Wednesday, 29 March 2017

'Neighbours' fake Dee. Spoilers.

I really was excited when it was announced that Madeline West was returning to 'Neighbours'. I loved her character,  Dee.

Dee was last seen over 10 years ago, on her wedding day to Toadie, being driven over a cliff to her death. Even though her body was never found, she was presumed dead.

In January, Dee returned. She showed up at Toadies house (he now shares with his new wife, Sonya, and their daughter) and the mystery started.

Was she the real Dee?  Was the daughter Dee was pregnant with at the time of her "death" really Toadies? Apparently so.

Dee then asked for money from her estate, Toadie knew there was none left,  so he gave her his own money. And the pair started to fall in love with each other.

And then it was revealed that Dee wasn't the real Dee. She was an imposter called Andrea, and her daughter was not Toadies. Andrea and Toadies ex,  Sindy,  had teamed up to con him.

He found out too late and he gave Andrea the money and cheated on sonya with her.

Toadies life is in ruins.

Just to complicate matters further, Sonya was a surrogate for a neighbour,  and the stress caused her to lose the baby.

I hope we find out what happened to the real Dee. I also hope if Dee is alive, and Sonya forgives Toadie, then Dee and Sonya could be friends. I'd like that.

Soap mysteries are ruling my life at the moment.

Sad, but true. I am obsessed with soap mysteries at the moment.

Spoilers ahead.

'Casualty' Who Dies?
I have an awful feeling that its either Dylan or Max. I love both characters and I don't want either one to die.

'Neighbours' Who Is The Father Of The Twins?

I have a feeling that its either Scott or Paul. I don't want it to be. I wanted Clive to be the father, but that is looking dodgy. I also loved Des and I kind of want him to be the father so he can return. It wont be.

' Coronation Street' Who Attacked Ken?

I think Rob. He has been spotted filming and it would be a shock considering he is meant to be in jail. Probably be Adam.

'Holby' What Will Happen To Dom?

Will Dom's violent boyfriend kill him or will he realize that he's been abused and get out in time?

At least the soaps aren't boring at the minute. I love when there's stuff going on.

Sunday, 12 March 2017

Damian Rice 'Cannonball'.

I remember when the song came out, I was working in a shop and one afternoon, while I was in the stockroom getting some stock to put out onto the shop floor, the song came on the radio.

Everyone in the stock room left what they were doing and went to stand next to the radio to sing along to the song. Every one loved it.

Every time I hear the song, I still think of that moment. Good memory. I love how songs can bring back such good memories.

NUFC fans. Football post.

I am a Newcastle United supporter. I really believe that while we have some of the loyalest fans ever, we also have some of the most idiotic.

For years we've had poor managers who had zero fan support. We then get a decent manager. We get relegated but have faith that Rafa can get us back in the premiership.

So we are top of the table. Even 2nd place get automatic promotion (I want Chris Houton to do well too. He got us back up last time on the 1st attempt) so no need to panic.

But EVERYTIME we lose a game some fans boo and then on Facebook they call for Rafa to go and to be replaced with a "decent" manager.

Um, we're not exactly title race contenders at the moment. We need stability and we need the players to be at the best. Also the championship is hard. We've done really well to get to stay within the top 2 for most of the season.

Sadly I think some fans won't be happy with any owner or manager. No matter who we have managing or playing, they will always find fault.

I'm just happy that we are doing good and I have faith that this is just the start of the revival.

Saturday, 11 March 2017

'The Great British Benefits Handout'. Channel 5.

If you are not familiar with the show, Its a reality show in which families on benefits are given £26,000 to change their lives.

Its onto its second series now with 6 families Instead of 3 taking part.

Yes, I can see how people would think that Its just another "poverty porn" show but its actually not that at all. I think that Its interesting to see how people's lives could change if they had the means to do it.

I know that certain people think that people on benefits are scum, but the programme picks families that have a story (cancer suffer, full time carer, a man with mental health issues, a woman who grew up in care) and I actually want them to succeed.

I know that some participants spend money on things that they dont need, but some families do spend the money wisely.

People will hate the show, like they hate people on benefits (and to those people: you dont know how safe your job, money, etc are. It could so easilly be you next) but at least these people are getting off their bums and doing some thing to change their lives. And I wish them all well.

PS. It was the bankers that screwed this country over, not benefit claimants. Not immigrants.

Wednesday, 8 March 2017

Update on my friends cousin and her daughter.

Heard from my best friend that there's been developments in our friends cousin situation.

On Sunday morning boyfriend looked after youngest daughter. She went to the cinema with her oldest daughter (who is still with her mum) and stayed there over night. Her other daughter is still with her boyfriend.

She then goes to her college course on Monday (she's doing a one day a week course) and she didn't go back to check on her youngest daughter. On Monday night she collects daughter and finds that daughter has been rushed into hospital.

Turns out that daughter fell down stairs and hit her head. Boyfriend admits to doctor that she's been unwell for a few days. Cousin tells doctor that she saw the fall but "didn't have time" to take her to be checked out, so doctor calls social services and they are looking into it.

We just hope that the little girl gets the care that she needs.

Tuesday, 7 March 2017

They are remaking 'Dynasty'.

I remember watching 'Dynasty' when I was little. My mum loved the show so I was forced to watch it.

The bizzare thing is that I don't remember that much about it. I know that Alexis and Krystal had cat fights over Blake and I idolized Heather Locklear growing up. I also remember that I shipped Fallon and Jeff.

I also remember that the character of Steven was one of the first gay characters on primetime TV, but was forbidden to actually act like he was gay. I don't think they even showed a gay kiss. They did have him have relationships with women also, but I do think that he was gay but in denial rather than bisexual.

I didn't realize that the second actor to play Steven was Jack Coleman, who played Noah Bennett in 'Heroes'. And his real life wife was in 'Dallas' if I remember correctly.

So now the CW channel is remaking the show. Why? Oh yeah, anything original has been outlawed. I could understand them doing a reboot, but this just sounds like a rehash of the original.

I guess only time will tell if its any good.