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December 05, 2010, 09:36:18 am »
Hi guys,
As a lighting designer I am always looking at what is current technology in the world of theatre. What is fast becoming very popular is LED Technology they would be great for use with puppets as they are low powered and you dont get any heat output from the lighting fixture, so you can put them right next to your foam puppet and they will not go up in a blaze of glory.
If you have a look on ebay search for LED Par 56 or 64
These are only two items but there are many more out there the items above a exactly the same size as Parcans but replace the 500watt and 1000watt lamps with over 150 leds.
If anyone wants any advice on lighting let me know and I will help as best I can.
Shawn Sorrell
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December 05, 2010, 10:05:35 am »
Thanks for the heads up on the LED and lighting. I agree with you that LED is the way of the future in lighting and has many advantages.
Folks are always asking about how they should light their shows so I am sure you'll get many questions. Do you maybe have any books or resources that would give puppeteers a basic understanding of lighting? It has been a long time since I have had to really use my knowledge in this area so I am a bit rusty. I do know that it is not just about lighting the puppet, but that you can add depth to the performance with side lights, back lighting and even lighting the scenery.
Billy D. Fuller
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December 05, 2010, 11:36:08 am »
I would be interested in hearing more..................... I'm still using candles LOL
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December 05, 2010, 01:18:06 pm »
I have a few books that I used when I was in college but these are aimed at lighting a theatrical performance in a naturalistic way and also with the planning and cueing of a show. Most of what I have learnt has been on the job training, at the moment I am lighting alot of dance shows so lots of front side rear lighting. The only thing I can think is ask me a question and I will give as much advice as I can. If all you want is basic lighting I can advise all the way up to a full theatrical rig with a programmed lighting desk.
Billy D. Fuller
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December 05, 2010, 01:54:14 pm »
This is not puppetry related ...........but have to ask..............how do you rig up outside Christmas lights to music?
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December 06, 2010, 03:29:25 am »
I have a couple of book suggestions at the bottom of this post:
The problem with most of the books out at the moment is that they're based on technology that is from the 70s or 80s. Taking a short course in lighting would get you more up-to-date info than any book you could buy.
I agree that LEDs are a good way to go, particularly as there are a lot of ways you can miniaturise the lighting as compared to using traditional theatrical lights. This means you can do more for table top puppetry or toy theatre, than you could do previously. I'm not 100% sure, but I believe this Australian show would have used LEDs:
. They produced some absolutely fantastic 'practical' lighting and atmosphere.
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December 06, 2010, 03:35:55 am »
how do you rig up outside Christmas lights to music?
You would need to look for a sound to light controller these are mainly used by discos and you might need to rewire the plug. If you wanted to have individual lights flash in sequence rather than all flash in time you would probably end up re-wiring all the lights in which case I would look at getting a rope light with a sound to light controller.
Hope this helps.
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December 06, 2010, 03:38:50 am »
The problem with most of the books out at the moment is that they're based on technology that is from the 70s or 80s. Taking a short course in lighting would get you more up-to-date info than any book you could buy.
I agree totally the current books are 70's 80's lighting and for a big part are now obsolete I tyhink the problem with books are that technology is advancing so fast writers cant keep up. Even in my lifetime I've gone from tape to cd to minidisc to mp3.
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December 06, 2010, 03:50:56 am »
Part of the issue is also with electrical terms. Americans are mostly the ones writing the books, and they use different electrical outputs than everywhere else. I can imagine this confuses most lighting newbies, and has the potential for a lot of dangerous rigging.
(Ah tapes... )
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December 06, 2010, 04:46:50 am »
Ahhh yes the magnetic ribbon simpler times. With regards to electrical systems in the UK it is industry standard to use 15amp plugs on lighting equipment these are round pin plugs and do not fit standard 13amp sockets so there is no confusion.
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December 06, 2010, 04:53:23 am »
Just looked at video Billy, I have seen this before and if I was to do something like this I would use a DMXsystem running off a PC rather than letting the sound control the lighting. a Lighting designer would sit down with the soundwave on his screen and programme lighting cues to the musice these cues would then have lights/xmas lights assigned to them. The video is a well choreographed son et luminaire show unlike a random sound to light controller. This is a very similar control system to the fountains at the Bellagio Hotel just a scaled down version.
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December 06, 2010, 05:07:34 am »
Here is some tips for lighting puppets:
When lighting theatre your main focus is on the face you must be able to see the face well so as you cans see all the expressions. With puppets expressions are not as obvious ie. Smile/frown, eyes, eyebrows etc. I saw this because not all puppets have facial features that change/move. I myself have a puppet with no eyes but he still has a character. So lighting the face is not as important as the form of the puppet. You need to see the movements of the puppet these define its mood etc. Very much like a dance show you need to see the form not the face.
Colour: can play a very important role in setting the scene a bright warm colour can mean happiness/sunshine good mood, where as blue is cold, winter, sdaness etc. The other consideration is the colour of your puppet eg a blue puppet under a red light will appeare purple/black or under a yellow light it will look green. (For more info research lighting effect on costume)
I will try and type up some work sheets on this and post on here.
Tom Powell
Last Edit: December 06, 2010, 05:44:24 am by working.lights
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December 06, 2010, 06:09:29 am »
Here is a simplfied explanation of how lighting affects costumes it will be the same for puppets.
Light colour affects costume in really very basic ways. Under white light, which contains all the colours of the spectrum, costumes look fine - for example a red dress will look red because there is red light within the white light to be reflected from the dress. If you remove some of the spectrum and turn the stage blue the red dress will turn black because there is no red light for it to reflect. If you add a little red light to a blue stage the dress will look red again.
If under white light you want the red dress to look more vibrant then add some red light and the colours will stand out more.
To do experiments get a small torch (not an L.E.D torch) and a lighting colour swatch book which you can request from a colour manufacturer or pop into your local stage lighting supplier who will give you one.
0r http://www.rosco.com/sbreqs/index.cfm
Then turn off the lights and have some fun with colour.
I know this is post is about led technology and I am saying not to use an LED torch but if you use standard theatre lighting then it will be a standard fillament bulb and you will need to use coloured gel to change the colour. With LED you have a red, green and blue colour LED's and by mixing these you can get the different colours below is an image of the lighting colourwheel this will explain what I mean and give an idea as to how RGB Led fixtures work.
Sorry about waffeling on but I know what I mean its hard to explain easily. I am not very good at written explanations.
Standard Lighting - Fillament bulb - yellowish white colour - you will need to change the colour with a filter gel - high power usage - gives out heat - 1 lamp = 1 colour (unless you use a scroller)
LED Light - Red Green Blue Led's - Will produce a bright blueish white - you will need to "mix" the colour you want - low power usage - no heat output- 1 lamp = 26.6 million colour or there abouts.
Shawn Sorrell
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December 06, 2010, 07:03:09 am »
Do you think there is a limitation to the LED's when it comes to color compared to the old standard filament bulb and gel? I know there is a commercial now for a popular flat screen that say's it has a yellow added to the basic RGB spectrum that makes the picture "superior". Are there some die hard lighting designers that resist LED because of that? I doubt that well ever effect any puppet productions, but then again maybe it does. Perhaps the difference in lighting for video and stage would come into play on whether you use LED or standard lighting.
Shawn Sorrell
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December 06, 2010, 07:04:56 am »
P.S. I really love the lights that skip across the yard in the videos that Billy linked to. Hmm.... would this be considered puppetry? Ok I know that is really pushing it but that house really seems to be alive and have character.
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People were very nice and we were given instructions for pulling in through back gate as we had a large motorhome with tow. Still very difficult to enter the park, although pull-through site was nearby. Lots of traffic lights when getting off turnpike to get here. Too difficult with a big rig.
Big Pine Key, Florida
Sunshine Key RV Resort & Marina
[ 6/10 ]
This campground has so many possibilities but it needs to be upgraded and some specific rules set up for sites. Although the sites are a good size, many of the sites are set up like compounds, with fencing and tents, multiple trailers and boats on one site. These sites are an eyesore and take away from a park that could be so much better. Although the roads are paved the sites are crushed stone but need replenishment. The pool is very nice but there are loose pavers and the furniture definitely needs replacement. We were told never to come in the summer as the tenants are noisy, unruly and garbage is strewn about. The people are very friendly in the winter months with lots of activities like water aerobics, line dancing, bingo, etc. The landscaping could use some cleaning up, like trimming and large holes filled in on the sites. The small beach area should be expanded and made more attractive. There is a large amount of sea weed on the shores but doubt if constant raking would solve the problem. The WiFi is practically non-existent even though they recently upgraded the system. As stated this could be a fantastic RV park if it had some conformity and the "compounds" were removed.
Naples, Florida
Signature - Naples Motorcoach Resort
[ 10/10 ]
This is a lovely resort with helpful and friendly staff. People are pleasant and, although there is not specific area for pets, people are walking them throughout the resort. Large pool by the clubhouse with two smaller pools, which are quiet. The grounds are immaculate and landscaping is lovely. We spend time here going to and from the Keys every year.
Ocala, Florida
Ocala RV Camp Resort
[ 9/10 ]
We stopped here for an overnight. The campground was quite crowded due to a group get together. The roads are narrow but we were able to maneuver with a 40' and tow. The owners are very nice and accommodating and went out of their way to see we were situated in order to pull out easily without disconnecting the tow. Many nice and friendly people and helpful staff.
Foley, Alabama
Bella Terra RV Resort
[ 10/10 ]
This is a beautiful park. Grounds are immaculate as are showers, fitness center and laundry facilities, which are conveniently located for everyone. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The dog run is very large so a dog can actually run and play. Our only disappointment in the Gulf Shores area was the beaches do not allow animals on them even off season.
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Western Village RV Park
[ 10/10 ]
This is a very nice campground, especially on the way south. There are so few parks open in the winter, and it is easy on and off the interstate. Restroom and showers are private, warm and clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Blountville, Tennessee
Bristol Kingsport KOA
[ 10/10 ]
What a lovely campground. We stopped on our way south and were pleasantly surprised, as not many parks are open in the winter. The bathrooms and showers were private and immaculate. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The grounds are well kept and we consider this a gem. We will definitely return.
Danville, Vermont
Sugar Ridge RV Village & Campground
[ 10/10 ]
Very nice campgrounds with large sites. Grounds very lovely. One of the best playgrounds for children we have seen. Quite a few trails to walk, shaded areas, nicely kept heated pools and very friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely stay here again. Great restaurant in St. Johnsbury if you like Italian food (Cantini di Gerardo), everything home made.
Copake, New York
Copake KOA
[ 10/10 ]
This campground is lovely. The sites are large enough that you aren't on top of each other, large immaculate pool, grounds very nicely kept and lots of activities during the season. The staff was friendly and helpful. The Wi-Fi was strong although the cable TV was a bit fuzzy at times. Highly recommend this campground.
Big Pine Key, Florida
Sunshine Key RV Resort & Marina
[ 10/10 ]
Not sure if recently posters are disgruntled customers, but their description of Sunshine (an obvious fictitious rate) is so negative it appears to me they are trying to ruin Sunshine's reputation, because they have been asked to leave. We have stayed here for 5 years and can only say it has improved each and every year. The new manager is trying his best to make it a great place to stay and eliminate the "riff raff" that comes down from the Miami area. The staff is friendly and helpful and grounds are clean. It is very pet friendly, and there are lots of activities. We have found it is the best place to stay in Keys. Spaces are roomy and people are very friendly.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Lakewood Camping Resort
[ 10/10 ]
A definite gem! We stayed off season so campground was quite empty. We had ocean front site which was wonderful to watch the sun come up and walk the dog. Security was very evident, even with few campers. For a family this is a great place to visit with lots of activities, indoor and outdoor pools, on site cafe and ocean front playground. The staff was pleasant and helpful. We will definitely return here again.
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Hilton Head Island Motorcoach Resort
[ 10/10 ]
This is a magnificent RV resort. The grounds are meticulously landscaped with lovely plants and trees. The facilities are top-notched: health gym, pool, playground for children, dog run, restrooms and laundry. This place is a first class resort. Located centrally to shopping, restaurants and the beach. We enjoyed our stay here and will return. Although next trip we won't get taken in visiting Sea Pines and paying $5 for the privilege of spending money there.
Mims, Florida
Titusville / Cape Kennedy KOA
[ 8/10 ]
This is second year we stopped here for one night. Very friendly staff and people, grounds were well kept. Sites are a bit tight especially with a large motorhome. Wi-Fi and cable were excellent. Only recommendation I would suggest is easier access for larger coaches staying for one night.
Wytheville, Virginia
Wytheville KOA
[ 10/10 ]
Stayed here one night on our way south. Very nice CG, clean, easy in and out. It was winter and mostly one night people there. We arrived late but all information was on the office door. Will stop here again.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg East Campground
[ 7/10 ]
This is one of the few CG open in the winter for an overnight stop on our way south. Noticed a lot more permanent trailers this year, make sure you take 25 cents when you go to the showers as you will need it to turn on the showers. It is near the highway so there is quite a bit of noise. Location is a little tough as it is in populated city type area, so to maneuver with traffic was a little tough. It is okay for a one nighter.
Naples, Florida
Signature - Naples Motorcoach Resort
[ 10/10 ]
This is a lovely RV park, but only for Class A motorhomes. Three nice pools with huge tiled showers. The grounds are impeccable. Shaded sites are available, depending upon where you are situated. Not necessarily shaded by trees but the direction of the sun. There are plenty of palm trees throughout the park. The park is a gated community. There are a lot of activities going on every day and night. We will definitely stay here again, although traffic in Naples was horrendous.
Big Pine Key, Florida
Sunshine Key RV Resort & Marina
[ 7/10 ]
This is our second trip to this park and although they have cleaned up the "shanty town" appearance in some areas, there remains quite a bit of unsightly sites. Wi-Fi is available, but it is $20 a month. We contacted Sunshine in August and confirmed two sites together, specific numbers. When we arrived someone was in our spaces. They did accommodate us with other sites, but had we decided not to accept those sites we would have had to been in sites not near each other. This was quite annoying considering we had written confirmation of those sites. The desk/reception area could use some customer relations and better knowledge of the park. We arrived late in the afternoon but were not given the boxes to hook into cable. We had to go back to desk next day and ask for the boxes. For one of us the box didn't work and we were told to call a telephone number to talk to cable company. Beach areas still unsightly with seaweed. Hopefully ENCORE will continue to upgrade the park itself and provide more knowledgeable help in the office. Overall it is a nice park, decent space between RVs.
Farmington, New York
Canandaigua / Rochester KOA
[ 10/10 ]
This is an extremely well kept, family friendly campground. There are cement patios with Adirondack gliders for the big rigs, which have recently been added. There is a lot to keep the family busy: catch and release fishing pond, gaming room, zip line, bouncy pad, playground, tree house, hiking and biking trails. Clean heated pool. For $3 there is miniature golf and you can rent bicycles, although they were expensive. Very pet friendly and has a nice large area with some agility equipment for pets to roam free. Staff is extremely helpful and friendly. They even remembered us from the year before. We will definitely stay here again.
Westfield, New York
Westfield / Lake Erie KOA
[ 10/10 ]
Very nice park, helpful friendly staff and people. Sites were gravel and easy to manuever. Good location.
Howell, Michigan
Taylor's Beach Campground
[ 8/10 ]
This is a really nice park, quiet, lovely setting. Unfortunately the areas are all grassy and extremely uneven which made it difficult to level. Our tires were two feet off the ground in order to level.
Ludington, Michigan
Vacation Station RV Resort
[ 7/10 ]
This is basically a very nice park, unfortunately some of the permanent residents are not very welcoming to others. They will follow you to your site specifically to yell at you that you were going over the speed limit (not sure how they determine that) or come out of their RV and yell at you if your dog is urinating on their lawn. The park is nicely laid out but too many chiefs watching everything you do. Although there is a small pool, there are mostly kids which limits others use. Friends stayed here for the season but said they will not return next year. Some of the grounds lack basic maintenance.
New Tripoli, Pennsylvania
Allentown KOA
[ 10/10 ]
This campground is very well maintained, with helpful staff. We did not find the sites crowded and the roads were recently graveled. The showers and bathrooms were immaculate. They have a wide range of activities planned, especially for the kids. Movies, crafts and games every day with a hayride on Saturday nights with free ice cream. Only problem was no cell coverage because the campground is located in a valley. Wi-Fi was usually good.
Emporia, Virginia
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort
[ 9/10 ]
This RV park is okay for an overnight stay and is average in ambience. Good Wi-Fi and nice staff. Sites were level. Only downside was the noise from nearby train and whistle.
Yemassee, South Carolina
Point South KOA
[ 9/10 ]
The staff are very helpful and friendly. The park and sites are nicely situated. Pizza is made on the premises until 8:30 PM. We stayed here overnight, and my only criticism is the roads are dark dirt, instead of gravel, which was tracked into the RV.
Big Pine Key, Florida
Sunshine Key RV Resort & Marina
[ 9/10 ]
We stayed here for two weeks and really like the central location to Key West and the areas north. The sites have plenty of room for your outside living. It is very pet-friendly which was important to us. People and staff were friendly and helpful. Pool is salt generated which doesn't require many chemicals. There is bay and ocean access and a marina/dock area for fishing. There are new Key West style parkside models for short or long term rental. Only downside was the beach areas were heavily covered with sea grass, which needs to be raked.
Big Pine Key, Florida
Sunshine Key RV Resort & Marina
[ 9/10 ]
We stayed here for two weeks and enjoyed it very much. People and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The park is situated between the ocean and bay and has a marina with docks available. The park is very pet-friendly which was important to us. Pool is salt generated so it does not use a lot of chemicals. There are cute 1-2 bedroom Key West colored park side models available for renting. The Wi-Fi is extra ($14 a week). The only downside was the beach areas needed the sea grass raked up. We will definitely stay here again.
Winchester, Virginia
Candy Hill Campground
[ 10/10 ]
We stayed here for one night. Very pleasant and helpful staff. The grounds were well kept and very clean. Nice large area to walk dog. Will definitely stay here again.
Key Largo, Florida
Riptide RV Resort
[ 5/10 ]
This park is very small and the sites are extremely tight. There is no beach, just a boat launch with a covered patio over the water. No area to walk your dog, so you had to go out on the highway. People were friendly and helpful. Only one shower and one washer and dryer. OK for one night, but has no amenities.
Boothbay, Maine
Shore Hills Campground and RV Park
[ 10/10 ]
Very nice park with well kept grounds. Although they close earlier than our expected arrival, we called ahead and they said someone would be here when we arrived. They only take CASH, no credit cards. It is very convenient to the surrounding areas. There is a river in the CG and a very pretty pond. Saw a moose walk through one night.
Moncton, New Brunswick
Camper's City
[ 4/10 ]
The office is completely in disarray. I waited 20 minutes to get checked in as the office was full of kids buying candy and such. We parked on driveway which was narrow with town cars pulling in and out. There is a pool which you are not allowed to use, as it requires an additional charge. We stayed here one night, but would not stay again as it is more of a local attraction for the pool than a campground.
Glen Margaret, Nova Scotia
Wayside Campground
[ 10/10 ]
Nicely kept campground, mostly adults, very convenient to surrounding areas. People were friendly and helpful. There are approximately 6 spaces with a unrestricted view of St. Margaret's Bay, which is right across the road. Very pet friendly.
Tampa, Florida
Bay Bayou RV Resort
[ 9/10 ]
Overall this was a really nice campground. There are quite a few long term or full time RVers and people were very friendly. The campground is nicely laid out with trees and a few ponds, so it is very attractive.
Navarre, Florida
Navarre Beach Campground
[ 9/10 ]
We enjoyed our stay at this campground very much. The staff was attentive and friendly and the grounds were immaculate. There is really only one waterfront site and it overlooks a bay not the ocean. The internet connection was extremely slow. They have a welcome get together once a week but although the "six mothers and regulars" were friendly they congregate together and there is very little interaction outside of their own group. This was also the opinion of several other people staying there.
Sevierville, Tennessee
Riverside Campground & Resort
[ 2/10 ]
We had a one night stay and there were huge potholes filled with water throughout the camp. Most of the camp is gravel, with little landscaping. It is located directly next to a main road, which was very noisy. The internet connection was extremely slow and actually non-existent most of the time. There was nothing appealing about the park.
Staunton, Virginia
Staunton / Walnut Hills KOA
[ 10/10 ]
There was a snow storm in the area and Walnut Hills was the only campground in the area that had cleared space and accepted customers. There was a foot of snow, yet we had no trouble navigating the grounds. The snow covered facility was absolutely breathtaking. Our dog was allowed free run, as only two others were here and she had the greatest time leaping through the snow. The ducks and geese were in the lake and it was picture perfect. The people were so kind and helpful and the facilities were immaculate.


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Burger Breakout at the Old Crown
© Guy Dimond
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Venue details
Burger Breakout at the Old Crown 33 New Oxford St
- Venue phone:
020 7836 9121
- Venue website:
- Opening hours:
Open noon-midnight Mon-Wed, Sat; noon-3am Thur-Sat
- Transport:
Tube: Tottenham Court Road or Holborn tube
- Price:
Meal for two with drinks:around £40.
Burger Breakout at the Old Crown
- 33 New Oxford St
- www.old-crown.co.uk
- 51.516926,-0.125196
- 33 New Oxford St
Burger Breakout at the Old Crown
Reviews & ratings
I had the worst experience in this pub. I had the same issue with the same scottish manager and disgraceful bartender. I wasn't happy with the food as well. Took so long to be ready and the taste was crap!
Sorry but my rating from my girlfriend and from me for this pub and peoples is absolutely ZERO!
Never GO BACK THERE AGAIN!adam archibald Thu Feb 7 -
I like a good burger...Meat Easy, Wenlock and Essex, Hawksmoor and now Burger Breakout...
The burgers here easily live up to any of the top London establishments in whcih you can find a proper burger.
And let's just establish that a proper burger is made of proper beef, and therefore you can cook it rare, or you can ask for it to be cooked as you prefer.
Anyway...great burgers with unusual toppings; good, robust bun and something a little different. A couple of my party had the Whisky Beast, which had some seriously powerful mustard flavour to it; but if you're looking for a different take on a seriously decent burger, you can't go wrong.
Service was good, and I recomend trying the alcoholic milkshakes if you haven't stuffed yourself...actually, just have one, live fast, die of delicious milkshake overdose.
And a final note, the atmoshere in the pub is cracking, and makes this a proper night out.Koolrocbass Thu Jan 24Rated as: 5/5 -
I don't normally bother submitting reviews but feel compelled to after eating here last night. I like many others at the moment am a huge burger fan. I love the dirtier burgers from MeatLiquor and Lucky Chip as well as the more gourmet offerings from Hawksmoor, Burger and Lobster etc...
The Burger Breakout menu feels as though it simply copying every other popular place that has opened this year. Deep fried pickles - tick, Pulled pork - tick, Chicken wings - tick etc etc.... It lacks the true originality of say MeatLiquor or Slider bar.
Anyway on to the burgers. I had an OC. It was definitely the worst burger I've had this year. It was bland, not seasoned, and none of the promised toppings or garnishes were evident. The burger came to the table cold. The cooking was uneven, at one edge it was pretty raw (I like a medium rare) but cold jelly like meat with no flavour isn't great at all. The bun wasn't steamed which I think added to the overall underwhelming experience.
Avoid and spend your money elsewhere at a place that makes its burgers with love.Matt Tue Dec 18 2012Rated as: 1/5 -
3 words - WORSE SERVICE EVER. i initially booked a table of 9 but eventually only 5 of my friends can make the dinner which I booked for. As me and my girlfriend showed up, the scottish manager threw us a fit for not ringing prior to arrival that we have shrunk the table size. He constantly guilt-tripped us about how he sent people away because of our booking etc, and gave me evils. After we sat down, he warned us that the food will take longer than usual before a big party with more people (more important??) are to be served too. While we were waiting to be fed, my girlfriends ordered some crisps from the bar to cure their hunger. However, the same manager came up to us and told us that we should not be 'so rude to the bartender when ordering crisps', and it was our fault for shrinking the table size etc which eventually led to the delayed service. I explained that we weren't being rude at all, all we asked for was the flavours of the crisps. He walked off still blaming us for coming with less people. Although the food arrived (burgers were below average but chips were ok) 30 mins later, I would pay the same price and go somewhere else. Why bother dealing with a rude manager who made me and my friends feel bad from the moment I entered the pub?
Joey Sun Nov 18 2012Rated as: 1/5 -
This review is clearly written by someone who is bored of new burger joints, that's fine but not exactly on the pulse of the "common man", whoever he is. Send in someone who really cares about the burger scene.
While i understand the disappointment of undercooked, and then overcooked food, i don't understand a lack of enthusiastic reviewers.
If i knew the reviewer cared about the texture and quality of the meat, type of bun, method of cooking (vital to the outcome of the burger), sharpness of cheese and all important sauces, then i would be far more inclined to listen to their review. The fact you can practically hear the reviewer sigh with disappointment as they are told to go and review Burger Breakout, speaks volumes. If you're at all interested in engaged reviews of the burger scene, i suggest it is somewhere else than here.Mike Wed Oct 17 2012


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I enjoyed the episode, even though at times John's ghost was so orange it was distracting.
Other than that, I thought - what happened to Janna? How did Mac & Kevin end up together?
I think that Billy is a great character, and I don't hope they reform him *too* much. There aren't that many true cads on tv right now, and he's a complex character - not a total goody-goody like Chance and not a total villain like Adam.
Yes, he needs to not be a total asshole, but a bit of a cad is part of what Billy Abbot truly is, I think.Ugh...what a waste of an episode, frankly because we all know how long this change in Billy will last and we all know that the "future" isn't going to turn out so happy-happy for everyone! Even I can read the writing on the wall for Cain, Lily, and Mac. Personally, I like a$$hole Billy, and wish he (and TPTB) would embrace it.
I agree with Mo, someone needs to chuck that self-tanner...it has EXPIRED! I laughed out loud that Mac's son seemed horrified at the thought of giving her a hug (AWKWARD)! Loved that Chloe was the only one who could "hear" Billy. The ending was interesting (are they pairing Victoria and Billy together now?)...Ms. Henry - oh surely they're not going to pair the oh-so-bland Amelia Heinle with the oh-so-dynamic Billy Miller! That would be tragic.
I hope it was just an ironic touch - that Victoria (of all people) would be the one to reach out to Billy just when he needed it, from the one he'd least expect it.


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I just picked this up today (Xbox version). I just put it down after a
few hours of playing it. This game is insanely good! Beautiful graphics
and lighting with an excellent, tense story (so far). It's also got
great controls and it's FUN, although it has a serious tone, which
really adds to the awesomeness.
Ignore any negative comments about Tomb Raider. This IS a good game. I just finished it and loved every minute of it. It is alot like Uncharted, but BETTER.
It is a good game. It's just not a good Tomb Raider game. The more I think about it, the more it seems to me that somehow Crystal Dynamics would rather be doing a different game, which is why they ignored the success of Underworld- itself a return to a more traditional TR type game- to come out with this, basically a 3rd person shooter. Eidos should get someone who actually likes TR to make TR games.
Oh, and I have just one more complaint. When TR1 came out, Lara was an accomplished gymnast who could shoot targets while flipping. Side to side, front and back, she always hit her target. Gymnastics is strictly for the very young, so where is that ability now? She should be in her prime as a gymnast in this game. I feel like Crystal Dynamics has neutered the poor girl. She no longer has the energy or motivation to perform a somersault.
Don't worry, I still give it an 8 for what it is. It just doesn't give me my TR fix is all.
You know what? I like the game and it really does make a nice origin story, but I really hope the next one isn't like it at all. There are too many problems I have with it.
First, I hate that they advertised this as an open world game. That made me expect something new, but it's really plays like any other TR game, and guess what? IT'S NOT AN OPEN WORLD. THEY LIED. The only open thing about it is the ability to go back to previous levels, now no longer levels but sections of the island. Maybe they borrowed ideas about leveling up from open-world games, but that's as far as it goes.
Second, even though the visuals can be pretty stunning, it upsets me that the villains have turned most of the island into a dump. Lots of games have shanty towns- towns made of rubble and garbage. I hate it, it looks awful, and I wish they stop setting games in them. The only nice thing about rubble is that texture artists seem to love it.
Finally, although the game is enjoyable from start to finish, that finish comes way too soon. Each section of the island is comparable in size and difficulty to just about any level in any TR game, though a few are pretty short. There are only 13 of them, the same as Tomb Raider Chronicles, and TRC was short enough to get complaints. Especially since the game before it had 35 levels, the most of any TR game.
That's par for the course for Crystal Dynamics. The only TR they've produced that satisfied me was Underworld, and that had 20 levels, but their others fell far short of that.
I also don't like interactive cut scenes either. I'm not a lab animal being trained to press buttons on cue.
I admit somewhere along my first thoughts, there was "this isn't TR". I got over it really quickly.
- People complain about cinematic scenes and times events. ("I dont want to watch a movie!!") well guess what...games evolved beyond solitaire. The thing looks cool and it gets you hyped.
- There is no platforming!!! ....umm, what? I spent half the game climbing and jumping and solving the eventual puzzle.
- Its a brainless ation shooter!!!!.....when my main character is known for carrying dual pistols, shooting things is the last thing on my mind. Right.....
- Don't get me started on boobs..they didn't even use her original short pants.
What else? Is it linear? yes, OMG there is only ONE entrance to the sacrificial chamber, please someone make it more interesting. OKAY, how about some open world style shoot outs and multiple approach possibilities. Good enough? moving on.
What I like about TR is the lore and feel of it while explore. What do you know? it's all there.
In the end though, this is not only a relaunch, it is also an origin story. Think about that.
well it is true TR has suffered a uncharted twist but in my opinion that isn't a bad thing, the game looks really nice and it plays good too, one cannot deny there took good attention to details, and for a game of this type i found it surprisingly longer than expected.. its a good game.
Now I'm absolutely sure that the Tomb Raider franchise has lost its' way. This latest monstrosity is a mediocre action shooter that just happens to have a main character with boobs. Boobs, that's the only thing that gives this release justification of carrying the Tomb Raider name. I can easily picture the exact same game with a male main character as yet another FarCry, or Uncharted, or at least another half a dozen titles. The things that made the early TR games great are mostly gone, instead we have more shooting and weapons along with everything weapon related then ever before. Next TR... Lara in Ass'tan, leading a delta team to save hostages from some maniac bent on nuking every civilized nation out there.
Carolyn Petit, I'm sorry but you are wrong on this one. I'm half way through the game, and I'm constantly picking my jaw up from the ground. Having been a huge Tomb Raider fan (1,2,3, Legend, Anniversary, Underworld) I approached with caution, but there was no need. This just keeps ticking the boxes. At least worth a 9 out of 10. It's the little things that make all the difference, and the attention to detail here is astounding. Thank you Crystal Dynamics, Eidos and Sqaure Enix, for giving Tomb Raider the treatment it deserves.
Who can ... try the pc .. even with low quality, does a better job than the ps3 or 360 .. ..
Best single player game of 2013. I had more fun with this one title than half of my gaming library combined. I almost want to go out and get a PS3 just to play the Uncharted games.
took about 12 hours to finish the game and got 75% completion. there's a bunch of stuff to find but i was more interested in finishing the story. the game does give you the option of going back to explore, but without anyone to fight, it's not as fun. It's a gorgeous and very entertaining reboot for a franchise that desperately needed one. overall an 8.5 is exactly what i would have given this game so good call by GS.
Just finished it, And it's a bad linear game. A mix of arcade-like gameplay and button mashing, a lot of button mashing. Every single act requires to mash a button even opening doors and choking enemies...what? Every time you jump from point A to point B you see that the distance she jumps has previously been adjusted by the gameplay designers. The story has zero depth to it and the character design is... hmm... I didn't see any "character design" in the game. And most importantly is that it's another short a** game. This reviewer is not good at his job.
I've only played a few of the original TR. I wish this reboot focused on more puzzles and tombs. It's a nice game so far, but nothing that Uncharted hasn't already done better. This should have been decidedly different from that series. Still a good game. Just a lot of missed opportunities. Hopefully, the sequel will see more emphasis on exploration and puzzle solving. Good review. I'm only about 6 hours into the game.
@godmachine0603 Aw yeah! I just started TR today. It's SO GOOD. Highly recommend it (and I'm only a few hours into it). Love it.
yet another example of someone who never played the game but wants to put his 2 cents in as a bitter troll
@1wikkid1 What more do you want from a game?! Sure the rage quitting puzzles of the originals aren't there, and there's a bit of killing, but this is a brilliant take on what made Lara..., Lara. If I'm not mistaken too, there is a greater variety of guns in the original Tomb Raider then here! Just saying.
@uponrise True dat. Core i7, 12gb ram, geforce gtx560ti. my jaw kept dropping to the graphic detail and realism. i face palmed after i realized I clocked the game on low graphics thinking it was on ultra. Thats how awesome the graphics are on this game.
If you haven't played the Uncharted series, go for it, you'll see they have a definite edge over this Tomb Raider game.
@Nosnitsttam This seems less an endorsement than a warning to lovers of the real TR. Emphasis should be on exploring, not shootouts. This is what's wrong with the CD approach. Lara shouldn't have to shoot at humans but rarely, and even then only when nearing the end of a level, for the most part. Most of her combatants should be wild animals.
I find it amusing at how you try to critique TR like a professional but end up looking like a complete tool. How did you not see any "character design"? Did you mean "character developement"?
Not that I give you any credit as even the most novice of game reviewers but I'd honestly love to know what you think is a "good" game worthy of an 8.5
If you havent even played it...how is it over hyped? Man, I think you people just like to debate and criticize for the sake of being an asshole
@Optimizm324 I thought there was a heap of exploration in the latest game, too much sometimes. Got a little sick of hunting in some far away place for the next relic. Really enjoyed the game though, best of the year for me. Wish it was longer.
@Optimizm324 focusing on tombs and puzzles is precisely what the reboot needed to avoid. otherwise it's EXACTLY like the other games in the series and people were getting tired of pushing boxes around and pulling switches. but i agree there could have been more exploration and i would have liked less linearity. there were plenty of open spaces to run around in, but not much to do in them. a huge island to explore all at once would be awesome for a game like that.
@Gravity_Slave @1wikkid1 it seems that is impossible to say the honest opinion one has about this new tomb raider. Funny how everyone is already a fanboy of this rip-off.
and @wondernova not just the puzzles, they also took away the platforming action, and the bosses for each level. in this TR you have only one boss at the end and it is a quicktime event joke..
@TheBruuz @wondernova No paid comment here, that's my honest opinion. I think the game is awesome.
@TheBruuz @Gravity_Slave I bought a ps3 just for the uncharted series, when it ended I sold the console and went back to PC gaming. One of the best games on ps3
@TheBruuz @Gravity_Slave Uncharted is okay, nothign special like everyone says. The original TR games destroy this generic reboot.
That's what I'm hearing. I think when I get the funds I will invest in a PS3 and do just that.
@Gravity_Slave Character design has it's own description my dear. I would explain it to you but you might just google it to save me some time.
Tomb Raider could be a good game if it didn't have the quick time events. Next time you play the game count to 10 and the game will ask you to press a button to avoid falling or to mash the button to take a s**t.
@Nosnitsttam @Optimizm324 Dude, it's called TOMB Raider, isn't it? For its spectacular ancient tombs, even if they had less and less of that over time- a mistake if you ask me. And I agree, in comparison this game is horribly linear for a game that once was the closest thing to open world there was.
Sure, there is a lot to explore, but with a beacon egging you on it's hard to even realize that until you're nearly done. Hate to say it, but fat guy has a point there. Especially since most sections are as linear as an FPS, little more than a twisting, one-way corridor.
@Nosnitsttam @Optimizm324 I disagree. More elaborate, intricate tombs that contained thought provoking puzzles and traversal opportunities would have added to enrich the overall experience for me. Not just putting old TR puzzles in for puzzles sake, though. My apologies if I wasn't clear in my prior post.
@ComplexVariable @Gravity_Slave @1wikkid1 For me it's not the platforming, the puzzles, or the bosses. It's the fact that with each game, CD is trying to reinvent TR. I wouldn't mind, but they insist on making it something it's not by throwing away features that kept me coming back when Core was making it. First went the ability to save anywhere, then the ability to somesault. Underworld was ingenious, but after that the puzzles became boring and unimaginative. I just don't need a Lara who powers up to the point she never runs out of health and now explores the most realistic ruins. I want her to explore pristine, undiscovered Egyptian cities again and have that sense that I am the first person to tread this soil in thousands of years, NOT FORAGE THROUGH CITIES MADE OF RUBBLE AND GARBAGE in search of salvage. Let her enemies do the scavenging. This is not the Lara I know and love.
how is this a rip-off? and why is it that tools like you always call others a fan boy for having an opinion but NOT when you or someone you agree with? That's what they call hypocrisy. Obvious fact that I called him on was not playing the game. If you never tried it, you don't get an opinion. So stfu
@Gravity_Slave Character design is the same as fashion design. Max is saying he doesn't like how the characters look, not that they lack detail. If you're going to complain about people not answering your question, you should reciprocate by looking up what they asked you to.
"fan boy" insults...that's all you got. Tell us...what game did you enjoy (if you're even capable of enjoyment) recently? That way we can call you a fanboy for liking it....see how stupid your logic is?
@marvelx3 @max-hit @Gravity_Slave I've already answer another fanboy comment up there, you can just read that if you want an answer.
@max-hit @Gravity_Slave Im sorry max-hit, but the fact that you have not even played this game makes you sound retarded based on all your comments. I cleared the game yesterday, even though im not a TR fan, i definitely give this game a thumbs up and max, please review your earlier comments, play the game...and see why your opinion makes no sense at all.
@Gravity_Slave Yeah... Yeah. You're so smart and Tomb Raider is the best game ever made.
oh there it is! The ol' "you're a fanboy" insult. I basically shot down every pathetic argument you had and all you could muster was calling me a fanboy. Like I said, you really need to think about what you type before you type it. You come off as slightly retarded with a hint of stupid.
@Gravity_SlaveTomb Raider is the best game ever made. Satisfied?
That "detail" sentence is a quotation from your above comment my friend so I'm not sure if your making fun of me or yourself.
And while your looking for the definition and function of character design you might need to do the same research about "fanboyism".
are you stupid or just high on drugs? No detail? Seriously? You obviously haven't played TR because if you think this game lacked detail, you must hate every other game out there. This is about as high end as it comes. Everything from scars and five O'Clock shadow on ppls faces to stiching in clothes is there. You need a better argument. Kinda ironic coming from a dork with a pixelated Doom avatar.
it's obvious you're just here to argue cause you STILL never answered a direct question. Its like trying to reason with a toddler. I'm done with you.
@Gravity_Slave@max-hit'In the real world that would mean the characters lacked any looks or detail.'
hmm... you did it wrong. Google it again.
lol and what is your description of "character design" in your world "my dear"? In the real world that would mean the characters lacked any looks or detail. That's obviously not the case.
And the whole "button mashing" argument is such a cop-out for an excuse to complain. What other way could a cut scene incorporate player control?? The only interface on a video game aside from Kinect is what....Buttons! derp!
And you never did answer my question. What game out there do you think is "good" that is worthy of an 8.5?
@Gravity_Slave @mrsqwid Bull. You're attacking anyone who criticizes the game, LIKE A FANBOY.
nope, I just root out all the bullshit artists, trolls and haters. but thanks to you, I can add smug vagina to that list....
@Gravity_Slave @daviz88 "Man, I think you people just like to debate and criticize for the sake of being an asshole" i think you just like to debate for the sake of being and asshole
lol if having an opinion makes me a fanboy...what does that make you? You're logic is off the reservation sport. You and max-hit (above) should find a basement and huff paint until the last brain cell between you finally dies...


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Yesterday was a public holiday and as with most companies my office was closed both yesterday and today. Due to the fact that roads etc would be closed yesterday we didn't do much and stayed about the house. This morning I woke up expecting a grim day as I felt awful. My food intolerance's had kicked in and I hadn't taken my piriton before bed and so as a result between the kids waking up numerous times and the fact my head was bunged up I have little sleep.
At lunchtime I decided to make a picnic for my two to see i getting them outside would cheer them up- you would have thought I had suggested something awful K went into a major strop while Buster sat outside eating away happy as could be. K finally settled herself and started to eat. At this point I realised it was boiling outside so went and braved going to the outbuildings- we have a dog and I am not a doggy person so don't tend to go out the back too often. In the outbuildings were a fold up kitchen for the playhouse which the kids didn't know existed and a paddling pool which again they didn't know about. The kitchen had been there over a year, the paddling pool maybe three years!
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The calls, which were outlined in the prosecution's motion to deny bond, detail how George instructed Shellie to change passwords on his account so she would have access to money he had raised through a website, TheRealGeorgeZimmerman.com.
Although the money was raised through a PayPal account – which the two refer to as "Peter Pan" in their calls – George instructs Shellie to move the money to his bank account, then make transfers from his account to hers and his sister's, Susie.
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More evidence is expected to be released in the coming days, following an order by Judge Kenneth Lester to make public certain aspects of the evidence public, most notably George's statements to police after the shooting.
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