The New Doctor 20121223: Fiction
This is total fiction, a fantasy story. The only real names are my own and my ancestors, all dead except me. Of course I can use the names of the fictional characters from my favorite fantasy series,...
View ArticleEmbarking on a Journey into the World of Doctor Who
As far as TV science fiction series go, I am a moderately knowledgeable Trekkie and an ardent believer in the cult of Firefly. But Doctor Who has been something I never paid much attention to, despite...
View ArticleDoctor Who new season opener
So the season opener for the new season (or series if you are British) just ended. It appears that:1) The new Companion is something very new. Not compliant, not complacent, nearly as bright as The...
View ArticleA View From the Swamp - RaggedyMan Crafts
As I mentioned yesterday in my diary A View From the Swamp - I Need Help I have opened up an Etsy shop for my Doctor Who themed beads - RaggedyMan Crafts. While there are only some examples available...
View ArticleJourneys with Doctor Who (1): The First Doctor (1963-1966)
In a recent diary, Embarking on a Journey into the World of Doctor Who, I discussed my decision to watch the entire 50-year series from the very beginning up to the present, and would now like to check...
View ArticleJourneys with Doctor Who (2): The Second Doctor (1966-1969)
Continuing my binge-watching adventure through the fifty-year run of Doctor Who, we come to the Second Doctor (Patrick Troughton), whose run covers three seasons and 21 serials over a total of 119...
View ArticleMOFFAT!!!!111!!! *fistshake*
No spoilers, just....MOFFAT!!! fistshakeNo. Really. WTF. I have to wait HOW LONG????Any bets they just completely ignore this for the Christmas special?AARGH!!!!!111!!1!headdesk
View ArticleMatt Smith leaving Doctor Who!
Why do they always leave just as I get used to them?http://www.bbc.co.uk/...This and Sherlock are the only damned things I can watch and take my mind off the dismal conditions of American politics.They...
View ArticleDK Quilt Guild: Off to college! Part 1 Preparation
DK Quilt Guild: A place for quilters to gather, share ideas, projects, and to make the world a better place, one quilt at a time. Join us and share your thoughts, projects, questions, and tips....
View ArticleWho (how) it all started.
Welcome to my inaugural diary for the newly materialised group WHOvians, or WHOligans if your predilection lies in that area!The Opening sequence to the first ever episode of Doctor Who. Broadcast by...
View ArticleDK Quilt Guild: Off to College! Part Deux: Design and Cutting
DK Quilt Guild: A place for quilters to gather, share ideas, projects, and to make the world a better place, one quilt at a time. Join us and share your thoughts, projects, questions, and tips....
View ArticleA More Ancient World and Backyard Science Present: Adventures in Time and Space
Does the Eagle know what is in the pit, Or wilt thou go ask the Mole?The Daily Bucket is about time. It has the word 'Daily' in its title and is expressly concerned with phenology. The Daily Bucket...
View ArticleJust a short post about the Day of the Doctor
Let me say I am just a little gobsmacked over the buildup to the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who. The BBC is, of course going all out. But still - in 3D in select cinemas? Around the world? (U.S....
View ArticleTARDIS journeys - photo diary
Mixed up SciFi & Fantasy as Doctor Who's TARDIS travels around the country.Everyone loves the TARDIS, everyone loves to have their photo taken with it. So, here are a bunch of photos taken at...
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