England Trip And Extra Sense!
I have returned home from England! It was a very interesting (and relaxing, actually) trip!

The first day -- The first cool thing was that they were playing "Hancock" on the plane, a movie I'd wanted to see. The initial idea of the movie was delightful! I really was intrigued with the story, how it was being told and how it would play out. Then, after about half the movie, the story took a turn for crap and I didn't like it anymore. Three golden gryphon eggs.

Rapido picked me up from Heathrow airport and drove me to Southampton where I was shown my room in an extremely homey and delightful inn called the Spinnaker. Quaint and charming bedrooms upstairs... pub downstairs. I knew I'd be comfortable there. :) After that, I spent a lot of the day catching up from jet lag, though I did go to Rapido's house for dinner and got to meet his delightful boyfriend, Stuart. After dinner we sat and talked for a bit.

Second Day -- London! I always like London and I doubt there's anything that could sour me on it. We went to the pub where the furmeet was taking place and I got to spend a while talking to lots of nice furs. I got a piece of artwork and hugs from some very cute fursuiters. Rapido and I slipped away to Gordon's -- my favorite place in the world to get cheese and relax. Then we went to the after-party, which was in a different pub. I met even more cool furs (one of them, a black guy who was at a furmeet for the first time and didn't know anyone. I tried to introduce him around. I hope he wound up having fun.) I was in good spirits when I got up to do my show... and for the rest of the night, see past posts.

Third Day - Unfortunately, most of this day was spent in bed and being rather ill. Though I did get a good sample of BBC programming. It only took me one showing to get addicted to Golden Ball. :) But by that evening, I was feeling a bit better and had dinner with Rapido, once again. This time, roast beef with grilled carrots and asparagus, fried potatoes, stuffing and Yorkshire pudding, all slathered in brown gravy. And it was all home cooked. The nom was incredible!

Fourth Day - Rapido and I intended to go out and see some old things. When I go to England, I love seeing old things. However, after lunch at another one of my favorite places called "Fisher's Pond", I felt a bit sleepy and wanted to get a nap. So he brought me back to the inn, and we rejoined later that evening.

Fifth Day - Stu, Rapido and I went out to see some old things! We saw the ruins of an Abbey that was built in 1200-something-fuck-forever-ago! Sometimes it's amazing how long the things people build will stay around. Looking at stones and bricks that someone put together almost a thousand years ago is just very emotional for me. After the Abbey, we went to an old, World War 2 military hospital, complete with museum. Extremely fascinating. That night, Rapido ordered out for dinner. Indian food! Chicken Tika Marsala. God, I love that stuff.

Sixth Day - Time to go home. I waved goodbye at Rapido and Stu and England and hopped on my plane. There had been good times, good noms, good friends and good booze -- and what else can you possibly ask in a trip? I hope I'll be able to go over there again soon.

And now, since there was no 2 Sense this week... Extra Sense! Just for your faces! This is the Extras for Show #136.

Pick a mirror...

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	geoson 2008-10-30 02:48 pm UTC (link)
	Sounds like a shit load of fun bro^^ Your lucky you get to do all that traveling ^^ Bet job in the world! (Reply to this)

	sciucaro 2008-10-30 02:50 pm UTC (link)
	Off-topic, but I thought you might like this... I should show it to Uncle Kage too. Ever hear of that old videogame, "Contra"? Well I doodled this. (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	2_gryphon 2008-10-30 03:00 pm UTC (link)
	I just saved the hell out of that on my hard drive. That's awesome! :) (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)(Expand)

(no subject) - djynnflyssa, 2008-10-31 05:21 am UTC (Expand)

(no subject) - indref, 2008-10-31 03:11 pm UTC (Expand)

gavyn_lumier 2008-10-30 02:59 pm UTC (link)

England is definitely one of those places that you could go see lots of cool shit from eons ago. Was actually out there looking at old stuff this past May. However I also recommend going to France sometime. Despite what some people may say, the French are not as snobby as the stereotype portrays them as. ESPECIALLY when you go up into the Normandy area. Course, I cheated in May cause I did England AND France in one trip. Germany's next on my list. (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	2_gryphon 2008-10-30 03:02 pm UTC (link)
	Well, if you hit Germany, try to stop in Nuremberg. Amazing place with lots and lots of history and old things. You would like! (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)(Expand)

(no subject) - gavyn_lumier, 2008-10-30 06:34 pm UTC (Expand)

(no subject) - southpaw1805, 2008-11-01 12:24 am UTC (Expand)

	noy2222 2008-10-30 03:17 pm UTC (link)
	Golden Balls does have a lot of... Double entendre terminology within the show. What with people getting their balls, openning their balls, peaking at their balls, showing their balls to the other players and of course, discarding their balls. I guess that's what the ITV viewers want, some sexual references at 5 in the afternoon... Noy (Reply to this) (Thread)

	2_gryphon 2008-10-30 04:35 pm UTC (link)
	Personally... I have Killer Balls. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	alexf0x 2008-10-30 03:49 pm UTC (link)
	Glad to see that you had a good time despite what happened at the meet. I had some gift art for you 2 that I did during the London meet, but I didn't give it to you (I decided not to bother you after I saw you slumped over that table following your show). Remember during the Alcohol haze "I am a bird I don't have a nipple!". (Reply to this)

	assyrianwolfess 2008-10-30 03:57 pm UTC (link)
	Glad you had fun, 2!!! I need to get out and travel. x.x I'm also glad you didn't let your bad experience ruin the rest of your trip. You can't keep a good gryphon down! :3 (Reply to this)

	d_raven 2008-10-30 04:22 pm UTC (link)
	I must go to one of those parties some time, damn working Saturdays sucks. I used to go to every single furmeet, now that I've stopped, people have forgotten me ;.; (Reply to this)

	indref 2008-10-30 04:28 pm UTC (link)
	Chicken Tika Marsala is the single greatest food the world, right next to any other Indian curry. Man I miss that food, impossible to find decent Indian here in Ottawa. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	lenoh 2008-10-30 05:21 pm UTC (link)
	That food is missing a "k". n.n; It's "Tikka Marsala". Just being an anal-retentive kitty. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)(Expand)

(no subject) - 2_gryphon, 2008-10-30 05:23 pm UTC (Expand)

(no subject) - indref, 2008-10-31 03:12 pm UTC (Expand)

	acid_shadow 2008-10-30 04:47 pm UTC (link)
	I miss the old co-host but I will say, jibba needs a big hand for going with it for so long. :) I do miss aubrin though, any chance he could ever co-host again/ and poke him to death? Your god conversation was very trippy and deep. I loved it! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	2_gryphon 2008-10-30 05:24 pm UTC (link)
	You know, there's nothing stopping Aubrin from at least sending in segments. I've begged him on several occasions to start doing the Pengi Penny again. He just... won't. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)(Expand)

(no subject) - acid_shadow, 2008-10-30 05:29 pm UTC (Expand)

(no subject) - katheralockhart, 2008-10-31 01:22 pm UTC (Expand)

	lenoh 2008-10-30 05:19 pm UTC (link)
	This time, roast beef with grilled carrots and asparagus, fried potatoes, stuffing and Yorkshire pudding, all slathered in brown gravy. And it was all home cooked. The nom was incredible! Holy fuck, want. I'm not so bad of a cook myself, maybe I could make you something too. But holy hell, that sounds GOOD. *drool* @_@ (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	2_gryphon 2008-10-30 05:25 pm UTC (link)
	I was just... EverNom. (Reply to this) (Parent)

(no subject) - katheralockhart, 2008-10-31 01:26 pm UTC (Expand)

	akumasan42 2008-10-30 05:37 pm UTC (link)
	Glad you enjoyed our lil country, and haven't been soured from it. Next time you're over, i'll have to shake your hand and buy you a dri...give you the money for a drink. (Reply to this)

	restorf 2008-10-30 06:00 pm UTC (link)
	You guys were very deep. I could just imagine you and Jibba in each others arms...laughing, crying, hugging, kissing, licking...wait...backtrack on that a bit... (Reply to this)

	ixly_one 2008-10-30 06:00 pm UTC (link)
	Augh, you make me miss my mother-land. I think I'm going to live there vicariously through your post for a bit. So glad to hear you enjoyed it, though! Maybe I'll get to be over there someday at the same time you are. (Reply to this)

	kitsuja 2008-10-30 06:09 pm UTC (link)
	My face is pleased by this offering of win you have provided for it. Please be keeping up with Moar Face Happies. kthxbai (Reply to this)

	forgotenworrior 2008-10-30 06:34 pm UTC (link)
	At least you had a good time apart from that unfortunaite night. Well your homre safe and sound and nesting. if you like Indian food there is a resturant in Barking which is a very short train ride from london you have to try it you will never want to leave and i dare you to try phall curry, and popadoms with chilli jam. lol (Reply to this)

	sphelx 2008-10-30 07:06 pm UTC (link)
	Aww no dude, Golden Balls? The ITV program? Seriously? (Reply to this)

	klepsydra 2008-10-30 07:09 pm UTC (link)
	I'm guessing it was Netley Abbey you went to? It's the most fabulous, Gothic ruin -- I lurve that place! Did you find the place where Lord Byron carved his name in 18whenever? (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	2_gryphon 2008-10-30 07:42 pm UTC (link)
	It wasn't Netley. Because that was one I wanted to check out, but it wasn't open except on Sunday, so we never went to it. I can't remember the name of the Abbey we went to, but it was very close to Southampton. There wasn't much of it left, but it was pretty. (Reply to this) (Parent)

(no subject) - rapidofrog, 2008-10-31 12:32 am UTC (Expand)

	kujaboi2 2008-10-30 08:14 pm UTC (link)
	Glad to hear you had an awesome time :) Indian food rocks. You ever try Thai or Vietnamese food? So Nommy! (Reply to this)

elthmysterius 2008-10-30 08:38 pm UTC (link)

I just started listening to the Extra Sense file. You talked about how we could hear you click in the background, and I remembered a question I wanted to ask you for a while. Which program do you use to record the show, and/or how do you mix in your audio clips in with your recording? It's something I've been wanting to do for a while but I just don't know any good programs for it. PS: I love your show to itty bitty gryphon bits (Although gryphon bits are actually quite large). (Reply to this)

	selinshoras 2008-10-30 08:41 pm UTC (link)
	Goofball. (Reply to this)

	tombfyre 2008-10-31 01:26 am UTC (link)
	Heh, sounds like all the more reason for me to finally get my arse over there one of these days. I know there are countless friends I'd finally like to meet in person. For this year at least a good chunk of them will be at MFF, as will I! Good to hear your little mishap didn't sour the trip. (Reply to this)

Did anybody else note this? gomer21xx 2008-10-31 01:44 am UTC (link)

During both Extra Senses, I think you were off a bit on something. By my count, Jakebe co-hosted for 34 straight episodes of 2 Sense without someone else stepping in for him, while Jibba's co-hosted 15 episodes, starting with the third season's finale, without someone else stepping in until Spazfox did for the October 8th show. =) ...yes, I have little enough of a life to note who co-hosted each episode of 2 Sense. XD (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	Re: Did anybody else note this? 2_gryphon 2008-10-31 04:54 am UTC (link)
	Hmmm. Srsly? If Jakebe did 34 straight episodes, then he'd still have the record. Sometimes it seems like Jibba's been doing it longer, but I guess you might be right. I'll have to note the correction. (Reply to this) (Parent)

Re: Did anybody else note this? - spazfox, 2008-10-31 06:41 am UTC (Expand)

Re: Did anybody else note this? - gomer21xx, 2008-10-31 06:46 am UTC (Expand)

Re: Did anybody else note this? - restorf, 2008-10-31 06:21 pm UTC (Expand)

mbluewolf 2008-10-31 02:43 am UTC (link)

Hearing the way you describe things, it's just amazing. I wish I could feel what you spoke about with standing on stage, but I am scared to death of being in front of a classroom, let alone a stage. I could never work in retail either, but that's more because I would end up going through the place and killing everyone but the other retail workers. That's why I respect those who can stand on stages and work in retail. I used to be able to go on stages as a child. I would go for school plays and stuff, but it was only for the really early years of grade school. I also did chorus, but that was only until high school. I don't think I felt that feeling even then. It just wasn't for me. Now I can't ever go on a stage because I would fall over dead. (Reply to this)

	katheralockhart 2008-10-31 04:25 am UTC (link)
	hehe I am happy to be able to listen to extrasense. (Reply to this) (Thread)

katheralockhart 2008-10-31 01:19 pm UTC (link)

and I am glad that you enjoyed your trip to england, also, just to let you know, I LOVE yorkshire pudding, and its been far too long since I last had it, I do hope that when I go to that wedding tomorrow that they will have some yorkshire pudding to go with my prime rib, because I do know they are serving that, as well as salmon, which I am not too big on, and I forget whatelse they are serving, but anyways, the wedding is 3 hours out of town so I will be leaving tomorrow early in the morning, we will be checking into the hotel, since we will be staying at one ^v^, then we will go to the wedding, to see my cousin and her wife to be get merried (yes it is a same sex marriage, YAY CANADA!!) then there will be the reception and dinner, which will be really delightful, get hammered and dance the night away like a drunkan gryphoness, then we will head back to the hotel, get some sleep, then head home again. and one of those drinks will be for you 2, so don't worry :>. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	djynnflyssa 2008-10-31 05:23 am UTC (link)
	Great to hear you enjoyed your stay here, and saw lots of old stuff. Check out Stonehenge next time, that's old! (Reply to this)

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