An explanation...

Ok, perhaps I should explain the childish gibbering below. That I enjoyed the source book must be self evident. But the trailer suggest that the plot has been adhered to. Every scene in that trailer seems to be lifted from the pages of the original comic. Well with the exception of the Silk Spectre, who is now clad in yellow and black latex, but I can hardly kick off over that! (Interestingly (If you are a nerd like me.) the reason for the costume change is because Laurie's costume, in the comic, was supposed to be extremely provocative. In today's sexual climate, with films like Underworld and X Men having gone before, it was felt the Silk Spectre needed to step up a gear, sexually speaking that is, to get this point across to modern audiences.) So it looks like we may be in for a rare treat; a movie that stays faithful to the original book. This seems to be becoming a more common thing these days; Lord of the Rings tried hard, Harry Potter films follow the books. Though there are still script writers that think they know better than successful authors. I Am Legend springs to mind as I type this.

Alan Moore is reported to have a downer on the idea of his work being interpreted into a movie. After V for Vendetta I can hardly blame him. I was a teenager when I first read Watchmen. I was blown away by the complexity of the plot, the jumping from past to present; the very idea of setting it in an alternate timeline. One where Watergate did not happen and America wins the Vietnam War. I can still remember my friends debating the true identity of Rorschach, guessing incorrectly that 'he' could possibly be a she! I still enjoy re-reading it today, even though I know every plot twist by heart, and a part of me wants to share this with others. I've lent my copy of Watchmen to all those I can convince to read a 'comic,' including my own children. But some can't/won't stoop to read comics. Until now I've pitied them, and their loss. Hopefully this film will show them the error of their ways, or at least allow them to glimpse the genius of Mr Moore's work. If he has had his name removed from the movie and his royalties sent to Dave Gibbons (The artist) then that is a shame. People should know where this movie came from, it may get them to modify preconceived ideas about graphic novels.

Oh My God!!!!!

Okay I'm not usually prone to over-excitement but; Oh My God! Oh My God! Oh My God! Oh My God! Oh My God! Oh My God! Oh My God! OH MY GOD!!!!!!

Okay I'm calm now. Ish.

http://www.watchmenmovie.co.uk/intl/uk/

My favourite book is going to be a movie! (And you thought I was getting worked up over something important!)

Anyway that is far too many exclamation marks for one entry. Guess where I'll be on the 6th march!

Burning Clouds

Burning Clouds
Originally uploaded by Canon Fodder

Just discovered this picture has made it intp Explore on Flickr. A bit of a dark horse as I'd not thought it as popular as many other picture I've taken that have dropped out. It all just goes to add to the mystery that is Flickr's Explore....

Sex Slave Collar Test

I was checking out the stats site for the Wyred Slave last night. I noticed that we were getting some traffic coming from a site called Hello Quizzy. It seems some girl, I'm assuming a former customer, has made a test/quiz to determine which is the perfect collar for you. (Or presumably your own slave!) Unfortunately there are links to other collar manufactures too, but hey it's free publicity! It has been put together by pasting up lots of pictures gleaned from other peoples sites, (Including mine!) and asking you to rate them. Have a go, just don't click on my competitors links at the end!!! };o))

If you do feel like taking the test, as I clearly did, you'll need to uncheck the I want an account box at the end to see your result. Let me know how you did and we'll see if anyone is more of a slave than I obviously am! :o)) (Having just viewed my blog after posting this I feel I should add that the text after the picture is the determination of the quiz writer and not written by me!)

Your result for The Sex Slave Collar Test...

Pure Slave

68 % Strength, 78 % Permanence, 60 % comfort

You want steel locked tight around your throat, and you don't ever want it removed. Explore Axsmar you won't be disappointed. Or if Axmars' prices scare you try Wyred Slave. They make collars that are a bit more affordable.

Take The Sex Slave Collar Test at HelloQuizzy

Catching up... again!

So.. had a bit of a bump on the M5; heavy traffic, guy in front stops suddenly, so do I, the three behind me don't! Not until they've used up all the space between us anyway. :( The car was written off; huge argument with the insurance company of the driver behind me (Who had admitted liability.) over the value of my car. Finally settled on a price I'm not entirely happy with but still twice their first offer. So now I'm looking for a new car....

Finally got the Wyred Slave site up and running. There is a link on the right I'd appreciate all readers clicking, even if you don't need a steel locking collar for your slave. To be honest I just need the traffic to boost my rankings in the search engines. I'm really pleased with it as Lorii has done a great job, even to the point of a shopping cart and credit card facilities! So now I'm a shop keeper again, almost takes me back to the days I helped Uncle Ron run the stall on Petticoat Lane Market.

Katie has decided she wants to pursue art for her degree. So now she needs to do a foundation course before the university of her choice will admit her. That happens in Blackpool, so she will be at home one more year than we thought, before she flies the nest.