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16 minutes ago, cineater said:

That was fun!  I work my ass off to get Christmas covered and that's done I can shop for fun things.  I got myself an alpaca ornament!  Sent you a picture.  Picked up a few more little surprises for people and of course something Karen saw while we were out.  She got a dinosaur ornament like mine with the Christmas lights.  They don't light up.

The Dentist made an adjustment so these are more comfortable but they still need work.  I did got out for lunch and did pretty good.

Not you specifically but I'm sure Axl has a list.

What amazing things?

You're neighbors are weird.

Awesome - you deserved a fun day out with Karen! Ahh, that ornament is so cute and realistic! You got your alpaca now  And will build your herd if you get those finished crafts gifted back! The dino one sounds cute too. Im so happy that you had a good time!

Well, getting there with the teeth. Lunch out! Nice. What did ya have? I had more pizza, more turkey sandwich and more cheesies... and I loved it still lol. Drank way too much coffee, well into the afternoon. So I am wired.

In star wars - Luke Skywalker appeared in the current TV show, Mandalorian! Im not sure if youd know that the last depictions of Luke we've seen in the recent movies pissed off almost the entire fan base? But this was the Luke we all know and love. This depiction of Luke was of an earlier Luke - from just after the last of the three first original movies (return of the jedi). Where he's super powerful  Mando is the series that Baby Yoda is from and we all already loved it... and Luke just strolls in and kicked ass with the force and light sabre!

And this is just after Disney recently announced two spin offs of this show. And at the end of this episode they introduced a 3rd spin off! So there are either 3-4 shows with all these characters we love, plus now Luke could be in any or all of them too The Luke we knew before Disney mucked it all up. Baby Yoda is now in the care of Luke Skywalker!

Re: my neighbours. Yes total fuck jobs. Its clear to me that whoever is doing the intake interviews just automatically prioritizes AND accepts any visible minority, without any further scrutiny, just for being such. So annoying. And to make it worse, just an hour ago I heard someone approach so I wanted to see who it was... it was a neighbour that I hardly know dropping off a Christmas Card. And I think me appearing startled them  But it was fine and we laughed. But still. Yuck. It shouldnt have to be this way, especially when it effects others like that. Like 50/50 chance I dont get a card form them next year  

Still feeling the Christmas Spirit though. Maybe some Willie carols this evening?! Do you do any christmas song listening at all? I did the Peanuts Christmas earlier too.

8 minutes ago, Ratam said:

I think that NATALE word is relative as you says the Jesuchrist born, in Spanish language is= Navidad or Natividad, all is about the Jesus born. In Spanish Natal or Natale is  also= Nacimiento.

Very cool - I appreciate you filling me in! Thanks

In english we call Jesus' birth "the Nativity" which also stems from the word natal.

37 minutes ago, RussTCB said:

Why does anyone feel like Mandos arc is over? This was one mission he took on. It just took two seasons to complete it. There's a whole other galaxy out here are stuff for him to get involved with. 

I agree theres lots more for Din. I do wonder if the show/group of shows "the Mandalorian" wont feature him as prominently though? I think that the exposition Mayfeld laid out in 15 about identity and creed/belief might be where this is all going?

For example, earlier Bo-Katan mocked Din for not removing his helmet due to his creed. But today in 16 she really, truly contradicts herself when she refuses the dark sabre - her birthright - because of her creed. (At least thats my reading. Im prone to being wrong, lol)

So "The Mandalorian" may not refer to Din the way that at least I myself assumed it did so far? Maybe its in reference to each characters claim to the identity? (and resolving in their retaking mandator as a plurality)

I dunno haha

18 minutes ago, DieselDaisy said:

Creaky finale. He looks like a waxwork dummy. 

I enjoyed the episode before that however. 

Worst opinion ever.

The only slightly off thing in this chapter is how the ladies seem to prefer to kick bad guys and then shoot them, even if the bad guys are standing there shooting at them lol

7 minutes ago, lame ass security said:

Wow, now there's a nugget,  I didn't know that. Wonder if there's a vid available of it.

I just heard it on public radio. From a quick search since, it was during his appearance where he performed Love Me Tender. It seems they took a picture while he was there but perhaps not video.

Sending you a short vid about it, as Im unclear about posting this one. Includes the publicity picture.

Neat!

Carrie Underwood, My Gift

Steve Bell, Keening For The Dawn

Vince Guaraldi (Trio), A Charlie Brown Christmas

21 hours ago, Ratam said:

Similar Italian language= NATALE.

Is that word in reference to pregnancy/birth? In english natal is medical term for the stages of pregnancy.

I just learned that Elvis took the polio vaccination on the Ed Sullivan show in 1956. Because there was hesitancy then too. 

Nah, Dank Ferret is a strain of weed 

In galaxy, is the term "The Mandalorian" both singular and plural?

I love the image of mando Grogu. But a Trained Jedi mando. In the mold of Ahsoka as far as the Jedi part. Goes along with the Disney era 'grey' morality stuff as well as the 'whoever is in power does wrong' idea of the New Republic thats hinted at frequently. As does the new Boba series by the look of it. 

In this case the 'grey' would give way to a new official peace between mandos and Jedi. Also, the disney era 'force sensitive' loop hole.

I thought that the dark sabre v Mandos beskar speer might even foreshadow that mando-Jedi image. (kinda like flip side of Dark sabre, so to speak)

Moff Gideon was about to off himself rather than face interrogation. It stands out to me that, in an earlier chapter, that other imperial officer was force electrocuted by an unseen superior rather than face defeat/surrender. So why did "he" (Trawn?) let Moff Gideon get captured?

42 minutes ago, cineater said:

The dentist can get me in at 9 today.  I think if he can fix this I can eat.

I'm in at 129 on the money!

The toilet is sitting in my garage wrapped.  I have to keep the kid from hitting the garage door button when she brings me home today.  Shhh, I don't want her to see it until Caleb takes it home.

Axl is not going to approve a clap light.  Slap you upside the head would be something he might like though. 

Thats grat about the dentist. Almost there!

Now you can eat extra m&ms and cheesy potatoes 

I like the image of a wrapped toilet sitting in your garage.

Hey, wait.... Axl wants to slap me specifically upside the head?? 

Amazing things have just transpired in Star Wars.

Also, just this second, I again heard someone come to my door and ruffle around. I went out and caught my previous neighbour pulling away in - a new fancy suv - and she even mangled to give a "on no bad man accosting me" look even though she was alone and busted. Next time I hear the front door open n the morning, someones getting waped with a cane.

Dank farrick!!!!!!!!!!

I called this early in the season!!! 

AHHHHHHHHHHH 

And the next series tho 

I have a Readers Digest vinyl box set of Classical Music. Looked up on YT and that search will bring a variety of such collections, with some highlighting that they are "relaxing."

9 hours ago, cineater said:

Okay that would be funny to hear, Your gonna die.

I book marked the vignettes.  I'm thinking after the holidays but then we start growing. 

I ended up making one of those box Beef Stroganoffs, add hamburger.  I keep biting my left cheek,  The dentist said I could drop in if I was experiencing problems with them.  I took a good look at the bottom one and the bottom denture, the inside part is thicker over on the left side.  Maybe if he digs that out a little.  I noticed a problem with the left side walking out in them.  Just thought it was the swelling.  I'm going to call tomorrow and get a drop in time for Monday.  Karen and I are shopping all day tomorrow.  I don't think they are there on Saturdays.

Theres lots of other stuff Axl could say. What should Axls clap light say?

Youre too busy!  They are just 5 minutes each. They'll be there whenever you want.

Sounds tasty. Ouch - Im sure its common to need further adjustment. Sucks in the meantime. I hope they can fix it up on Monday. Is the swollen down then?

I hope you and Karen have a blast! 

Dizzy Reed has a Christmas album

1 hour ago, cineater said:

That might be my speed.  Do they use common everyday foods?

Three cats is good.  I like running a crew.  I was down to a duo.

They have a Dart Vader clapper.  Those things so you can clap on/off your lights.

Don't tell me you want that!  That's selling out.  Don't you even think up an Axl one.  I'll tell on you. 

Yes I want one!!!!!  Too cool! Strangely sounds vey encouraging too  An Axl one would be hilarious. Last thing you hear at bed time is "Your gonna diiiiieeeeeeeee!!!"  You find all the coolest stuff! 

The vignettes that Ive seen all use everyday foods, yeah! Ill send you some  

You're good heading up your crew(s). We had a good time here today too.

Did you get to enjoy your mashed potatoes? Hows eating treating you?

Edit: Sent you the link to all the Kitchen Vignettes. And bonus - the first one is a no till farmer!

31 minutes ago, cineater said:

Oh I don't know if that's nicked.  I'll get a better look at that.  Yeah he's got that almost blue coat.  Little Boy Blue, good addition to the name.  Look at those beautiful green eyes.  He saw his food dish just inside the door and came in again.  That boy can eat!  He's okay with Lily but he stays back from Simone.  She doesn't bother him but just her stance tells him, it's on if you come too close to me.   Simone is done with being jumped by the boys.

We got the photo frames.  I had 20 percent off on those.  If there's a coupon out there that applies, I've got it.  He got both of his grandmas ones.  They raised him.  He's a good kid.  And we got the toilet.  Sure you can heft that Caleb.  Wouldn't want to do less in front of the MIL.  His face turned really red.   We had a nice time.  We talk easily.  He's probably more happy with the toilet then Karen will be.  He still has to install it.

Little Boy Blue, I love it. His eyes are so striking too! Almost like what other cats eyes look like in the dark. Well, now you got three cats to feed  Unless Simone calls an audible. 

Work those coupons!  Thats a precious image of him hauling that toilet 

Sounds fun. Glad you two click so well. 

Im making more pizza. And watching Food Vignettes on PBS Food. I forgot all about these. They're somehow the coolest. Short little vids on various cooks, farmers, etc in their natural setting, making a dish and expressing the joy it brings them. 

1 hour ago, cineater said:

He's a Republican. 

I'm worried about light space this year too.  I guess you could rotate them out and leave the lights on 24/7.

My package got transferred to FedEx from the other carrier at one yesterday in St Louis.  I'll get it today or tomorrow.  At least I think I will.

That's a food dish not basket kind of dish.  Something with coconut milk.  No worries, took me a minute to figure out how you got to basket. 

I'm a total space case today.  I keep walking away from the computer while I'm on the net.

Yikes, he should need to wear an ankle bracelet in that case! 

Good idea about rotating. Just transplanted everything. After washing and sanitizing all the pots. And one of my lights went kaput. Always something. Will send pic.

Haha - its because Id want to make that basket  Thank you for translating me! lol

Ha, ya hippie  Im getting shit done today!

22 minutes ago, cineater said:

I got him!  Sent you a face shot of Little Boy.  Caught him in mid lick.  Treated him to some canned cat food and couldn't get him to get his face out of the can. 

Oh Little Boy! Hes striking! Almost blue, isnt he? He looks like pure bliss 

Is his one ear nicked? It almost looks like that how both ears are shaped?

Hes a lucky one.

24 minutes ago, Sweersa said:

Same here! (With some exceptions) I'm going to do my best to minimize my social media tomorrow to avoid spoilers for the season finale of Mando. All these pricks have spoilers in thumbnails and titles!

Ill try not to post any spoilers here in the Covid thread 

I cannot wait for tomorrows episode!! 

I cannot relate to the "Fuck kids books, fuck Christmas songs!" genre of our fandom. At all. 

What do you want - apples that are skulls riding harelys on a cheap t shirt? 

And I could swore we demanded new music...

I heard Sharon contracted Covid. If its anything like any of her other contracts - they aint getting paid 

24 minutes ago, cineater said:

Phoebe is the one who made us a dish out of sweet potato leaves and the fresh tomato soup.  She knows everything about gardening and how to cook it!

It's still not above freezing out there.  Caleb is coming around 2:30 so I may be running out of time.  It's warmer Monday and Tuesday.  I've got time.

Er, Caleb isn't on the find friends app.  His excuse and I believe him, cause I could have thought something else, is he doesn't want the government to track him.  Silly man why would they want to?

Simone caught a mouse.  Fortunately she had just pigged out on canned cat food.  She only played with it and chased it into Brian's yard.

Thats awesome weaving a basket out of leaves! She sounds cool.

Yeah, just chill out until you and Caleb go. Its super cold here today and I aint going out there!

I wonder what type of subversive he must be if the govt tracks him! Hes a spy?!?! 

Go Simone, go!! Im happy she didnt gift you a dead mouse.

Im outta room - no where to ut my micros under lights! 

26 minutes ago, Sweersa said:

The Lucas outlines apparently took place closer to the events of ROTJ, with Maul being the primary villain, with Luke rebuilding the Jedi Order with the help of some surviving prequel era Jedi. I'm hoping some ideas for future content in the timeline around that time are used.

I really, really hope it is Mace!

One of these days I need to watch all of the cartoon series. I've seen the old Cartoon Network shorts (2002-2003?) and loved those.

Oh they could totally use Lucas' outlines then. And it would be fantastic! Maybe with de aged Hamill?

Im hoping for Mace too, for many reasons including that he killed Bobas dad, Jango. Would be dynamic!!

Yeah, those shorts are cool! Clone Wars takes until season 3 for it to become self aware that its much more than a typical childrens cartoon. It gets really deep. And so much more of the force is explored. Rich lore. So good that its all over mando. I like Rebels, but cartoons arent ultimately my jam. Clone Wars is just that good!