tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post3076400879912631082..comments2024-03-13T06:04:12.643+00:00Comments on Thoughts Of A Workshy Fop: Clean Room Book 2: Exile (#7-12) NSFWvaralys the darkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17032083859598898676noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-9681538075893219012020-04-07T14:08:13.671+01:002020-04-07T14:08:13.671+01:00Are you tired of being human, having talented brai...Are you tired of being human, having talented brain turning to a vampire in a good posture in ten minutes, Do you want to have power and influence over others, To be charming and desirable, To have wealth, health, without delaying in a good human posture and becoming an immortal? If yes, these your chance. It's a world of vampire where life get easier,We have made so many persons vampires and have turned them rich, You will assured long life and prosperity, You shall be made to be very sensitive to mental alertness, Stronger and also very fast, You will not be restricted to walking at night only even at the very middle of broad day light you will be made to walk, This is an opportunity to have the human vampire virus to perform in a good posture. If you are interested contact us on Vampirelord7878@gmail.comLord Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08802168788305626209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-86054931288537239942017-04-02T21:50:32.344+01:002017-04-02T21:50:32.344+01:00You've inspired me as well, getting me back in...You've inspired me as well, getting me back interested in martial arts again. Of course you shouldn't feel too bad about the occasional craving, though I'm at least fortunate that I don't much like chocolate, toffee popcorn is my vice.<br /><br />I still have a long way to go, but weight is safest off at a slow and steady rate without crash dieting and yo-yo dieting. I'm just unfortunate in that the pain meds give me a big appetite and ridiculous constipation, hence going for a high fibre diet to try and get things moving down there.varalys the darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032083859598898676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-6904213307071792452017-04-02T18:45:24.159+01:002017-04-02T18:45:24.159+01:00I'm glad your healthy lifestyle is going so we...I'm glad your healthy lifestyle is going so well. I've slipped a bit. I was doing so well but then I got a massive chocolate craving. Luckily I found an old box of Nesquick in the fridge. I'm now looking at an incriminatingly brown spoon. If anyone asks though I'll just say I was shooting up some smack.<br /><br />Speaking of horror. I've had access to a TV recently and there's been a Ben Wheatley season. Don't know much about him but I like his films. There's one in particular called Kill List. Don't know if you're familiar with it but it's the nearest thing I've ever seen that captures the spirit of the Wicker Man. <br /><br />I'm in a nicely surreal place anyway. There's been a piece of work I've been avoiding for over two months now. Had that thing of going to bed thinking "Right, *definitely* tomorrow". But finally got round to it last week. It's just so weird not having it hanging over me. Keep thinking 'sure there's something that I should be worrying about'. It's like mental phantom limb syndrome.<br /><br />It's also finally proper summer here. I need to get some new shorts though. Someone asked me "are you intentionally going for the paedophile scout master look?"<br /><br />You're such an inspiration though I think I'll head out and stock up on fruit. And maybe a pack of Nesquick, just for emergencies.<br /><br />Oh, and did you get chance to see the video? Curious as to your thoughts.Alan Robertshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509360521332746130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-52253824638868197552017-04-02T05:09:13.392+01:002017-04-02T05:09:13.392+01:00I am a massive klutz it's true. Always been c...I am a massive klutz it's true. Always been clumsy and not particularly concerned with my phsysical well being, which I am trying to change. Diet of broad beans, oatmeal and much fruit. It seems to be working. I now fit back into my shorts, They are fat bastard shorts so I still have a ways to go but at least its going slow and steady. No crash dieting here.<br /><br />If the updated Nightmare MOvies is as good as the original you owe to yourself as a horror movie fan to pick it up. He crams so much in yet it remains very easily readable and interesting.varalys the darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032083859598898676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-60911626635502710232017-04-02T00:22:03.794+01:002017-04-02T00:22:03.794+01:00I saw about your hand on Mammoth. Ouch, my sympath...I saw about your hand on Mammoth. Ouch, my sympathies. You poor thing though. You're so always in the wars. Are you related to that unlucky chap in the Fast Show perchance? ("Oh, bugger"). Mind you, isn't oatmeal supposed to be good for skin? They put it in expensive skin care products, so it'll probably pay off in the end.<br /><br />I haven't read a lot of Kim Newman. Although what I have I've loved. I just think he's a very insightful and knowledgeable critic and commentator. Used to see him pootling around Upper Street when I was in London. Should have said hello really. I smiled at his comments about the options not being exercised just earning him money. I admire his attitude. Now I'm reminded of a story of his called Tomorrow Town. I love that and I must send it to a friend. It's got that real 60/70s vibe and it really reminds me of her for reasons. (Basically she's Barbarella, the original comic version actually looks like she modelled for it! It's just her). She's the other Manc lass so I'm hoping you get to meet her soon.<br /><br />Oh, and yet another email sent.Alan Robertshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509360521332746130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-54174000488304069262017-04-01T23:02:23.921+01:002017-04-01T23:02:23.921+01:00My US gal pal told me of all the fun you could hav...My US gal pal told me of all the fun you could have with water melons and a shotgun. Messy but satisfyingly so.<br /><br />As for Kim Newman.... ooh info. Both that he's done a comic and two that he's updated Nightmare Movies, the first edition of that which I got in 1992 was pretty much my horror bible for ages. Will be checking both those out.<br /><br />Sorry I haven't done a post today, I like to kick off the 1st of the month with one but halfway through writing it up I spilled boiling oatmeal on my right hand and my fingers are too tender to type with. Hopefully I'll be able to finish it in the next day or so.varalys the darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032083859598898676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-82813333734610458412017-03-31T11:48:13.344+01:002017-03-31T11:48:13.344+01:00I love Kim Newman:
https://youtu.be/d8eMR94rewgI love Kim Newman:<br /><br />https://youtu.be/d8eMR94rewgAlan Robertshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509360521332746130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-25438515320607478812017-03-30T15:57:29.150+01:002017-03-30T15:57:29.150+01:00When my ship comes in (do you have that saying?) I...When my ship comes in (do you have that saying?) I'll definitely take you shooting. It is great fun. Target shooting is quite zenith. All that 'fire between heartbeats' stuff, but there's also something brilliantly visceral (and a bit childish) in just filling some old containers with water and blamming them with a shotgun. Alan Robertshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509360521332746130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-36793142380771002182017-03-30T01:12:16.446+01:002017-03-30T01:12:16.446+01:00I'd LOVE to go shooting. I'm quite obsses...I'd LOVE to go shooting. I'm quite obssessed with guns, I like to nitpick them when wrongness about one appears in a TV show. My not-brother in law went to a stag do in Poland where they got too shoot stuff and he got to bring his target sheet home too. Sounded ace fun.varalys the darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032083859598898676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-73226960361294272982017-03-30T00:21:12.625+01:002017-03-30T00:21:12.625+01:00I love the sound when you eject the cartridges fro...I love the sound when you eject the cartridges from double barreled shotguns. I don't know if they emulate it in the game but it's just one of those sounds that gives you a tingle. Sort of 'wub'. Of course being a snob I prefer over/under than side by side. I like to think I'll bring a bit of class to any zombie apocalypse.<br /><br />Center mass is the best approach. If you ever shoot a pump gun in real life remember to cycle the gun round the action. So basically you hold the slide grip still and push the gun forward, rather than pull the pump back. It's more reliable and it brings you back on the same target quicker.<br /><br />Semi autos are nice. They're heavier and need maintaining more but they absorb the recoil better. Firing a regular shotty is like being punched in the shoulder. I'd be properly black and blue after a clay session.<br /><br />Now you've got me all nostalgic. I want to go shooting now.Alan Robertshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509360521332746130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-12105558207174362722017-03-29T23:31:12.448+01:002017-03-29T23:31:12.448+01:00Oh I only know shottys via videogames and they hap...Oh I only know shottys via videogames and they happen to be my fave weapon of choice in games like Gears of War which have both pump action auto, a mid-distance choice and sawn-offs double barreled which are lethal at close range but balanced by the fact you have to reload after each shot. In Resident Evil 5 which I have just finished the story of and am now replaying to find all the collectibles and level up my weapons, the first weapon I fully upgraded and bought Infinite Ammo for was my trusty M3 shotgun. Makes packs of virus addled monster humans much easier to handle, knockback ftw. I tend to play my shooting games like I see in cop shows though, I always aim centre mass not the head. So any achievement relying on a certain number of headshots is a pain for me because I can't help shooting in the "correct" manner.varalys the darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032083859598898676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-47623231772680246402017-03-29T23:08:39.989+01:002017-03-29T23:08:39.989+01:00A kukri would be a good choice. It would be tempti...A kukri would be a good choice. It would be tempting to go for something with more reach so you can keep a bit of distance, but then it gets a bit unwieldy. And I don't think that's worth the trade off. Shotguns have a lot of blam power but heads and especially spines are a small target. I'm not sure how familiar you are with them but they have a thing called 'choke'. That's how much they spread. At short range that's pretty much as tight as the barrel diameter. Even sawn off shotguns are pretty close grouping, but they are very maneuverable. I'd probably keep one as a back up.<br /><br />Love Milla. She's great in those films. Alan Robertshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509360521332746130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-36360926487549296742017-03-29T22:14:45.394+01:002017-03-29T22:14:45.394+01:00I've often argued that having a sword in a zom...I've often argued that having a sword in a zombie apocalypse would be way more useful than a gun. To kill a zombie you have to de-brain it and I contend (m'lud) that flailing at them with a sword would be much easier than having to pull off perfect spine severing headshots everytime. Plus as long as you can keep it sharp you won't run into eventual ammo scarcity.<br /><br />I don't think domestos would work. Most zombies are created by viruses not bacteria. In the Resident Evil games the experiments were to create a virus that mutated people into Bio-Weapons like the Tyrant you see in the second film. That only happened in a few cases and everyone else ended up as zombies. Later games has the virus improved upon so infected people are still vicious and feral but capable of using weapons and operating under orders.<br /><br />I've spoken of my love of dvd commentaries before and the ones for the Resident Evil films are hilarious, especially the first one. Milla Jovavich is a right laugh.varalys the darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032083859598898676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-10977096004221786102017-03-29T21:45:07.288+01:002017-03-29T21:45:07.288+01:00I like coincidences like that. I seem to go throug...I like coincidences like that. I seem to go through phases where it happens a lot. Probably just some confirmation bias thing but I'm happy to assume it's magic. Clearly though fate wants me to read more Lovecraft.<br /><br />The RE films are great. Pure popcorn fun. What I don't understand in zombie films though is why they don't just pre emptively smear themselves with Domestos so it wouldn't matter if they got bitten.<br /><br />I sometimes wonder how I'd do against zombies. There's a Krav training exercise called 'zombie drill'. Basically one person is the target. Everyone else walks slowly with there arms out and tries to strangle you. So you have to continuously do the front and rear choke defences. Even though they go slow it's surprisingly knackering. Probably easier with a kukri.Alan Robertshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509360521332746130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-50080610382588155622017-03-29T21:03:25.949+01:002017-03-29T21:03:25.949+01:00Obviously a lot of Hungarians have good taste in t...Obviously a lot of Hungarians have good taste in their literary horror?<br /><br />Anyway, I definitely need a new compilation or set of compilations, my volumes are over 50 years old now and getting very delicate. Hmmm, I might add that to my Easter present list now.varalys the darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032083859598898676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-29382712133185169652017-03-29T20:33:25.865+01:002017-03-29T20:33:25.865+01:00My Lovecraft collection is this (it's also pre...My Lovecraft collection is this (it's also pretty much the only halfway complete collection of it published in my language):<br /><br />https://www.goodreads.com/series/105372-howard-phillips-lovecraft-sszes-m-vei<br /><br />No, I've no clue how the Hungarian publication got on goodreads. ^^;Malitianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-6395037719767329692017-03-29T20:26:16.053+01:002017-03-29T20:26:16.053+01:00You know I have just finished reading the latest M...You know I have just finished reading the latest Mammoth post, how coincidental, a tasty blend of Lovecraft and cookery and the with the addition of the bitter taste of Incels to season.<br /><br />Also, huzzah someone else who likes the Resident Evil films, they are one of my guilty pleasures even though bar some of the second one they have literally nothing to do with the games. The games don't even have zombies in since Resident Evil 4, it's all about weirdo mutants instead.<br /><br />@Malitia: My collections of Lovecraft were the first ones published in the UK in the early sixties that I nicked off my dad, so they are a bit all over the place when it comes to his non-horror stuff and I haven't read that story.. yet.varalys the darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032083859598898676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-38180408680752827852017-03-29T19:50:43.825+01:002017-03-29T19:50:43.825+01:00I can see why he got on with Howard. They have ver...I can see why he got on with Howard. They have very similar styles. REH also died very young of course and had certain issues in his life. That may have been a bond too.<br /><br />I'll track down those two. I like the title Colour of Space. Sounds like a Hawkwind album. <br /><br />Enjoy your zombie splatting. I've never seen the games of course but I like the films.Alan Robertshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509360521332746130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-19099736082720372742017-03-29T19:50:36.625+01:002017-03-29T19:50:36.625+01:00Where did my comment go... O.o
I was talking abou...Where did my comment go... O.o<br /><br />I was talking about the Lovecraft story "Sweet Ermengarde" and that I might need to apologise for even mentioning it. ^^;Malitianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-56012515698002331082017-03-29T19:46:37.306+01:002017-03-29T19:46:37.306+01:00Possibly my favorite (or at least least likely) Lo...Possibly my favorite (or at least least likely) Lovecraft thingy is this:<br /><br />https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Sweet_Ermengarde<br /><br />I feel like I've to apologise in advance now. ˇ^^;Malitianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-51696116592208751712017-03-29T19:19:39.761+01:002017-03-29T19:19:39.761+01:00Oh brilliant glad you liked it, I'm pretty sur...Oh brilliant glad you liked it, I'm pretty sure Lovecraft in general has inspired many tropes, "Go Mad From The Revelation" is probably his most used one! As for other recommendations, of his short stories "The Colour Out Of Space" is generally considered his best by most fans, including me. Also "The Rats In The Walls" is great (bar the racist name the beloved black cat of the main character has, HP loved cats), and "The Call of Cthulu" kicked off the mythos of the same name. I could overwhelm you with many more suggestions, but those are the ones off the top of my head. When I am done catching up with the Resident Evil videogames I shall do a reread and pick out some more you might like.<br /><br />You might find this short article on the Lovecraft wikia interesting, it talks about Robert E. Howard and how Lovecraft basically created the idea of a shared universe that many people contribute towards via his correspondence with fellow authors around at the same time. <br /><br />http://lovecraft.wikia.com/wiki/Robert_E._Howardvaralys the darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032083859598898676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-84962676628026524002017-03-29T16:29:44.669+01:002017-03-29T16:29:44.669+01:00Just emailed you a video btwJust emailed you a video btwAlan Robertshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509360521332746130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-18427983781485358262017-03-29T14:27:45.576+01:002017-03-29T14:27:45.576+01:00Finally got hold of Mountains of Madness. Wow, not...Finally got hold of Mountains of Madness. Wow, not what I was expecting at all, but you keep recommending stuff, loved it.<br /><br />See what you mean about how modern it is. For some reason I always imagine Lovecraft to have a Victorian/Edwardian vibe. Maybe because of that Gaiman story. But this could have been set in contemporary times (apart from we have explored the Antarctic a bit). You could film it with a modern setting though. Just such a surprise to have an aeroplane. I had visions of pith helmets and machetes. Which of course would be a bit daft down there.<br /><br />But also it's a real 'trope maker'. How many films today have that 'deciphering the wall art' to get the backstory thing? Also I'm presuming that's where we get 'starfish aliens' from?<br /><br />It reminded me a lot of "Who Goes There", the story that was adapted as "The Thing". That's probably deliberate. But what I particularly loved wad the fact that the story not only references "Arthur Gordon Pym" or seems to be set in the same 'universe'. I love 'AGP'. Not just because it eerily predicted that real cannibal case I'm fascinated by, but it's also such a brilliant story and told so well. 'Mountains' is in the same vein, and basically a sequel.<br /><br />Glad also to see someone else finds penguins a bit suspect. They're cute and all. Until you imagine they're at a fascist rally.Alan Robertshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509360521332746130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-72256053430433285152017-03-28T17:05:52.211+01:002017-03-28T17:05:52.211+01:00There was a great little mockumentary about a boy ...There was a great little mockumentary about a boy hand years ago. There was a funny bit where they got a gig at a gay club but one of the lad's dad's acted on the door and he didn't realise.<br /><br />"Sorry lads, mixed couples only"<br /><br />For bonus points the club was called Ring of Fire.<br /><br />Yeah I think my working class hero credentials were blown a bit when I started having lunch at the Athenaeum. Funny thing is, their Facebook page describes them as 'social club'. They weren't too amused though when I asked what time the bingo started.Alan Robertshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509360521332746130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243012679315072030.post-2860293187662111782017-03-28T15:23:34.640+01:002017-03-28T15:23:34.640+01:00Nice pictures! I always liked a variety of music b...Nice pictures! I always liked a variety of music but my university years were spent in the gay clubs of Manchester and Bristol where I wore the Official Lesbian Uniform of Doc Martins, combat trousers (handy for keeping keys and cash in), T-shirt and check shirt. Which is pretty much what I wear now. I still used to get accused of being straight because of having waist length hair. I'd have to snog my girlfriend in front of the bouncers sometimes because they were getting tired of straight girls intruding. Different times etc.<br /><br />My mum hates it when I say I'm a member of the underclass. She says anyone with two degrees can't be a member and that I am "bohemian" instead. She can be a terrible snob sometimes.<br /><br />I believe Alan Moore and David Lloyd also get a cut of the money from the V mask, which makes it fine in my book.varalys the darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032083859598898676noreply@blogger.com