The video even features a devilishly handsome young NTC Commander playing the baritone, who is so talented, he won the 'Best baritone player that is the rank of Commander, and from TS Intrepid, and may also be called Andy'. It was agreed that this award wouldn't be presented, due to it's long title...
TS Intrepid's Marching Band Routine 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
In the meantime...
Just to tide you over, here is a video linking to the multi-award winning marching band of TS Intrepid, and their recent routine at the Nautical Training Corps National Band, Colour & Fanfare Competition. I'm not at Uni tomorrow, so I will write a post them. Although, I am interested in reading Holly's attempt at my week. I'd be interested as to what I did...
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Sorry, no post...
Sorry, no post tonight. Long weekend practising for the band contest, and I still haven't got a lesson planned for Monday. Maybe later.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
So, is Ernie dead?
Okay, I winged last week, and I didn't go unheard. But I never did post. University really is busy. Take tonight - it's 1050pm, and I really need to sleep (tired after band practice all day). To top it all off, I haven't even got everything done that I need to. Sorry Brian, I guess I'll be printing that paperwork... Bugger.
But hey ho, after some of you left comments, how could I not write something. It would just be down right unsportsmanly of me. So here we go, for a quick post, so I can go to bed.
First off, I need to report back to all of you, that I have now purchased my first 3 piece suit. Pinstripe as well! Armani perhaps? Of course not - Tescos. Well, it was on offer for £40 the lot, and it's made of great material. Can't complain. So what was the first thing I did with my suit. That's right - wore it to University!
We had a 'professional poster presentation'. Basically, it's an essay written on one sheet of paper. A bloody big sheet of paper (A0 if you must know). It cost me 15 quid to print! I know, I know, it all sounds just too exciting. So, being graphically inclined, I felt that I had to spice things up a little, and break the mold of Uni posters. And if the reaction I got is to be believed - I did!
So, wearing my new pin-striped suit, I stood in front of my very unusual poster for 2 hours! (that was a loooong afternoon) All of the posters that I have seen are three or four columns of text, with basically a different backing colour and/or text. I put a black header and footer on mine, and played around with some photos. It looked at bit like a widescreen production on a normal TV screen. But I decided that there wasn't enough colour, so I threw some big red and blue strips on the background. My lecturer came up, and said, 'I can honestly say that I have never seen a poster like it. I can also honestly say no-one has ever worn a suit to this before.' He went on to say that despite the fact that he liked it, it was too 'HMV'. Basically, next time make it more boring...
The head of P.E., or a convicted drug dealer in the US. One of my friends said that I wasn't a student, and that I could be either... Me with some friends in front of my poster.
Everyone else (including that lecturer) mainly loved the look of the poster. In my opinion, the poster was just what the doctor ordered. Only thing is, no-one likes change. Still, the suit may have been a bit over the top - it was mainly as a joke though...
So, is Ernie dead? Stories have been rampant since my last post (and by rampant, I mean that there have been literally two comments about it). The short answer - no. My car has never, and never will break down. It does however, have some periods that I likie to refer to as 'lapses of function'. But it's not a break down though... Ernie went through 2 litres of oil in a week. Not petrol, but OIL. Yeah, that's generally bad news. In fact, you can see anywhere I parked last week, because there are stains on the roadway. Even at NTC, where I was only parked a few hours. So, until I effect some minor repairs... let's just say that Eric the motorbike is getting even more outings. The garage could sort Ernie out in a few hours, I just don't like spending money.
So, on that cheery note, I'm off to bed. Goodnight (which I imagine will sound odd if you are reading this during the day).
If you knew that my car would have problems, why not think about writing a comment saying I told you so, but then going and f*****g yourself.
If you can replace two O-rings on a 1986 Ford Escort 1.4 GL Estate in Champagne Gold, near the timing belt, and you would like to do it for free, why not pop 'round.
Quote of the Week: 'His car is so old, the logbook's written in Latin,' said Lion Dave at a Lions Club meeting. Cheers pal.
But hey ho, after some of you left comments, how could I not write something. It would just be down right unsportsmanly of me. So here we go, for a quick post, so I can go to bed.
First off, I need to report back to all of you, that I have now purchased my first 3 piece suit. Pinstripe as well! Armani perhaps? Of course not - Tescos. Well, it was on offer for £40 the lot, and it's made of great material. Can't complain. So what was the first thing I did with my suit. That's right - wore it to University!
We had a 'professional poster presentation'. Basically, it's an essay written on one sheet of paper. A bloody big sheet of paper (A0 if you must know). It cost me 15 quid to print! I know, I know, it all sounds just too exciting. So, being graphically inclined, I felt that I had to spice things up a little, and break the mold of Uni posters. And if the reaction I got is to be believed - I did!
So, wearing my new pin-striped suit, I stood in front of my very unusual poster for 2 hours! (that was a loooong afternoon) All of the posters that I have seen are three or four columns of text, with basically a different backing colour and/or text. I put a black header and footer on mine, and played around with some photos. It looked at bit like a widescreen production on a normal TV screen. But I decided that there wasn't enough colour, so I threw some big red and blue strips on the background. My lecturer came up, and said, 'I can honestly say that I have never seen a poster like it. I can also honestly say no-one has ever worn a suit to this before.' He went on to say that despite the fact that he liked it, it was too 'HMV'. Basically, next time make it more boring...
The head of P.E., or a convicted drug dealer in the US. One of my friends said that I wasn't a student, and that I could be either... Me with some friends in front of my poster.
Everyone else (including that lecturer) mainly loved the look of the poster. In my opinion, the poster was just what the doctor ordered. Only thing is, no-one likes change. Still, the suit may have been a bit over the top - it was mainly as a joke though...
So, is Ernie dead? Stories have been rampant since my last post (and by rampant, I mean that there have been literally two comments about it). The short answer - no. My car has never, and never will break down. It does however, have some periods that I likie to refer to as 'lapses of function'. But it's not a break down though... Ernie went through 2 litres of oil in a week. Not petrol, but OIL. Yeah, that's generally bad news. In fact, you can see anywhere I parked last week, because there are stains on the roadway. Even at NTC, where I was only parked a few hours. So, until I effect some minor repairs... let's just say that Eric the motorbike is getting even more outings. The garage could sort Ernie out in a few hours, I just don't like spending money.
So, on that cheery note, I'm off to bed. Goodnight (which I imagine will sound odd if you are reading this during the day).
If you knew that my car would have problems, why not think about writing a comment saying I told you so, but then going and f*****g yourself.
If you can replace two O-rings on a 1986 Ford Escort 1.4 GL Estate in Champagne Gold, near the timing belt, and you would like to do it for free, why not pop 'round.
Quote of the Week: 'His car is so old, the logbook's written in Latin,' said Lion Dave at a Lions Club meeting. Cheers pal.
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Just charming
Well that's just charming that is. I go out of my way last week to give you guys a post that's on time for a change, and not a single bloomin' one of you could be troubled to leave a comment.
Stuff you then. Despite the fact that I could now write a post, despite the fact that it's 10.40pm, and despite the fact I have spent a very stressful day with the marching band, and written a dissertation proposal, I'm not going to.
Now you'll never know about the adventures of Thursday night where my car was broken into, and Dad and I chased the Turkeys. you'll never know what they stole, or how/ if we caught them. You'll never know about the possible plans that my long running/ long suffering 1986 Ford Escort 1.4 GL estate in Champagne Gold could be replaced. I hope you're happy now...
I can't stop this rant without cheerfully wishing everybody a happy escort day. September the 25th (despite being more than a week ago, and I may have forgotton) is International (Ford) Escort day, and this year we all celebrate three happpy, and unbelievably reliable motoring with Ernie the Escort. Three years, and 35 000 miles for just £300. Ernie is a fantastic car - long may he reign...
See, I'm so upset, I'm not even leaving a quote of the week, or a tune of the month (even though it would have been a toss up between that new Sugarbabes tune, and the new 'Steve McQueen' dittie from The Automatic).
Maybe if some comments appear, I may indulge myself to write a post. Maybe.
Stuff you then. Despite the fact that I could now write a post, despite the fact that it's 10.40pm, and despite the fact I have spent a very stressful day with the marching band, and written a dissertation proposal, I'm not going to.
Now you'll never know about the adventures of Thursday night where my car was broken into, and Dad and I chased the Turkeys. you'll never know what they stole, or how/ if we caught them. You'll never know about the possible plans that my long running/ long suffering 1986 Ford Escort 1.4 GL estate in Champagne Gold could be replaced. I hope you're happy now...
I can't stop this rant without cheerfully wishing everybody a happy escort day. September the 25th (despite being more than a week ago, and I may have forgotton) is International (Ford) Escort day, and this year we all celebrate three happpy, and unbelievably reliable motoring with Ernie the Escort. Three years, and 35 000 miles for just £300. Ernie is a fantastic car - long may he reign...
See, I'm so upset, I'm not even leaving a quote of the week, or a tune of the month (even though it would have been a toss up between that new Sugarbabes tune, and the new 'Steve McQueen' dittie from The Automatic).
Maybe if some comments appear, I may indulge myself to write a post. Maybe.
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