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Maybe I'll just post links to my blog so I don't spam the thread or something. And that's one of the reasons why I signed up to do it - I needed a goal to lose weight and get fit. It's too easy to slack off the gym because I feel a bit tired but I really can't do that from now on. I HAVE to make myself go because I certainly do not want to fail the climb.

Also, you do know I'm not a blokey, right?

I'm doing it through work to raise money for GOSH. I went to an initial meeting about it 2 weeks ago and, after lots of thinking about costs, minimum fund-raising and stamina, I signed up on Monday. Got the confirmation today saying flights are booked so there's no going back now. It's real. I've already joined the London Altitude Centre and had my first session last night. I'm not seeing any side effects from working out at 3,000ft yet so that's a good sign. I'm now booked in for twice weekly sessions for the next 6 months as well as going to my regular gym in between. I invested in a FitBit in January and have lost 6lbs in 6 weeks - not much but hopefully the decrease will be more once I'm properly training.

Well done on your preparation for the competition too. Even entering is an achievement in my book! I won't post photos or anything like that in here but I'll probably go back to updating my blog more regularly.

I got a confirmation e-mail today stating that I'm flying to Kenya on 4th October to climb Kilimanjaro.

Shitting myself is an MASSIVE understatement.

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Still can't get these spoilers to work properly...

I feel a little disappointed by that episode to be honest, it wasn't bad but I think I was expecting the best thing ever with all the hype and it was just a good episode. Also, on the fake regeneration point, I wouldn't be surprised if it is bullshit and they are working everyone. It'd be a wonderful twist.

What do you mean by fake regeneration?

Wow, that regeneration Moffat lied about was just brilliant...

Well you can shove your patronising sarcasm up your arse too. I'm just saying what was just said.

Currently watching a panel with Steven Moffat, Matt Smith & Jenna Coleman. They just confirmed the regeneration happens on Christmas Day. Not tonight.

Christmas Day is when Peter Capaldi takes over. Nothing to do with tomorrow. I was at the filming of Graham Norton last night though and got to see both Matt Smith and David Tennant on the sofa. That was brilliant. I'm off to the ExCeL tomorrow for the Doctor Who Celebration and am really excited! Will be finishing off by watching Day of the Doctor at the event with all the other nerds and weirdos.

Thanks! Surprised by the number of people at work who just can't look at me though. I'm talking to them and they're like "I'm sorry, you're going to have to e-mail me..." What's even more amusing to them though is that I'm absolutely terrified of zombies. I was ok doing the make-up but since it's all dried and stuff I'm having to avoid mirrors. I did just win a bottle of champagne for my efforts though so it's not all bad.

An average day in the office...

The Laurence Rees ones are good specifically for Nazi stuff (Hitler, the SS, Auschwitz, etc.) but you should also check out Stephen Ambrose as well. He mainly focuses on specific events and tactical warfare but he still manages to evoke a lot of emotion in his writing. He wrote the Band of Brothers book that the series was based on and I recently read Pegasus Bridge which was very good. Everyone's got very 1940s nicknames even to the extent that the only black member of the squadron was called something like "Darkie Smith". I have another of his on my shelf to read which is Citizen Soldiers. Definitely recommended even if not specifically Nazi-related.

You should also have a look at the BBC WWII series that have been associated with Laurence Rees such as Auschwitz: The Nazis & the 'Final Solution', The Nazis: A Warning from History and The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler. They've all got accompanying books as well. Very good documentaries. I read the Auschwitz book while in Poland before going there and it was good to be able to put things into context once there.

I recently started watching Once Upon a Time after a friend insisted I see it. I got all of the first series from Lovefilm and am now hooked. I've ordered season 2 off the internet but can anyone tell me where I can download series 3 online? It started in the US on Sunday but I'm useless with downloading stuff and have no idea what to do so would appreciate an idiot's guide please. Thanks in advance!

I saw Rush last week too. I really enjoyed it and want to see it again but I felt like I couldn't really connect with the characters because all the non-racing scenes were short and choppy. I obviously knew the story already and knew the personalities of the drivers which I think helped otherwise I don't think I'd have liked it as much. Having said that, I think both Br

I love Just A Minute, I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, The News Quiz and The Now Show. Looking about the comedy on the BBC website I came across a crime series thats very tongue in cheek called Boxer and Doberman. Apparently it got taken off the air because folks tuned into it expecting a proper crime drama when it was meant as a comedy.

I love all of those too. Can't wait for the Friday Night Comedy podcast to come back this week. It's been off for ages and the Comedy of the Week's not been as good lately either. I love The News Quiz especially. I think Sandy Torksvig and Jeremy Hardy are brilliant. I keep listening to the one from July 26th when they're talking about the porn filter and hairlessness in porn. It's very funny.

I mentioned the other day in another thread that I'm currently obesessed with Cabin Pressure. I'd love it if they made more episodes of that too.

Saw Eddie Izzard looking fabulous outside work yesterday. Saw him the week before last in Boots buying tights.

Where was that Monkee?

Piccadilly Circus. It's a good place to celeb spot. When it was the 1D film premiere the other week, Morgan Spurlock was in the Lotus Shop opposite.

Saw Eddie Izzard looking fabulous outside work yesterday. Saw him the week before last in Boots buying tights.

One of the guys on my FB is in the US Navy and is always posting on a related page so his comments pop up on my timeline. Tonight he commented on a post that got me really angry. The admin had posted a photo of a pregnant lady posing in a camo jacket, looking down at her belly and kneeling on a bed. The main caption was "Ladies, this is not cute. If you feel badly because you got fat as fuck while pregnant then ask your partner [who's in the armed forces] for a PT plan." All the comments on the photo are slagging off this lady for being obese, having thick thighs, not eating properly because her hair's not shiny and her skin's not glowing like it should be, and lots of other purely vile comments. I'm disgusted by it. What makes it worse is that the admin who posted it is also a woman who justifies it by saying she's had 4 kids and never put on any extra weight (although admitting she has Grave's disease meaning she struggles to gain weight anyway) so she can call whoever she wants fat.

Why would anyone do this?!?

One show that I love that I don't think got any votes is The Pacific. It's the sequel to Band Of Brothers and almost as good IMO. It's ace.

It's not really a sequel, just made by the same production company. It's ok, not as good as BoB though.

So my #1 (pretty obvious) is #20 in th list. I'll take that. And thanks for posting my entire long-winded review. I was only going to nominate one programme but ended up throwing in another 9.

Oh my, Captain Picard! I had (have) a thing for Wil Wheaton and Patrick Stewart so TNG was one of my favourites. I loved Q and the Borg. Not to name drop again (clang) but I met Patrick Stewart and Brent Spiner last year and almost went to pieces for both. Patrick Stewart could read the phone book and I'd go weak at the knees.

I definitely put my list together too quickly because I'm seeing programmes and keep thinking "Naaw, I forgot about that, I would've voted for that!"

I love the trailer for the Doctor Who 50th anniversary special. I'm really looking forward to seeing it. I've got tickets for the 50th Celebration convention on Nov 23rd too - the same day as this episode airs!

Nah, I like the pace. At first I thought it was too slow but now I'm liking the discussion between each one. Top job!