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Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts

Monday, 5 November 2018

Fortnite's Alright? Certainly is for Christmas Presents!

Gah! Like all parents around the globe I'm sick to my back teeth hearing about blooming Fortnite!



"I was sat there waiting with my pump (pump action shot-gun) waiting to blow
em to smithereens....."
"Yeah, I was scoping the hills, sniping them as they came down."
"Whoah. The cube has moved. Dad! The cube moved and then it cracked and then (blah blah my brains outta here).... it was awesome!"
"I'm on level 99."
"Hah! You're a NEWB!*"
"Hah! NEWB skin! Gonna snipe them if I can be arsed!"
"Oooh, a Scar (a type of rifle, apparently). Scars are Cooool"
"Oi! That's my treasure! Mate, that's my treasure. Nah, you're alright mate. I've just been killed anyway...."
"Just one more game, Dad. It'll only take a few minuuuttesss....."
Etc etc etc.

Newb= Newbie = New to the game or considered such given the fact they haven't forked out a ton of money for a some virtual fancy-dress.

And so it goes on. After about 8 months it doesn't seem to be the fad I was hoping it is. So, with Christmas rocking around the corner I guess there is one positive we can take from all this. At least it gives us something to buy for the kids for Christmas!

When it comes to my two they've got all the equipment they need for football, a stock pile of books to read, they have pretty much lost interest in Lego and there's little point buying any other X-Box games until they stop playing Fortnite. 😄

So, if like me you find yourself facing the dilemna of what to buy your Fortnite-mad kids for Christmas I've compiled a few suggestions that might help.

I cannot "Floss". I've tried. Once. Maybe your little one can Floss like a Boss



Don't look like a complete Newb at school with this Fortnite back-pack, gym bag, lunch box and pencil case


Genuinely this is actually quite a good idea - Draw Fortnite like a boss!


Fortnite toys, games and stocking fillers. I have to say, though, a Fortnite Monopoly game? Wow! Just wow!



Get even better at playing the game. No more Newb status for you, sunshine! Anything that gets the kids reading is a good idea.


Oh, hello. It's actually coming out in disc format too! Perhaps for us oldies who don't get the online way of playing!


And, well, here's the best of the rest a.k.a miscellaneous.



 So, there you have it. That's just scraping the surface of the Fortnite related stuff out there. Hopefully this will help you find something for your Fortnite made kids (or adults!). This search has certainly helped me pick out a few items for upcoming birthdays and for Chrimbo. I'm pretty sure they'll still be in to this game in a few months time.

 Of course, if you're buying from Amazon then having Amazon Prime might help too.


Friday, 31 October 2014

The Christmas Starfish

Out now, in time for Christmas!!!! :o)

EDIT: It was available briefly on Amazon, however, I took it off the market as I know this little sotry is worthy of a wider audience. So, at the moment I am in the process of finding a suitable publisher for this book (and more!).



Friday, 24 December 2010

Silver surfer!

I sprayed the beard silver for work today, hoping to encourage people to donate to charity.


Unfortunately it didn't encourage any more donations but I'm pretty pleased with the modest amount raised in a short space of time and would like to thank all who were kind enough to want to help children suffering from life-threatening illnesses by donating to East Anglian Children's Hospices.

The donation page is still open for a few more days (i.e. until the beard goes away at the start of ther New Year) - http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/MarkTowers


I think I said it yesterday, but I'll say it again....MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Thursday, 23 December 2010

Cripes, the year has flown by

I think I'll leave the yearly summary until after Christmas. Afterall, there's still another week until the end of the year.

So, as I probably won't get much time to blog tomorrow I'll take the opportunity to wish everyone (and I mean everyone!) best wishes over the festive holiday.

If you indulge in gift exchanges I hope you get want you were hoping for. and if you don't, then don't be too disappointed - you might find it in the sales!

I've pretty much got everything I want and need in life. Married to a wonderful person, and have two of the smartest and beautiful little boys (yes, the same 2 I moan about on this blog), all my original teeth, a house, a job within walking distance and a Football team (currently) in the Premier League.

So, I ask for very little at this time of year, preferring to give instead. If you too also feel you can spare a few pounds at this time of year please donate to East Anglian Children's Hospices via my giving page.

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/MarkTowers

Merry Christmas!

Wednesday, 15 December 2010

Top 5 Favourite Christmas Songs?

Christmas (baby please come home)- Darlene Love
Do you hear what I hear? - Andy Williams' version
Little Saint Nick -The Beach Boys
Merry Christmas Everybody - Slade
I want an Alien for Christmas - Fountains of Wayne

Tell me yours!

Sunday, 5 December 2010

Nursery Nativity

It was Ben's nursery nativity and Christmas party today.

The little fella was dressed as a one of the three Kings, and it totally suited him - a promotion from being my little Prince!

They sang about half a dozen songs (or in Ben's case a dozen words spread over half the songs) which is was pretty good for a bunch of pre-schoolers.

On the way to nursery he warmed up with a quick sing song of "happy birthday" - As it was not anyone's birthday he sang "happy birthday to nobody" - bless!

Saturday, 4 September 2010

Birthday treat

Poor little Ben is suffering with the chicken pox- it's keping him awake (which in turn is kee[ing us awake...)

On the bright side, he has a birthday treat to look forward to as I'm taking the family to Disneyland Paris just before his birthday. I've timed it so that we should catch the start of the Christmas festivities. Yey!

I do feel a bit guilty about doing Florida and Paris in the same year (and if we count the Lake District then that's three holidays) but they're only young once and I really want to see their reactions to Disney at Christmas!

Last time we went we caught the winter ice show, which was great (see below) so we know what they're capable of!
Mickey Mouse on Ice!

Friday, 28 December 2007

Yo - HoHo!

Well, Christmas managed to fly by pretty darn fast once again!

I've sprent far too much time over the last few days putting together toys for my eldest son. Normally I'd be quite pleased to be playing with his toys, but when you spend hours and hours piecing together hundreds of tiny pieces whilst your chilld is getting so keen to play with the new to that he starts to do so whilst your in mid-build, well, that ain't fun!

Monday, 24 December 2007

As I write this it's around 11.40pm on Christmas Eve.

I was gonna write a big long meaningful Christmas speech, but, as I need my sleep I'll keep it simple.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE!

Monday, 10 December 2007

Ok - It's getting a bit festive!

Got my first Christmas meal tomorrow - pretty good sign that the Christmas isn't far away.

I deicded to compile a quick top 10 of my favourite Christmas songs, listed below.
These are in no particular order because it's hard to choose!

Christmas (Baby Plese Come Home) - Darlene Love
I want an Alien for Christmas - Fountains of Wayne
Little Saint Nick - Beach Boys
Santa's Beard - Beach Boys
Merry Christmas Everybody - Slade
I was born on Christmas Day - St Etienne
When a child is born - Johnny Mathis
I wish it could be Christmas Every Day - Roy Wood withg Wizard
(all I want for Christmas is) my 2 front teeth - Spike Jones
Christmasey - Brian Wilson
I'm Goin' Home - David Essex
Merry Christmas (I don't wanna fight tonoight) - The Ramones
Do you hear what I hear? - Andy Williams (preferred to Perry Como)
White Christmas - Bing Crosby

Whadya think?

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