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I just can't stand it...an A to Z Challenge without Disney! So here's a mini bonus Disney character Challenge of my favorite Disney characters. It's pretty crazy to do two challenges, but I'm not known for my sanity gene! And here we are at the end of the Challenge. It's been a long one (and I'm sure my decision to do two separate topics had something to do with it). So to tie the two together, my love for Disney and British television, "Z" is for Zazu aka Mr. Bean himself, Rowan Atkinson! Thank you everyone for your kind comments! Hope you had a chance to read both blog challenge series (although they were about as varied as I am)! Since I enjoy the Disney more, I think it's probably safe to say that next year's challenge will be Disney oriented again, but what specifically, I haven't figured out yet!

anorak 1. British: A person obsessively interested in a thing or topic that doesn't seem to warrant such attention. This series of Challenge posts is an introduction to British TV shows for my fellow Americans. For instructions on how to play different region-coded DVD's, please go either here or here to read my previous blog posts that should clear up any confusion. Here we are at the end: This is a borderline like, it had to grow on me, but eventually it did (and it's the only "Z" I have). I'm definitely not going out with a bang here, but that's OK! Zen Most Americans know Rufus Sewell (if not by name). This is one of his finest roles as an Italian detective in Rome (although everybody speaks English). Also starring the absolutely adorable Callum Blue (who American's might know from Dead Like Me or Secret Diary Of A Call Girl), it's pretty gritty, centering around a very corrupt Roman police force. Zen tries to stay on the strai...

I just can't stand it...an A to Z Challenge without Disney! So here's a mini bonus Disney character Challenge of my favorite Disney characters. It's pretty crazy to do two challenges, but I'm not known for my sanity gene! "Y" is another one of those "there can be only one" letters. I'm referring to Yen Sid, the Sorcerer himself, from one of the most famous shorts of all time (and the narrator for the opening sequences in Epic Mickey). If you have never seen Fantasia all the way through, you are really missing out!

anorak 1. British: A person obsessively interested in a thing or topic that doesn't seem to warrant such attention. This series of Challenge posts is an introduction to British TV shows for my fellow Americans. For instructions on how to play different region-coded DVD's, please go either here or here to read my previous blog posts that should clear up any confusion. Next up: Despite my lack of X's and O's (ha!), I do manage to have a Y! The Young Ones Another show from my youth, Young Ones was one of the first regular shows MTV had, back in the day when they actually played music videos. The Young Ones is very hard to describe, but I'll give it my best! Four "college" blokes share a flat, pick on each other and do other mean stuff (mainly to Neil) while hiding from their landlord. You've got the geek, the metalhead (quite literally), the hippie, and the old one. This is an all-star cast of the finest of British comedic actors (probably ...

I'm still working on the "secret project" and, since it's the only project I've been working on, I can't show any progress for this WIPocalypse. The A to Z Challenge is coming to an end soon, I do have to say, it's been nice to be offline so much. Days go by where I don't even pull out my laptop when I get home. It's amazing how working in IT has changed my home computing life, that and a little pup named Bam who wants to be held 24/7 (hence the reason why I'm still working on the "secret project").

I just can't stand it...an A to Z Challenge without Disney! So here's a mini bonus Disney character Challenge of my favorite Disney characters. It's pretty crazy to do two challenges, but I'm not known for my sanity gene! I seem to be doing a lot of cheating in this challenge, but as a Disney die-hard, my Disney interests are varied and extensive, so I think it's fair to cover all aspects of the Disney empire. So "X" leads us to X-Men and one in particular...Gambit! Why he hasn't had more movie screen time I will never know. One can only hope that the upcoming X-Men film has more of Remy LeBeau!

anorak 1. British: A person obsessively interested in a thing or topic that doesn't seem to warrant such attention. This series of Challenge posts is an introduction to British TV shows for my fellow Americans. For instructions on how to play different region-coded DVD's, please go either here or here to read my previous blog posts that should clear up any confusion. Next up: I am really cheating with this one. I have no X shows and the only one I could think of I have only seen very few episodes of. X-Factor UK Yep, X-Factor started across the pond first (and has been running for almost 10 years). I started watching it when Gary Barlow and Mark Owen from my favorite group, Take That, starting mentoring and then Gary took over for Simon Cowell when he came to do the American version. I don't watch it faithfully, and I really only watch it for Gary's sake via YouTube (hey, I was desperate for X's!). There is something about a grown-up boy-bander (se...

I just can't stand it...an A to Z Challenge without Disney! So here's a mini bonus Disney character Challenge of my favorite Disney characters. It's pretty crazy to do two challenges, but I'm not known for my sanity gene! Witch Hazel is another one of the classic Disney characters not a lot of people know (as well as being a Warner Bros character, albeit in a different manifestation). But, as with Humphrey, I discovered Witch Hazel through Donald Duck, and this is another one of my favorite classic cartoons:

anorak 1. British: A person obsessively interested in a thing or topic that doesn't seem to warrant such attention. This series of Challenge posts is an introduction to British TV shows for my fellow Americans. For instructions on how to play different region-coded DVD's, please go either here or here to read my previous blog posts that should clear up any confusion. Next up: Another biggie, but the last of the biggies, so that might be some consolation! This is a series of mostly dark dramas...wallowing "W's" some might say! Waking The Dead There are nine series of this show starring Trevor Eve about a cold case squad. It's a very dark view of murder and there is quite a dark feel throughout the entire cast. It is one of, if not my favorite police dramas (have I said that before?) and I really miss new episodes of it. I got into it about series 4, so I've been with it a while. Waking The Dead starts to change cast members after the first c...

I just can't stand it...an A to Z Challenge without Disney! So here's a mini bonus Disney character Challenge of my favorite Disney characters. It's pretty crazy to do two challenges, but I'm not known for my sanity gene! Another cheat here, sort of, but "V" could be no other character(s) than Villains! So let's visit my absolute favorite Disney World season, Halloween, and the Villains Dance Mix and Mingle...It's Halloween-lo-ween everybody!

anorak 1. British: A person obsessively interested in a thing or topic that doesn't seem to warrant such attention. This series of Challenge posts is an introduction to British TV shows for my fellow Americans. For instructions on how to play different region-coded DVD's, please go either here or here to read my previous blog posts that should clear up any confusion. Next up: "V" could possibly be the most important letter next to "D" and "S" for the simple reason it contains this little gem: Vicar Of Dibley Dawn French . Richard Armitage . As a couple. Need I say more! Granted, Richard doesn't pop up until the final two specials, but oh, does it make the entire series or what! Based on a real female Vicar, Dibley is a comedy about a woman who takes over as vicar to a small village of pretty much elderly old-school men! Written by Richard Curtis (aka Love Actually, Notting Hill, Bridget Jones, Four Weddings And A Funeral, you ...

I just can't stand it...an A to Z Challenge without Disney! So here's a mini bonus Disney character Challenge of my favorite Disney characters. It's pretty crazy to do two challenges, but I'm not known for my sanity gene! OK, so I didn't have much choice with the "U's", and before last October, I probably would have bypassed "U". But, once again, Disney World has a huge influence over me and this might possibly be one of the coolest figures at WDW! I picked a pic with Am in it for the simple purpose of size ratio:

anorak 1. British: A person obsessively interested in a thing or topic that doesn't seem to warrant such attention. This series of Challenge posts is an introduction to British TV shows for my fellow Americans. For instructions on how to play different region-coded DVD's, please go either here or here to read my previous blog posts that should clear up any confusion. Next up: Are there "U" shows? Yep! I actually have three, but we're only gonna cover two (I'm NOT an Upstairs, Downstairs fan-the new version, haven't seen the old, so I'm leaving it out). Ultimate Force I think I might have mentioned my love for action/military shows in the "S's"...this show is the poster child for said shows. If you can think of a hot British actor, odds are, he's been in this show about a special black ops squad. Richard Armitage , Jamie Draven , Jamie Bamber , Elliot Cowan , Tobias Menzies , Laurence Fox , hell, even Ross Kemp grows on...

I just can't stand it...an A to Z Challenge without Disney! So here's a mini bonus Disney character Challenge of my favorite Disney characters. It's pretty crazy to do two challenges, but I'm not known for my sanity gene! I've already mentioned my general distaste for Pixar films, but there are some characters that stand out, probably none more than Tow-Mater! Yes, I love a redneck tow truck voiced by one of the guys from that stupid Blue Collar Comedy Tour, despite my disdain for all things redneck! So, first an image from Disney World of the new Art of Animation Resort, the Cars section: and secondly, lets throw in some more Robbie Williams Disney theme music. Pay attention and try to catch Tow yelling "Pistachio Ice Cream!" (if you've seen the movie, you'll get it).

anorak 1. British: A person obsessively interested in a thing or topic that doesn't seem to warrant such attention. This series of Challenge posts is an introduction to British TV shows for my fellow Americans. For instructions on how to play different region-coded DVD's, please go either here or here to read my previous blog posts that should clear up any confusion. Next up: After another long diatribe of a post (see "S"), "T" is more on the shorter side! Torchwood Being a Doctor Who fan, Torchwood is one of those shows you just have to watch as well! Captain Jack (aka John Barrowman ) was created in the Who-verse, and because of an "incident" in the new Who series 1, can never die, no matter how many times he's killed. He hops back and forth between the two shows upon occasion, and not watching one or the other could be confusing! Torchwood is a spin off of Doctor Who (as well as an anagram), based on the government agency creat...

I just can't stand it...an A to Z Challenge without Disney! So here's a mini bonus Disney character Challenge of my favorite Disney characters. It's pretty crazy to do two challenges, but I'm not known for my sanity gene! There is only one character second to Donald for me and that's Stitch! Most people don't like Stitch, probably because, at least for a time, he took over everything Disney. I even love the attraction at Disney World (and I might be the only person on the planet). I watched the TV show, have all the movies, and know when to hold my breath on the ride...that takes true dedication! I absolutely love this clip, a series of trailers for when the movie came out, where Stitch invades the Disney "classics" (classics being a questionable word in my book).

OK, so you won't actually be seeing a pic of this week's progress (since it's a secret project-gift for a friend), but I did make some, just not as much as I wanted. C'est la vie! Instead, I'm going to use this post to thank everyone for your kind comments on my A to Z Challenge posts (both sets). I'm horrible at commenting back, I usually just don't know what to say, whether or not I need to answer to certain people directly, when to email privately, etc. So, in a typical anxiety disorder way, I just keep silent. But that doesn't mean I haven't read them (or, in the case of recommendations of British shows, added them to my wishlist), it just means I'm a big chicken! Same goes for commenting on other blogs! How many times does one need to hear, "great stitching progress, well done", or "great blog post, I totally agree"? I'm there in spirit, can that just be enough? Well, until I grow some you-know-whats, I gue...

anorak 1. British: A person obsessively interested in a thing or topic that doesn't seem to warrant such attention. This series of Challenge posts is an introduction to British TV shows for my fellow Americans. For instructions on how to play different region-coded DVD's, please go either here or here to read my previous blog posts that should clear up any confusion. Next up: Spooks There is no "S" without Spooks, no modern-day British tele worship, no Matthew MacFadyen , Rupert Penry-Jones , or Richard Armitage worship, simply put, my British TV life probably would have ended with just the fond memories of my childhood PBS viewing! In America, it was aired as MI-5, and that was how I first came into contact with it. When the DVD's finally made it into their American releases, they were almost $100 a piece! That was before I had an all-region player, so I was forced to buy them this way. But I didn't care...the show is THAT good! I have since re...

I just can't stand it...an A to Z Challenge without Disney! So here's a mini bonus Disney character Challenge of my favorite Disney characters. It's pretty crazy to do two challenges, but I'm not known for my sanity gene! R-In line with my "official" A to Z Challenge, this "R" is for Rumpelstiltskin, aka Robert Carlyle, from Once Upon A Time.

anorak 1. British: A person obsessively interested in a thing or topic that doesn't seem to warrant such attention. This series of Challenge posts is an introduction to British TV shows for my fellow Americans. For instructions on how to play different region-coded DVD's, please go either here or here to read my previous blog posts that should clear up any confusion. Next up: Roger and Val Have Just Got In This is one of the most interesting and entertaining shows I have. It's very theatrical, completely dialog driven, and plays out in real time. It follows a married couple, Dawn French and Alfred Molina , as they come home from their respective jobs. You might think it sounds boring, but this show is far from boring! But I do have to say, until you get used to the format, it does feel extremely voyeuristic! There is a second series to this show, but it hasn't been released on DVD as of yet. Robin Hood This is Richard Armitage as the baddest of badd...

I just can't stand it...an A to Z Challenge without Disney! So here's a mini bonus Disney character Challenge of my favorite Disney characters. It's pretty crazy to do two challenges, but I'm not known for my sanity gene! Q is a bit of a cheat...Queen, as in Wicked. My sister's favorite villain, the Wicked Queen from Snow White, although not as evil as Maleficent (and I don't care how they handled it in Once Upon A Time, Maleficent would NEVER loose in a fight with the Wicked Queen), was still a pretty good baddie! So, this one is dedicated to Am and the Wicked Queen!

anorak 1. British: A person obsessively interested in a thing or topic that doesn't seem to warrant such attention. This series of Challenge posts is an introduction to British TV shows for my fellow Americans. For instructions on how to play different region-coded DVD's, please go either here or here to read my previous blog posts that should clear up any confusion. Next up: You'll be surprised to know that not only did I have one "Q" series in my collection, but two! Q.I. My only game show on the list and one that I only have only three DVD's of, mainly because they haven't released any more than A-C on DVD (and may not ever release anymore). But our friends on YouTube have kindly posted entire episodes, so those Q.I. fans aren't left hanging (but come on DVD production people...get moving on putting out the rest!). Q.I. stands for Quite Interesting and it's not your typical game show. Hosted by my beloved Stephen Fry , there are ...

I just can't stand it...an A to Z Challenge without Disney! So here's a mini bonus Disney character Challenge of my favorite Disney characters. It's pretty crazy to do two challenges, but I'm not known for my sanity gene! P was a hard one, but not because I couldn't come up with my favorite "P" character, the problem was there was too many! I could have chosen my favorite sidekick Pascal: Or my wonderful Prince Philip: Or even my favorite sidekick duo, Pain and Panic: Nope, I'm choosing an oldie but a goodie, another cartoon I watch all the time, and my favorite counter service restaurant in the Magic Kingdom (TACO SALAD AND A FIXIN'S BAR - HEAVEN!): PECOS BILL! Like how I managed to sneak the others in anyway?

anorak 1. British: A person obsessively interested in a thing or topic that doesn't seem to warrant such attention. This series of Challenge posts is an introduction to British TV shows for my fellow Americans. For instructions on how to play different region-coded DVD's, please go either here or here to read my previous blog posts that should clear up any confusion. Next up: Let's get back on track with British television series now, with another pretty varied group. Primeval Another one of my first series on BBC America, it has gotten a bad rap and I don't know why. The general premise is time anomalies are ripping holes in the world, causing dinosaurs from different eras to roam free in modern day UK. A government agency is created to deal with the threat and try to hide everything from the general public's knowledge while trying to find out what's causing the anomalies in the first place. This entire series is filled with gorgeous hotties for ...

This weekend is the International Hermit And Stitch Weekend! Woo Hoo! I won't be able to post my progress unless I finish since I'm working on the "secret" project, so here's hoping for a productive stitching weekend!

I just can't stand it...an A to Z Challenge without Disney! So here's a mini bonus Disney character Challenge of my favorite Disney characters. It's pretty crazy to do two challenges, but I'm not known for my sanity gene! O-Oswald. How many of you guys know who Oswald is? The die-hards will know. People with video game-playing kids will know too. Oswald the Lucky Rabbit was Walt's first major character, long before Mickey. He lost Oswald in a power play with Universal, but the rabbit is back in the house of mouse and thriving! Here is a great video about the history of Oswald that leads to the Epic Mickey version (if you can get past the annoying presenter):

anorak 1. British: A person obsessively interested in a thing or topic that doesn't seem to warrant such attention. This series of Challenge posts is an introduction to British TV shows for my fellow Americans. For instructions on how to play different region-coded DVD's, please go either here or here to read my previous blog posts that should clear up any confusion. Next up: "O" is gonna be a bit different...see, I didn't have any "O" shows in my collection. So I've decided that "O" will be "Others" as in British movies or mini-series that should also be viewed by an American audience. This is a long list, so I'll try to shorten it as best as I can. I may leave out the actor links (since those take the most amount of time). Lost In Austen My regular blog visitors have no doubt about my love of Jane Austen. I have every incarnation of her stories ever made on DVD. This is one of my favorites! It's the sto...

I just can't stand it...an A to Z Challenge without Disney! So here's a mini bonus Disney character Challenge of my favorite Disney characters. It's pretty crazy to do two challenges, but I'm not known for my sanity gene! N-Nemo...not the character, but the movie. I am not a Pixar fan per-say, but this movie is the exception. And the best way to get in a Take That mention, Sir Robbie did the closing song, so here's a fan made video of Nemo - Beyond The Sea:

anorak 1. British: A person obsessively interested in a thing or topic that doesn't seem to warrant such attention. This series of Challenge posts is an introduction to British TV shows for my fellow Americans. For instructions on how to play different region-coded DVD's, please go either here or here to read my previous blog posts that should clear up any confusion. Next up: "N" is a whole heck of a lot shorter than "M" (thankfully!). Not Going Out Love This Show!! Lee Mack has created a really great comedy with just the right touch of romance! Lee is a slacker, secretly in love with his roommate (both roommates, he's had two, the second being his best friend's sister). I really can't wait till the sixth series comes out because they are saying there might actually be some action between these two! Also, be on the lookout in the early episodes for Miranda Hart whose first appearance was as an acupuncturist, but ends up as their...

I just can't stand it...an A to Z Challenge without Disney! So here's a mini bonus Disney character Challenge of my favorite Disney characters. It's pretty crazy to do two challenges, but I'm not known for my sanity gene! Being such a Disney fan, you'd think this letter would be Mickey...but oh no! There is one "M" that is greater than the mouse himself. My all-time favorite villain, the ultimate masterpiece of Marc Davis, and the worst fairy on the block, give it up for Maleficent! How about we visit another small corner of my world:

anorak 1. British: A person obsessively interested in a thing or topic that doesn't seem to warrant such attention. This series of Challenge posts is an introduction to British TV shows for my fellow Americans. For instructions on how to play different region-coded DVD's, please go either here or here to read my previous blog posts that should clear up any confusion. Next up: "M" is a biggie, so let's not waste any time (and I'll try to be brief, but no promises!). Miranda This is my absolutely most favorite British show hands down (have I said that before?)! It's "what I call" a proper comedy! Miranda Hart plays Miranda, an incredibly gauky and clumsy woman who uses her inheritance to buy a joke shop which she runs with her best friend Stevie (played by Sarah Hadland ). She has been in love with Gary, the cheddar-gorge chef next door, as long as she can remember (the absolutely adorable Tom Ellis , our upcoming Robin Hood on Once...

I just can't stand it...an A to Z Challenge without Disney! So here's a mini bonus Disney character Challenge of my favorite Disney characters. It's pretty crazy to do two challenges, but I'm not known for my sanity gene! Lucifee! I am not usually a cat fan, but Lucifer from Cinderella has long been one of my favorites. Every attempt at eating Jaq and Gus Gus fails miserably, but he never stops tryin! He's overweight, lazy, and conniving...a bit like somebody else I might know! This clip shows the epitome of what the Disney company does best...any animal owner (especially an overweight one) will recognize the way Lucifee's belly rolls when he breathes!

anorak 1. British: A person obsessively interested in a thing or topic that doesn't seem to warrant such attention. This series of Challenge posts is an introduction to British TV shows for my fellow Americans. For instructions on how to play different region-coded DVD's, please go either here or here to read my previous blog posts that should clear up any confusion. Next up: Lark Rise To Candleford I'm really surprised I made it this long until I had a true period drama on my list (not including Garrow's Law - but a more Austen-esque type). Lark Rise is the story of a young girl named Laura who was born in the very poor Lark Rise, and is given an opportunity to work in the post office by her post-mistress second cousin in the affluent Candleford. She does a lot of growing and changing throughout the series, growing up, falling in and out of love, dealing with loss, and trying to balance her life between the two very different worlds. She often blunders thi...

I just can't stand it...an A to Z Challenge without Disney! So here's a mini bonus Disney character Challenge of my favorite Disney characters. It's pretty crazy to do two challenges, but I'm not known for my sanity gene! K is for Keebles! How am I a Disney character, you ask? Well, if this doesn't prove it, nothing will, how about a pic from one corner of one room of my tiny little house?

anorak 1. British: A person obsessively interested in a thing or topic that doesn't seem to warrant such attention. This series of Challenge posts is an introduction to British TV shows for my fellow Americans. For instructions on how to play different region-coded DVD's, please go either here or here to read my previous blog posts that should clear up any confusion. Next up: I probably shouldn't say "K's" with this one, but "K", because there is only one. But my oh my, what an important one it is because, again, prepare yourself for yet another Stephen Fry submission (can you tell I love the guy or what?). Kingdom Does Fry do comedy, drama, or documentaries better? Kingdom is definitely a plug on the drama side! There were only three series of this show, and other crappy cliffhanger-ending cancellation (why can't the networks let them know they are getting cancelled so they can do a finale episode?). There are comedic moments in...

In case you haven't noticed, I've been having a few growing pains the past couple of days. I'm in the process of sprucing up my page and I just can't decide how I want it. All these Disney posts have been putting me in a Country Bears frame of mind, so enough of this chit-chat, yak-yak, and flim-flam...just bear with me 'til the bear end and refrain from hibernatin' while I bear'l around with my settins' for spring! Enjoy a bonus Country Bear Jamboree clip from YouTube!