A Feature Presentation

I bought on DVD today THE NIGHTMATE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, it was a steal at £5. It is such a good film...very seasonal.

Can i ask you bloggers to state your favourtie seasonal film... and perhaps if you have time give reasons.

There is no better time to watch it, thanks to the wonder of technology it can be seen in 3D!!!
When your favourite seasonal film is released in 3D it does make u realise their is a G-D

INFUSION

This time of year is very festive with christmas fast approaching and for many people its a time to chill out, relax, and enjoy the winter...however for people like me its a time to get excited about what lies ahead in the new year for British Theme Parks!!.....
I am pleased to announce that after a 3yr wait Blackpool Pleasure Beach is just about to complete a £8million investment into its new ride for 2007....BLOGERS may i present to you....


More info to follow...
(artists impression)

I was "bovered"

MA Graduation 2006!
This day should have been a little bit of a chore however it turned into a great day!! followed up by champange with mates!
The comedian Catherine Tate was there as she used to attend my school, she was being presented with a doctorate and she said a few words!! I was really impressed with her and i was left thinking she definatly deserves the success she has made for herself!

Please enjoy the talent that is.... (its worth the 3min watch)

2 Men with beards. Both just as important but in very different ways

tis the season to be jolly!
Christmas time is upon us and i have just returned from buying a few gifts for people and as i was in town it became clear that everyone has officially gone christmas mad.
In the street's there was carol singers, a santa that was no way near as fat as he should have been, however there was a small child on his knee for him to play with so that was a comfort, and in all the restuarants there was xmas buzz!

Now i am a xmas fan as much as the next however I do feel that i need to remind the world that in 6 days it will be Hanukkah! The fesitval of lights. A time to remember the miracle of the oil and the persicution of the Jews!............................ ok thats enough remembering, but as i open my advent calender each day not only am i counting down the days to when "Jesus" was "born" but im also counting down the days to Chanuka (alternative spelling)

Happy Feet

Its been almost a week since i posted, so you all you bloggers may have been concerned however i have just been to busy (as has "the em") both our blogs have been lacking updates of late!
Last week i was sat in my flat in london and i got a call asking if i wanted to come work on the TV Drama called The Chase written by Kay Mellor, obviously because i am not a fool (despite some people's thoughts) i accepted this offer.
The next day i am back home in Leeds working a full time job!
I have to be on set for 6.30am....with my day finishing around 7-8pm! so im doing some loooooooooooooooooooong hours! The work is ok and its great to be on a TV set meeting the actors and stuff!
I am working their until xmas so i am back in Leeds which is good (i do miss my london though)

Waking up around 5.30am is not fun!

WTF!

When i went my car i discovered something really REALLY odd.
My car was covered in what looked like bird s**t, however on closer look it was green, (gross i know). It then occurd to me that maybe the bird had an upset stomach hence why it was green!! However it was ALL over the back of my car, the boot, the top and the front... BIRD S**T = NOT POSSIBLE.
It could be some sap from a tree above, however my car wasnt parked near any overhead trees!!
I have no idea what it could be, there was a suggestion of it being avacodo, however the only way to find that out would be to taste it!

Man about town

What a week it has been, im not going to go into much detail and bore you all but at the moment im really embracing London life, seeing loads of great sites and meeting some great people through auditions etc. Im making a point of going into town more and with my Oyster card ANYTHING is possible!
A highlight of this week was when the producer of our play that im working on took me and some friends out for lunch to the OXO Tower, perhaps one of the most exclusive resuarants in London....(and yes i had my nike rucksack with me)

Of course the event couldnt pass without a photo so here it is! we had the best restaurant in the house with a view that over some great London sites.

With a terrible rainstorm and awful weather that we are having i thought i would post something to cheer everyone up, something that could be enjoyed by all. So please enjoy a clip from this animated feature and if by the time it finishes you dont feel a little happier in your day i will gladly re-fund your money!


Now how do you feel?

its been a hard days work

During these busy days of job hunting, seeking immediate success and fortune i managed to take some time out to relax.

Its funny how its always the simple things that can bring the most joy into a day. If only other unemployed people would do such activities perhaps the problem of drugs would not be such an issue in todays society.
Wait did i just make a sweeping statement that all unemployed people are on drugs?......yeah!
(sweeping statements are always the best)
please enjoy at your leisure!

What do you think?

I invite all you bloggers to leave your thoughts...

Shaken Not Stirred

Bond and Buffet.

what a great evening. After stuffing our faces with a chinese buffet and drinking copious amounts of chinese tea it was time to go see the new Bond film. My gut reaction when i woke up in the morning was to go buy the tickets early and boy was i right!
the cinema was packed and em (miss money penny) and I saw 2 of our mates Dan and David sat solemnly outside nursing a pint dissapointed that tickets for bond had sold out (in my head i was smug. but only in my head)

So after a bit of bantor we sat in our seats 2 sodas and a big pack of revels and enjoyed the movie!

Im going to be honest!!..it wasnt the best Bond i have seen, nor was it the worst. What made it great for me was the couple sat next to em who kept explaining the "plot" to each other and the young man sat next to me that although he finished his drink within 10minutes of the film starting continued to suck through the straw for the remaining 120minutes! I love the British public!

Fully Fledged Londoner

Its been along time coming but this morning as i was about to embark on the tube i decided to purchase an Oyster Card. For those who dont know wat one is its a way for the government to track where you go on the tube...oh and it also saves you money instead of buying a ticket everyday!

So i am now i think a fully fledged Londoner! Although i havnt been mugged yet but theres still time!

I did hesitate about putting the picture up but i feel so proud of it i wanted to show it off!! bet you Leeds lot are jeleous now!!

Jamie Oliver

Last night i decided to have a few friends over for dinner.
Celebrate the fact we finished our MA and also to console each other regarding employment.

unusually the vegetarians out numbered the normal eaters so we were stuck with Quorn however i made a great chilli!! I decided to share with you all the making of the meal so do please enjoy!!

Everyone like a montage

Who doesnt like a video montage!!
Enjoy bloggers!!

Does it work

video?

Richard Jackson MA

Results day today... to my surprise i passed and i am now officially
Richard Jackson MA BA.
am i shocked? Yes
are they charging £25 per ticket for graduation? You bet!

So i have now collected enough letters after my name i think. Its time to let some other people have a go!

Well done Richard!!!

Bloggers its party time!!

old Skool

What a great night on Sat... carnt go wrong with old skool i think. It was clear tho about 11pm when i started to order to double JD and coke that the night was going to end up messy, and sure enough when i fell out the taxi i followed this up with vomitting over myself in my house! (no night out in headingly is complete without that) lets be fair!

Great to see the old skool out in force!!
Nice to be back in London. CENTRAL c u all this week i hope!!

Matinee

While some people may think going to the cinema at 3.30 to see one of the most greusome and horrific films made this year is a little odd...i myself see it as good sense.
A- it wont be busy in the cinema.
B- Finding a parking space will be so much easier!!
C- isnt it awesome when you go into the cinema and its day, then leave when its night!!



Saw 3 - critics have refused to rate this film and others have refused to see it, however what i will say is that its better than SAW2 (thankfully) and not for the faint hearted! Debra who i went to see the film may however give you a different response.

ive just realised that im moving back to london in 2days... should i look for a job now or wait till i get down!!...

Gunpowder, Treason, and...

It really is amazing how much fun can be had with gunpowder!!
This years firework show was perhaps the best yet...as you can see below we had quite a good selection of fireworks. New to this year was a DOUBLE catherine wheel!!!!! thats 2 at once!! yes it was as good as it sounds!!



Catering was supplied by Diane Jackson and it was what you would expect from any traditional firework party. Tomato soup, jacket potatoe with various fillings, toffee apples and so on..

The display lasted around 45minutes our longest yet!!

Happy Bonfire Night everyone...
Bloggers leave your hints and tips on how to havea good bonfire night!!

western medicine has failed me!

It seems that i am not longed for Western Medicine as they have no idea what is up with my left calf so after months of deliberation i decided to dish out the cash and go to see an acupuncturist!!

it filled me with content when i went into the room that the woman "Dr Li" had english as her 2nd language!! the real Mccoy.

so after being proded with needles she covered me up with a towel and told me she would be back in 30mins!...this i was not planning on... what was i to for 30min covered in needles.... and told i "couldnt move"

I SLEPT.

as i woke up she was removing them and then proceeded to sell me an ointment for a following £15 which apparanrlt is essential in the treatment!... hmmm am i being 2 cynical!

However on a positive note i did get a cool tickling feeling down my left side of my body, or that may just have been a mild stroke from the hurendous evening at work the night before!!

please leave your views on eastern medicine!!!

R.
t-minus 5days before the firework night!!

The Village People

after a few months of hard grafting it would seem i only have a few shifts left at "the village pub"

am i pleased? yeah!!
will i be returning with my head down at xmas? yeah!

here is my little tribute to the village staff from days gone bye! ITS BEEN A BLAST!

Oh No It Isnt!!...

Can i first of all just thank Harvey for this great photo, which i may use as my new headshot!...check out my completly natural shock in the photo..no pose, %100 reaction!
Waking up to a voicemail from my agent was great, however then discovering it was for a PANTOMIME was a little disheartening...anyways it seemed like quite a good gig and i did for about 5seconds get giddy, however it was soon dashed when it turned out they didnt want to see me for an audition in the end!!

ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST...
but im not destined for pantomime..something far greater im sure is just around the corner!! (im sure)

Only 11 days left till i move back to London, im looking 4ward to getting started on a new show called C54 with some great talent from central aswell as securing some high flying job in a local pub to keep the ££££ roling in!!

The annual JACKSON BONFIRE night is starting to get underway in my house, with my dad collecting random amounts of dry wood and slying giving me £10 notes without my mum seeing for fireworks. We have had to mvoe the date forward a little due to me leaving for london however its going to be bigger than ever!! i will keep you postedp

So as i journed to work i new that i would be working in the restaurant 2nite.. SALINGERS!..ok working the bar here was going to be fine, i could almost say relaxed. However i arrive into the restuarant and hear the news that a member of staff hasnt turned up and they have a new guy starting and i was to work "The Pass" for those of you who are fans of Hells Kitchen will know what this is. For those that dont imagine actual hell and you will get a clear idea of how it is!!
(its the metal hot plates where all the food is put for the waiters to take out 2 the tables (me and this new guy being the only waiters)

So the resurant has a million tables (ok 32) and i have no idea where any of them are so i create for myself a table plan....with this plan surely it carnt go that wrong, however 4mins later im told that it isnt "appropriate" to have this so i do quick gage of the tables and hope for the best!

carrying food randomy around a resturant is fun for the first 20mins but then it just becomes embarassing!

The Chef was patient with me which is one blessing however it was perhaps the most stressed i have ever been! starters, main course, side orders, room service, more main courses...burnt fingers, regualr abuse from the KP'S (kitchen porters) many of which carnt speak english so were insulting me in their own language.. however 6hrs later the last of the food i take out and the night is over!!
RESULT - £6 tips!

NEVER AGAIN!!

Woodie is a go go

After visiting American theme parks i was beginning to have doubts about the future of our themeparks here is good old England, ok so Thorpe Park is striving forward with loads of new rides but it would seem Alton Towers is being left behind........UNTIL....

I confirm that Alton Towers is building its very first Wooden Rollercoaster that will break world records!! It is going to stretch along from UG LAND across the forest into FORBIDDEN VALLEY and will be ready to ride 2008!! ( start counting down the days)

Enough now enough!!

I got very excited today aswell as i ordered my copy of Rollercoaster Tycoon 3! it should arrive 2mrw as i paid and xtra £2.50 for xpress delivery!!... Enough now Enough!

Damn i made a nice dinner tonight, liver and sausage casserole with potatoes 3 veg and yorkshire pudding. i think it was fair to say i was full after!

Verdict

The verdict on the new chinese "De Fresh" im going to give it a 6/10.
not as good as the Regent, but better than Akina! i got free china tea as i waited for the food! snazy!!

Working tonight, half way through my 5night run of shifts, 2weeks left to go.
Am i relieved when i leave? Yes...
Will i be returning again at xmas? Yes...
Damit!!

My thought for the day is.....
i know its illegal to drink and drive... but..
is it illegal to drink and ride a bicycle?

Lifes a blog

Here are two of my favourite rollercoaster. THE HULK at ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE and DEJAVU at SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN!!.... Both steele coasters!

i was thinking about the state of my blog...popularity is improving i think however if i were to compare it to say Emma Baileys then it pales in comparison.....!! anyway.... i will persisit!

Just got my hours for this week at work. i am working 4 evening shifts in the bar, g-d i carnt wait to leave that place, it stresses me out the fact that the same people come in like routine everyday!, what also stresses me out is the fact that it doesnt matter how many times i take orders for food i will NEVER remember where the tables are for service!

GOOD NEWS!! and the excitement today is that i am getting a chinese takeout from a new resturant opened near me!! in the Moor Allerton centre!! carnt remember the name however i think ill take some photos of it and write a review later!

Life behind a bar..

so i have just finished work, it is 1.30 am... it was busy tonight in the bar, and we had a group of lads in who said their house had burnt down so they were staying in the hotel with the insurance paying for all expenses....
5bottles of wine and numerous drinks later i checked with reception only to discover that the insurance are paying for their room ONLY gutted!!! that was the highlight of the evening...
oh and as usual the MILFS were in force and i made a £4 tip!!

R.

Richards Blog

Ok...so at the moment it doesnt seem like my blog has really had so many hits.... so here is the first newsflash..

- i have just been signed by my first Agent. i got the call today. they seem really good, just what i was looking. They have some quite well known clients so heres hoping.....

Richard's Blog

Richards Blog

On seconds thoughts...

2nd thoughts i think im going to share with you a few photos..

Edinburgh
Family/friends
Random stuff..

Obviously im over excited about this blog as im using every function....

ok....i think this is enough photos... for now....

in a bit...i gotta go prepare for my audition....

R.

The first entry

The time is 11.43, 2nd October and officially i should be in synagogue (shul) as it is a jewish festival today however im sat in my flat creating my very first blog entry!!!!

Em i took your advice and decided to sign myself up.. so why have i done this...

1 - i need something to fill in my time in between auditions
2 - how else can all you MAATP people find out what ive been upto...
3 - Y not? everyone else has one so shouldnt I.

I have a meeting with YATI associates agents at 3pm so i need to kill some serious time!!

Thanks for checking out my blog..and possibly i will write something a little more interesting next time!!

R