Archive for November, 2008

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Disco Inferno

November 29, 2008

Ok, so as most of you might know. On Friday night, a building nextdoor to my apartment building caught fire. As a result, we were all evacuated out of our apartments and were only allowed back in this morning at 10. Everything is fine, the apartment didnt get damaged and nobody got hurt. The building that caught fire (a clothes store) and the building beside it, as well as the warehouses at the back, were burnt to a crisp. They are still smoking now and are being torn down. Thanks to all of you who checked in to see that I was ok.

However, being up for 30 hours straight has worn me down a tad. I also have no net connection at home now. If it’s okay with you all I’d like to take this weekend off so that I can sort everything out. I will have an episode of T&C up next week, no matter what. I promise. I’ll also post some photos and videos of the fire if anyone is interested.

Also, I did manage to get the novel finished in the end. I originally planned to have it done by friday at midnight but ended up writing the last few words on my EeePc at 5am in the train station (only place open with net access). Still it’s all done now. It’s not a great story but I’m pleased that I managed to make it to the end :D

Talk to you all soon,

Steve

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Tea and Chat Episode 29

November 23, 2008

Hi all,

In this episode I try some Madura Premium Blend Tea. I talk about NaNoWriMo, NaSuGoMo and recommend In The Mouth of Madness.

Thanks!

Download:

Tea and Chat Ep29 [24m36s - 22.5 MB]

Stuff mentioned in the show:

Tea:
Madura Tea

Podcasts:
SteamPod
Despatches From Agent Orange

Recommendation:
In The Mouth of Madness

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Tea & Erk

November 17, 2008

Hi all,

Due to an epic software fail I have been unable to record an episode of Tea & Chat this week.The microphone works fine in Skype but not in Audition. I’m going to reinstall everything and hope that’ll fix it. Fingers crossed.

Fear not though, as Erk of Erkpod has come to the rescue. Having featured me on Echo Romeo Kilo One One (Erk’s NaPodPoMo podcast) he has sent me the episode to post here. I hope you all enjoy this slight change to our regular programming. Tea & Chat shall return next week!

Thanks Erk!

Download:
Tea and Erk

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Tea and Chat Episode 27

November 9, 2008

Hi all,

In this episode I try some Darjeeling Tea from Whittards. I also talk about this year’s RSC production of Hamlet, the BBC miniseries Casanova and give a NaNoWriMo update.

Thanks!

Download:

Tea and Chat Ep27 [18m42s - 17.1 MB]

Stuff mentioned in the show:

Tea:
Whittard’s Darjeeling

Recommendation:
Casanova

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Tea and Chat Episode 26

November 2, 2008

Hi all,

In this episode I try some Nerada Australian Tea sent in by Tim of ErkPod fame. I also talk about NaNoWriMo, this year’s RSC production of Hamlet and The Illusionist.

Thanks!

Download:

Tea and Chat Ep26 [20m01s - 18.3 MB]

Stuff mentioned in the show:

Tea:
Nerada Tea

Recommendation:
The Illusionist