The New Hobbit Hole

[ksen]

Who says cats are dumb.

Oh, they're dumb alright, dumb as foxes. ;^)

Where ya been?

-Kevin

[HairOfTheDog]

Here is a topical example! - Though I have never posted about it, I am/was not a big fan of home-schooling. But with reasonable people here really into it, how can I not think it is a reasonable idea?

[HairOfTheDog]

And the Freoples and America the Right Way threads... there are a lot of little regular threads!

I am known here and in the Dimensional Door.

[ksen]

We should be tempered all the time of course, but the social threads do help to personalize the relationships. It creates a peer group instead of a bunch of individuals, a peer group that will have to answer to each other for things we say, because we are not so anonymous anymore. And that is a good thing!

THAT'S IT! That is what I have been trying to clumsily get across. Thanks HOTD.

I agree, it is a good thing.

BTW, did you notice if they played the TT trailer during the MTV awards?

-Kevin

[carton253]

Giving others a chance at the Precious.

[HairOfTheDog]

I didn't see a trailer... And I only stepped out once to tend ponies.

[Overtaxed]

My cat lets me feel her claws on my face until I get up and put food in the bowl or let her out (depending on what she wants.)

[ksen]

I am known here and in the Dimensional Door.

I started reading that when it first started. Has it gone on from Loch Ness monster sightings and what are the latest happenings on Art Bell?

It sure is strange which threads get a life of their own and turn into a daily place to meet and chat with people who share a common interest, like this thread for example.

-Kevin

[ksen]

Giving others a chance at the Precious.

Well I'm glad you're back because Corin's been hogging the Precious.

-Kevin

[2Jedismom]

But with reasonable people here

Thank you! That's the nicest thing anyone has said to me in a while. I know I'm a reasonable person, but trying to convince the rest of the unreasonable world is difficult at times! It's why I like FR. You may not care for homeschooling, but you are reasonable enough to give people like me and others the benefit of the doubt. Unlike most of the rest of society.

[HairOfTheDog]

They talk about a bit of wierd stuff at Dimensional Door, but mostly just chat.

I have to leave for a bit. The dreaded trip to town! Back in a couple hours!

[HairOfTheDog]

Be back in a bit 2J - gotta go!

[Corin Stormhands]

Well I'm glad you're back because Corin's been hogging the Precious.

Kevin has precious envy, doesn't Kevin?

[carton253]

I saw the new Star Wars this weekend. I liked it.

SPOILER -- IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE MOVIE AND YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS -- DON'T READ ANY FURTHER.

When Yoda went to fight Dooku - there was laughter (I think Corin mentioned it before) but it wasn't satrical or disbelief... it was more like... this is going to be good. I watched for it since that was mentioned. There was no disrespect implied by the laughter. I thought it was great myself.

The best part of the movie happened on Tatooine. After Anakin kills the raiders, he tells Padame that "he hates them all..." Then... Darth Vader's theme is heard. The whole audience reacted at that.

But that is also the greatest flaw of the movie. The best moment was done by the orchestrator. The movie lacks Hans Solo or someone like him. An exciting character... a character that demands you look at him. Hans was funny... but, he commanded your attention. He brought a certain tension to the scenes. When he wasn't on screen, you couldn't wait for him to return. Sorta like Aragorn.

The movie is too serious... I know it's about serious issues, but the humor is forced as some of the situations. There were inherent and organic comedy in the A New Hope and Empire that is not in this one. Funny asides to the camera are desperate. The story telling is heavy handed. I like the characters and the story...

Also, since I know the outcome... there is no suspense. So when you put characters I know live in peril... who cares. That hurts the story too.

I saw it once... I have no desire to see it again. I think I saw the original Star Wars 4 times in the theater and the Empire Strikes Back a boatload. After Empire the series has gone downhill.

[carton253]

And Smeagol is zeroing in on the precious...

[Countyline]

... He got a scuggle and breakfast"...

scuggle new word? or snuggle intended? I'm interested in slang words from other areas; so just inquiring.

[ksen]

Kevin has precious envy, doesn't Kevin?

Who? Me? Anyone have some Visine? My eye is killing me.

-Kevin

[carton253]

Scuggle is a combination of cuddle and snuggle. I made it up.

[ksen]

And Smeagol is zeroing in on the precious...

Well THAT didn't take long. ;^)

-Kevin

[Corin Stormhands]

I saw it once... I have no desire to see it again.

Same here. My son wants to go back. But not with me.