pervy man-fancying

Looks like "lechery Tuesday" is going to be a regular thing at Pandagon*; this week's installment is pretty roughnecks, featuring a couple of actors I've never heard of and half the male cast of Lord of the Rings**.

Having just re-watched the trilogy I've got to say I'm still on the Viggo bandwagon - talent, brains, AND looks (and a sword! And Alatriste! a handelbar moustache shouldn't look that sharp on anyone!) Sean Bean runs a close second.

If it seems a bit empty, don't worry - Jayne fans reprazent in the comments. And I include Hugh Jackman as Wolverine because clearly he fits the bill and it must have been an oversight.

*Pandagon's usual fare is provocative feminist blogging - definitely worth checking out, though I seem to link only to fluff :P

**Gimli might qualify, but erm... no.

fiddler crab

I've been a bit slowed down over the past couple of days because of my back.

Fencing longer and harder, plus lousy posture at my desk for the past couple of weeks has set pain creeping up the right side of my back. After starting off in my hip and bouncing between it and my shoulderblade it seems to have settled in my lower back.

Stretching and hot compresses haven't had much of an effect, but some squats (with lighter weights!) tonight seemed to have helped and I got a satisfying "crunch!" stretching earlier. Think I'll try a cold pack tonight.

Having whined thus far though, I have to admit that I was in more pain, more frequently back when I was working retail. I guess being in shape + not being on my feet on hard floors 8 hours a day makes a difference.