The Lucas North Faculty of Parachute Studies at the UMN

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Not entirely tasteful, but it's what we all hoped really isn't it?

As I say Maud - apart from hearing the name of it (probably via an Adrian Mole book) I'm clueless but the story sounds good and Roger McGough...nuff said really.

Here it is...

MAUD!!!

Well, that has perked me up, I must say.

Well, you've had one vote for going and one for avoiding!

I'll see. Have got quite a lot on over the next few months and can't really justify it, but might treat myself if I get the usual birthday dosh from my good old dad!

Incidentally I am loving the fact that our little institution has acquired its own acronym. After MIT, UMIST UCLA etc, I give you UMN

Don't listen to me about Moliere, I am sure it will be good! I wonder if those venues are any indication of their usual ports of call?

I can sympathise to a degree with Massive - although in my case it's Ernest Hemingway that is likely to bring me out in a rash.

The Old Man and the Sea - they should have stuck the bloody manuscript in a bottle and thrown it out to sea imho.

I wonder if those venues are any indication of their usual ports of call?

Oh I do hope so . Although we would of course need the right play to come up, something suitably intellectual one hopes!

Yeesh, you lot can talk when you want to. Will attempt to catch up in the morning!

It's all earnest academic endeavour, LadyD!

I haven't read any of it yet, Maud but I shall be going through with my highlighters in the morning to ascertain the quality of study you have been undertaking.

You will be impressed, LadyD, I assure you. We have reviewed some old manuscripts and introduced some new ones. Most are in pristine condition, too, although a couple are a little ::cough:: dirty.

::awards self a starred first::

I shall be going through with my highlighters
Ooooooh, get her!

Right, it's church tomorrow, so it's goodnight from me!

Must attempt to concentrate tomorrow instead of spending 90 minutes having Harry Kennedy fantasies !

::holds first class star out of Maud's reach::

We'll just see in the morning shall we Maud?

::lines highlighters up in rainbow order::

Night!

I think sleep may have just gone right out of the window !

Night all, sleep well!

It was a collaborative effort, LadyD. The sum is greater than the parts and there are some great parts.

Good night all!

::Looks back at you::

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::Klaxons sound. Sirens wail::

Morning, all!

Smally, hope the party goes well today - good luck!! We are desperate to go to the cinema, there are so many films we want to see but my parents (only babysitters) have the temerity to go on holiday whilst all the films I want to see are out. We might have to go individually so that we don't miss them.

LOVING that Artie vid from Glee, Maud. I have a total girl crush on the actress who plays Britney - she is the most amazing dancer. I want to be like her when I grow up. Words cannot describe how much I love Glee. I was heartbroken, HEARTBROKEN I TELL YOU to not go to their live show. Especially as The Warblers were there. I heart The Warblers. I think I'm a little bit in love with Darren Criss - though not in an LoL way, for once Had never heard this song before Glee but just ADORE it. OK, sorry, will stop raving about Glee now as you are all staring at me.

Maud, you are good to remember details - do you know I can't even remember what my set texts were for A level French, let alone anything about them. What a waste of education. Thanks also for posting Ooh La La again - hadn't realised that was a Hat Lady one. I don't usually like the stills-only vids but that is a fave :)

LOL @ lines highlighters up in rainbow order

Right, off to make a cake.

Morning!

Have just watched that Glee vid open mouthed . Am used to the 'Pink' version and must admit that a bunch of preppy blokes doing it in school uniform is a bit of a departure. I kept expecting them to rip their ties and jackets off and loosen up a bit. They can certainly sing/dance though - another one for the DVD list!

Have just watched the last three vids from last night in quick succession - need something to set me up for a day of church and parents!

Oh they are faaaaaabulous!! The lead guy is an amazing singer. I've been trying to watch their vids on YouTube but I guess theyu've all been taken down as most of them are impossible to find. As Maud siad, I can't watch most of them without smiling - Silly Love Songs especially.

Oh, Smaaaaalll.... look what I just read: "RA originally wanted to be an architect" :o

I think I read/heard in an interview around the time of The Impressionists where he said he dabbled a bit with painting.

All this and artistic too...