”

Touché lol

But you don't hear lots about her,her hubby is the famous one in the family..

Wonder if John knows Wossy lol

bblover

27-03-2012

Originally Posted by augusta92:
“Evening all, so still no official news from John about what is happening....

just lots and lots of rumours.”

Good thing we got used to it lol

augusta92

27-03-2012

Oh I cant resist....do I have to answer in sentences? Or can I just use one word answers?

can anyone guess what ive been doing today????

1. According to one Bletchley codebreaker codebreaking/intelligence work was gentlemanly. What do you think he meant? Do you think codebreaking/intelligence work is still 'gentlemanly'?

No I dont think codebreaking or intelligence work has ever been gentlemanly.....cos if you were a gentle man you wouldnt be going around eavesdropping on anyone else....!!!

Id imagine the idea of it being gentlemanly is more about it being a rich persons game.....so that everyone knows everyone else, and knows their background and ancestors....And wasnt there a section in the book about the snobbery between certain characters, who refused to accept more working class people as being valuable.......

and also about the levelling and interaction between the different social groups at Bletchley, how you could talk to someone and not realise that they were a lady??

When I read this I realised I dont actually have a clue what advantages there are today in having a title, apart from being able to vote in the House of Lords. But is this naive? Are there any benefits today to having a title in the UK?

AlexBB3

27-03-2012

Oi, ref . . . . Marion's 'cheating'!

She's kicked off while the other team are still in the changing rooms!

AlexBB3

27-03-2012

If Sherrie might be on TV at the weekend, think it must be right to remind ourselves of her radiant beauty which may have helped nurse John back to emotional health after his unhappy encounter with Josie.

So I'll start a little countdown . . . . and at No 5, it's:

http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/.../sherrie3b.jpg

John and Sherrie strolling in a Melbourne park ...

ucra girl

27-03-2012

Originally Posted by AlexBB3:
“If Sherrie might be on TV at the weekend, think it must be right to remind ourselves of her radiant beauty which must have nursed John back to emotional health after his unhappy encounter with Josie.

So I'll start a little countdown . . . . and at No 5, it's:

http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/...rie3b-Copy.jpg

John and Sherrie strolling in a Melbourne park ... ”

WOW John enjoying himself there

Lena J

27-03-2012

Originally Posted by Johnathan100:
“The crowd that Sherrie danced with got through to the next stage of BGT - they're like jugglers, stilt walkers, dancers etc.and Sherrie may perform with them but i don't know one way or the other. They may not be on, they don't show every act - it depends how far they get seemingly - a bit vague”

Thanks Johnathan I thought I'd landed on another planet when I read that last night lol. I think there may be pics of Sherrie from about three weeks ago but I could be wrong.

I know she has stilt walker trained on her profile but I think muggins is right when she says she's a 'glow girl'. I feel like a stalker.

Originally Posted by georgyporgy:
“They seem to be missing
a middle aged women with pom poms
i might apply ”

Saints preserve us I'm not sure anyone's safe with you and your pom poms. They could see their public liability premiums go through the roof.

Originally Posted by AlexBB3:
“Oi, ref . . . . Marion's 'cheating'!

She's kicked off while the other team are still in the changing rooms! ”

Bloomin' heck Marion, I've just printed off the questions so I could peruse them while cooking my fragrant curry. I'm now heading to join georgy in the corner for slackers.

Note to self: Wonder if I can persuade hubby to pop to Sainsbury's on his own as I now have homework.

ucra girl

27-03-2012

Originally Posted by bblover:
“Yeah,i get carried aways with the multi-quotes.

Bet you're happy now,it's sorted,nothing more annoying than computer problems,you know there is something wrong,but you don't know what lol”

Ye it is working alright on the internet.My C drive was faulty and it has been replaced.I have all my documents in a back up but no microsoft software.I am on Easter break until mid April.I dont really work during breaks,writing is damn exhausting but sometimes you remember things and have to write them in in the momment so it useful to have the computer all ready all the time.Hopefully it wont take long to sort out.

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