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in the brightest day..The Blackest Night.... From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (123 days old)

After a few months of build up DC Comics has begun it's annual title crossover event : Blackest Night. The cross overs can be a hit and miss affair - 'Crisis on Infinite Earth' was a bullseye hit. … more

Squee!!! From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (124 days old)

Matt Smith looks cool as teh new Doctor - a bit of geeky Professor image with tweed jacket (with elbow paches) and bow tie. Looking forward to New Years Day!… more

Stupid, Huh? From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (128 days old)

So a friend of mine recently became a father. We've been friends for over ten years now, we met when we were both employed by the same for beerscompany but in different hotels. We would go out … more

Hello Again From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (128 days old)

A year later and the old blog muscle is a little atrophied and will need some flexing so bear with as I attempt to get back into this. So where have I been? Well, New york to begin with, last No… more

Afro Grande From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (345 days old)

''If you have a camera I suggest you take it out and look to your right'' said the bus driver. He was referring to the fantastic view of the Manhattan skyline that becoming clear in the distance. … more

Black Friday From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (347 days old)

It's about 5am on the 28th November 2008 and we are lazing in bed in our hotel room in New York, just off Lexington Avenue. We are on the 11th floor and we can already hear the noise form the stree… more

ELO vs KISS From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (348 days old)

We're sitting in the Butlers Wharf Chop Hose overlooking the Thames. It's November 23rd, my birthday and it's a cold Sunday afternoon. Rain bounces off the board walk outside, but we're snug on … more

Blame Facebook From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (348 days old)

It's been a while but we're back in the saddle. Since I have been spending less time in the old blog I found myself spending more time on Facebook. And I'm asking myself why. Don't get me wro… more

Weymouth From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (460 days old)

My Dad had two holiday destinations when we were growing up - we grew up the seventies - flares were our uniform and Adam and the Ants/The Clash/T-Rex were our soundtrack. Towyn and Weymouth. Th… more

Where Were You When Barry Allen Returned? From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (466 days old)

Barry Allen....the Flash...The Fasted Man Alive...? Don't know him? Sheesh, deduct 50 geek points. When one of the greatest DC Superhero's returned from 20 years of death I was standing in a … more

T-Minus 48 Days and Counting... From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (467 days old)

So I'm having a stag night. I don't see why I shouldn't. I know the mariage is not a conventional one....wait,.... two people who love each other are being legally recognised in the eyes of law… more

Next Time I Push From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (473 days old)

''I'm at the end of my fucking patience with you'' I said to the guy as he came through the access door from the roof. He looked sheepish. ''Now get in there'' I gestured to the elavator '' I'm … more

Let Play Catch Up From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (479 days old)

It's been a while, so I'll bullet point, so to speak. *Brothers stag in Birmingham was a whole heap o'fun - clay pigeon/off road driving and quad biking in the morning - I was pretty good at the fi… more

I Made This From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (510 days old)

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It Takes Me Back From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (514 days old)

Everybody else is in bed, I'm the only up and I'm alone. I'm casually surfing Itunes and I stumble across "Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence" and I get a pang of emotion that has it's roots in my childho… more

Perfect Irony From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (519 days old)

So I walk into the hotel this morning. And something is different. It takes me a moment to nail it. The music. All around me the theme tune to 'Fawlty Towers' is blaring out. Frickin' '… more

Good Night From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (519 days old)

So we're lying bed after the usual long day. It's semi dark, the street light creeps in through the big windows and over the top of blinds. We're doing our usual - a cuddle before sleep. ''Do… more

Burgers. From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (538 days old)

The humble burger is the greatest invention ever invented, it is the pinacle of human achievement. Forget Leonardo DaVinci painting the Mona Lisa, forget the Wright brothers inventing the aeroplane… more

Yes, Why? From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (546 days old)

''So why does he love you?'' Asks Daniella, blowing cigarrette smoke into the warm London air. We are standing outside the busy bar, the 30th Birthday party we are all attending is in full swing in… more

Budapest From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (550 days old)

I liked Budpest. G had lived there for eight years, back in that dark and dismal time that was BM (before me!) so I had a handy and handsome tour guide at all times. And an interpreter, as Hunga… more

Across The Border From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (557 days old)

It took three hours to get through the border from Serbia to Hungary. Three Fucking Hours. We left the hotel at 1pm and drove north in the direction of Budapest. We had a taxi and lucki… more

What A Beutiful Day - Coda From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (560 days old)

We checked out of the hotel and met Martin's parents in the lobby. His mother kissed me on the cheek. ''Thank you for looking after Martin so well..'' she said. I like his mom, she is a true … more

What A Beutiful Day From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (561 days old)

As a respite from the proceedings that were unfolding around us, after Martin had his first dance with Daniella and the first course had been served, Martin and I stepped out of the hotel for a cigare… more

I Wanted To Die From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (562 days old)

It was the hardest thing I have ever done. No, really. And I have had a few challenges. To give a little context, I am quite a shy person. Sure, when I am ina group or a one to one I can b… more

Euro Tour Part One From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (564 days old)

Maybe John Inman did the interior decor. This was my thought when we entered our room at the Park Hotel, Novi Sad.We had landed earlier that morning in Belgrade, then driven for an hour north through … more

8 Days And Counting From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (575 days old)

T minus 8 days and counting. 8 days until go off on our European Adventure. Starting in Novi Sad in Serbia next weekend for the wedding of Martin and Daniella - at which I am the best man. Ye… more

Stag Dublinia Part Two From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (586 days old)

''Where the fuck is the monopoly board??'' I blurted out. We were stood in a takeaway bar in Dublin. Martin was smashed, as were the other two guys. I was annoyed. It had been nearly 11 ho… more

Stag Dublinia Part One From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (590 days old)

Nine of us sat down for dinner in Dublin on the Friday night. Martin - the 'stag'(although after the weekend 'Bambi' would be a more apt description), two of his colleagues from the hotel in which … more

Scott Capurro From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (600 days old)

Scott Capurro was good. He was playing at the Soho theatre which I don't think is the greatest venue in the world. Located on Dean street and seats about 200 people. It's small, there is no … more

Portait Of Modern Times From neilduffen in One Bear,One Blog...... (602 days old)

The company I work for don't give us much in the way of benefits. I mean really, compared to other companies we are a little hard done by. I hear ya...boo hoo me right? But it's all relative… more