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tenayaI've been off work since a week ago. I got my usual weird-ass ailment that I caught in 1983 on an airplane to London. The bottomline is that if I don't get enough sleep, I get a sore throat that likes to go into sinusitis or my lungs. I got sick my first day off and while I'm feeling better, my voice goes in and out and I'm still trying to avoid a lung infection by coughing a lot. I just called in for tomorrow night, too.
The trip for Rocks!
I had to cancel our trip to Quartzsite on Sunday night with J, J's mom and my mom. On Monday I started to feel better so Mom and I went for a overnighter to the Avi Casino resort that is on the very tip of Nevada. Cloud's gem and rock show was there and most of their vendor area is inside. Can you believe the room, including tax, was $22? I spent triple that there about 4 years ago. And of course, there were more vendors than shoppers, but we were there on a Wednesday. People had really slashed their prices, so Mom and I did our part to support the economy. We drove out on Tuesday night, arriving at 11pm then left the next day after we'd run out of either a)money or b)the will to shop more. Mom used her new rollator (which I told her she needed to name--so far Roland is vieing with Oliver.) She di really well. Instead of looking anxiously about every 10 minutes looking for a place to sit for a bit, she shopped, shopped shopped, even outlasting me (which wasn't hard since I was ill and of course I had to start the monthly bullcrap, too.) It was a really good purchase, and while she had been reluctant to get one, is totally sold on it now.
While at the casino, I kept on eye out for a Stargate slot machine but didn't see any. I would be such a sucker if I came across one of those, I guess I was lucky.
On the way back, I got very sleepy about halfway home. We pulled over at a rest area. Why is it that the trucks get a moderately lit area but the cars were in a strip of near total darkness? It just seemed spooky to me. I had a 20 minute power nap and was good to go. I would love to know what happens during that time. Before the nap, I was flicking my face to stay awake. During half the nap, I could hear the music playing, the vehicles driving by, Mom shifting in her seat. I had a sense of images and *stuff* moving about in my head, kind of back and forth between the hemispheres. Then I had a few minutes of proper sleep before my eyes popped open and I was completely refreshed. It must be a chemical or electrical balancing that occurs. How can you go from near incapable due to a need for sleep and then 20 minutes later, the need is gone? A mystery for sure.
Rather than spamming, I'll just add a few tv thoughts here, too. Supernatural and Criminal Minds. I was going to discuss The Mentalist but that got too long. Spam coming up.
I haven't read anyone else's take on the show. I thought it okay. I was irritated the dog didn't make it and knew at least one adult would die. That that was the extent of the family's losses surprised me. I guess the main points would be that Sam was minimally present again. I dislike that it's either a Dean ep or a Sam ep. I know this was probably necessary to continue to deal with Dean's trauma but I'm having a hard time accepting his experiences. He could not remember 30 or 40 years (or whatever it was) of that torture and be sane. That he enjoyed hurting others because it made the pain go away? Eh, no. And if he did, that type of behavior modification would be irreversible. Dean would not be salvagable or safe to be around. So, while I can appreciate JA's acting, I think the writer's painted themselves into a non-believable corner that does logically will end in Dean being miserable for whatever amount of time he can suffer to be alive. It's quite icky.
Criminal Minds. I felt that bad guy was really well played. I was wondering if the team had the right guy and really grew to appreciate the subtle range of emotions the unsub displayed. To see the loyalty of his family and to watch how that changed as their denial was eroded away--and what it took to go there. As for the team, Morgan was up front and relentless. Reid was happily analyzing and decoding (I'm a "dash" person myself, obviously.) Loved the steely confidence on Reid's face when Morgan asked him if he was sure of his analysis. Nice team moment when Rossi told the detective Reid was found in a basket on the steps of the FBI. Prentiss seemed a bit uncomfortable around the rape victim--I do wish we'd get more of a back story on her. Not much Hotch this time. Anyway, not a powerful episode but worth watching.
The trip for Rocks!
I had to cancel our trip to Quartzsite on Sunday night with J, J's mom and my mom. On Monday I started to feel better so Mom and I went for a overnighter to the Avi Casino resort that is on the very tip of Nevada. Cloud's gem and rock show was there and most of their vendor area is inside. Can you believe the room, including tax, was $22? I spent triple that there about 4 years ago. And of course, there were more vendors than shoppers, but we were there on a Wednesday. People had really slashed their prices, so Mom and I did our part to support the economy. We drove out on Tuesday night, arriving at 11pm then left the next day after we'd run out of either a)money or b)the will to shop more. Mom used her new rollator (which I told her she needed to name--so far Roland is vieing with Oliver.) She di really well. Instead of looking anxiously about every 10 minutes looking for a place to sit for a bit, she shopped, shopped shopped, even outlasting me (which wasn't hard since I was ill and of course I had to start the monthly bullcrap, too.) It was a really good purchase, and while she had been reluctant to get one, is totally sold on it now.
While at the casino, I kept on eye out for a Stargate slot machine but didn't see any. I would be such a sucker if I came across one of those, I guess I was lucky.
On the way back, I got very sleepy about halfway home. We pulled over at a rest area. Why is it that the trucks get a moderately lit area but the cars were in a strip of near total darkness? It just seemed spooky to me. I had a 20 minute power nap and was good to go. I would love to know what happens during that time. Before the nap, I was flicking my face to stay awake. During half the nap, I could hear the music playing, the vehicles driving by, Mom shifting in her seat. I had a sense of images and *stuff* moving about in my head, kind of back and forth between the hemispheres. Then I had a few minutes of proper sleep before my eyes popped open and I was completely refreshed. It must be a chemical or electrical balancing that occurs. How can you go from near incapable due to a need for sleep and then 20 minutes later, the need is gone? A mystery for sure.
Rather than spamming, I'll just add a few tv thoughts here, too. Supernatural and Criminal Minds. I was going to discuss The Mentalist but that got too long. Spam coming up.
I haven't read anyone else's take on the show. I thought it okay. I was irritated the dog didn't make it and knew at least one adult would die. That that was the extent of the family's losses surprised me. I guess the main points would be that Sam was minimally present again. I dislike that it's either a Dean ep or a Sam ep. I know this was probably necessary to continue to deal with Dean's trauma but I'm having a hard time accepting his experiences. He could not remember 30 or 40 years (or whatever it was) of that torture and be sane. That he enjoyed hurting others because it made the pain go away? Eh, no. And if he did, that type of behavior modification would be irreversible. Dean would not be salvagable or safe to be around. So, while I can appreciate JA's acting, I think the writer's painted themselves into a non-believable corner that does logically will end in Dean being miserable for whatever amount of time he can suffer to be alive. It's quite icky.
Criminal Minds. I felt that bad guy was really well played. I was wondering if the team had the right guy and really grew to appreciate the subtle range of emotions the unsub displayed. To see the loyalty of his family and to watch how that changed as their denial was eroded away--and what it took to go there. As for the team, Morgan was up front and relentless. Reid was happily analyzing and decoding (I'm a "dash" person myself, obviously.) Loved the steely confidence on Reid's face when Morgan asked him if he was sure of his analysis. Nice team moment when Rossi told the detective Reid was found in a basket on the steps of the FBI. Prentiss seemed a bit uncomfortable around the rape victim--I do wish we'd get more of a back story on her. Not much Hotch this time. Anyway, not a powerful episode but worth watching.
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Date: 2009-01-18 04:24 pm (UTC)I also think you could be right on how the show will end. That will upset a lot of my friends. :::gets ready to hug friends:::
I'm still coughing but it's a lot drier now. Progress. *g*
Glad to hear you are doing better. I wonder how many didn't go to Kathy's because they were under the weather?
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Date: 2009-01-19 05:32 am (UTC)We'll definitely need a lot of hugs. Though I must admit I'm prepared. I was a Blake's 7 fan, after all...! I just hope they don't screw it up; a badly done series ender really damages an entire series.
>>>Glad to hear you are doing better. I wonder how many didn't go to Kathy's because they were under the weather?
Bren wasn't feeling well, and neither was Denetia. I bet there were more.