Well, we frakkin' did it - finished the whole thing. Was definitely worth it, but there were a few episodes in there that just felt like filler. And Baltar is irredeemable, but I grew to like Caprica Six.
Now what? Maybe some Weeds, Californication, etc., or maybe I'll get sucked in too deep into NHL 10...
I saw Bruce McDonald's Pontypool on the weekend. I was a little hesitant because I thought it was a gory, zombie flick, but I was totally wrong. This is a spooky, thought-provoking, and at times, darkly funny movie. I highly recommend! And hey, it is set in Pontypool near Kawartha Lakes.
Yes, I caved and got a PS3 Slim for my birfday from the parentals. Wanted Blu-ray capability... Haven't even touched it yet, since I need to unbox other stuff in the house first, plus I have nothing to play on it.
I am finally starting to resurface after a tough few weeks of packing and moving, then a nasty stomach virus that took me out for nearly another week. But thankfully, getting to bed by 9:30pm for a few nights in a row is helping me to get some energy back.
Glad to hear everyone is doing otay. Am hoping to catch a matinee of D-9 tomorrow!
Caught District 9 last week. It lived up to my hype here on the Moontower! Amazing effects, great story. And I smell a sequel or two based on the ending (at least that's what I hope)!
Well, it was a tough couple o' days. Let's just say that I NEVER want to move again. But it's over and we're in.
Check you later!
Well, the move is tomorrow, whether we're ready or not. No interwebs for a few days - however will I manage?
Shook my ass off at the Kool Haus last night! Underworld rolled through town. Crazy energy, crazy lights, huge production, massive projections, giant balloons. Amazing.
I am just beginning to watch Weeds. I watched the very first episode many moons ago and it just didn't grab me, but I am giving it another try. Is it wrong that my favourite character is the chubby daughter whose mother gave laxatives to?
I should of posted this too. Sure you have seen them but there are a couple of trailers and featurette of Spike Jones' Where the Wild Things Are. This has the potential to be mind-blasting too.
Boyz,
Off to a cottage with the famdamily for a week. Here's how I intend to drive up Hwy #11...
A quick movie recommend. I had picked up and put down this DVD at my video store so many times! It has Nick Stahl - check. It has Selma Blair - check, check. Could be good, but I didn't know a sole who had seen it or heard of it. And it was released in 2006.
Here it is folks, the long-awaited edition of "What's Spinnin' on Dub's iPod". Don't know? Well, I'll tell you. I think I might of damn near created the perfect playlist. At least for summer, well, at least at my house when I am doing the dishes these days. Anywhoo, enough of the chatter let's get to the music!
Well, we're back. Didn't lose too much gambling (under $100), and didn't gain too much eating (under 100lbs). Here are some quick points from my experience:
Not all buffets are created equal
We stayed at the Wynn, and that buffet was phenomenal. I mean, really, really good. But we also ate at the MGM Grand buffet, and it wasn't nearly as good. Not terrible, but for $32/person, I want really good.
Just 'cause its expensive, doesn't mean its good
This is mainly food-related as well. We ate at a French restaurant at the Wynn called, Daniel Boulud, and it wasn't nearly as good as the hype. Plus, it was $180US for the two of us, with only a half bottle of wine and no dessert. We did have some great meals, though. Two of them at the Venetian - breakfast at Bouchon, and dinner at Canaletto.
Everything is huge
The buildings, the casinos, the food portions, the stores, the hotel bills... Everything. Surprisingly, I didn't see near the number of really obese people that I was expecting. Maybe 'cause everything is soooo huge and you have to walk quite a bit to get from huge place to huge place.
There are lots and lots of boobies
It's not hard to see full boobies in Vegas, but I am even referring to massive shows of cleavage showing on skimpy outfits. At first you are probably thinking, "how is that a bad thing," but then I have to say that in most cases, the women should not have been showing the cleavage, or maybe it was just purely accidental. There were a number of times I thought, "you should be wearing a bra". Sag City.
Stay away from dudes flicking cards on the sidewalk
Got tired really quickly of all the guys (and even some girls) trying to hand you tickets for strippers and ladies with services. Their t-shirts even read, "Girls to your room in under 20 minutes!".
The Hoover Dam is amazing
It really was amazing. We did the powerplant tour, and it is truly remarkable to think how it was created, 2 years ahead of schedule, and 20% under budget by a partnership of 6 companies. Like that would ever happen today.
We had a great time. Saw the Blue Man Group which was amazing (thanks to Dubby for that reco), and also saw David Copperfield in a relatively small theatre. That dude made a car appear on stage. I didn't even know it was coming, and then **BAM** it was there. He levitated a balled up tissue about 8 feet from us, then turned it into a rose.
Good times! Now we just have to sell our house and move in the next 2 months. Easy stuff!
Just finished watching the first season of Eastbound & Down. Highly recommend. Will Ferrell's character is amazing.
So my vision of what prison would be like is actually real! I knew it! Note to self: If you are going to get arrested, do it in the Philippines.
Well, it's going to hit the wire soon. The Slippy McGavin clan will be moving in mid-August! More details to come next week (after Mrs. Slippy and I do a 4-day vacation in Vegas)...
Later!
PS - If you know of anyone with $5mil to spend on accommodations, the Slippy Estate is up for grabs!
