Tom Stanger
@tomasstanger
Editor of The Gothic Revival magazine, paranormal investigator, autistic researcher on 19th century Gothic Literature & religion, lover of old horror films, also write some book reviews, take bad photos & other bits & bobs
Currently watching the 1967 British Sci-Fi ‘classic’ The Terrornauts, which is about a British observatory which discovers a signal that aliens are going to destroy the Earth! Now you know why they cut funding for Jodrell Bank! Anyway, Charles Hawtrey’s in it, so you know it's going to be good!
You know it’s going to be a great day when you’re watching Godzilla, in Japanese, and have to turn the volume up to read the subtitles.
It's W.C. Boggs & Son annual works outing today, all those wanting to go see Vic Spanner in the canteen
Yay! New (of sorts) Super Furry Animals album has just arrived. It looks more that chocolate lime green in real life. Will have to have a play through everything as going to see them in Carduff next week, for my annual concert outing!
Did someone say CHEESE? No? Well, you should have, as today’s adventure brings me to that Cheddar, birthplace of the world famous cheese, Red Leicester. The tea shop used to be called Derricks, now it isn’t, but they used to do a nice cup of tea last time I was here.
What a great day, a church, a cathedral, a medieval world map, AND I uncannily managed to find a book shop! Just wish I’d taken the train now, so I could have had a pint. I walked past some lovely looking pubs too.
It doesn’t get more tropical than this on a February afternoon, oh yeah, I’m at Barry! Going to try and spend the 8p I have in cash at the fun fair, and hope there’s a chippy that takes card.
Wetlands ho! (Again) It was a sunny walk to the Gwent Wetlands, back in 2018, which inspired me to launch The Pilgrim magazine. It’s muddy, but still a good day to enjoy the quiet, and boy, do I need the quiet lately, as completely burned out!
Not seen this in yonks! Is ‘yonks’ still a thing? Anyway, we all have our heroes, and one of mine is Ray Harryhausen who created the amazing effects for Jason and the Argonauts. One more after this, could be setting a new record here for three films in a row in colour AND sound! #movies
Well, had a thrilling Friday the 13th so far! I went for my third walk this week during rain intervals and tried the bread from my new breadmaker, which I bought after the microwave blew up!
An eerie morning this morning. Sadly messed up the light on the first photo, but you get the message; it was foggy! Very nice for the rain to take a break this morning, so I could finally get out for a morning walk again, after months of illness and non-stop wet. May go for another next month!
A bit of a soggy afternoon at Newark Park today for the snowdrops and a day trip. I was going to go last weekend, but it was raining!
Celebrating the end of a texious week listening to music from my least favourite decade. I really didn't like this album when it came out, but listening now, I may have been a little harsh.
Getting bored with this! Might go to the pub on the weekend, if I can find my wellies! Going to be honest, all this rain has dampened my enthusiasm for the Melania documentary!
Three years ago saw my first ever trip to Paris, and have to be honest, that was a good curry & chips, along with the 9% 'session' beer. I think another trip to Paris is on the cards!
Embarking on some day trips this year, I've just joined the National Trust, so have to get my money's worth! Planning on Avebury Manor tomorrow, if it's open.
I’ve actually remembered to light the cinnamon candle this year, so the living room smells rather nice, I’ve got a drink, crusty bread and pate (starting the cheese later) and some festivity-related films. Not bad for a Wednesday evening!
A bit soggy but a nice day seeing mum via a quick trip via Bridgnorth
I've been missing getting out and about on weekends, so I've been thinking about National Trust membership, in the hope I may make a bit more use of my weekends. Weekends used to be for adventures, which I've not had for a while. Yes, I will still be ghost hunting!
Sunday mornings (along with any other time of day) were made for Betty Davis. Such an underrated, sexy and funky album! Although only releasing 5 albums, she remains one of the most great breaking funk artists of the 70s and 80s. #music #vinylcommunity
Good morning, from the 3 minutes it was actually dry on my morning walk.
Owing to the fact that the rain from Spain mostly falls on Newport, we've had a few rainbows.
Day off today as it’s my birthday, which brings me to Glastonbury Tor, clambering up the steep hill only to find the actual footpath once I got to the top! Going to pop to the village next, and maybe a spot of lunch and see if the old bookshop is still here, as I think I need more books
I have banned myself from choosing new bedding for myself, following my recent purchase of these ‘70s curtains’ throwbacks with turquoise sheets. Won't need to turn the light on!