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[the-cat-and-the-birdie]

PLEASE I need more punknoir headcanons if you have any I LOVE these I LOVE those two <333

(If youre comfortable with it any first kiss HCs?? I would LOVE to see your thoughts)

Oh I HAVE SO MANY SO MANY CUTESY STUFF and also I do have a First Kiss HC!! But this is long as hell so I'll probably post that set of HC next!

Thanks for this :) !

A LONG-ASS LIST OF FLUFFY-ASS PUNKNOIR HEADCANONS

Peter is actually REALLY good at rubix cubes now, especially after Gwen introduced him to speed-solving. He does it as a (slightly-nervous) habit now

Since the rubix cube was invented in 1974 - and Hobie is from 1978 canonically - he is ALWAYS picking up new ones and new designs from his universe to give to Peter

Peter loves them a lot and always keeps one on him, just for boredoms sake

Hobie always chuckles when he hears the sound of Peter clicking away on his rubix cube in the next room

They're both HARDCORE night owls

It's never really 'sunny' in either of their universes, because - one is noir and the other is London

But even then, they like to stay sleep in when they can, and Hobie will keep Peter in bed as long as possible, panda-hugging him like a sloth in the mornings

Their love language is sharing things - it's like words of encouragement, acts of service, and receiving gifts all in one

Hobie and Noir aren't the type to buy many things, or need anything to be brand-new, so books become their way of being with each other always

Noir likes to scribble neat notes in the margin in grey pencil, while Hobie covers his in bright post-its covered in sharpie and hi-lighter.

They've read each of each other's favorites, and always treat each other's books with care. Hobie introduces Peter to so many newer publications his world doesn't have yet, meanwhile Peter finds Hobie the best out-of-print or even non-destroyed books, copies that were destroyed in facist book-burnings in Hobie's world.

They kinda have an anarchist collection and archive at Peter's place

Being with Noir is one of the only times Hobie is super quiet

Hobie loves to listen to the rain at Peter's place, or listening to the scratchy 30's radio playing in the next room. He loves closing his eyes to the crackle of Noir's vinyls, or the sound of Peter typing away on his typewriter as Hobie lays on the couch

Even when Noir is at his place, it's a peaceful kinda quiet

Hobie lives on a canal-boat, so no rent, and no landlord, which Peter loves. And on foggier London nights, he and Peter can float the boat out on the river, sitting in the fog together

Hobie introduces Peter to a lot of new music

His favorite in Hobie's collection is Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, and any other operatic, classical style rock.

They're pretty low-key about their relationship. They're not hiding it, they're just not that big on PDA outside of hand-holding and cheek kisses

But they're still very intimate in public in a different way. Hobie and Peter always asks each other for their opinion in front of others. Peter is always acting chivalrous towards Hobie, and Hobie always speaks highly of Peter.

They may not be making out in public, but their own version of PDA could be just as subtle and sweet, even down to Peter adjusting Hobie's pins, making sure the words are facing up

Or Hobie flicking a piece of colored lint off of Noir, or leaving small bright, collage-style origami for him

It take's Gwen maybe a couple weeks to catch on

She can tell Peter and Hobie are like IN SYNC, like spot on with each other. And that they crash at each others places a lot, but she figures maybe they're just planning some anarchist stuff together

Besides, Noir isn't all that romantic - especially compared to other Peters. He and Felicia don't have that complicated history, and MJ is a friend (i think). So it doesn't really occur to her

Until one day her, Hobie, and Noir are hanging out at Hobie's place and she notices Noir already knows where everything is

Noir knows exactly how Hobie likes his records to be put back, or how much sugar Hobie likes in his coffee and tea

And she's like 'lol u guys are like soulmates'

and Hobie just goes 'glad u noticed.'

and Gwens like 'WAIT'

Peter unironically calls Hobie his 'lover'

Hobie ironically and teasingly calls Peter his 'lover' (he usually sticks with partner, but often goes with boyfriend if he knows it'll get a reaction *ahem* Miguel *ahem*)

They bond over the mutal feeling of 'what the fuck is this technology bullshit' A LOT

Neither one has a proper smartphone (ever since they learned about Siri they call phones wiretaps)

Noir only uses a typewriter and says screens hurt his eyes and the most technologically advanced thing Hobie with entertain is an arcade cabinet or MAYBE a Playstation 1.

But Peter also likes having Hobie explain things to him

Simple things even. SO many times people tell Peter what happens in WW2 in their worlds. It's..not fun to say the least

He likes sitting around, listening to Hobie explain things like the best movies from the 60's, or the best color TV shows

They have a date-night tradition where they try out something 'modern' (aka 1970-2023) and rate it, then write it down somewhere

So far, they both really like the Exorcist. Watching to together for the first time was one of the best dates they've had

(Imagine being from 1933 and watching the Exorcist with no prior context wouldn't that be wild)

Their apartments look SO COOL now that they're together!!

Noir's black and white apartment, covered in shadows and bright pop art posters. Hobie's bedroom half desaturated, half covered in zines and supplies for protests

You know how in old cartoons there's the trope of a dude in a trench-coat and when he opens it it's full of watches as stuff - Noir's coat is like that, but with patches

And Hobie will take newpaper clippings from Peter's Bugle and use them in art and collages because Peter's writing inspires him a lot

He'll use slogans from Peter's writings in his protest art, and use Peter's melodramatic sayings in his song lyrics

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(once again not proofread because my brain dont do that sorry for typos i do be like that sometimes)

if you made it this far - thxs and i hope you have a rad day

[karl-jensen]

CONNOR and CAITLIN — My Headcanons

Since American steam locomotives are a thing in Thomas and Friends, I am quite weirded out with Connor and Caitlin's in-television designs since they are based on American streamliners. The production didn't even look up different streamliners from the United Kingdom and missed out on a handful of interesting trains such as the LNER W1 Hush-Hush, LMS Streamlined Coronation Scot, the P2's and many more. For my headcanons for the two Streamliners of Sir Robert Norramby, I made Connor and Caitlin an LNER P2 (fictional) Prototype and an LMS Coronation class to fit the series' theme of British Steam Locomotives.

Headcanons for Connor

Connor is now an LNER P2, specifically a fictional prototype just like Gordon.

He is now painted Blue to match the color scheme of the A4's and their Coronation liveries. However, Connor's wheels are black instead of red.

Prior to being painted Blue, he was once Green like many of the LNER's engines.

His personality is rather snarky and would often tease anyone as well as rolling stock and humans.

He is numbered 2000 and is named "Lord Connor".

He used to pull the Coronation, a train service from London to Edinburgh.

Connor was the first to be purchased and saved from scrap by Sir Robert Norramby. He would be heartbroken to find that Caitlin wasn't rescued until 1971.

Headcanons for Caitlin

Caitlin is now an LMS Coronation class locomotive.

Her streamlining works as follows: A spare firebox door was specially built for Caitlin and the other Coronations to cover up the smokebox. Whenever their casings are removed, their original smokebox doors are placed back. The face that you see in Caitlin's illustration IS her original smokebox door, while the one inside the casing is the spare one.

Her number is 6249 and is named "City of Sheffield", a real-life locomotive. Caitlin hated that name and would often get called as "Sheff" from many of her colleagues, especially Connor. She would call herself "Caitlin" since it suited her better.

She is quite friendly to everybody, but gets easily irritated whenever someone teases her or hears an annoying sound like screeching.

She once pulled the Coronation Scot, a train service from London to Edinburgh.

Caitlin was rescued from the scrapyard in 1968, months after Connor. She was purchased by Sir Robert Norramby with financial support from Sir Charles Topham Hatt.

She was restored to working order in 1971 where she surprised Connor.

The Edinburgh Incident, 193X

Headcanons in General

Connor and Caitlin's character dynamic in the show is similar to Hercules and Lillie Lightship from Tugs. Both are portrayed as lovers.

Connor first met Caitlin in the 1930's. He tried racing her to Scotland but ran out of water after refusing to scoop up water from a trough along the way. He was scolded by the Stationmaster and was reported to the LNER's head office for his reckless and irresponsible behavior.

During World War II, both engines shared a close relationship. They would often help one another until they became very close like star-crossed lovers.

Both engines were out of service by the 1960's. Connor was the only engine in his class to have never been streamlined, while Caitlin continued her British Railways career without her casing.

Connor fell into a deep depression after he was restored to working order, but he was informed by Sir Topham Hatt and Sir Robert Norramby that they will raise money to save Caitlin from the cutter's torch. His depression ended in 1971 when Caitlin arrived at Tidmouth Station with a passenger train.

Prior to Caitlin's restoration, she was transferred from the scrapyard to Crovan's Gate late at night so that Connor wouldn't see her. Sir Robert wanted to surprise him once Caitlin was restored to working order, but rumors by some engines say that a Coronation Class is in the Island being restored. The crew tried their best in hiding Caitlin by putting her in the shed so that her partner wouldn't see her, and tried their best in hushing up rumors.

The two engines pull special coaches with observation cars, or "Beavertails" as they are called. The TV show did not acknowledge their presence in real life, so I added them to stay true to railway history.

Connor: I'll race ya to Edinburgh, Sheff. See ya in the blink of an eye!

Caitlin: Do NOT call me that, you green goblin! Call me by my preferred name, CAITLIN!

Connor: Alright then, darling. If I reach Edinburgh, I still get to call you 'Sheff'. But if you reach there first, then I shall call you 'Caitlin'. Is it a deal?

Caitlin: It's a big fat damn deal. I'll race ya to Edinburgh!

[thegreatyin]

What actually is fallen london? Is it a live service game of some kind? It sounds like you discuss frequent updates to it, but I haven't been able to pick up on what the gameplay actually is.

it's a text-based browser game! it's kind of live service in that it gets pretty frequent updates with new content and features, but with the exception of a few exclusive stories and rewards it's entirely free and everything outside of a handful of storylines can also be played entirely solo if needs be. if you've ever played some of those old text adventure games with little-to-no graphics and a choice-based narrative, it's pretty loosely like that. think zork, but a lot less free-form and a lot more queer.

it's pretty grindy at a lot of times and certainly isn't for everyone, but i picked it up back in september and (as you can probably tell) i've been having a ton of fun with it. there's a lot of in-depth lore and worldbuilding and the way it's designed makes it really easy to pick-up-and-play as a "15 mins per day" sort of game, or a "check back every few hours and work to accomplish x thing for a few minutes and then repeat" sort of game if you're insane like i am. you're not meant to speedrun it, is what i'm saying. it's about ✨ the journey ✨ moreso than the destination (though the destination can be cool too)

also, it's just generally pretty funny. lots of classical british witticisms with a healthy dose of horror thrown in for spice. and, as i said, it's very very queer.

i highly recommend you go check it out! they revamped the new-player experience recently, and there's a new major chunk of story coming out in april for mid-to-late game people like myself to dive into (that's the "who gave my scoundrel a license to fly" i was talking about earlier). there's never been a better time, so-to-speak, so come on down to the neath! it's fun and free and there are absolutely no horrors or possibly impending doom within the next 50ish years to speak of everything is just fine and dandy and normal down here yup

[thealogie]

we were busy pacing through london in circles for hours in order to process hour experience so we haven't shared the excitement yet, but here goes a quick rambling before bed time (after all donmarwarehouse-official correspondents ate due to queue at 2pm again tomorrow and report live from the ground 🫡🫡🫡)

hello??? hello??? I have to say as an ex film student who doesn't actually know a lot and hasn't actually seen a lot of theater I have extensive thoughts on the cinematic style of this production especially from a visual and sound design perspective but those are for later.

right now I can just say that I had a religious experience of sonder about mr tennant during the first few scenes. he sprinted past me less than half a meter away four times. we made an unholy amount of eye contact and one of his monologues had an eyeline basically right next to my face so i felt stared at while my chin was wobbling and i was tearing up. in my section I was person 2 to join in a standing ovation and we successfully pressured two stalls sections entirely into getting their asses off their seats (meanwhile maggie service and rob wilkins were the only people in their section to join in 🥺). the macbeths were so sexy. what the fuck is cush jumbos deal she is so good. i got goosebumps literally so many times. at times i put one of my headphones into a really funky halfway position and I think that was a cool mix of live voices and the very cool things they've done with the audio. the I'm scrambling to fix or at least hide something I can never undo and I'm going mad in the process themes hit me unexpectedly hard. the amount of empathy and emotion pretty much all of the characters evoked in me is staggering.

also you were right queuing is so fun nothing beats the adrenaline rush of getting tickets and nothing beats seeing people ten spots down the queue inside the theatre and just congratulating each other half an hour later.

donmarwarehouse-official correspondent peanut number 2 is signing off for the evening. back to the studio

Really incredible stuff. I felt so similarly about feeling intense emotion and empathy for every character!! ugh thank you for this it really gave me the second-hand high I was craving. Incredible reporting. See you again tomorrow!

[scotianostra]

On January 28th 1908 Jimmy Shand, Scottish country dance band leader was born.

Shand was a musician who played traditional Scottish dance music on the accordion.

Born James Shand in East Wemyss in Fife, son of a farm ploughman turned miner. One of nine children, they soon moved to the burgh of Auchtermuchty.The town is also known as the birthplace of the brothers Charlie and Craig Reid of The Proclaimers and now boasts a larger than life-sized sculpture of Shand. His father was a skilled melodeon player. Jimmy started with the mouth organ and soon played the fiddle. At the age of 14 he had to leave school and go down the mines. He played at social events and competitions. His enthusiasm for motor-bikes turned to an advantage when he played for events all round Fife. In 1926 he did benefit gigs for striking miners and was consequently prevented from returning to colliery work.

One day Jimmy and a friend were admiring the instruments in the window of Forbes' Music Shop in Dundee. His friend said "It wouldn't cost you to try one". Jimmy walked in and strapped on an accordion. The owner heard Jimmy and immediately offered him a job as travelling salesman and debt-collector. He soon acquired a van and drove all over the north of Scotland. He switched to the British chromatic button accordion, an instrument he stuck with for the rest of his life.

Shand failed an audition for the BBC because he kept time with his foot. At a time when gramophones were very much luxury items he made two records for the Regal Zonophone label in 1933. His career took off when he switched to making 78s for the Beltona label between 1935 and 1940. Most of the Beltona recordings were solo, but he experimented with small bands. This boosted sales. He appeared in a promo film shown in cinemas. While the image showed his fingers moving in a blur, Jimmy was disappointed to hear the sound track playing a slow air.

Jimmy was prevented from joining the RAF by a digestive disorder, and spent the war years in the Fire Service. On New Year's morning 1945 he made his first broadcast with "Jimmy Shand and Band". This was the first of many such BBC radio and television appearances.

After the war he became a full-time musician and adopted a punishing life-style later adopted by rock bands. He would play Inverness one night, London the next night and still drive the van back, at breakneck speed, to bed in Dundee.

He took his trademark bald head, Buddy Holly specs and full kilted regalia, Scottish reels, waltzes, jigs and strathspeys to North America, Australia and New Zealand, including Carnegie Hall in New York

In 1972 he went into semi-retirement. From then he played only small venues in out of the way places for a reduced fee. He was made a freeman of Auchtermuchty in 1974, North East Fife in 1980 and Fife in 1998. He became Sir Jimmy Shand in 1999. His portrait is in the Scottish National Gallery, close to Niel Gow.

In 1983 Jimmy released a retrospective album with the cheeky title "The First 50 years". At the age of 88 he recorded an album and video with his son, "Dancing with the Shands".

More than 330 compositions are credited to Jimmy Shand. He recorded more tracks than the Beatles and Elvis Presley combined. In 1985, British Rail named a locomotive Jimmy Shand.

Dissatisfied with the chromatic button-key accordions available on the market in the 1940s so he designed his own one. The Hohner company still manufactures the "Shand Morino" to his specifications.

The statue, as I earlier said is in Auchtermuchty, there is also a memorial in East Wemyss/

How many of you out there remember doing "Strip theWillow" during our school years, or even after at a cèilidh

[maximumwobblerbanditdonut]

Do you remember when SH mentioned buying a pair of Scottish 22-bore flintlock all-metal belt pistols from the mid-18th century?

The pistol SH used yesterday while filming Outlander season 8 at Eglinton Country Park is not the same style that SH bought in London, but it is from the same period in the mid-18th century. As a historical fiction series (actually, it’s more of an alternate history) I don't think he owns the pistol.

The image is not sharp and details are not clear but the pistol looks like a replica of the 1759 Light Dragoon Flintlock Pistol, often called the "Eliott Dragoon Pistol”. These are named after General George Augustus Eliott, an officer of the British Army, the man who made this design. Born in Scotland he rose through the ranks to become Aide-de-Camp to King George II by 1756.

In 1759, he raised and commanded "The Kings's Own Royal Light Dragoons", the 1st Light Horse and thus began the concept of Light Dragoons in the British Army. He was responsible for raising and training the regiment, as well as procuring their armaments. At the time, commanders of irregular forces could outfit the men as they chose, and Elliot went about designing improved weapons and gear for his Troop of Horse.

This marked one of the first times that the British Board of Ordnance worked with leaders of men in the field to design new weapons, which would be better suited to their needs. The flintlock pistol was introduced into the service of the British Light Cavalry in 1760 to correct perceived defects in the models.

His legacy is the Elliot Light Dragoon Pistol, the Elliot Light Dragoon Carbine, and the Elliot Light Dragoon Saddle.

Pattern 1759 Elliot's Light Dragoon pistol with walnut stock, round barrel, rounded brass mounts and straight-bottomed regulation lock for the pattern. Regulation cast brass mounts and reproduction brass tipped wood ramrod. This is a light, handy pistol with a good feel to it when aiming. The barrel is 9" long and usually 62” calibre. They vary in bore diameter at times. The overall length is 16 1/2". The furniture is all brass and very similar to the civilian pistols of the era.

During the Jacobite Rebellions, and after the Battles of Prestonpans and Falkirk, Dragoons played a significant role at the Battle of Culloden by charging both flanks of the Highland army.

Inspired by Prussian designs of the time, this model of Dragoon pistol was common amongst Britain's mounted troops throughout the 18th Century, the pistol was used by British officers during the American Revolution, and it likely would have been seen used on both sides during the conflict.

These pistols represent an important step in the way that firearms were designed and procured in the British armed forces.

General George Augustus Eliott, 1st Baron Heathfield, was mentioned in Robert Burns's cantata “The Jolly Beggars” as an inspiring figure. The old soldier singing the air "I Am a Son of Mars" says: "Yet let my country need me, with Elliot to head me, / I'd clatter on my stumps at the sound of a drum."

By Robert Burns

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Posted 20th August 2024

[girlactionfigure]

The War Magician: Jasper Maskelyne

His magic fooled Hitler’s army.

Jasper Maskelyne was a British magician who created monumental illusions that tricked the German army and helped the Allies win World War II.

Jasper was born in London in 1902 to a family of magicians. His grandfather John Nevil Maskelyne was the inventor of the classic levitation trick that is still popular today.

At the beginning of World War II, Jasper joined the Royal Engineers, a corps of the British Army. He suggested to his superiors that his unique skill set could be useful to the war effort. They were skeptical, until Jasper created the illusion of a German warship on the Thames using mirrors and a cardboard model.

Jasper was recruited to work for military intelligence in Cairo. He created ingenious devices to help soldiers escape if they were captured. These life-saving tricks included saw blades inside combs, and maps hidden in playing cards.

In 1941, Jasper was assigned to a new deception department known as “A Force.” He immediately gathered a group of talented artisans including a carpenter, electrician, architect, set designer, artist, and art restorer. They called themselves the Magic Gang.

The Gang’s first job was disguising army vehicles, using painted canvas and plywood to make jeeps look like tanks and tanks look like jeeps. They then moved on to a much bigger project: protecting the harbor in Alexandria, Egypt from attacks by the German air force.

Incredibly, Jasper and the Magic Gang created a fake harbor near the real Alexandria harbor, using dummy ships and houses made of mud and cardboard. They lit up the fake one, and turned off all the lights in the real one. During a German raid, Jasper set off bombs in the fake harbor. The Germans were confused and assumed other pilots were hitting the target, so they dropped their missiles on the fake harbor, thereby protecting the real port of Alexandria.

Jasper’s next project involved the Suez canal. He was instructed to increase anti-aircraft lights around the canal so British soldiers could spot Nazi planes in the dark. Instead, Jasper created a revolving cone of mirrors that turned regular lights into strobe lights. This disoriented German pilots and made them crash into each other.

The Magic Gang’s biggest illusion occurred in July 1942, during the Battle of El Alamein. German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel had conquered large parts of North Africa, and British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery wanted to capture back El Alamein, a town on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast.

Jasper’s job was to mislead the Germans into believing that the Allied attack was coming from the south rather than the north. In the north, he and his team disguised 1000 tanks as regular trucks, while in the south they created 2000 fake tanks. Using sound effects and other illusions, Jasper and his gang misled the Germans into heading south, while Montgomery attacked the north. The Allies won the battle – the first decisive victory against the Axis powers in North Africa.

The Magic Gang split up after the Battle of El Alamein, and Jasper spent the rest of the war entertaining troops. Winston Churchill thanked him for his valuable service, but the magician was frustrated that he never received formal recognition for his heroic actions.

After the war, Jasper created a traveling magic show which performed in small towns around the United Kingdom. The troupe began by headlining at top-level venues, but Jasper began drinking heavily and gradually the venues got smaller and seedier.

With his second wife Mary, Jasper moved to Kenya, where he bought a farm and gave magic lessons to residents and tourists. He died in 1973.

Under the British Official Secrets Act, the complete story of the Magic Gang can only be made public in 2046.

For using his incredible talent as a magician to fight Hitler, we honor Jasper Maskelyne as this week’s Thursday Hero.

[theageoftheunderstatement]

Arctic Monkeys’ Interview on Ruta 66 Magazine, October Issue 2022

Translated by RatioMonkeys on Twitter

I ain’t quite where I think I am… are you?

The matter requires complete confidentiality, so it doesn’t leak into the treacherous ocean that is social media. The interview with Alex Turner will be in London, towards the end of July. The Car -code title: Suffolk Punch- won’t be published until October 21st. If listened in another device other than the original, the copy will self-destruct. Agents in the service of Her Majesty will descend upon the journalist from Ruta 66 at the slightest indiscretion. Shhh…

And here I am, before Town Hall Hotel, in Bethnal Green, taking one last puff of a cigarette before deciding to enter and face the frontman of one of the most successful British bands since 2006, when they released their debut album of a title that already indicated its idiosyncrasy, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not. That was not the first step, but the conclusion of two dazzling three years in which their fans, and the internet multiverse, had put them on the pedestal of valuable substance, a young rock band that, paradoxically, believed in the old principles: composing big songs, gathering those songs on a vinyl that enhanced them, playing them before crowds that would sing them at the top of their lungs.

“When I am in London, I stay here,” says an educated, youthful Alexander David Turner, recently showered, in designer jeans, summer jacket, comfortable boots. “In 2007, when I still lived in Sheffield, we created one of the Arctic Monkeys’ records here, in Shoreditch. Since then we always stay in the neighborhood, and in fact, I lived here for a couple of years. There is a nice park…”. Out of place as the international star that he is, the frontman of the Arctic Monkeys resides in L.A., as another northern English attracted by the Californian sunshine and the epicenter of spectacle. “I am not there as much as I was a couple of years ago”, he explains. “Well, I was in there months back. I am looking for a place to stay…”

The suite in which we are in, as the entire hotel, exudes a timeworn classic style that cushions luxury: 70s furniture of varnished wood that doesn't hide its scratches and fading but spotless vintage rugs. Sitting before coffee and scones, during the first hours of the morning, we enter the scene. Alex, amiable and shy, far away from the public image of a difficult interviewee or god-like singer, expresses himself in a choppy manner, as if his reasoning were questioning the words that he pronounces. At 36 years of age, he is seemingly cultured and has his own opinions. The sixty-something chronicler sighs with relief.

The Car is a brave album, without great outbursts, a trip that starts flat and that discovers its peaks and valleys as it goes. This tendency started in Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino, where you started writing on the piano…

Certainly, the previous album started taking everything in a direction that… [thinks]. Well, the truth is I don’t think you can go backwards in music. And even if the listener expects a big smash, I think I’ve probably made the effort for it not to appear anywhere, because that’s the way I think it should be. But you don’t have to feel it like something that’s unnatural, on the very contrary, I think the album sounds open, even more than the previous one, where we started to open ourselves more.

When you released Tranquility Base, some fans demanded you on social media to go back to the studio and re-record it with guitars. But an artist must take risks, and I don’t see any other band from your generation that has evolved so much.

I hope so! If I think about our attitude when we were 17 and we played in a garage, you know, a group of guitars, drums and bass, I see that it all had to do with the instinct of “what can we do with this”. When you start you barely know how to play guitar, but you hear this voice that tells you that this is what comes out when you play altogether with your mates. It all relies in a sort of presentiment. And I think this is still true in everything we’ve done so far, that voice that comes from somewhere and keeps talking to you, that sort of instinct that forces you to move in a certain direction.

So, basically, you follow your instinct…

Absolutely, yes. I certainly do at a creative level. And it’s not always the easiest, to follow your instinct, either on the creative field or on your life. Your mind interposes between what you really feel and what you think you should do. But it’s also true that, when you do pop music, sometimes it’s easier to follow your instinct.

From the outside, people may think that when you started you were wild, heavy, and now more sophisticated. But you have to remember that it’s not only about volume, but also about feelings, and these can be as effective as a guitar riff…

I completely agree with you. Sometimes even more, I think. You have to recognize that… [mumbles]. Because if now we tried to do the kind of music we did ten years ago, it wouldn’t seem like the right thing to do. We can turn the volume up for five minutes, but you don’t have the same kind of inspiration in that sound as if you go to the next place that you reach when you write the rest of the song. You can always go back to the big dramatic effect, I think it’s something I still seek, but hoping to do it in a different way. (*Translator note: Most of this paragraph doesn’t make sense in the original article in Spanish either. It looks like he said a bunch of nonsense and they transcribed it word by word*).

You can always go back to that initial energy, sure.

Yeah, of course, I hope so… Recently we’ve been rehearsing altogether for two weeks, playing old songs out loud, and we had a great time. You know, lifting our guitars up in the air and making a lot of noise. We still enjoy ourselves with our loud guitars and we could take this into the recording studio. Perhaps someday we will.

Does the rest of the band share this presentiment you talk about? You have been together for a long time and you are a solid organism, even when you are the main songwriter.

I think the answer is yes… Certainly they all share that presentiment and, even if it wasn’t like that, I’d say sometimes not only they share it, but also if they see that I’m unsure about whether to follow my intuition, they’ll most likely encourage me to do so, to go in the direction that I’m not brave enough to follow. I remember times during the recording of this album where I was the first one to let my mind get in the way and tell myself that perhaps we weren’t doing the right thing, but the rest of the band would always encourage me to follow that road. And I think this is one of the reasons why we are still together.

I don’t think there’s anything bad about being unsure either, otherwise you take the easy route, you do an album that sounds like the previous one, you sell music, you don’t create it…

Exactly. You are absolutely right.

How is your internal dynamic? What does each member contribute?

When we started and we played in the garage it was different, because the way we’ve recorded the last two or three records has been different. We don’t play all together in a room anymore, although we did it in the previous record, but this time the contribution of each of us has been more fragmentary. I remember that during the recording I spent some time with each of the band members, individually, one on one, to try to use some of their musical ideas, more twisted stuff.

For example…?

In the third song of the album, “Sculptures Of Anything Goes”, we worked together with Jamie, the guitarist, and he’d just acquired a Moog synthesizer. He was experimenting with that machine, creating a loop with the drum machine that inspired the song and he took it far away from the original idea. After some time, it went back to its origin and what ends up in the album is the sound of that idea summed up with the resulting song. Jamie contributes, apart from the stimulus, a will to grow, evolve and push the boundaries of our music. He’s the kind of musician who likes to experiment with the sound of an instrument, to manipulate it, rather than just playing it. That’s what he contributes to the group.

You’ve said that you like to write a song in the moment, without thinking about it too much, but in the last two records the process has been more elaborate. Isn’t that more tiring and mistaken than just to write it, record it and that’s it?

I haven’t worked with such immediacy for a long time. I like that idea of doing something that quick right now, today! [Laughters], but for some reason it hasn’t been like that. I think you just have the opportunity to do it a few times, perhaps during a long time, I don’t know… And I think I might do it again, but I believe that when you realize that you’re not doing it, it’s too late. And you think ‘I’ve done it for some time, but it has no use anymore’…

Obviously, there are no traces in “The Car” of those young Arctic Monkeys who brok through the British scene with fierce guitars and echoes from 1979 singing about teenage angst and living in the suburbs with big hits like “I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor”. Alex Turner has already said it: it´s their instinct, that force of destiny that made Alex Turner take another path on his side Project “The Last Shadow Puppets” , travel with the band to the Mojave desert and collaborate with Josh Homme for “Humbug”, finally take over America with “Suck It And See” or dress like a rockabilly for “AM”. The fact that he doesn’t conceive writing another “No. 1 Party Anthem” and that he portrays his burdens over silky funk, string arrangements and high-graduation ballads, is due to the fact that he knows that, in the art of songwriting, standing still equals to rusting, falling into irrelevance, failing.

You can sense from the lyrics that you’re trying to expose your intimacy without exposing yourself too much. I find it more gratifying than the obvious pop narrative: you offer all the pieces for the listener to construct what they imagine. Do the lyrics come out spontaneously or do they require a slow elaboration?

On one side, yes, they come out spontaneously. It’s something that happens in time and, as in other areas, a sort of writing style develops. Then, at some point, you find out what that style is and you can play with it. I like what you say about the pieces in the puzzle. I like the idea that the other part of that puzzle is the music, that the melody completes the lyrics, that you can feel that harmony between lyrics and music, a whole. The lyrics are just a piece of the puzzle, not something you have to decipher, but something that goes together with the music…

I am one of those who think that the listener is the one who completes the song. Big songwriters have confessed to me that they understood their lyrics decades after having written them. They’re a product of the subconscious…

I saw an article about Nick Cave in a magazine, about that wonderfull conference he wrote and developed, “The Secret Life Of The Love Song”, in which he talks about this. I found that idea fascinating. I think it’s absolutely true. Some of the things that come from that instinct we were talking about, from that poetic voice that we don’t completely understand and that we haven’t fully processed or thought, they find their way into your artwork. It happens a lot of times and you realize what it means long after; you remember the real life events that made you reflect and inspired you to invent it. I take the album’s lyrics with me [he takes them out of his jacket’s pocket] and I re-read them trying to make them make sense. We could compare them with the ones you brought [Laughters].

You seem to write about failed relationships, with poignant irony and a few drops of sadness; problems with your loved ones, with daily routines, with the outside world…

I think there is a certain level of search that never gets out of reach for the lyrics in some of my songs, although perhaps in this album it’s all more open to the outside…

You’ve cited poet John Cooper Clarke as an influence, are there any other authors that left a mark on you? What did you read while you were working on The Car?

There was a moment in time where I knew the answer to this question in relation to the songs that appear in our records. Right now, it’s harder to draw a line between what I was reading back then and what ends up on the album, but perhaps it’s there, I don’t know. When I started to write these songs I read Raymond Chandler, Phillip Marlowe’s novels, although I don’t see that on the album, but “The Long Goodbye” is mentioned at some point, the idea of The Long Goodbye appears. I was enjoying Phillip Marlowe…

In these lyrics, there’s a similar use of the sharp phrase in which Chandler was a master…

Yeah, and the attitude in Marlowe’s character. An attitude that I think is well represented in Robert Altman’s film, the way in which the character acts with his cat, I don’t know… Something I haven’t talked about is a book that perhaps is the one that holds the closest relation with the album, “In The Blink Of An Eye”, which talks about cinematographic montage, by Walter Murch…

Apocalypse Now… Coppola’s editor!

Exactly… Someone recommended it to me a few years ago, it’s a short book. I read it and found it very interesting. That work fascinates me, cinema montage, the way he describes it. At the beginning he explains his work at Apocalypse Now, the big amount of material they had and the long time they worked on the film’s montage, a lot of hours every day. What he tells is very interesting, how they did lots of cuts and undid them later. Do the maths, they worked for two years to end up with a single montage. There are a lot of things in that book that touch me directly, not only on a creative level, but also personal and beyond. Very interesting.

In The Car, was there a lot of material you had to select or discard?

Not on an Apocalypse Now level [Laughters]. But there was a bit of that. And to be honest I enjoyed the fact that the edition took us so long. We allowed things to exist, we edited them and then undid what had been done. There’s a thing he mentions in the book, a dinner with some friends of his wife. He explained what he did for a living and someone said: “So your job is to cut out all the bad stuff…”. At first he got offended, but then he understood that in some way it was like that, but that the hard part was to be able to see what was the bad stuff. The idea is that montage is not so much about gathering the fragments of something, but about discovering a path through the story you’re telling. There are a lot of things like that in the book.

Well, it’s also about the story flowing at its own rhythm. If a very good passage of what you have written doesn’t contribute to the progression of the story, it has to be discarded…

Yes, and sometimes it’s hard to cut it out. There are songs that contributed to this album but that are not in it anymore. There’s one I can’t take off my head, and I want to find the way to release it at some point, because I feel that it was almost like the pattern for the whole record, but in the end there was no room for it, it made everything feel, I don’t know, cumbersome.

Success is a double-edged sword and Alex Turner knows it well. Arctic Monkeys’ fans love to go to unheard lengths, but the band is always under suspicion by the specialized press. They have been in opportunistic politicians’ mouths who have compared them to the Beatles, and have been cautioned for banting at awards ceremonies, or merely for winning awards and showing up to receive them. They are still on their merry way, limited by that  Sheffield rookie band with a strong Yorkshire accent, who listened to The Smiths, Velvet Underground, Oasis and The Strokes, while dreaming of leaving that loop of performances in pubs and dancehalls, which occurred steeply despite being denied to appear on live television. The Car places them on another level characterized by risked maturity and songs with a sophisticated excellence which underlines the ever-rough entrance into the adult world, love hangovers, and life traps. It will be curious to see how they are received by the public… and by critics.

On a sonic level, the album has many layers, lots of textures that need to stand out or hide. Is it here where your producer James Ford, who’s worked with you for a long time, helps with decision making?

He’s someone I trust much better than myself [Laughters]. That relation has gone through a lot, we’ve worked together a lot, and that leads to a mutual comprehension that is unmatchable. He is a part of the whole process, but I think that, on the topic of what needs to be discarded, here we’ve done a better job than we ever did. We’ve been capable of allowing everything to be the way it should be and have its own space. This was, I believe, much harder to do in the beginning because there was this feeling that everyone had to play all the time, while now we all take some distance and it’s probably more effective, since it allows things to flow their own way.

Is it because of the experience you’ve accumulated over all these years?

I think that has something to do, but also because these compositions allow and also insist in that it’s done taking turns. I feel it’s almost as if they were written like that, to be developed slowly, and the rhythm they are worked at is very important. It’s also important to have a vision of the big picture.

Let’s talk about how your voice has evolved. David Bowie, of course, would be a referent. Jarvis Cocker, Brett Anderson… How have you been improving as a singer?

Yeah, they are all references, of course. It’s true that my voice has changed. There’s a physical reason, your own growth, which alters it. But I think that’s the less important part, for I feel your way of singing has to match what you are trying to express. It’s hard to explain this with words. I think the sound of the voice helps, along with the melody, to the totality of the song.

Now you use it as an instrument, which is what great singers do: Sinatra, Nina Simone, Bowie, Marvin Gaye…

Once again, it’s a part of that puzzle you were talking about. The way you interpret a song is everything; sometimes you can make it mean different things depending on how you sing it. Those great singers you mention are technically very good, but in the beginning I didn’t care that much about that, and I’m happy that it was like that because our music didn’t require it. But I reached a point where I wanted to be a good singer. Nat King Cole! That song of his, “Where Did Everybody Go?”, I think it’s connected to all of that.

Do you suffer the syndrome of fame and success? You don’t look like the kind of person that feels comfortable with that, and it’s visible in your songs.

Well, sometimes I’ve had difficulties with some aspects of it. For me it’s a weird situation, although I don’t get chased on the street. They might stop me in some places, but normally it all goes well. And on the lyrics, since they are getting more open, I think there might be some of that, perhaps I’ve let some ideas related to that in my songs, things that I ignored in the past, because, well, who cares. But I don’t think that’s necessarily true nowadays, you can find a way to put it into a song.

YOU ONLY CALL ME WHEN YOU’RE HIGH

“Don’t get emotional, that ain’t like you/Yesterday’s still leaking through the roof, but that’s nothing new/I know I promised this is what I wouldn’t do/Somehow giving it the old romantic fool seems to better suit the mood”.

That’s how “The Car” starts, on the first verses of “There’d Better Be A Mirrorball”, preceded by dry hits of stentorian Philly Sould, confirming that the young man that wanted to be like The Strokes today aspires to the melodic depth of a crooner. Recorded at the Butley Priory Studios, Suffolk, and on the French La Frette, produced and mixed by James Ford, the band’s seventh studio album continues in that new style -atmospheric, confessional, solemn, poignant- with which the Arctic Monkeys surprised their fans on Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino.

The funk riff and Bowie vibes from “I Ain’t Quite Where I Think I Am”, the futuristic soul anointed in Moog of “Sculptures Of Anything Goes” -co-written by Jamie Cook- or the sustained euphoria of “Hello You” keep the pulse of an album that delves between raw and sophisticated, intimate and spectacular. A lagoon of brilliant surface and fathomless depths navigated by half times that catch you gradually. “Body Paint”, with those McCartney vibes, sounds as vaguely autobiographical as the rest (“For a master of deception and subterfuge/You’ve made yourself quite the bed to lie in/Do your time travelling through the tanning booth/So you don’t let the sun catch you crying”).

Ominous ballads follow, like “Big Ideas”, or the insidious, chimerical “Jet Skis On The Moat” and “Mr. Schwartz”, both co-written by Tom Rowley. And without understanding how we ended up here, “Perfect Sense” farewells a subtle, enigmatic collection where we shuffled between the bitter outcome of his penultimate romance with an American model and the nuisances of being, oh, a celebrity: (*Note from the translator: here goes a lyric snippet from Perfect Sense, but it’s written in Spanish. It’s stupid because it’s the final bit of the song, but they didn’t put the original version anywhere. What follows is a literal translation*). “Sometimes I wrap my head around it and it makes perfect sense,  keep reminding me that it ain't a race when my invincible streak turns into the final straight, if that’s what’s needed to say goodnight, be it that way”.

[anonymoushouseplantfan]

I'm also super confused about the dress. Because couture designers make you actually come to Paris for the fittings, or fly their staff out to you. I've never heard of a couturier working from measurements someone else has given them. It's part of the service and the thing you pay for and why it's so exclusive!

There was 6 months between engagement announcement and the actual wedding....

They way they described it in the book, it sounded more like a seamstress service than a couture design. It seemed like they got the measurements and completed a rough pattern in Paris and then the tailor finished it in London. That’s not how I thought it worked.

She had six months, but she didn’t start working on the dress until later. I think there was a blind on Popbitch(?) about her first meeting with the designer in mid-March and I remember thinking that March seemed pretty late to me. The invitations were also late, if I remember correctly.

[phantomwritezstuff077]

Someone To Watch Over Me - Wonka

Summary:

Aimee Rosetanii is just your regular old seamstress, she runs a quaint little shop in London with her best friend and service dog, Laika, who helps her with her cardiac syncope's. She quite enjoys her quiet little life of selling, making and repairing clothes for the people around town as well as small gossip sessions with a local orphan, Noodle. However, things change when a certain charming yet kind hearted chocolatere, Willy Wonka, comes to town, and Aimee finds herself in a sticky situation, all the while slowly falling for a certain man...

"𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐈'𝐦 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞, 𝐈 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨'𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐞."

Chapter One

Just another day.

A quiet but nice day.

Just the way Aimee liked it.

It was the early evening and Aimee found herself sat at a table, her finger gently threading a needle through the smooth purple fabric in her hands, her hair falling loosely over her shoulders while her service dog, a gorgeous border collie named Laika, laid at her feet peacefully. Aimee liked her little life, she liked her shop, she liked her customers, she loved her service dog. The brunette girl quietly sang to herself as she continued threading the needle through the fabric in a delicate pattern, following the design she had come up with exactly and making sure all of the seams and pieces were sewn together firmly in all the right places, the woman’s head perked up when she heard the sound of someone entering her shop and she smiled upon seeing who it was.

It was Noodle.

“Noodle, hi,” Aimee said as she slowly stood up and walked over to greet the child. Noodle and Aimee had an unspoken sibling-like relationship, Noodle often came to visit Aimee with any clothing Mrs. Scrubit or her workers needed to be fixed. 

“Hi, Aimee, hi Laika,” Noodle said, smiling at both Aimee and the service dog next to her. The child quickly turned around and picked up a few sacks of what Aimee guessed was clothing before she was handed the sacks. “Mrs. Scrubit says she wants these fixed by the end of the week.”

Aimee smiled at Noodle, as much as Aimee absolutely despised Mrs. Scrubitt, that woman paid her just like any other customer. And when it comes to money, you need to take whatever you can get, especially when you’re not as privileged as a lot of people around you. 

“I’ll see what I can do, Noodle,” Aimee replied, putting the sack on a nearby counter before she looked back at the child. “Would you like some hot chocolate? It’s freezing out there.”

Noodle thought for a moment before she shook her head. “I’d love to, Aimee, really, I would, but Mrs. Scrubitt is going to lose her mind if I don’t come back at the exact time she told me to. Maybe next time.”

Aimee felt her heart break for the child in front of her, she was basically being held hostage by Mrs. Scrubitt, forced to work ridiculous hours to ‘pay off her debt’ along with the other people who had made the mistake of spending the night at Mrs. Scrubitt’s inn. The brunette woman sighed a little bit before giving Noodle a small smile and a nod. Looking at the door before her gaze went back to Noodle once more.

“Okay, be safe,” the woman spoke and Noodle nodded, exiting the store all the while dragging her wagon behind her. Aimee sighed and looked back at the giant sack of clothing on the counter.

★★★★

Around a day later, it was the late morning when something outside of the shop caught Aimee’s eye. She sat up from her table from which she was sewing yet another one of Mrs. Scrubitt’s messed up clothes that needed fixing. A few feet away from her shop, a young man in a hat stood on a small crate. He looked like he was selling something that had definitely caught the attention of a few townspeople. She looked at Laika, who as usual, was sitting at her feet before her brown eyes went back to the strange man in the hat outside the shop.

Aimee was quite intrigued by this man, something about him just caught her attention and she decided to step outside and see exactly what he was talking about. Laika, of course, followed Aimee. 

Laika was Aimee’s service dog, Aimee had a cardiac condition where her blood sugar could spike randomly and cause her to pass out. Laika had been trained to alert her handler for when these spikes happen before Aimee passes out so that she can sit down and wait for her blood pressure to return to normal again. Although these episodes usually happen whenever she’s stressed, they can also happen spontaneously. 

In a jungle jungle near Mumbai

There’s a little hoverfly

Who’s wings go at a thousand flaps per sec

And that’s no lie

Aimee’s head cocked to the side as she listened to this unnamed man talk about whatever it was he was talking about, a small smile appearing on her face as she leaned against the doorframe of the entrance to her shop, continuing to listen to and watch this little scene play out. 

These microscopic fleas

Like chocolate more than leaves

And when asked nicely, lay precisely

One little egg in each of these

The unnamed man proceeded to take off his hat and pull an entire clear glass jar of strange looking chocolate with a smile on his face as the crowd all gasped with amusement and Aimee couldn’t help but grin. She had no idea how that happened but either way she was impressed and heavily entertained by this charismatic chocolate seller. 

When it hatches from its shell

It gives a happy yell – Whoo-hoo!

How thrilling to be living in a chocolate hotel

It beats its wings with glee

And then, as you will see

The chocolate will levitate

And float most gracefully…

The man removed the lid from the glass jar and the egg shaped chocolates began to float up into the air with grace and Aimee felt her jaw drop as she smiled as she stared at the floating chocolates in awe. Her eyes filled with fascination, even the dog at her feet seemed confused as to why these sweet treats were flying up into the air.

Well, there’s chocolate

And there’s chocolate

But only Wonka’s 

Makes your eyes pop out their socke-lets!

Aimee couldn’t keep the grin off of her face as she watched the scene continued, the flying chocolates seemed to dance around in the air around the crowd that had formed in the main area. This truly was a sight to behold, an unnamed man dancing around while singing about his newest chocolate. The crowd cheered and applauded when his song ended and the flying chocolates flew back into the jar, Aimee also clapped, cheering as she admired the scene from afar. An amused grin plastered onto her face as she watched the man smile and look amongst the crowd, also seeming to be quite pleased with himself. 

However, the moment was short when Mr. Slugworth appeared from his chocolate shop. Aimee’s smile faltered as she watched the egotistical man stride over to the young, unnamed chocolatere. Aimee sighed and immediately went back into her shop. If there was one man that Aimee Rosetanni could not stand to be around, it was Mr. Slugworth and his little chocolate mafia friends. All three men were notorious for distracting Laika whenever she’s working as well as trying to buy Laika off of Aimee for some reason. However Aimee always declined the sale offers because:

Laika was not for sale.

Aimee relied on Laika in order to be able to live a somewhat normal life

The brunette woman went back to her table and continued to sew, completely zoning into her work and blocking out any and if not all distractions as she worked. However, again, that was short lived because the door to her shop opened, causing her to look up. 

And low and behold, there stood Noodle and the strange but charming performing chocolaterie. The woman smiled at them, tilting her head, wondering exactly why Noodle had brought the estranged theatre kid into her shop. The unnamed man looked around the quaint little shop in pure fascination, looking at all the clothes Aimee had designed and had put up for sale before his soft eyes landed on Aimee as he gave her a large, friendly smile. He hoped it wasn’t obvious that he was practically making heart eyes at her.

Because to him, this was the most beautiful woman he had ever laid eyes upon. Her soft brown eyes radiate kindness, he felt like he could stare into them forever. Willy swore that whoever this woman was had to have been handcrafted by the gods themselves, she was what the all of constellations in the night sky couldn’t compete with

“Good afternoon, ma’am, my name is Willy Wonka,” the man introduced, shaking himself out of his trance as he tipped his hat towards the seamstress in front of him. “Who might you be?”

“Aimee Rosetanni,” Aimee replied, giving Willy a small but warm and friendly smile.

“He needs his jacket fixed, it’s ripped pretty bad at the sleeve,” Noodle explained as Willy took off the coat he wore to show Aimee the extent of the damage.

The woman gently took the clothing out of his hand and WIlly swore he felt butterflies in his stomach as their hands briefly touched. Aimee examined the rip carefully, running her fingers over the tear before she looked up at the duo in front of her and Laika.

“This should be an easy fix, I can have it done by tomorrow and you can pick it up whenever you’re available,” the Rosetanni woman explained as she put the ripped jacket on the counter.

“I suppose I should pay you,” Willy said as he smiled a bit, handing Aimee a few silver sovereigns. However, Aimee declined the money, she had a feeling in her gut that he needed the money more than she did.

“It’s on the house, don’t worry about paying me,” Aimee told him. Willy looked taken aback for a moment as he looked over at Noodle, at Aimee, and then at Laika and then at Aimee once more.

“Are you sure?,” he asked, feeling bad that he was being told he didn’t have to give her the money that he rightfully owed her.

“I’m sure,” Aimee confirmed as she smiled at him, nodding as Willy smiled, slowly putting the coins back into his pocket before he tipped his hat again. 

“You have a lovely furry friend by the way,” Willy complimented as he looked over at the service dog who still sat by Aimee’s feet. “What’s her name?”

“Laika,” Aimee said as she gently ran a hand over the dog’s head, “She’s my service dog, don’t know where I’d be without her.” 

Willy smiled as he nodded again, watching the well behaved border collie with admiration before he glanced back to Aimee. “Well, I must be going, thank you so much Miss.”

“You can just call me Aimee,” Aimee told him gently as she walked back over to the table at which she was sitting at before, waving goodbye to Willy and Noodle as they left her shop.

The shop was silent once more as Aimee continued to work on the clothes.

However, little did she know that she was in for one very eventful adventure… 

A/N:

I have been meaning to also cross-post this onto here and I finally did it!

Hope y'all like it :)

Tag:

@slutforsnow

[atencio]

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So, are you ready to embark on this training journey? Remember, it's not just about teaching your pup; it's about learning, too—learning to understand your puppy better, strengthening your bond with them, and ensuring they grow into a happy, healthy, and well-behaved dog. So, take the leap and dive into the rewarding world of puppy training!

Training Sessions: What to Expect

If you've come this far, it's clear you're serious about professional puppy coaching in the city. Kudos! But you might be wondering, "What exactly am I signing up for? What can I expect from these training sessions?" Well, let's dive in and demystify the whole process.

First off, puppy instruction classes are a structured blend of practical exercises and theoretical understanding. It's not just about getting your puppy to follow commands, but also about you understanding why they behave the way they do. After all, the key to effective communication is understanding, right?

Each session generally starts with a warm-up—a fun, interactive activity that helps your puppy get used to the training environment. It's also a great time for you and your puppy to interact with other participants, fostering that much-needed socialisation.

Now, for the core of the session—the training exercises. These could range from basic commands like 'sit', 'stay', and 'heel' to more complex ones, depending on your puppy's progress. But it's not all work and no play. Trainers ensure that the sessions are enjoyable and engaging, incorporating games and rewards to keep the puppies motivated.

Let's now talk about group classes for puppy training. Picture this—a room full of puppies, each as adorable and excited as the next, all learning together. Sounds chaotic? Maybe a little. But it's controlled chaos, and it's a fantastic way for your puppy to learn social skills. Interacting with other dogs will not only help your puppy be more sociable but also better behaved around other dogs. Group classes are also an excellent opportunity for you to connect with fellow dog parents.

However, if your pup is a bit shy or gets overwhelmed easily, one-on-one puppy sessions in London might be the better option. These sessions allow the trainer to give undivided attention to your puppy, tailoring the training to their pace. It also gives you a chance to discuss any specific concerns or questions you might have. While one-on-one sessions might be a bit more expensive, the personalised attention your puppy receives could be worth it.

Lastly, every professional puppy coaching session ends with a review—a chance for you to understand your puppy's progress, areas of improvement, and next steps. It's a continuous journey of learning and growing together, strengthening the bond between you and your pup.

Remember, these training sessions are as much for you as they are for your puppy. It's all about building a stronger, happier, and more understanding relationship with your adorable little companion.

Training at Home and Outside: The Best of Both Worlds

Training your puppy is a bit like learning to play an instrument. You start in a controlled environment (your home or a music room), and once you've got the basics down, you take your skills out into the big, unpredictable world. This is where in-house puppy training services in the city and outdoor puppy training London come into play. Each setting offers unique benefits, and both are crucial parts of a holistic training approach. Let's dive deeper into these two types of training environments.

In-house Puppy Training: The Home Advantage

Imagine being a puppy in a new home. Everything is a first—the smells, the sights, even the sound of the kettle whistling. Amid all this newness, learning commands from a stranger could feel overwhelming. That's where in-house puppy training shines.

By training in a familiar environment, your pup can focus on learning new skills without the distractions of a new setting. This comfort can enhance your puppy’s ability to learn and grasp new commands more effectively.

Moreover, in-house training offers the opportunity to address specific behavioural issues that occur primarily at home. Whether it's chewing on furniture or barking at the postman, in-house training can offer targeted solutions for these challenges. As your pup gets more comfortable, they’ll also be able to apply these lessons to similar situations outside the home.

Outdoor Puppy Training: The Wide World Awaits

Now, let's step outside. Here, your puppy faces an entirely new set of challenges and stimuli—cars, squirrels, other dogs, and humans. Outdoor puppy training sessions are where your pup learns to manage these distractions while following commands.

Outdoor training also introduces your pup to various environments and situations. Parks, busy streets, or other dogs' homes, each setting offers a different learning opportunity. This training helps your puppy build confidence, socialise better, and react appropriately to diverse circumstances.

Moreover, outdoor training is excellent for physical exercise and mental stimulation. It's no secret that puppies have an abundance of energy, and what better way to use it than running around in the great outdoors while learning new skills?

To sum up, both in-house and outdoor puppy training offer unique advantages, and an effective training program will typically involve a blend of both. While home training offers a safe and familiar environment to learn new skills, outdoor training helps puppies adapt to the outside world's unpredictability. You might start training at home, but eventually, you'll want to show off your well-behaved pup at the park, right?

Through London's puppy training courses, you can ensure your puppy gets a comprehensive training experience, readying them to become a well-rounded, confident, and obedient member of your family.

Beginner's Guide to Puppy Training: Starting Right in London

Puppies are like sponges, soaking up every new experience, every word, and every behaviour. That's why it's crucial to start training your furry friend as soon as they come home with you. But if you're not sure where to begin, don't worry! That's where beginner lessons for puppies in London and basic command training for London puppies come into the picture.

In the world of puppy training, starting right is half the battle won. So, let's embark on this exciting journey together!

Beginner Lessons for Puppies in London: Getting Started

Think of beginner lessons as your puppy's first day at school. They will learn the A-B-Cs of doggy manners and important life skills. Here are a few things that beginner lessons typically cover:

Socialisation: From other dogs and humans to various environments, your pup learns to interact with the world.

Name Recognition: This is where your puppy learns to respond to their name—a critical skill for future training.

House Training: Yes, this includes the ever-important toilet training!

The goal of beginner lessons is not to rush through a checklist, but to foster a positive association with learning and obeying commands. It’s about creating a sturdy foundation upon which more complex behaviours can be built.

Basic Command Training for London Puppies: The Essential Toolkit

Once your puppy is comfortable with beginner lessons, it's time to move on to basic command training. This is your puppy's toolkit for life. Some of the most important commands your pup will learn include:

Sit: The cornerstone of all puppy training! It's simple, effective, and helps your puppy learn to focus and stay calm.

Stay: This command can literally be a lifesaver, preventing your pup from running onto a busy road or chasing after another animal.

Leave it: A great command for when your pup gets a bit too curious about something they shouldn't be chewing or eating!

These commands are about more than just obedience—they help ensure your pup’s safety in various situations. The ability to understand and follow these commands is a crucial part of being a well-behaved dog.

Now, this might seem like a lot of information to absorb—and it is! But remember, every great journey starts with a single step, or in this case, a single 'Sit'! With patience, consistency, and the right guidance from professional trainers in London, your pup will soon be on their way to becoming a well-behaved and happy dog.

Ready to take the first step? Check out these expert-led beginner lessons for puppies in London and dive into the world of basic command training today. With time, effort, and a sprinkle of puppy love, you and your furry friend will reap the rewards of early training.

Using Positive Reinforcement: The Secret Ingredient to Successful Puppy Training

In the world of dog training, positive reinforcement is like the secret ingredient in a recipe that takes it from good to great. It's a cornerstone in puppy training strategies for Londoners, turning puppy classes from a stressful chore into an exciting game. Let's explore how positive reinforcement puppy training in the city can revolutionise the way you interact with your furry friend.

The Power of Positive Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement is all about rewarding the behaviours you want to see more of. It's the equivalent of getting a gold star in school for good work. And guess what? Puppies love getting gold stars!

In a nutshell, positive reinforcement involves:

Identifying the Desired Behaviour: Whether it's sitting on command, walking calmly on a leash, or staying quiet when the doorbell rings.

Rewarding the Behaviour: This can be with a treat, a toy, or even just a hearty "Good boy!" Make sure the reward comes immediately after the behaviour, so your puppy makes the connection.

Repeating the Process: The more your puppy associates the behaviour with a positive outcome, the more likely they are to do it.

This approach creates a happy, confident dog who views training as a positive, rewarding experience. Isn't that what we all want for our furry friends?

Effective Puppy Training Strategies for Londoners

Incorporating positive reinforcement into your training routine doesn't have to be difficult. Here are a few tips to make it a part of your everyday life:

Keep Training Sessions Short: Puppies have short attention spans. Keep training sessions short and fun.

Be Consistent: Use the same commands and rewards to prevent confusion. If 'sit' earns a treat one day and nothing the next, your puppy might get confused.

Reward Good Behaviour, Ignore the Bad: Remember, the goal is to encourage the behaviours you want to see more of. Ignore the bad behaviour (as long as it's not dangerous), and it's likely to stop on its own.

Living in a city like London presents its own unique challenges and opportunities when it comes to puppy training. But whether it's teaching your pup to ignore city noises or training them to walk nicely amid the city's hustle and bustle, positive reinforcement can be your greatest ally.

Ready to add the magic ingredient of positive reinforcement to your puppy training routine? Check out these puppy training strategies for Londoners or explore positive reinforcement puppy training courses in the city. The road to a well-behaved, happy puppy might be shorter than you think!

From Good to Great: Specialised and Advanced Puppy Training in London

We've all heard the saying, "Every dog has its day." But when it comes to specialised London puppy training, we believe that every dog deserves more than just a day - they deserve a lifetime of understanding, enrichment, and behavioural wellness. This is where advanced puppy training in London comes into play. Let's delve into these tailored, specialised training approaches, setting your puppy up for a lifetime of success.

The Beauty of Specialised Puppy Training

Specialised training is all about recognising that your dog is an individual, with its own personality and quirks. London's puppy training courses take this to heart, crafting unique training plans based on your puppy's breed, age, temperament, and learning style.

Here are some areas where specialised puppy training can be particularly useful:

Separation Anxiety: A common issue among puppies, especially in a bustling city like London where pet parents are often out and about. Specialised training can help your puppy feel secure even when you're not home.

Leash Manners: Walking on a busy London street can be a sensory overload for puppies. Specialised training can teach them to walk calmly, no matter what distractions come their way.

Socialisation: Early and frequent exposure to a variety of people, animals, and environments can help your puppy grow into a confident, well-adjusted adult dog.

To get started with specialised puppy training, explore London's puppy training courses designed with your pet's individual needs in mind.

Leveling Up with Advanced Puppy Training

So your puppy has mastered the basics. Sit, stay, come – they’ve got it all down pat. Now, it's time to level up. Advanced puppy training in London is for pet parents who want to go above and beyond, enriching their puppy's life with higher-level skills and manners.

In advanced training, your puppy can learn skills like:

Obedience Competitions: Does your puppy have a knack for following commands? Obedience competitions could be a great way to put their skills to the test and have some fun.

Agility Training: This can be a great outlet for high-energy breeds, teaching them to navigate through obstacle courses with speed and precision.

Therapy Dog Training: If your pup has a calm and gentle nature, they might be a perfect fit for therapy dog training, bringing comfort to those in need.

It’s important to remember that advanced training should always build on a foundation of positive reinforcement and mutual trust between you and your puppy. Ready to take the plunge into advanced training? Check out these advanced puppy training courses in London.

Affordable Puppy Training Options: Your Guide to Quality Training on a Budget

It's an unfortunate misconception that quality puppy training has to be expensive. In reality, affordable puppy classes in London exist – you just need to know where to look. Finding affordable training that doesn’t compromise on quality is the sweet spot that every dog owner in London wants to hit. So let's uncover some top tips for finding local puppy training experts in the city without breaking the bank.

Affordable Puppy Classes in London: Quality Meets Value

As London is teeming with puppy classes, finding an affordable one that fits your budget might seem like finding a needle in a haystack. But don't fret, there are plenty of quality training classes available in London that won't empty your wallet.

First things first, look for group classes. Not only do they tend to be more affordable, but they also offer great socialisation opportunities for your pup. Just be sure that the class isn’t too big so your puppy will still get individual attention. You can check out some options for affordable group puppy classes in London.

Secondly, consider classes offered by local shelters or rescue organisations. They often provide lower-cost training options, and your money will go towards supporting a great cause.

Lastly, be on the lookout for trainers who offer package deals. Buying several sessions in bulk can often be more cost-effective than paying for individual classes.

Local Puppy Training Experts: More Bang for Your Buck

When it comes to affordable puppy training, going local is a smart move. Local puppy training experts in the city often have a passion for supporting their community, which can translate into competitive pricing and a high value-for-money ratio.

Moreover, local trainers bring with them a wealth of knowledge about the specific challenges and opportunities that London puppies and dog owners face. They can provide personalised advice on everything from the best local dog parks for socialisation to how to navigate the city's hustle and bustle with a calm and well-behaved puppy.

Wondering how to find these local experts? Try joining local dog owner forums or social media groups. They can be a treasure trove of personal recommendations and tips. You can also check out this directory of local puppy training experts in London.

In summary, affordable puppy training options in London are out there. All it takes is a bit of research and you'll find quality, value-for-money training that won't leave you counting pennies. Remember, investing in early-stage puppy training will pay off down the line, leading to a well-adjusted, obedient dog and a strong, lifelong bond between the two of you.

Wrapping Up: The Key Takeaways for Successful Puppy Training in London

As we've journeyed together through this blog post, we've covered a lot of ground about the essentials of puppy training in London. Let's circle back to the highlights and distil down our key takeaways.

Consistency is Key in Puppy Training

One of the most crucial aspects we've underlined is the role of consistent, professional training in a puppy’s development. Like us humans, dogs are creatures of habit. Consistency is the backbone of any successful training regimen. From "early-stage canine training in London" to more "advanced puppy training", a reliable routine creates a sense of security and helps your puppy understand what's expected of them.

Moreover, professional guidance from qualified dog trainers provides a structured approach to training that is difficult to achieve on your own. Whether you're enrolling in group classes, opting for one-on-one sessions, or even considering in-house training, expert guidance can make a world of difference in your puppy's progress.

Exploring Different Training Options

London's puppy training landscape is rich and diverse, offering a myriad of options to suit every puppy and owner's unique needs and circumstances. You might find "tailored puppy schooling in London" is the best fit for you, or perhaps "group classes for puppy training" provide the socialisation and affordability you need.

Consider all the options available and don't shy away from trying a few out. Different training methods and environments can often complement each other, providing a well-rounded training experience for your pup.

The Journey is Worth it

Training a puppy is no small task. It requires patience, dedication, and a good measure of love. But the rewards are immeasurable. A well-trained dog not only makes for a peaceful household but also ensures that your dog can interact well with others, both humans and dogs alike.

With puppy training classes in London, you're not only teaching your pup essential skills but also cultivating a deep, trusting relationship with your new furry friend. So, take the plunge and explore the variety of options available in London's puppy training scene. Your future, well-behaved puppy will thank you!

As a final note, remember that everyone's journey is unique, so don't compare your pup's progress with others. Every dog learns at its own pace. The important thing is to keep going, stay positive, and remember that you and your pup are in this together.

So why wait? Dive in and start exploring the various training options mentioned here today. You can check out some beginner's courses here or some more advanced training options here.

Time to Unleash Your Puppy's Potential

With all the valuable information we've covered about puppy training in London, you're now well-equipped to take your first steps (or paws!) towards an exciting training journey. So, what's next?

Sign Up for a Class Today

London is brimming with exceptional puppy training options. Whether you're searching for "group classes for puppy training", "one-on-one puppy sessions", or "in-house puppy training services", the city offers a plethora of avenues to explore.

Remember, there's no 'one-size-fits-all' in dog training. Each puppy is unique, and the training method that works for one might not be the best fit for another. Try out a few classes or trainers until you find the right match for your puppy's personality and learning style.

Don't wait for your puppy to grow up before you start training. Early training can help prevent bad habits from forming and make future training more straightforward. Check out these amazing beginner lessons today and set your puppy up for success!

Share Your Puppy Training Journey

Just as every puppy is unique, so is every puppy training journey. Your experiences can provide valuable insights to fellow puppy owners navigating their own paths. Whether it's a challenge you've overcome, a fun training game that your puppy loves, or a heartwarming moment that made all the effort worthwhile, your stories matter.

Consider sharing your puppy training experiences with others. You might just inspire someone else to embark on their puppy training journey, or better yet, offer a ray of hope to someone who's struggling with their own.

And remember, your journey doesn't stop here. Training is an ongoing process that continues throughout your dog's life. As your puppy grows and learns, so will you.

Embark on this exciting adventure today, and witness the incredible transformation that professional puppy training can bring about in your furry friend. There's no better time than now to start your puppy training journey, and I'm excited for you to unlock all the love, joy, and companionship that a well-trained pup can bring.

So, what are you waiting for? Sign up for a class, contact a trainer, or start sharing your own experiences today. Welcome to the rewarding world of puppy training!

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"The Christmas Invasion" thoughts

currently pacing my apartment like i'm in the angry dome. so that's a good sign

not a lot of thoughts on the story itself. pretty serviceable stuff, not really in the vein of a "real" christmas episode in that it's just an episode that happens to be set at christmas without any accompanying themes. no beef about that

if i had a nickel for every doctor who story with a cool creature face design that turned out to be a mask hiding a less-cool humanoid face, i would have two nickels. which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice. the next great disappointment in this vein will be the introduction of the silurians, i'm still mad about that. love the sycorax ship tho, very geonosis

this episode gives us a pretty good primer for ten and highlights his best and worst quality, which is that he does not SHUT UP. this is often very entertaining, and some of his speeches are wonderful (the doctor who monologue is a phenomenal trope, and while eleven's in "rings of akhaten" is probably my favorite, each doctor has some bangers) but my GOD dude. ten is rather vain and loves the sound of his own voice even more than the other doctors, which is quite a feat. even when he's annoying, he's charming, tho. tennant is clearly having so much fun with the role

i want to keep note of a few things we see from ten here that will inform the rest of his tenure. ten-ure. do you get it. the quick jump from joking about satsumas to dead cold "no second chances" shows that under the bluster and bravado, there is a stone-cold killer in there. the coward no longer, not really. he's a fighter, not just a soldier

i have a little theory here i'm playing off. so i wrote in my "parting of the ways" post that rose and the tardis kind of corrupt each other, right? rose does to the tardis what she does to the dalek, she infects it with her human-ness. we see from this episode that the tardis and the doctor are symbiotic, too. so rose and the tardis mingle, and then the doctor kisses her to take back the tardis's heart, and it gives him super-cancer and he regenerates. there's no way that corrupting force didn't touch him too, right? i joke that nine imprints on rose but i think that's literally true for ten, rose's energy (and his depth of care for her) forced his regeneration. he's in a physically and emotionally turbulent time during early regeneration, he's elastic. i think rose is part of him, it's why he takes on so much of her personality (i attribute his dark streak to her, she risks her life this episode bc "he would"), it's why they get dangerously codependent this season, it's why he never recovers from her loss

so that'll be interesting to keep an eye on as the season progresses. the last thing i want to call attention to is, of course, those six words. you misogynistic son of a bitch. i generally agree when the doctor rails against humans being trigger-happy and xenophobic, but in this case the sycorax aren't like the pig in "aliens of london" or even the slitheen, they're colonialists! they rolled up on great britain and said "we own your planet, your minerals" like directly! they aren't refugees or harmless but weird. they're violent conquerors! they're just going to go genocide some other planet if allowed to leave! you JUST told harriet that all eyes are on earth as far as aliens go, and she's right, you're not usually around! she wasn't lashing out, she was making a measured and reasonable choice to protect earth both from the sycorax and for any other race that will see earth as easy pickings, as "children." and you deposed her through misogyny. oh i hate you. iirc he doesn't ever seem to openly realize that those six words are what bring the master into power in s3 or lead to the events of the s4 finale, but i could be wrong. i choose to be mad at him for now tho

oh actually last note. he looks dead sexy in the new fit but it's too normal, the doctor should look kind of shitty to me. ill-fitting or mismatched patterns or too many accessories or old-fashioned or some stupid gay bullshit no one would wear for real. fucking celery boutonnieres and patterned umbrellas and velvet suits. the doctor should look like he got dressed in the dark and doesn't own an iron

okay up and onward! there's kitty cat people in the next one :)

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November 12th 1932 saw the death of Dugald Clerk inventor of the two stroke engine.

Born in Glasgow on 31st March 1854. After completing his workshop training he spent four years studying, especially Physics and Chemistry, at the Andersonian College, Glasgow, and the Yorkshire College of Science, Leeds. Returning to Glasgow, he joined Messrs Thomson, Sterne & Co., and in 1877 began to devote himself to the development of the gas engine. 

It is interesting to recall that the fourstroke cycle Otto engine had been exhibited for the first time at the Paris Exposition in 1878. Clerk, realising the disadvantages of having only one working stroke in four, set to work to design a gas engine operating on a two-stroke cycle; his first engine working on this cycle made its appearance in 1881, and eventually many hundreds of this type were placed on the market. 

From this period right up to the time of his death Clerk devoted most of his work to the practical development of the internal combustion engine and to researches on the specific heat of gases and on explosion pressures. His researches had great influence on modern advance in the science of thermodynamics. For these researches, which had placed him in the front rank of scientific investigators in the field of applied science, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of London in 1908; in 1924 he was awarded the Royal Medal of the Society. He received honorary degrees from the Universities of Glasgow, St Andrews, Leeds, Liverpool, and Manchester. 

In 1932 he was elected President of the Institution of Civil Engineers, the highest professional distinction to which an engineer can attain; unfortunately ill-health prevented him from taking office. He had already in 1917 been created K.B.E.

On the outbreak of war in 1914, though by that time in his sixtieth year, he placed his exceptional talents in research at the disposal of the Government; he became Director of Engineering Research at the Admiralty, President of the Internal Combustion Engine Committee at the Air Ministry, and was a member of Committees in other fields of research. 

He took great interest in the development of the motor vehicle, and did much important work in this branch of Mechanical Engineering.

For many years he was in partnership with Lord Marks as a consulting engineer and patent agent, and no other engineer was so frequently called upon for service as expert witness in patent cases. 

As a member of the University Grants Committee, Clerk took a very real and keen interest in the teaching of Pure and Applied Science in the Universities, and University Engineering departments always benefited by the wise and sound advice he gave to the staff on the occasion of official visits. 

He was elected a Fellow of the Society in 1922.

Dugald ClerK died in Ewhurst, Surrey on 12 November 1932 aged 72 years.

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Team USA for FIGS Olympics campaign.

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Editorial Company: Shift Post Editor: Paul O’Reilly Color grading: @nadia.khairat Music: by Phil Kay Sound design: Khaled Hamdy

Wardrobe Stylist: Ann-Marie Hoang Makeup & Hair Makeup Artist: Dee Sandella SPFX Makeup: Lawrence Mercado & Chloe Sens Hair: Lauren Rennells

VFX: Time Based Arts Executive Producer: Josh Robinson Producer: Jo Gutteridge Assistant Producer: Lily Barron 2D Lead: Richie White & Timo Huber 2D Team: Matt Shires, Ria Shroff, Danny Peoples, Liam Doyle, Manolo Perez, Ross Ferguson & Grant White Design: Stephen Ross

Additional VFX:
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Storyboard artist: Christelle Halal

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