Arndrake

QUOTE (Geds @ May 27 2006, 08:11 PM)3. I will be in Las Vegas for a week the week after next. Me too. But only for three days, starting June 4. Doing a bowling tournament at the Gold Coast.

Got the day off, but am in 'frugal mode' as I don't get another paycheck until after my trip to Vegas.

Has anybody noticed that building there before?

QUOTE (rushgoober @ May 26 2006, 08:23 AM)QUOTE (Disco @ May 26 2006, 07:58 AM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ May 26 2006, 10:51 AM) There's also an intersting bit between Gaff and Deckard after Batty's death. Gaff looks at Deckard and says: "You've done a man's job, sir." Interesting choice of words, don't you think? Hadn't noticed that either... I think the beauty of it is that there is no conclusive evidence, no "smoking gun" in the modern parlance, but there is a grouping of subtle hints. It's done so well... I wonder if there's a reference to Deckard being a replicant in "Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep", the book by Philip K. Dick that the movie is based on? I read 'Androids' and I don't recall that ever being suggested. Although there is a chapter where Deckard has to contend with being accused of being a replicant, but it was a ploy by an actual replicant to confuse Deckard. There were a lot of differences between 'Androids' and Blade Runner, and it seems like, other than the concept of Blade Runners and replicants and some of the names used, there was almost nothing in common. I actually always liked the voice over. I think it added an interesting clarification to the film, especially the section where Batty is dying.

"Avoid the green ones. They're not ripe yet."

QUOTE (barney_rebel @ May 17 2006, 07:32 PM)That Morissey song (dunno the title) - Charmed Are you thinking of How Soon is Now by The Smiths?

Hey, Netter. Another great birthday comes. But how many different ways can we say it? Call a cab, ya sot!

spoilers Well, Exile Island is in the books. An interesting premise that looks like it will be reused in the next season, which will take place in the Cook Islands. It is amazing that Danielle was able to win the last person standing challenge, considering she had been unable to win a single challenge the entire season. But then again, how could anyone else win considering Terry was winning almost all the immunities and most of the rewards. Aras stepped up in the end and was able to secure his place in the final 3. Now I understand why Danielle chose Aras instead of Terry, considering she had a better chance with him. Unfortunately, she had no chance against either of them. But this season had some interesting things, such as Cirie's strengthened character and Shane's decent into madness. One thing that was amazing was how Terry was able to keep battling all the way to the end even though he had a bullseye on his back after the merge.

I have the 30th anniversary DVD. Great stuff. And memorable songs. And the great part is that when you are a kid, you don't realize you are actually learning something. True genius behind the writing.

See, there in lies the issue. There seems to be a serious brain drain with regards to teleplay and script writers. Currently there are few good writers of TV and movies, coupled with the fact that making reality tv shows and remaking movies requires very little extra energy or money. And the masses are eating it up. So the networks and studios are milking this cash cow for as much as they can. I speculate the reality tv craze should be completely dead in the next three or four years. It's already starting to fizzle away.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/paganoman/beerpiss2.jpg "Thar she blows!" Speaking of alternate names, isn't it ridiculous how every little body problem has to have a professional or medical sounding name? EDS for a limp willy? Incontinence because you can't hold your water anymore? I seem to recall there was already a good name for all these issues. it's called getting old!

Reasoning that maybe Hilda had gone back to look at the history of Rush first hand, I took a little travel back in time. Unfortunately, I travelled too far back. I ended up near a well in North Africa around the third century. When I arrived, I happened upon a babe of a woman. One could say she was almost a princess. She also seemed familiar. So I thought I'd chat her up a bit. I started to wonder, as I talked to the princess, if she was an ancestor of our lost Hilda. We started into some small talk when all of a sudden some armored bucket-head idiot on a white horse comes galloping up and tries to skewer me. "Forsooth, yon foul beast," he bellowed. "Thine wickedness shall be dispatched." I had no idea what he was talking about, so I tried to tell the guy I was just talking to the babe. "Insolence! St George will not be deceived by thine forked tongue!" St George? Man, was that guy full of himself. Well, unfortunately I had to get out of there if I wanted to save my skin. But as I left, I told the princess to pass down the legend of Rush.

QUOTE (Digital Man @ Apr 30 2006, 07:59 PM)Another one for me: Stuck in the Middle With You - Steelers Wheels Reservoir Dogs, in case you were wondering. It's probably the most memorable scene in the movie. And one of the more disgusting, if I am thinking of the right scene (where Mr Blonde cuts the cop's ear off with the straight razor and then starts talking into it). Little Green Bag is another one that quickly identifies with that film.

Happy Birthday Netter! For your birthday, why not take a trip to Nantucket? Do a little fishing to start the day off, then find a local pub. Enjoy lots of local flavor. Great food, great booze, great companionship. And when you need to get back to your hotel, just call Antonio Scarpacci, local cabbie. http://images.hollywood.com/images/4_1697316.jpg

QUOTE (Alsgalpal @ Apr 26 2006, 12:40 PM)1. I went in the hot tub last nite, nakkie. No teasing! 1. I live in a very empty house now 2. I need to get away again 3. Loss sucks

QUOTE (Modest Man From Mandrake @ Apr 24 2006, 05:10 PM)When every I hear "Tuesday's Gone" by Lynyrd Skynyrd I always think of Dazed and Confused. Funny, whenever I hear Never Been Any Reason by Head East or Slow Ride by Foghat, I think of that movie.

Ferris Bueller: Twist and Shout - The Beatles, Danke Schoen - Wayne Newton. btw Oh Yeah! was done by Yello Hudson Hawk: Swinging on a Star - Bing Crosby (a semi bad movie, but the use of the old crooner tunes to keep time during their heists was ingenious and funny).

Netter, I got you a special bottle, straight from my heart (and kidneys). http://www.planetliquor.com/products/019.jpg Ancient Gorgeous Dragon Liquor So have a few rounds on your special day. And enjoy a few more dragon fire-roasted sausages on me. And don't forget to take a cab!

Did anybody notice the netter was last active on the 15th of April? He probably saw the thread, determined that English speaking people are totally insane, and vowed never to come back to TRF. Ah well, have a good birthday anyway. Have a few drinks and dragon fire-roasted sausages courtesy of yours truly. And don't forget to take that cab home.

QUOTE (DonnaWanna @ Apr 19 2006, 04:04 PM)2. I cant sleep with anythin on my legs, Like jammy bottoms,sweats,shorts..and so on ... Does that mean what I think it does? 1. Dogs and bees can 'smell' fear (maybe not, but they always seem to assault the frightened ones) 2. Dogs eat grass to remedy indigestion 3. This house has just turned into Grand Central

How about in Die Hard 2? "Yippie Kiyay Mr Falcon" just doesn't sound very definitive.

Inspired by Disco's Hilda Quest to the Himalayas, I have decided to go on my own quest. However, as a dragon, my journey is a little different. It is possible that Hilda has reached a new level of consciousness, and has gone off to another realm, one only reachable by people in their imaginations. As a dragon, I can get to those places with ease. My first stop was a land called Honnalee. I ran into a cousin of mine named Puff. Sadly, Puff was a little out of it. He seemed a little wired and irritable and kept whining about some kid named Johnny Paper. When I asked if he had seen or knew anything about Hilda, he kept trying to get me to frolic in the autumn mist with him. Sorry, I don't frolic in the autumn mist with another bull dragon. So I left him to whatever he was smoking and continued my journey. More reports to follow.

I've heard the commercials about this place, but I haven't been there yet. Sounds killer, though. http://www.i5design.com/restaurantdesigns/rock/rock_exterior.jpg Wood fired brick oven pizza. The restaurant has a classic rock theme and most of the menu items have names based on classic rock songs. Some day I gotta try it. The local reviews suggest sticking with simple toppings, although they can go a little more exotic. The Rock Wood Fired Pizza *edited to get a different picture, one that would actually work*

QUOTE (2112-Rob-2112 @ Apr 17 2006, 10:49 PM) if its a pickle place why do they have an atomic burger? Whatever tickles your pickle.

QUOTE (Disco @ Apr 14 2006, 08:30 PM)QUOTE (Arndrake @ Apr 14 2006, 07:20 AM) Disco, might I suggest hiring Brad Dharma, psychedelic detective, while you are in Kathmandu? Top idea ABZ, I've contacted Dharma who said 'Om', so he seems to be meditating on it. On the opther hand he might just have been saying 'Um' in which case we're still no further forward. Dang, sounds like Dharma has been hitting the opium pipe again.