DiscipleofLerxst

I was reading In Cold Blood while Hurricane Frances was churning through FL. I thought it was good, although it didn't move terribly fast, and a tree came crashing through my house causing about $80,000.00 in damage (I don't blame the book). One of my friends recommended The Devil in the White City but I never got around to reading it.

 

I also read Under The Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer the same guy who wrote Into The Wild. It was a true crime story intermingled with a lot of stuff about the mormon church, although it was based on a crime.

 

I could probably get into true crime as I prefer non-fiction to fiction, and believe it or not, I find people being really rotten to other people fascinating, although horrendously morbid.

 

I remember you saying you wanted to write a turn-o-the century true crime story, I'll check out what you have.

QUOTE (softfilter @ Oct 23 2008, 12:56 PM)

"Takei and Altman had previously stated that Shatner was invited to their wedding, but he never RSVPed." "It is unfortunate that Bill was unable to join us for our wedding as he indeed was invited to attend" Takei responded from APnews article Don't know who cares but Takei certainly has some issues against Shatner, I remember George Takei was on Howard Stern and just ripped him to pieces(Bill's a lonely man, horrible actor , arrogant egomaniac- It's all about him) that kind of stuff very funny. Made even funnier when Howard had Shatner on not long after, and asked how he got along with George, When he told him fine .. Howard played back Takei rant against him. Bill's jaw dropped he truly was shocked and suprised! That Rush guitarist could be Billy Shatners double..

QUOTE (Necromancer @ Oct 23 2008, 12:32 PM)

I'm at odds with Joker being released from Arkhum. Even if he's cured, they would NEVER release him to freedom. But since this is a graphic novel, and not straight continuity, I can get over it. Maybe.

I loved that...and having been grace by God himself to actually been born a Gemini...I know exactly where he is coming from.

I like it. Looks like Fenders answer to all the Jacksonsand Charvels that came out around that time with the SSH and FR bridge.

QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Oct 19 2008, 11:51 AM)

QUOTE (DiscipleofLerxst @ Oct 19 2008, 08:19 AM) Someone has a picture in their signature with Lerxst clearly playing one of those. Alex has played them for the past two tours. There's tons of pics showing him playing either the black one or the sunburst one. I understand, but what I'm saying is...there is a member of TRF who, as their signature has a picture of Lerxst playing one..it's a really cool pic too, clearly showcasing the LP avec FR.

Someone has a picture in their signature with Lerxst clearly playing one of those.

Damn machine plays better than I do.

QUOTE (Necromancer @ Oct 16 2008, 11:14 AM)

I saw a documentary about the making of this. The thing I found most disturbing is that these guys just sat there with their cameras aimed at people jumping and never stepped in to do anything about it. I'm sure they could have cell phoned someone. There is bridge security from what I seen on the documentary. Sad, either way.

QUOTE (DiscipleofLerxst @ Oct 12 2008, 07:48 PM)

I heard about this on The Howard Stern Show a couple of weeks ago. Robin Quivers said even though she couldn't understand a word of it, it was one of the scariest movies she has ever seen. Looks scaaaarrrrry

It wasn't in the script.

I'd heard this movie mentioned on the Howard Stern Show a while ago and today a piece of news made me seek it out on Youtube where it is available in it's entirety in 10, 10 minute segments.

 

It's a sad, disturbing, though provoking, documentary some will find horrifying and disgusting, but it's well made and doesn't glorify the topic of the story....but it certainly does leave you wondering.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwl-Pa_QT0M

I heard about this on The Howard Stern Show a couple of weeks ago. Robin Quivers said even though she couldn't understand a word of it, it was one of the scariest movies she has ever seen.

 

Looks scaaaarrrrry

QUOTE (Weatherman2112 @ Oct 8 2008, 02:15 PM)

I force myself to finish each book but there are some I WISH i hadn't finished. One comes to mind. The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. 973 pages about people trying to build a church back in the 1100's. It was a good story for a while then it seemed like even the author was tired of the story at the end and just rushed it to be done with it...after dragging it out 900 pages!

That's a great movie...what's the scene you skip over?

QUOTE (Mustard Death @ Oct 4 2008, 01:01 PM)

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh288/Spastic_Ink/Motivational%20Posters/BearGryllsMordor.jpg The choice is obvious.

QUOTE (PhilCastro @ Sep 22 2008, 10:08 PM)

Bear Grylls is awesome I find Les boring to watch... Bear actually entertains me

QUOTE (troutman @ Oct 3 2008, 11:36 PM)

QUOTE (DiscipleofLerxst @ Oct 3 2008, 04:42 PM) Nice thread Trout...glad to see so many of the best are Florida girls. We have THE BEST down here. I won't argue with that. BTW.. Kudos to CeeJ for starting the thread!! Yeah...I saw that after I posted...could have edited but forgot...Kudos CeeJ

Nice thread Trout...glad to see so many of the best are Florida girls.

 

We have THE BEST down here.

I would never have guessed that...but I can tell you the name of Morgoths hammer (from Lord of the Rings)...does that make me a nerd?

QUOTE (Janie @ Sep 30 2008, 09:21 AM)

QUOTE (DiscipleofLerxst @ Sep 29 2008, 03:29 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Sep 29 2008, 06:07 PM) Hmmm, thank you everyone. I would want something impressive though I think for a first guitar. (Before you ask, it isn't for me - I would be buying it for someone else.) Any recommendations? Nothing outrageously pricing but something that says (1) this person knows guitars and (2) cool! With guitars you get what you pay for....   Here's a GREAT DEAL!!!!!!!!!!     http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=150299920816 That does look and sound like a great guitar! It makes me want to take guitar up again. Yeah...I know what you are saying....LOOK...there's a "buy it now" option...that seems like a great deal...maybe you should snatch it up.

QUOTE (Janie @ Sep 29 2008, 06:07 PM)

Hmmm, thank you everyone. I would want something impressive though I think for a first guitar. (Before you ask, it isn't for me - I would be buying it for someone else.) Any recommendations? Nothing outrageously pricing but something that says (1) this person knows guitars and (2) cool!

King Crimson

 

Marillion

QUOTE (Janie @ Sep 29 2008, 04:49 PM)

QUOTE (CygnusX-1Bk2 @ Sep 29 2008, 01:46 PM) Squire is the budget brand from Fender. The quality on these vary depending upon several factors, most notably the country of manufacture. Judging by the single ply pickguard and the 1970's style headstock that is not quite the greatest guitar in the world, but I am sure that it plays and sounds like a Stratocaster. This is good for a beginner for sure. I have two amps similar to the one pictured, solid state practice amps. again, good for a beginner. Thank you for your input!! What about the price ($175)? Is that decent or is he asking too much you think? It's usually possible to negotiate IF you know what you're talking about. If you have to have it today, $100.00 is a great deal in your favor...if he says no and you still HAVE to have it, offer $125.00 which is pretty fair....still a good deal if you have to have it NOW...$150..maybe consider buying new or ebay.   Any more than that and I would shop ebay which that particular guitar is all over. Squier Affinity strat. Buying new at your local Guitar Center or Sam Ash or whatever store you shop, you'll wind up paying around $175.00, probably a little more for new (guitar and amp). Plus tax.   If you have time to shop around, both items are all over ebay and you, more than likely, can find a good deal if you are patient. Just don't forget to add shipping charges.   If you are lucky and patient, you might find one of each which, when combined, come to 100-125 with shipping....but ya gotta be patient.

QUOTE (Maestro @ Sep 29 2008, 04:16 AM)

The Manhatten Project