Tunnel, The - Blue Cats (The)

Advantages: fun, anarchic, helps with reading, dynamic, reads well aloud
Disadvantages: none

...a way that can leave more traditionally minded parents flabbergasted at the complete nonsense that gets uttered. The genius of Dr Seuss lies in the fact that his books stay just about this side of sane, while retaining the free, rather manic, hyper quality of a child running high on their own creativity and laughter. "The Cat in a Hat" is amongst the relatively more conventional of Dr Seuss stories, in the sense that it actually has a clear storyline: the story involves two normal human children, in a normal house, and only when their mother goes out on a wet, boring day, the Seussian magic starts with the appearance of a certain Cat. The cat plays tricks, shows off, involves children; and finally lets out of a box two Things which bring the mayhem a few levels up. I love the fact that they are just called Things (Thing one and Thing... Read review

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Advantages: A feel good album, good for solo enjoyment or a relaxed party atmosphere
Disadvantages: They're not taking any new members - would love to get my sax out and join in...

...I haven't written a music review in a very long time, but on looking through the site could only see one review about The Cat Empire, so thought I better beef up their presence. If you're after mainstream indie rock, this may not be the band, or the album, for you. But, if you are open to a wide variety of musical styles and cultures, and enjoy a good chilled out tune, these are the boys for you. Don't get me wrong, they do a fine line in rocking out - but it's overtaken by some fantastic, more exotic influences. The band are from Australia, with a permanent line up of 6, plus the Empire horns (a superb trumpet and trombone player, along with an occasional saxophone that appears on this album.) whenever seems to be possible. The lineup, especially considering there are 6 numbers, is unusual. Felix and Harry share the role of lead... Read review

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Advantages: Lightweight, easy to set up and secure, comes in its own little bag
Disadvantages: Is she really worth £40?

...~~*~~*~~ Clix Agility Tunnel ~~*~~*~~ As previously mentioned in my other dull reviews, Pig (the greatest chocolate Labrador of all time) has taken up agility ? it began as part of her new years resolution to ?go on more walkies? (along with ?eat more? and ?destroy mummy?s possessions? ? neither of which she?s managed to succeed in doing). If you?ve never witnessed canine agility, it is indeed a sight to behold, especially when a window-licker of a Labrador is forced to squeeze her slightly overweight butt through a bendy tunnel. You see, agility for pooches is a remarkable assault course designed to test their obedience, speed, balance, and other stuff that Pig has yet to master, so in a very vain attempt to actually get to competition level, we purchased our own practice equipment. ~~*~~ The Tunnel Diggers... Read review

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