October 05, 2013
— Open Blogger Some of the TV shows I've been watching recently include Breaking Bad, Sons of Anarchy, Hell on Wheels and Copper. I like them, I think they're well-crafted and entertaining, but all of them are pretty dark and the plots usually involve conflicts between various shades of bad guys. Mrs. Muse has stopped watching most of them because there's nobody she likes, or can identify with.
A steady diet of this sort of thing kind of wears on my soul after awhile, so every now and then it's good to watch something more uplifting. This is why I recommend Ocean Heaven, a 2010 Jet Li movie, and no, this is not a martial arts film. Jet Li is a widower whose life revolves around caring for his severely autistic son, now almost an adult. The father has just been diagnosed with cancer of the liver and has only a few months to live, and he has to figure out how to see that his son is taken care of after he's gone. Jet Li is a surprisingly good actor in this role, and Wen Zhang gives a remarkable performance as the autistic son.
So here you have a story about good people struggling to cope with the adversity that life throws at them, rather than an evil bad guy trying to rip off some other, slightly more evil, bad guy, and I found it rather refreshing.
The trailer makes Ocean Heaven look kind of sappy, but it really isn't.
And below the fold, more evidence that all movies are action movies now:
Also, open thread. The previous one was starting to smell like ace's feet.
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Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 05, 2013 04:02 PM (WjLUf)
Posted by: Tobacco Road at October 05, 2013 04:02 PM (4Mv1T)
Posted by: Peaches at October 05, 2013 04:03 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: Yoshi, Aggrieved Victim of the White Man at October 05, 2013 04:04 PM (YNK3y)
my husband saw that film. Cried like a baby
Posted by: thunderb at October 05, 2013 04:04 PM (zOTsN)
Posted by: Tobacco Road at October 05, 2013 04:05 PM (4Mv1T)
Posted by: Waterhouse at October 05, 2013 04:05 PM (NY4gM)
Posted by: Mikey NTH - Outrage Outlet features Stakes and Kindling for all of Your Heretic Burning Needs! at October 05, 2013 04:06 PM (gmoEG)
Posted by: Lauren at October 05, 2013 04:06 PM (ELdpj)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 05, 2013 04:07 PM (WjLUf)
Posted by: Waterhouse at October 05, 2013 08:05 PM (NY4gM)
and twice on sunday.
Posted by: buzzion at October 05, 2013 04:07 PM (LI48c)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 05, 2013 04:08 PM (WjLUf)
I'd recommend Game of Thrones.
You'll have people you can identify with. Unfortunately, they tend to be horribly killed by the bad people on a regular basis.
Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at October 05, 2013 04:09 PM (uhAkr)
A gift perchance to remind people that all of this has happened before...
and all of it will happen again....and again and again
http://youtu.be/oTax6-DUsM8
Three Kingdoms 2010
A Film about what happens when power becomes so pervasive and corrupt that it all falls apart....
Posted by: Sven10077 at October 05, 2013 04:09 PM (9jfyN)
Posted by: Yip at October 05, 2013 04:09 PM (/jHWN)
and twice before brunch, on sunday.
Just in case I feel like throwing her a bone before the late game, too.
Posted by: garrett at October 05, 2013 04:09 PM (8eGWb)
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at October 05, 2013 04:10 PM (Lo5Rt)
Posted by: thunderb at October 05, 2013 04:11 PM (zOTsN)
Posted by: Yip at October 05, 2013 08:09 PM (/jHWN)
we got close to 90 and still and dry here in El Lay . . . my fave, feels like angels are kissing me everywhere. supposed to be huge santa ana winds, and they say they clocked one at 90 mph in malibu earlier today, but here, it's like a little slice of no-pants-required heaven.
Posted by: Peaches at October 05, 2013 04:11 PM (8lmkt)
Seems he doubted my faith in Navy beating Air Force today.
Someone owes me a sammich!
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at October 05, 2013 04:12 PM (xdC/M)
Posted by: slippery when soothsayer at October 05, 2013 04:12 PM (ocNin)
Posted by: eman at October 05, 2013 04:13 PM (AO9UG)
Posted by: beach bum at October 05, 2013 04:13 PM (V+Pei)
Posted by: Mr. Feverhead at October 05, 2013 04:13 PM (SzAZ7)
Chen Jianbin
http://tinyurl.com/nnj3ykv
Posted by: Sven10077 at October 05, 2013 04:13 PM (9jfyN)
Posted by: slippery when soothsayer at October 05, 2013 04:14 PM (ocNin)
Posted by: Lauren at October 05, 2013 04:14 PM (ELdpj)
55 and raining in my part of town..Lauren Ima get me a Rangers power red jersey with Nappys name if he comes back. Otherwise I'll get an Andrus one.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at October 05, 2013 04:15 PM (Lo5Rt)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 04:15 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Peaches at October 05, 2013 04:16 PM (8lmkt)
Yep Blackhawks is racist..... so is Braves..... and the Indians..... oh yeah, after the Washington Redskins cave...and they will eventually...as soon as the dept. of "Justice" or the IRS has something on the owner... you best be believing the left will be coming for these sports teams. Not a doubt in my mind.
...the lefties are insane. Hiawatha Warren insane.... and they never ever stop...even after they get what they want. That's why we all really will end up in camps... eventually.
Posted by: Some Guy in Wisconsin at October 05, 2013 04:17 PM (b1tq2)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 08:15 PM (GEICT)
sorry, bud, I got nuthin . . . unless you're looking for a beer, that I can help you with.
Posted by: Peaches at October 05, 2013 04:17 PM (8lmkt)
Feds.
Should have known they were being used to wag the dog and quit.
I thought we were allies with Al Quaida now, no?
Posted by: noone, really at October 05, 2013 04:17 PM (5ikDv)
Posted by: Lauren at October 05, 2013 04:18 PM (ELdpj)
Posted by: slippery when soothsayer at October 05, 2013 04:18 PM (ocNin)
http://tinyurl.com/nocrmok
Article 4, Section 3, Clause 2: The Congress shall have Power to dispose of and make all needful Rules and Regulations respecting the Territory or other Property belonging to the United States; and nothing in this Constitution shall be so construed as to Prejudice any Claims of the United States, or of any particular State.
Posted by: Sven10077 at October 05, 2013 04:18 PM (9jfyN)
Posted by: beach bum at October 05, 2013 04:18 PM (V+Pei)
I'm currently drinking coke and single barrel Jack Daniels, courtesy of Mr. Bannion.
I don't think that particular idea exists in the Constitution. My view is that the government doesn't own land. That it holds it in trust for the people. I'm looking for someone to prove me wrong before I post my thoughts and look like an idiot.Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 04:19 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Mr. Feverhead at October 05, 2013 04:19 PM (SzAZ7)
One guy ain't all AQ champ...and I'd argue more strongly we're being ran by the Muslim Brotherhood.
Guy fucked up and humiliated Choom King during campaign season...
FYI we armed the fucker.
Posted by: Sven10077 at October 05, 2013 04:19 PM (9jfyN)
Posted by: fastfreefall at October 05, 2013 04:20 PM (Tz35j)
The official answer is: Because shut up. Dare not ask questions nave of this , our endowed and fruitful Federal, ever-embracing, Government.
Posted by: Yip at October 05, 2013 04:20 PM (/jHWN)
Posted by: slippery when soothsayer at October 05, 2013 04:20 PM (ocNin)
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at October 05, 2013 08:15 PM (Lo5Rt)
don't worry it'll be 82 again on Monday - though it was cold as crap at the dog park today
Posted by: phreshone at October 05, 2013 04:21 PM (Pr6hk)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 04:21 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 08:19 PM (GEICT)
I believe they are allowed lands explicitly for Post Offices, Military Bases and the Capitol/DC.
Posted by: garrett at October 05, 2013 04:21 PM (8eGWb)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 05, 2013 04:21 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: ontherocks at October 05, 2013 04:21 PM (WAtZR)
I don't know if this has already been posted, but WZ has a good photo from a Tweeter showing the WW2 memorial superimposed over a Omaha Beach landing craft photo.
Posted by: ExSnipe at October 05, 2013 04:22 PM (57ubW)
Posted by: gracepmc at October 05, 2013 04:22 PM (rznx3)
NP...the thing is you can make a contra argument but Kelo pretty much killed it.
Yes Kelo....
on a more "ostensibly" conservative court than the Benedict Roberts one.
Posted by: Sven10077 at October 05, 2013 04:22 PM (9jfyN)
"to all our lunatic neighbors to the north, this is America, we are not really ready for hockey yet."
Heretic! We freakin OWN the Stanley Cup.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at October 05, 2013 04:23 PM (Lo5Rt)
Posted by: slippery when soothsayer at October 05, 2013 04:23 PM (ocNin)
One guy ain't all AQ champ
Yeah , so we are taking out Al-Qs trash for them now. Twists and turns.
Posted by: noone, really at October 05, 2013 04:23 PM (5ikDv)
#########
or escaping the darkness which is what I meant to say. CO freaks me out.
Posted by: gracepmc at October 05, 2013 04:23 PM (rznx3)
Posted by: Mr. Moo Moo at October 05, 2013 04:23 PM (HDgX3)
Posted by: OregonMuse at October 05, 2013 04:24 PM (fd0Pp)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 04:24 PM (GEICT)
Well the chick from Casino Royale engages in acrobatic monkey sex on Camelot....
we made I think 2 or 3 episodes...
entertaining....eh sorta but not fit for Monkey10077s under the age of 25
Posted by: Sven10077 at October 05, 2013 04:25 PM (9jfyN)
Posted by: Ma Bell at October 05, 2013 04:26 PM (RLdcX)
My attitude as well....of course that is why Uncle Jan Neopolitno has you and I on Federal watch lists probably
Posted by: Sven10077 at October 05, 2013 04:26 PM (9jfyN)
I am all about the electronic valium, my dear. And, really, The Voice? I LOVE that!! I get all weepy sometimes. I srsly love it.
Posted by: Peaches at October 05, 2013 04:26 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: RWC at October 05, 2013 04:26 PM (LpbKr)
___________
In between the parts that guarantee everyone free health insurance and free abortions.
----
Which is the section after it permits the feds to hand money to people they like, without any service exchanged.
Posted by: Methos at October 05, 2013 04:26 PM (hO9ad)
Posted by: Vendette at October 05, 2013 04:27 PM (MpP9p)
I'd like to see some populist politician or movement spring up that would fight to sell off a very high percentage. Any 'rons that can want to argue the other side, I'm willing to be mollified as I've already started drinking for the night..
Posted by: Yip at October 05, 2013 04:27 PM (/jHWN)
Posted by: RWC at October 05, 2013 04:27 PM (LpbKr)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 04:27 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at October 05, 2013 04:28 PM (4cA6A)
You have to figure we need to go ahead and maybe bite the reparations bullet.
LBJ bought them with welfare maybe we can buy them back with land.
Posted by: Sven10077 at October 05, 2013 04:28 PM (9jfyN)
Posted by: Vendette at October 05, 2013 08:27 PM (MpP9p)
omg, I love that, too, but only really watch it during the commercials from other loser shit that I love. I love the black dude with the blonde hair and the big-eye redheaded chick.
Posted by: Peaches at October 05, 2013 04:29 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: Peaches at October 05, 2013 08:11 PM
TS Karen missed SW FL completely except for the high humidity. Still in the 80s at 8:30
I always knew when the Santa Anas were coming when I lived out there, I'd get a nasty sinus headache
Posted by: kbdabear at October 05, 2013 04:29 PM (aTXUx)
Posted by: a stinking badger at October 05, 2013 08:29 PM (5oxPW)
And we sure as hell don't need them. Fistbump!!!
Posted by: Peaches at October 05, 2013 04:30 PM (8lmkt)
No, No, I want the Darkness! I need the Darkness! My Republican masters compel me!
Posted by: Igor at October 05, 2013 04:30 PM (Wtuyy)
Posted by: Yip at October 05, 2013 04:30 PM (/jHWN)
Posted by: King Barry the Possessor at October 05, 2013 04:31 PM (aTXUx)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 05, 2013 04:31 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 05, 2013 04:32 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: kbdabear at October 05, 2013 04:32 PM (aTXUx)
Those were designed for donkey party by donkey party and are just cash...
you grant reparations by gifting X amount of dollars for BLM divestitutre or something making said African Americans capitalists....
They won't be so in love with the whacko enviros when it is their coal being made worthless.
Posted by: Sven10077 at October 05, 2013 04:33 PM (9jfyN)
Posted by: alexthechick - Really Universe Really? at October 05, 2013 04:34 PM (Gk3SS)
Posted by: Lauren at October 05, 2013 04:35 PM (ELdpj)
in my unfunny court jester role in Alextopia.....
Milady it is as real as the WWE....it is fake majesty FAKE!
Posted by: Sven10077 at October 05, 2013 04:36 PM (9jfyN)
Posted by: alexthechick - Really Universe Really? at October 05, 2013 08:34 PM (Gk3SS)
75% of the people on that show are drooling morons. They don't like a house because they'd have to repaint and rip out the carpet when the house is $25k under budget. My favorite is the international ones where the American's don't realize that Europeans have tiny kitchens and/or bathrooms before they move there.
Posted by: Professor Marius von Totenkopf (formerly Hoss Fuentes) at October 05, 2013 04:36 PM (aozUR)
Posted by: thunderb at October 05, 2013 04:36 PM (zOTsN)
I smell a wag the dog moment, although I applaud our SEALS.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 05, 2013 08:02 PM
Judging by what happened to SEAL Team 6, I would change my name in a hurry, King Blabbermouth isn't exactly discreet about identities when chatting it up with his MSM pals
If they do avoid retribution by AQ, I wonder if King Barry will let them set foot on HIS lawns to see any monuments
Posted by: kbdabear at October 05, 2013 04:36 PM (aTXUx)
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at October 05, 2013 04:37 PM (Ryac4)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 05, 2013 08:32 PM (DmNpO)
Yeah, I would soooooo punch him out. He's toxic.
Posted by: Peaches at October 05, 2013 04:37 PM (8lmkt)
Heh it's like when moonbats first go to Canada and are shocked that some establishments have bidets....
Uh yeah dude...feature not a bug.... oui oui
Posted by: Sven10077 at October 05, 2013 04:37 PM (9jfyN)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 04:38 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Justamom at October 05, 2013 04:38 PM (Sptt8)
Posted by: kbdabear at October 05, 2013 04:38 PM (aTXUx)
Posted by: Vendette at October 05, 2013 04:38 PM (MpP9p)
Uh yeah dude...feature not a bug.... oui oui
Posted by: Sven10077 at October 05, 2013 08:37 PM (9jfyN)
Or, "I want a newly built home, but I don't want to live near a construction zone."
Posted by: Professor Marius von Totenkopf (formerly Hoss Fuentes) at October 05, 2013 04:39 PM (aozUR)
Posted by: Justamom
those are my favs
Posted by: thunderb at October 05, 2013 04:39 PM (zOTsN)
I LOVE it when you hear that 'crack' and then the guy just stands there and watches it go. 'Yeah, take that bitchez...'
Try that shit when I was on the mound.
Posted by: Nolan Ryan at October 05, 2013 04:39 PM (8eGWb)
Posted by: Sven10077 at October 05, 2013 08:37 PM (9jfyN)
nothin' like a good oui oui . . . of course, I say this as a beer drinker.
Posted by: Peaches at October 05, 2013 04:39 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: slippery when soothsayer at October 05, 2013 04:40 PM (ocNin)
on tonight's episode of BEAR FUCKERS!
Moogan McCain bravely talks about the hidden topic of "Gay in America"...
Posted by: Sven10077 at October 05, 2013 04:40 PM (9jfyN)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 04:40 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Yip at October 05, 2013 04:41 PM (/jHWN)
Posted by: a stinking badger at October 05, 2013 04:41 PM (5oxPW)
Posted by: Mandy P., lurking lurker who lurks at October 05, 2013 04:41 PM (qFpRI)
Posted by: garrett at October 05, 2013 04:41 PM (8eGWb)
Posted by: nothinglefttolose at October 05, 2013 04:42 PM (L7JQT)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 04:42 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Justamom at October 05, 2013 04:42 PM (Sptt8)
Posted by: Yip at October 05, 2013 04:42 PM (/jHWN)
Posted by: a stinking badger at October 05, 2013 04:43 PM (5oxPW)
Yeah that is another part of the International Marxist frog in the pot...
Go Go Watermelon...Revolution
Posted by: Sven10077 at October 05, 2013 04:43 PM (9jfyN)
Posted by: kbdabear at October 05, 2013 04:43 PM (aTXUx)
Did you know that manatees communicate by grunting?
Posted by: kbdabear at October 05, 2013 04:44 PM (aTXUx)
Posted by: slippery when soothsayer at October 05, 2013 04:44 PM (ocNin)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 05, 2013 04:44 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Thrawn at October 05, 2013 04:45 PM (Dsds2)
Posted by: buzzion at October 05, 2013 04:45 PM (LI48c)
Posted by: Jesse Pinkman at October 05, 2013 04:45 PM (A/ga/)
I loved Conan the Librarian....
I volunteered at the library and Foster Mom was a librarian....
much hilarity ensued...
Posted by: Sven10077 at October 05, 2013 04:46 PM (9jfyN)
Posted by: kartoffel at October 05, 2013 04:46 PM (oLCqQ)
Posted by: fastfreefall at October 05, 2013 04:46 PM (Tz35j)
Ohio State we may not be able to run an election but by golly we can run the football...
until we face the SEC or my beloved Wolverines come to town.
Posted by: Sven10077 at October 05, 2013 04:46 PM (9jfyN)
I hear ya BC,at casa de jarhead itsFood Network.
So. You know your way around a tablescape is what you're saying?
Posted by: garrett at October 05, 2013 04:46 PM (8eGWb)
Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at October 05, 2013 04:46 PM (5oxPW)
That is all.
Posted by: Mandy P., lurking lurker who lurks at October 05, 2013 08:41 PM (qFpRI)
While looking badass in it, I do wonder how long they can get away with Ichabod wearing the same period authentic clothing week after week.
Posted by: buzzion at October 05, 2013 04:47 PM (LI48c)
Posted by: thunderb at October 05, 2013 04:47 PM (zOTsN)
Posted by: Justamom at October 05, 2013 04:47 PM (Sptt8)
"And then I loved this, they posed for pictures with Michele Bachmann who showed up. Michele Bachmann, one of the people most responsible for shutting the fucking thing down. They’re the greatest generation – nobody said they were the brightest generation.">>>>
Michele Bachmann works for the OMB? I did not know that.
Posted by: Tacky Adhesive at October 05, 2013 04:48 PM (TJw7K)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 04:48 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 05, 2013 04:48 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: beach bum at October 05, 2013 04:49 PM (V+Pei)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 05, 2013 04:49 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at October 05, 2013 04:50 PM (5oxPW)
For $2k a month.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 05, 2013 08:48 PM (DmNpO)
I'm guessing hilarity ensued?
Posted by: Peaches at October 05, 2013 04:50 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 04:50 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 05, 2013 04:51 PM (DmNpO)
For $2k a month.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 05, 2013 08:48 PM (DmNpO)
Half the time when I see people, especially hipster/hippie types, moving to places like Nicaragua or some other economically depressed crap hole, my first thought is that these are the first people hanging from a lamppost when the revolution comes.
Posted by: Professor Marius von Totenkopf (formerly Hoss Fuentes) at October 05, 2013 04:51 PM (aozUR)
Posted by: LadyS at October 05, 2013 04:51 PM (oTXXN)
Yeah. But apparently they already knew he was under it and it was not really that big of a surprise. Some believed they should have left him there b/c excavating the body wasn't going to tell them anything they didn't already know. But, if he was the King of England I would think that he sort of deserves a decent grave. I think he had one before the reformation came along. Now they are fighting as to where to bury him.Posted by: Jesse Pinkman at October 05, 2013 04:52 PM (A/ga/)
Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at October 05, 2013 04:52 PM (5oxPW)
Posted by: UWP at October 05, 2013 04:52 PM (vj51i)
In White Queen I like to look up the history to see how closely it is following what is known. They called George George the Fool because he was a drunk, and that's why they executed him by drowning him in a barrel of Malmsey wine.
The baby Isabelle gave birth to on the boat was actually a girl, and she did give birth to two sons. The first was learning disabled and the second died a few days after birth.
Margaret, mother of who would be Henry the VII, was married at 12, pregnant and widowed 3 months before she gave birth at 13. The birth was so difficult, due to her young age, she and baby Henry nearly died. That's why she never had another child, would not have sex with her two other husbands, and wanted to be a nun
Posted by: thunderb at October 05, 2013 04:53 PM (zOTsN)
Posted by: no good deed at October 05, 2013 04:53 PM (k55Fc)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 05, 2013 04:54 PM (DmNpO)
"And those fuckers deserve a bowtie next time they come to the plate.
Run, motherfucker. Admire your shit on Sportscenter later."
Ppffft!!!! That's like sayin Ali should go to the corner after his KO in Manila. Oh HELL no! Just savor the moment and watch it go, then trot the bases like a boss.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at October 05, 2013 04:54 PM (GwLJQ)
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at October 05, 2013 04:54 PM (/dv33)
Here are the pansies, including Ron Johnson, who are freaking out in the
senate over being called what they are. The NYT is releasing the names
of the Mike Lee/Ted Cruz lynch mob:
"And on Wednesday at a private luncheon, several Senate Republicans — Dan
Coats of Indiana, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Kelly Ayotte of New
Hampshire — assailed Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, who has led the movement
to block funding for the health law.
Ms. Ayotte was especially furious, according to two people present, and waved a printout from a conservative group friendly to Mr. Cruz attacking 25 of his fellow Republican senators for supporting a procedural vote that the group counted as support of the health law.
Ms. Ayotte asked Mr. Cruz to disavow the group’s effort and demanded he explain his strategy. When he did not, several other senators — including Mr. Johnson, Mr. Coats and even Mitch McConnell, the minority leader — joined in the criticism of Mr. Cruz."
Wow, what a disappointment Ayotte has been. A total freaking goddamned sellout. Plus they even mentioned my congressman Mr. Reichert, who is always ready to sellout.
Posted by: NWConservative at October 05, 2013 04:56 PM (M1gmo)
Posted by: thunderb at October 05, 2013 04:56 PM (zOTsN)
Posted by: Mandy P., lurking lurker who lurks at October 05, 2013 04:56 PM (qFpRI)
So. I was doing some blacksmithing today, trying to covert a piece of rebar into a kind of thumbscrew to tighten a sawblade, and forgot for a second to always make sure that the tongs gripped the piece top and bottom, not along the sides, before I gave it a whack. Up in the air goes the piece of red-hot metal, directly over my head and down straight into my bag of charcoal. Whee! Of course the bag immediately catches fire. Fortunately, I was able to get save the small amount of charcoal that remained inside, but was then left holding a really big, flaming paper bag, trying to figure out where to put it where it wouldn't set something else on fire - I eventually just threw it on a nearby sidewalk and let it burn itself out.
So that was exciting. 
Posted by: Grey Fox at October 05, 2013 04:57 PM (pIKT6)
Posted by: Justamom at October 05, 2013 04:58 PM (Sptt8)
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at October 05, 2013 04:59 PM (/dv33)
Posted by: Yip at October 05, 2013 04:59 PM (/jHWN)
Posted by: BignJames at October 05, 2013 05:00 PM (HtUkt)
Posted by: Mandy P., lurking lurker who lurks at October 05, 2013 05:00 PM (qFpRI)
Posted by: Jesse Pinkman at October 05, 2013 05:00 PM (A/ga/)
Posted by: Mr. Moo Moo at October 05, 2013 05:00 PM (HDgX3)
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at October 05, 2013 05:01 PM (/dv33)
Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at October 05, 2013 05:01 PM (5oxPW)
Posted by: nothinglefttolose at October 05, 2013 05:02 PM (M3APu)
Posted by: Jesse Pinkman at October 05, 2013 05:03 PM (A/ga/)
It's suitably creepy too without being overbearing about it. Posted by: Mandy P., lurking lurker who lurks at October 05, 2013 08:56 PM (qFpRI)
The one demon freaks me the hell out.
It's just *fun*. Someone mentioned This Is The End upthread. Both that and Sleepy Hollow are about Revelations, though with rather interesting interpretations thereof.
Sleepy Hollow has already been picked up for a second season which makes me happy. It's just stupid fun and not too very creepy.
I agree about Ichabod though. As badass as he looks, get him new clothes for the love of Pete.
Posted by: alexthechick - Really Universe Really? at October 05, 2013 05:03 PM (Gk3SS)
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 05, 2013 05:03 PM (NjJzM)
Posted by: thunderb at October 05, 2013 05:03 PM (zOTsN)
Posted by: Mandy P., lurking lurker who lurks at October 05, 2013 05:03 PM (qFpRI)
Memo to Bill Maher; monuments are for men who beat enemy armies, not transsexual prostitutes
Posted by: kbdabear at October 05, 2013 05:03 PM (aTXUx)
Posted by: thunderb at October 05, 2013 05:05 PM (zOTsN)
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at October 05, 2013 05:05 PM (GwLJQ)
Posted by: Beagle at October 05, 2013 05:05 PM (sOtz/)
Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at October 05, 2013 05:06 PM (5oxPW)
Posted by: Yip at October 05, 2013 05:07 PM (/jHWN)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 05:08 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at October 05, 2013 05:08 PM (5oxPW)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 05:09 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Mandy P., lurking lurker who lurks at October 05, 2013 05:09 PM (qFpRI)
I'm looking for something that's not stupid, not reality TV, and doesn't take itself too seriously. I'm having a lot of fun with Sleepy Hollow thus far and I hope it can keep it up into the second season. Plus, Ichabod is kinda hot and that's a nice bonus.
Posted by: Mandy P., lurking lurker who lurks at October 05, 2013 09:09 PM (qFpRI)
Ever watch Supernatural?
Posted by: buzzion at October 05, 2013 05:11 PM (LI48c)
Posted by: thunderb at October 05, 2013 05:11 PM (zOTsN)
Posted by: Yip at October 05, 2013 05:11 PM (/jHWN)
Of course you like it. It's the X Hollow. I mean that as a compliment.
Hell, it's even got the freaky guy and skeptical chick partner with the freaky guy being 12 feet taller thing going on.
Posted by: alexthechick - Really Universe Really? at October 05, 2013 05:11 PM (Gk3SS)
Posted by: nothinglefttolose at October 05, 2013 05:12 PM (M3APu)
Posted by: buzzion at October 05, 2013 05:12 PM (LI48c)
I thought Richard had the two boys killed, not Margaret. After all, she was clever enough to have her son marry Elizabeth York, the sister of those boys, and end the Wars of the Roses and make him king
Well, that is what the Tudors said, anyway. Of course, they had a stake in both ensuring that the boys didn't resurface and in blackening the name of the man whom they had killed to gain the throne....
It has been a long time since I read much about that era of English history, but I believe that there is some good evidence to suggest that Henry VII was the culprit, not Richard III.
Posted by: Grey Fox at October 05, 2013 05:12 PM (pIKT6)
Posted by: Jesse Pinkman at October 05, 2013 05:12 PM (A/ga/)
I've been DVRing it to watch during the day while I'm convalescing. I got hooked on Arrow last season. It's a fun soap opera/comic book hero/ hot guy shirtless show.
Posted by: no good deed at October 05, 2013 05:12 PM (k55Fc)
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 05, 2013 05:12 PM (NjJzM)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 05:13 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Mandy P., lurking lurker who lurks at October 05, 2013 05:13 PM (qFpRI)
Posted by: thunderb at October 05, 2013 05:14 PM (zOTsN)
Posted by: Jesse Pinkman at October 05, 2013 05:15 PM (A/ga/)
Posted by: no good deed at October 05, 2013 09:12 PM (k55Fc)
Ahhhhh Arrow. I do enjoy watching that with the sound off.
Posted by: alexthechick - Really Universe Really? at October 05, 2013 05:15 PM (Gk3SS)
Posted by: Justamom at October 05, 2013 05:15 PM (Sptt8)
Posted by: Ragamuffin at October 05, 2013 05:15 PM (fzFF6)
You can do the same thing with the Beauty and the Beast remake.
Posted by: no good deed at October 05, 2013 05:16 PM (k55Fc)
I mentioned that to my hubby and he have me the skeptical look. The X-Files was a damn good show before it went off the rails after the first movie. But I'm such an old fart I can't watch it anymore. We tried to watch some of the very first season on Netflix a few months back and I had nightmares for weeks!Posted by: Mandy P., lurking lurker who lurks at October 05, 2013 05:16 PM (qFpRI)
Never seen Supernatural. If it's on Netflix I might give it a look, though
Posted by: Mandy P., lurking lurker who lurks at October 05, 2013 09:13 PM (qFpRI)
It is. Up to Season 8. Season 9 starts this week on TV I believe.
Posted by: buzzion at October 05, 2013 05:17 PM (LI48c)
Posted by: Jesse Pinkman at October 05, 2013 05:17 PM (A/ga/)
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 05, 2013 05:19 PM (NjJzM)
Posted by: nothinglefttolose at October 05, 2013 05:19 PM (e0nsQ)
Posted by: Jesse Pinkman at October 05, 2013 05:19 PM (A/ga/)
Posted by: Ragamuffin at October 05, 2013 05:21 PM (fzFF6)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 08:19 PM (GEICT)
Are you sure you know what blog you are on?
When has the fear of that ever stopped any of us here?
Posted by: Mikey NTH - Outrage Outlet features Stakes and Kindling for all of Your Heretic Burning Needs! at October 05, 2013 05:21 PM (gmoEG)
Head hunting in baseball is an ass whipping offense. Like chop blocking in football or going knee to knee in hockey.
There's no excuse to do something like that other than youre a pussy. Sorry friend, nothing personal.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at October 05, 2013 05:21 PM (waJ+2)
Posted by: Richard McEnroe at October 05, 2013 05:22 PM (qvify)
Posted by: Jesse Pinkman at October 05, 2013 05:22 PM (A/ga/)
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 05, 2013 05:23 PM (NjJzM)
Posted by: Jesse Pinkman at October 05, 2013 05:26 PM (A/ga/)
Posted by: AD at October 05, 2013 05:26 PM (NmpZu)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 05:27 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Jet Built Around Cannon at October 05, 2013 05:27 PM (4L2D1)
Posted by: Justamom at October 05, 2013 05:27 PM (Sptt8)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 05:28 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Yip at October 05, 2013 05:29 PM (/jHWN)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 05:29 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Jesse Pinkman at October 05, 2013 05:30 PM (A/ga/)
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at October 05, 2013 05:31 PM (dfYL9)
250 196--- Mmmmmm Margarita
Posted by: buzzion at October 05, 2013 09:05 PM (LI48c)
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You rang?
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at October 05, 2013 09:31 PM (dfYL9)
I'm talking the beverage. I'd need pics before I could determine that about you
Posted by: buzzion at October 05, 2013 05:33 PM (LI48c)
Posted by: Jet Built Around Cannon at October 05, 2013 05:33 PM (4L2D1)
Posted by: ExSnipe at October 05, 2013 05:33 PM (57ubW)
Margaret, mother of Henry the VII, was plotting against Richard the III even though she was lady in waiting to his wife. She would not have helped Richard and was very very religious.
Plus Elizabeth Woodville schemed with Margaret to have Henry VII marry Elizabeth's daughter, Elizabeth of York, to put an end to the claims of the other Yorks to the throne and to legitimize Henry VII's claim. She would be unlikely to do that if she thought he had killed her two sons, one of whom would have been king.
Richard also had the marriage of Edward and Elizabeth of Woodville invalidated, making the boys illegitimate. He was very worried about their claims to the throne
Posted by: thunderb at October 05, 2013 05:34 PM (zOTsN)
I went for a mountain bike ride this morning and i tortured the shit out of it. The humudity was low today, the sun was bright, theforest smelled sweet, my bike was working right, and my lungs n legs wereat 100%. Despite all the negative and dark shit happening lately, i wasreminded this morning i've much to be grateful for. Posted by: fastfreefall at October 05, 2013 08:20 PM (Tz35j)
I took a long walk this morning on the Lake Michigan shore. I wasn't much of a nature person - more of a city girl - when I was younger. Now, I find some comfort when I walk on the beach or through the woods and think that America has changed so much but the view of the lake from the beach or in the woods was much the same 25 and 50 and 100 and 500 years ago.
A beautiful country, despite the filthy bastards running the place now.
Posted by: Donna V. at October 05, 2013 05:35 PM (R3gO3)
Posted by: Yip at October 05, 2013 05:35 PM (/jHWN)
Posted by: Jesse Pinkman at October 05, 2013 05:36 PM (A/ga/)
Posted by: Ma Bell at October 05, 2013 05:36 PM (RLdcX)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 05:37 PM (GEICT)
258 I admit that I am really sick of the ghey. Or, they just shove it down your throats
well there's your problem right there
Posted by: navycopjoe at October 05, 2013 05:37 PM (qzVZP)
When you go to Wales the signs are ridiculous. Unreadable and a thousand letters long. The Welsh are also famous for their beautiful singing, see Tom Jones
Posted by: thunderb at October 05, 2013 05:37 PM (zOTsN)
Posted by: Qzsusy at October 05, 2013 05:37 PM (J0VjC)
C'mon, Isn't it entirely reasonable that we got some more intel off the bodies or something else re: Westgate and jumped in where the Kenyans have already been kicking Al-Shabootie.
Besides TFG couldn't wag the dog without prancing.
Posted by: DaveA at October 05, 2013 05:37 PM (DL2i+)
Posted by: Justamom at October 05, 2013 05:38 PM (Sptt8)
Bob Gibson and Nolan Ryan were known to let you know in no uncertain terms that you were standing too close to the plate
Posted by: kbdabear at October 05, 2013 05:38 PM (aTXUx)
Posted by: Jesse Pinkman at October 05, 2013 05:39 PM (A/ga/)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 05:39 PM (GEICT)
well doc it's like Lad said....
"hey Bawney Fwank I'm not a Dr but you might bathe easier w/out the penis in your throat..."
Posted by: sven10077 at October 05, 2013 05:39 PM (9jfyN)
Good news for those who like the really dark shows is that Doc Martin wiull be back with a new "season" (6 shows is a season for the Brits). Well, it made the wife happy.
Posted by: John from next to ID at October 05, 2013 05:39 PM (1c7Ql)
“I have to ask the question — why weren’t those who leaked this and leaked it in an unflattering and unfavorable way — why were they not willing to attach their names to those quotes?” he said. “You know, Ted Cruz and I spoke after the meeting and you know, we would both be fine with the American people seeing and hearing what we said in that meeting. But we’re pretty sure most of our colleagues would be very uncomfortable and downright embarrassed if their constituents saw the way they were behaving.”
Lee added there were “not really” any in the GOP caucus who had rose to his and Cruz’s defense.
“There were a lot of people who were participating directly in the attacks, adding fuel to the fire,” Lee added. “There were a lot of others who were staring at their shoes.”
Posted by: Christopher Robin at October 05, 2013 05:40 PM (e8kgV)
Another good movie that's not well known is "In the Electric Mist."
Tommy Lee Jones is a Louisianna sheriff investigating a murder. It has a "No Country For Old Men" vibe.
It's also the last film Levon Helm did before he died
Posted by: ExSnipe at October 05, 2013 05:41 PM (57ubW)
Posted by: thunderb at October 05, 2013 05:42 PM (zOTsN)
Most notorious headhunter was Sal "The Barber" Maglie. So named because he liked to give batters a "close shave" with his fastball
John Denny of the Phillies back in the 80s was another one. Nolan Ryan was a mean SOB on the mound and a nice guy off it, but Denny was allegedly an asshole no matter where he was
Posted by: kbdabear at October 05, 2013 05:42 PM (aTXUx)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 05:43 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: thunderb at October 05, 2013 05:43 PM (zOTsN)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 05:44 PM (GEICT)
Exactly!
And pish posh I'm sure that noise was totes manly.
Posted by: alexthechick - Really Universe Really? at October 05, 2013 05:44 PM (Gk3SS)
Posted by: Ma Bell at October 05, 2013 05:45 PM (RLdcX)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 05:46 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Gem at October 05, 2013 05:46 PM (zw+pb)
Before the 90s, a pitcher had to throw the brushback just to let the batter know that part of the plate was his. It was also done to let the batter know that the pitcher didn't appreciate the big show the batter put on after hitting a homer off him
Posted by: kbdabear at October 05, 2013 05:46 PM (aTXUx)
Posted by: Justamom at October 05, 2013 05:47 PM (Sptt8)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 05:48 PM (GEICT)
I loved Supernatural, but kind of fell away from it recently. Ichabod might be worth a look.
Posted by: Gem at October 05, 2013 09:46 PM (zw+pb)
Watch the credits of Hercules and Xena sometime. At the end they would stick in some silly off the wall line.
Posted by: buzzion at October 05, 2013 05:49 PM (LI48c)
Posted by: Kreplach at October 05, 2013 05:50 PM (hmUex)
Ah, long ride thru the woods, a mysterious drink and wake up next to a pretty black lady.
I miss college.
Posted by: DaveA at October 05, 2013 05:50 PM (DL2i+)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 05, 2013 05:51 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: and irresolute at October 05, 2013 05:52 PM (RqHWH)
Posted by: nip at October 05, 2013 05:52 PM (jI23+)
Posted by: [/i][/b][/u][/s] Tami at October 05, 2013 05:52 PM (bCEmE)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 05:53 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 09:39 PM (GEICT)
Where Jack Bauer will be a grizzled retired Federal agent brought back into service to take down extremist Tea Party elements led by Ted Cruz.
Posted by: cm9000 at October 05, 2013 05:53 PM (3qZbZ)
Posted by: Tobacco Road at October 05, 2013 05:53 PM (4Mv1T)
The double "L" is pronounced as a goose hiss.
Welsh troops in World War I had a song about the "bouncy bouncy bally" that drove all the other Brits crazy.
Try to pronounce "bally" with a goose hiss.
Posted by: Tacky Adhesive at October 05, 2013 05:54 PM (TJw7K)
nothing like it...there's usually about three versions and two truths per event....
Posted by: sven10077 at October 05, 2013 05:54 PM (9jfyN)
Hey, BCCochran, my uncle (a minor league lefty pitcher in the late '40's) didn't talk baseball much with me - more with my brothers, probably because he had a lot of stories he didn't feel were suitable for a young lady's ears - he was old-fashioned about that. But I do remember him saying that nothing made him angrier than being "shown up" by a batter who had just hit a HR off of him. He meant the guy who stood at home plate to admire his HR rather than putting his head down and trotting around the bases.
I thought of that a few weeks ago, when Carlos Gomez of the Brewers did the same to a Reds pitcher as payback for being hit with a pitch by that same pitcher in an earlier series. Gomez thought that that had been intentional and had nursed a grudge (something baseball players sure seem to do). Gomez rounded the bases, barking at the infielders all the way and then was blocked from HR by the catcher and there was an old fashioned bench clearing brawl, with punches thrown, something you don't see these days. Gomez was suspended for a game and so was the Reds first baseman, but oddly, the catcher stayed in the game. And Gomez was credited with the HR despite the fact he never touched home plate.
Posted by: Donna V. at October 05, 2013 05:54 PM (R3gO3)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 05:54 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: and irresolute at October 05, 2013 05:55 PM (RqHWH)
He was a horrible king. A miser who over taxed people. The taxes were horrendous. He also set people up so he could steal their stuff. People were very happy when he died. Posted by: Jesse Pinkman at October 05, 2013 05:55 PM (A/ga/)
My family...English sent to calm Wales down....
The Welsh are like Celtic Scandis...
Posted by: sven10077 at October 05, 2013 05:55 PM (9jfyN)
Posted by: thunderb at October 05, 2013 05:56 PM (zOTsN)
Posted by: Tobacco Road at October 05, 2013 05:56 PM (4Mv1T)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 05, 2013 05:56 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 05:56 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Kreplach at October 05, 2013 05:57 PM (hmUex)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 05:57 PM (GEICT)
That reminds me, I need to reorder my perfume that smells like a library.
No, I'm not kidding.
Posted by: alexthechick - Really Universe Really? at October 05, 2013 05:57 PM (Gk3SS)
There's an actual rule that if you're prevented from touching the plate, the score counts. I think it was meant for fans storming the field after a walk-off, but it doesn't specifically say that.
McCann should have been tossed.
Posted by: HeatherRadish™, drinking beers at October 05, 2013 05:58 PM (hO8IJ)
Posted by: Justamom at October 05, 2013 05:59 PM (+jNI+)
The Welsh are like Celtic Scandis...>>>>
Ever seen the movie "Twin Town"? One of the sickest films ever made. About life in Wales. Incredible.
Posted by: Tacky Adhesive at October 05, 2013 06:00 PM (TJw7K)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 06:02 PM (GEICT)
well Elizabeth increased the treasury through freebooting....
She also had kick ass staff....
Walsingham 3:16 I just racked your ass.
Posted by: sven10077 at October 05, 2013 06:02 PM (9jfyN)
Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at October 05, 2013 06:03 PM (WxDmr)
Posted by: and irresolute at October 05, 2013 06:08 PM (RqHWH)
He was an adolescent unsportsmanlike jackass. Block the guy on the baseline? Even in tee ball that's a dick move.
Braves intentionally injured Gomez earlier in the season. Seems they could have put up a few words in return.
Posted by: HeatherRadish™, drinking beers at October 05, 2013 06:08 PM (hO8IJ)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at October 05, 2013 06:11 PM (GEICT)
BCochran: That's right - it was the Braves. I think the first baseman started the yelling and Gomez, who is not known for his cool temperament, yelled back and it escalated. Besides the one with the Padres guy who put Greinke out of commission for a while, it was the most serious benchclearer I've seen in a while. Baseball really seems to have lost many of it's rough edges, probably because all these guys make so much money.
A few years back I saw "Bull Durham" again and during the scene where Costner screams at the ump for a couple of minutes, I thought " No ump would wait that long to eject someone today." I remember being vastly entertained in the late '70's by watching Earl Weaver come running out the Orioles dugout like a little minature bull to scream in the ump's face. Umps must have just dreaded working Orioles games, but it was great theater.
Posted by: Donna V. at October 05, 2013 06:12 PM (R3gO3)
Posted by: Jesse Pinkman at October 05, 2013 06:16 PM (A/ga/)
No, this isn't the book thread, but I'm reading Bill Bryson's book "At Home" and it says the majority of French homes didn't have indoor bathrooms well into the 1950's. My dad grew up on a farm without an indoor bathroom in the '20's ad 30's and baths were on Saturday night so everyone was clean for church in the morning. The tub was a big metal wash bucket in the kitchen, the water had to be heated on the stove, and they hung a drape over the entrance to the kitchen so you had a bit of privacy. The rest of the week? Well, it didn't make sense to do that every night when you were only going to get dirty again the next day. And since everyone smelled...
The difference between my dad and the French? When he moved to the city and had an indoor bathroom and was able to shower daily, he did. What's their excuse?
Posted by: Donna V. at October 05, 2013 06:25 PM (R3gO3)
Posted by: simplemind at October 05, 2013 06:28 PM (BmWNr)
Billy Martin was nuts. How many times did Steinbrenner fire him and bring him back?
Good pitching duel going on with the A's and the Tigers.
Posted by: Donna V. at October 05, 2013 06:30 PM (R3gO3)
I feel cheered up already...
Posted by: CanaDave at October 05, 2013 06:31 PM (22nge)
It was a labor of love from the Director. Took 4 years to shoot in 28 different countries.
Amazingly beautiful photography.
I'm going to watch it again before I return it to the library.
YMMV
Posted by: Retired Geezer at October 05, 2013 06:50 PM (7xShT)
Posted by: Obnoxious A-hole at October 05, 2013 06:57 PM (31Nrp)
Their purpose is to make us disgusted with our lives. They seem to be winning.
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