Diary
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Michael Jackson
Still can’t quite believe he’s dead, I was a massive fan during the early 80’s and was lucky enough to see him at Wembley Stadium. Whilst incredibly talented, he was a tragic figure, who left himself wide open. You will never see another performer like him, this performance at the MTV awards in 1995, is… Continue reading
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Cheerleaders
I have studied this picture at great length to appreciate the photographers technical abilities…… Continue reading
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Zoo Day
Emma watching the elephants Piggies! On the elephant ride with Shani and Livvy Continue reading
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Open Gardens
Had a great weekend, indian at Spuds on Saturday night and on Sunday it was K’s open gardens. This year there was 15 open gardens and a total of £740 was raised in ticket sales which means 211 people came and a further £235 was raised at the various gardens doing teas. So K was… Continue reading
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Strawberry picking
Emma and some pals went strawberry picking the other day and they bought loads back. They were delicous!! Continue reading
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2012
Is the new upcoming American disaster science fiction film directed by Roland Emmerich, who directed “Independence Day” and “The Day after Tomorrow”. It looks amazing, but we’ve got to wait until November to see it. I do love a good disaster movie! See the trailer Continue reading
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Its all Over!
Well I had my final exam tonight which, just for a treat, was electrical principles which is just loads of maths and formula’s but fortunately I passed with a credit whoop! whoop! Continue reading
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Milk
The Story of Harvey Milk who in 1977 was the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California. He served 11 months in office, campaigning for gay rights and other causes until he was assassinated in 1978. This is an excellent film, more of a docudrama really but still really good.… Continue reading
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House of Fun
[flv:http://www.wherewasshaun.com/video/houseoffun.flv 400 300] It was while I was uploading this video that I noticed there is nearly 50 mb of video on this site… I fancied watching them but it took me ages to find them so I have included a video section in the categories. Continue reading
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Be Cool
Emma was very pleased to receive her “Be Cool” T shirt in the post this morning. She was so chuffed she played a riff on her air guitar! Continue reading
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Morning Sun
I am on a rural delivery this week. Its the later start of 6.20, which means I can cycle to work. Lurvely! Continue reading
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Happy Birthday Pop!
Went to my folks for Dads birthday Lunch yesterday. He doesn’t want for much, all he wanted for a pressie was a lawn sprinkler!! Continue reading
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Sunday Song
I’ve been listening to quite a lot of Madness lately, particularly “One Step Beyond”. Just a brilliant album, I love “Night Boat to Cairo” and “In the middle of the night”, always make me laugh whatever mood I’m in. Quite unbelievably, this album is thirty years old this year! As K said “you can’t help… Continue reading
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Lurvely Weekend
The weather was gorgeous last weekend, well up in the 20’s with a light breeze – perfect! On Sunday morning we headed down to Mersea, it was lovely! Continue reading
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Another one done
Had my fifth exam tonight. It was a written exam on test and inspection, it went fine. Just one more to go now, principles, I’m not looking forward to it… must keep the revision up, so hard when the suns out! Continue reading
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Forrest Gump
Watched Forrest Gump again tonight. It totally has to be my favourite film of all time. The only trouble is it makes me sob even more now since Emma has been born. The first girls blouse moment is when he finds out he has a little boy and the second time is when Jenny dies,… Continue reading
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May Rest Week
Had a lovely rest week. Had a zoo day, did my exam, saw Star Trek, Hatty & Al came to stay, took the kids to Frinton, Dereks 65th Birthday, a (few) trips to the pub, barbecues, one of which we enjoyed in the rain this evening! Its been a right good week, back to work… Continue reading
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Star Trek
This is an excellent story about the lives of James T. Kirk and Spock, before they unite aboard the USS Enterprise. It really focuses on Spock, his early life and his feud with Nero, the Romulan from the future who threatens the United Federation of Planets. The film is superb, it looks fantastic, the story… Continue reading
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Another one out of the way…
Had my fourth Exam today. It was a practical, fault finding, so it was pretty interesting but I’ll be glad when they are all done. Just two more to go!!! Continue reading
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Camp Bestival
Really fancy going to the Camp Bestival. I don’t think we’ll go this year, as its quite expensive, (it would be £273 for us to go including weekend camping!). But that said, there is loads to do and it does look really good. Continue reading
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Amazing photo
The space shuttle Atlantis during a solar transit. The photo was taken from Florida using a telescope and a solar filter. Continue reading
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Films to see
Coraline Getting some good reviews “Henry Selick’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s bestseller is an original, entrancing, occasionally worrying fairy tale” Terminator Salvation It is the fourth film in the Terminator series and stars Christian Bale as John Connor and Sam Worthington as Marcus Wright, a cyborg who believes he is human. Public Enemies Michael Mann’s… Continue reading
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Dizzee Rascal – Bonkers
I love this track! Update: Link sorted, wish people wouldn’t move stuff! Continue reading
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Lovely Weekend
Spud and Charlie came for tea on Saturday and on Sunday we went for a walk at Polstead, a lovely little village with an even lovelier pub! Messing around on the village green outside the pub. Continue reading
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Poorly Pop
Went to see pop yesterday, he was able to go home on Saturday. He’s a bit tender and tired but he seems ok. 🙂 Continue reading
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Bluebells at Hillhouse Wood
Went for a walk Hillhouse Wood yesterday, the bluebells are amazing. Click on the images to see them larger 🙂 Continue reading
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