The InkwellIn response to the prompt
Newspaper
Now, here’s something
Everyone’s taken aback by the news today
When you go to the shop to pick up your paper – it might not be there
Some bright spark in Fleet Street would rather you use your
Personal device via “The web”.
All in a vain attempt to be one step ahead of the TV,
Press hacks aren’t happy as their work is consigned to history (and the fish shop)..
Expect a few rumbles from this idea
Reactions from those on the front page – definitely mixed
In response to the Daily post Prompt
Funny thing is that word
VALUE
its quite easy to equate it in the mecca of shopping I know as ASDA but my American / Canadian Cousins call – WALMART
I walked round the American Giant that’s landed on its cousins shores
We were looking for a new TV – I’m No good with Measurements so i’ll put it this way
80 DVD Cases long, 5 DVD Cases High
Digital (of Course) , Sky Sockets, USB and High Def Sockets
Funny thing – they were all for a particular three figure model – the Kate Moss / Naomi Campbell / Kate Upton of Televisions…with all the mod cons – Blue-ray, HD, Hi-DEF and all internet connected by the wi-fi – and bigger size than the humble Digital Flatscreen that sat in the corner of the room.
My dad was completely convinced… until I posed a little question
My little sisters brood came into the equation….
“Is it Grandson Proof ?”
The search for a replacement continues…..
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UPDATE – Dad has his Telly!!!!
Its got all the mod cons he wanted – internet…On demand TV….Universal Remote…
After seeing his decision-making in the store, I’m glad he’s happy with it….
A Glass palace has been built
on the banks of the canal
it’s not for the royals –
but its not common or banal
It’s a place where programmes will
be written and played
and where young northerners
will learn out a trade
Where Drama – of Th’ Lowry
will be played out on screen
whilst players eat at restaurants
in buildings between.
And major networks set up in old port
broadcasting most of the national sport
from old Trafford’s cricket and football in day
to far off events in places away
These building is local – built up by the skilled
trained up by academy – in City and Guild
Taken over by companies of National Aplomb
plenty more lights, camera, action to come
Taking another look at my Panoramic shots of Salford Quays #Panoramic #Salford
Shots of the Mediacity & Quayside taken on a Walkabout of the Quays in Salford. Camera used was my Samsung WB-250…the one I use as a backup for Panoramic Shots.
IWM North
Media City – BBC Salford
IWM North
The Lowry
IWM North from Bridge House and Pier 6
Bridge House, BBC Salford Mediacity UK
Mediacity UK Studios, Salford
SAMSUNG CAMERA PICTURES
Dock House, Media City UK
The Lowry
Panoramic from Mediacity
Panoramic of Mediacity
Second Panoramic of Mediacity
Lowry & IWM North
Mediacity & IWM North
Digital World Centre & Lowry
Erie Basin View
Detroit Bridge
Anchorage
In response to the prompt
When was the last time something had me Rolling in the Aisles?
Friday Afternoon half past One – I’m sat watching a pair of Old Comic Masters at their Utmost best – Eric Sykes and Tommy Cooper (without his trademark Fez) in “The Plank”
The two comedians play two bungling workmen assigned to finish off a house build – and go looking for a plank of wood to finish the job after one of them uses their last piece for firewood.
Seems straightforward doesn’t it? But from the arrival at the timber yard to scrapes with other workmen, The plank seems to evade them…all until the end of the film
Of all the fine comic actors in the show…and the plank…who steals the show? The cat that appears throughout the film – the last scene is chaotic – pure Sykes – and you’ll see why if you watch it – I wont give away the punchline!
There are days when I wish the TARDIS was real….
For those not familiar with the vessel…the t.a.r.d.i.s. is the time traveling vessel of doctor who…who travels through time and space on adventures, with his companions.
I wrote a piece where I kind of borrowed the tardis from one of its homes at mediacity uk, just across the way and picked up some eminent scientists for a cure for my ailments…and a baby mammoth to keep them safe
After I’d written it though…I came to the conclusion there was no cure and the little niggles my conditions give me are the ones that make me me….
Having a woolly mammoth for a pet would be pretty cool though…
The Inkwell