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 Rewatch Downunder - The Way Back, Saturday 31st December
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 30-12-2022 12:21
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9.30am (UK) / 8.30pm (Australia) I've heard that there's a new TV series about to start. It's set in the future, with some questionable plots, a noticeable lack of CGI and an increasingly inaccurate title. Against the odds it does have some great acting, some interesting relationships and some legendary smiles (with teeth). Why not watch it with us? "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 30-12-2022 12:58
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A good thing I logged in today - I was really not expecting to start until next week! |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 30-12-2022 17:24
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Might be just the two of us, Anne. I did warn Travisina the Aussies may well have their minds on other things, especially stuff in bottles, on New Years' Eve, but she told me to do it anyway.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 31-12-2022 08:01
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Might be just the two of us, Anne. I did warn Travisina the Aussies may well have their minds on other things, especially stuff in bottles, on New Years' Eve, but she told me to do it anyway. Ah! I wasn't sure if we were going ahead but glad we are. I'm feeling so blah from the loss of Chris and Stephen and everyone else. Champers alone may not cut it. PS. "...smiles with teeth". Thanks goodness! Smiles would not be nice without the dentures in. 
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Travisina |
Posted on 31-12-2022 08:54
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Good morning / evening! I'm joining you today for this new retro-future sci fi series. I too am feeling rather blah. Hugs all round. Diane and I are currently working on the Horizon obituary for Stephen. So far it's running to several volumes, because he had such a full and interesting life and career. She keeps finding more things - at this rate, it will never be finished... Obsidian, this may amuse you: I was trying to remember whether Tyce-con was 2020 or 2021 (everything that happened during the Covid years is a bit of a blur). Of course, all the forum chat was on the previous website, but I hit on the idea of checking the T-shirt you gave me! Sure enough, Tyce-con 2020. Thanks! There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| Travisina |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:23
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Just making porridge. Back soon.
There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:31
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Glad you'll be joining us for the new show Travisina. Tyce and I have had a brief discussion about Tyce-Con II and we're currently looking at March. I hope everyone had a good holiday/break. It was all systems GO here. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:35
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Starting!
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:36
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As much as I like earth colours, I'd go bats in this place.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:37
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Hello, Obsidian, Travisina. Sorry I'm a bit late - unwanted phone call.... Anyway - have you started yet?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:37
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Hello, Obsidian, Travisina. Sorry I'm a bit late - unwanted phone call.... Anyway - have you started yet? Yes, only just. We're downstairs in the dome. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Travisina |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:38
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Just started now. My porridge exploded in the microwave...
There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:39
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Just started now. My porridge exploded in the microwave... Oops! I've done that before. 
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:39
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Hello all, my computer took forever to start up today. Sitting here with a cup of coffee. Blake is just about to leave the dome. |
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| Travisina |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:39
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If we don't include the tannoy announcements: First word spoken: "Roj" Last word spoken: "Avon" There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:39
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Just started now. My porridge exploded in the microwave... Lovely! "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:40
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Hi Anne. Good hols?
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Travisina |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:40
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Just started now. My porridge exploded in the microwave... Oops! I've done that before. It's just so random - I always set it for 2 mins, usually it's fine, but sometimes... There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:41
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If we don't include the tannoy announcements: First word spoken: "Roj" Last word spoken: "Avon" What the tannoy has to say is very interesting. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:41
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As much as I like earth colours, I'd go bats in this place. It's the musak that would do it for me. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:41
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As much as I like earth colours, I'd go bats in this place. It's the musak that would do it for me. That would be perma-migraine. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:42
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Message from Pilot53 - he sends best wishes and Happy New Year to all - he's been ill, and still on antibiotics (third lot) so isn't 100% and is apologising for missing rewatches. If you have time, PM him - I'm sure he'd appreciate the support.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Travisina |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:42
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I do love this opening - fraught with suspicion and unease. Cameras. Tannoys. Drugged citizens mooching around.
There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:42
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Hi Anne. Good hols? Not nearly long enough! But a very nice week doing nothing - although I've done quite a bit of writing on my B7 TNG story. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:42
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Drug-induced tranquility might not be all bad, after the year I've had...
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Travisina |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:42
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Message from Pilot53 - he sends best wishes and Happy New Year to all - he's been ill, and still on antibiotics (third lot) so isn't 100% and is apologising for missing rewatches. If you have time, PM him - I'm sure he'd appreciate the support. Ah, poor Pilot. Thanks for letting us know. There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:43
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Message from Pilot53 - he sends best wishes and Happy New Year to all - he's been ill, and still on antibiotics (third lot) so isn't 100% and is apologising for missing rewatches. If you have time, PM him - I'm sure he'd appreciate the support. Oh poor Pilot! |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:43
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Message from Pilot53 - he sends best wishes and Happy New Year to all - he's been ill, and still on antibiotics (third lot) so isn't 100% and is apologising for missing rewatches. If you have time, PM him - I'm sure he'd appreciate the support. That is not good at all. Will drop him a line. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Travisina |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:43
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As much as I like earth colours, I'd go bats in this place. It's the musak that would do it for me. I wonder if you stop noticing it after a while? That your brain just tunes it out (unintentional pun) There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:44
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Hi Anne! We're not alone after all.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:44
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Drug-induced tranquility might not be all bad, after the year I've had... Depends on the drug... Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Travisina |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:45
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Hi Anne. Good hols? Not nearly long enough! But a very nice week doing nothing - although I've done quite a bit of writing on my B7 TNG story. B7 TNG? Presuming a continuation, not a Trek crossover? There was an excellent B7/STOS crossover, back in the day. I think it was called 'Strangers Among Us' - or might have been 'Port in a Storm'. There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:45
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I do love this opening - fraught with suspicion and unease. Cameras. Tannoys. Drugged citizens mooching around. If 'Blake' is the episode that really makes Blakes 7, this one runs it a close second. When I came back to Blakes 7 as an adult, borrowing the old videos from Cambridge publlic library, this was what hooked me again. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:45
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Just heard from Tyce. She regrets she can't join us today. I imagine she's already on the fizzy stuff. I'm still on tea.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Travisina |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:46
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Drug-induced tranquility might not be all bad, after the year I've had... Depends on the drug... I've been taking St John's Wort for a while. Have to be a bit careful with it, though. There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:46
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Foster - I know who betrayed you - it's the one with a limp - dead giveaway!!
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:47
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I do love this opening - fraught with suspicion and unease. Cameras. Tannoys. Drugged citizens mooching around. If 'Blake' is the episode that really makes Blakes 7, this one runs it a close second. When I came back to Blakes 7 as an adult, borrowing the old videos from Cambridge publlic library, this was what hooked me again. It's in my top 5, that's for sure. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:48
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Hi Anne. Good hols? Not nearly long enough! But a very nice week doing nothing - although I've done quite a bit of writing on my B7 TNG story. B7 TNG? Presuming a continuation, not a Trek crossover? There was an excellent B7/STOS crossover, back in the day. I think it was called 'Strangers Among Us' - or might have been 'Port in a Storm'. I'll have to look that up! No, this is set 20-odd years post-Gauda Prime, involving, among other people, the sons of the Blake clone. It's big and baggy and I will probably never finish it, but it's fun to write. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:48
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Drug-induced tranquility might not be all bad, after the year I've had... Depends on the drug... I've been taking St John's Wort for a while. Have to be a bit careful with it, though. It can't be taken with so many other things. Scary. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Travisina |
Posted on 31-12-2022 09:49
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I do love this opening - fraught with suspicion and unease. Cameras. Tannoys. Drugged citizens mooching around. If 'Blake' is the episode that really makes Blakes 7, this one runs it a close second. When I came back to Blakes 7 as an adult, borrowing the old videos from Cambridge publlic library, this was what hooked me again. Even though it stands out as very different from the rest of the series (no Avon! no Liberator!), it's a fantastic piece of dystopian SF, and sets up Blake's background brilliantly. Arguably, you could start the series with 'Space Fall', but we need this to set up Blake, the Federation and why his fight matters so much. There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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