For those who are interested, I have another chapter of Bonkers (Totally Insane) in production and which I hope to post during the weekend.

For those who aren't interested :p

As we get closer to episode 900 (not bad for something that was going to be a blog?)it's time to ask readers how much longer they want me to continue, assuming our gracious web mistress is happy for that to happen. The plot lines keep coming and the characters keep doing their bit, so unless you think it's getting stale or old hat, it could go on a bit longer.

So pull your fingers out and get typing and tell me.

Angharad.

This classic novel from 1968 is available as a download from the following link. As far as I know it's complete and intact.

http://www.antijen.org/iwant/WantMain.html

Angharad

There's a nice photo of the lady with a piece of duct tape over her mouth in today's Guardian.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/blog/2010/jan/21/cindy-mccai...

Like so many people safe in their own homes, I was horrified by the devastation in Haiti by the recent earthquake. I was also pleasantly surprised by the way the world responded in donating money, equipment and teams of rescuers. I think the military are making a pigs ear of it, but that's what they do best. Then I read this in today's Guardian and the joy I felt at the rescue of the little kid was put into a new perspective, by the disgust I felt for what happened to this child. Read it for yourself, and ask yourself, is this a proportional response or just plain murder?

Apparently the hits on Google recently were through IE 8.

See more on this link.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8463516.stm

Appears to have become the most viewed story on this site, according to Popular Content, with well over 32,000 hits.

I know Karen J joked about having hit on it 28,000 times on a slow night, but as long as she read it each time - it's one of my better efforts - I don't mind.

Angharad.

A story from the Beeb, which does like it says on the tin.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8455191.stm

An article in today's Guardian, shows a change in policy in Spain.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jan/12/spanish-teenager...

If anyone doubted that some elements of Bike were true, I attach (I hope) a photo taken by the present Captain of HMS Victory - yes that one - Nelson's flagship, and passed on to me by Gabi.

It seems that forced marriage is becoming an increasing issue for gay Muslims. An interesting report from the Beeb.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8446458.stm

Whereas the Guardian reported on legalisation of gay marriage in Portugal, despite it being a Roman Catholic country.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/portugal

An in China, of all places, a gay pageant.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jan/10/china-gay-pageant

The latest research suggests it may all be a myth, or even Skene's gland aka the female prostate - which in itself isn't always recognised or even found in all women apparently.

For those who wish to read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/8443465.stm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skene%27s_gland

Angharad

I notice that for the past couple of days a copyright notice has appeared on my stories, and many of the others posted recently.

As it obviously takes time to do, there has to be a good reason why it's being done. Are we being plagiarised and sold for huge sums of cash - or in my case used Mars bar wrappers?

I'm not complaining - never managed to find the key for an umlaut let alone a copyright symbol, and I am happy to admit ownership of my witterings, so just curious, like Alice.

Angharad chwilfrydig.

The next part 864 of Bike has been written, I very nearly posted it tonight, but then thought you'll get too fat if I feed you too much.

I must confess that the character of Julie came out of the blue as I started to write, and I had difficulty stopping when I did. However, the plotline seemed so magnetic that I had to write some more - I know, saddo or what? So tomorrow's episode is about twice as long as usual, over 2200 words.

According to the popular content counter, Gaby's Manx Tale has received over 29,000 hits. Thank you to all who've read it, to Maddy Bell for creating the characters, and to Erin for allowing me to post it here.

Mexico allows same sex marriage (Don't cry for me Argentina!)

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/dec/22/mexico-city-lega...

And the Archbishop of York condemns Uganda's anti-gay laws, and he's originally from Uganda.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/dec/24/john-sentamu-uga...

Totally Insane (the serial not the author) part 30 is with my editor and I hope to post it during Christmas Day (UK time). So those of you who wish to follow the adventures of Kylie and her psychopathic sibling, tune in tomorrow for the next riveting episode (actually they're not riveted, they're screwed like the rest of us).

Oh Bonzi sends Mioawy Christmas to both his readers and a Happy Mew Year.

Season's Greetings - Pax Vobiscum.

Angharad.

This a story running to two book equivalents posted in 2003/4 on Crystal's storysite, which is one I feel deserves more attention and because Sarah Bayen doesn't post any more - she seems to have left the scene altogether - you might not come across it unless you know it's there. It could do with a proper edit but it's still a very readable tale of adolescence and self discovery. I attach a link.

Part 1 The Contest Beginings

Part 2 Contest and Consequence.

Sarah Bayen at Crystal's.

The attached link to the Daily Mail is about a campaign to boycott 'pink' toys for girls, they claim stereotyping has held girls and women back for generations.

Personally, I'm more concerned about sexually objectifying young women - but what do I know?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1233779/Parents-urge...

DIY surgery isn't usually recommended by the medical profession. However, one Columbian farmer decided to cut loose. See the attached link.

http://news.uk.msn.com/world/articles.aspx?cp-documentid=151...

According to this link on the Beeb, some of Audrey Hepburn's gowns and hats are up for auction, so if you fancy some new glad rags... Oh, I'd better warn you, the last two pieces of her stuff that were auctioned raised over a million pounds ...but then it's for a good cause. Breakfast at Tiffany's anyone?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8390749.stm

If things look too good to be true, they probably are. The religious right assert their strength.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/dec/01/argentinian-judg...

Much of the trouble has been influenced by US evangelists. God save us from zealots.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/29/uganda-death-sen...

This is causing quite a stir in Argentina.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/29/latin-america-fi...

British PM, Gordon Brown, was furious at the proposed legislation Uganda wants to introduce. He was volubly supported by the Canadians at the Commonwealth Heads conference. See the story here in today's Guardian.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/27/uganda-bill-prop...

My daughter sent me a link for this wonderful website with a handful of cartoons featuring the hapless Simon and his monstrous cat. Do have a look, they are really funny and will strike a note with cat owners.

http://www.simonscat.com/films.html

Angharad.

Do you find light switches a turn on and other questions.

The young South African woman athlete talks with Donald Mcrae in the Guardian.

A well written article.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2009/nov/14/caster-semenya-d...

It was a dark and stormy knight
With whom I had to fight,
Me a damsel, whose chastity belt was on too tight.
His instrument was grand
When he held it in his hand
It wasn’t what I planned
As he sang to me all the bloody night.

When I awoke, t’was late of morn
And my Stormy knight had gorn
Red skies the sailors warn
And soon did come the rain
Which flattened all the grain
And washed my CB key right down the bloody drain.
Yawn, Yawn.

There’s a moral in this tale
Which howls in like a gale
Blows the skin until it’s pale
And it’s plain and obvious for all to see