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1 hour ago, Basic_GnR_Fan said:

The funny thing is, the guy who went out with Jesse to the crash wreckage specialized in disinformation. Jesse argued with him and told him to go back to the base and he'd meet him back there, in the interim he showed his family the stuff. Pretty sure he knew there was going to be a cover up once others got wind of what this wreckage truly was. Thus he wanted to at least show his family before that cover up set in. Probably good for his own mental health since he could then credibly talk about the incident with his family for the rest of his life. 

Intriguing.

If the explanation the authorities gave in the aughts that is mentioned in the article were indeed the truth, than there was a cover up at the time - just not about aliens, but about spying on Russia -  and he played a key role?

Just hearing mention that they separated and Jesse says 'go on with out me, Ill catch up' doesnt quite make sense to me though. Like anytime anyone says that, there is something up! And those twos training would prepare them to sniff that out, no? Unless, perhaps they were already working together a lot and had formed trust through the years? Sounds like they were spy crafting the fuck outta one another. Like the disinfo guy wasnt duped and followed him, etc?

You make compelling points and your suggestion about good for mental health hit home at first. But reflecting more and I cant reconcile a guy who made nukes and planned their only use in history was concerned with his long term mental health (nor had any to begin with!)?

Yes! Live Era is hilarious for Axls banter.

The preamble to I Want You To Want Me from Bodakan is so cool!

14 minutes ago, DieselDaisy said:

As the Yanks would say, fucking aye,

More sexy navy action for you to pour over! And this time those sailors are doing it to protect you

Kate Miccuci

56 minutes ago, cineater said:

Up to you.  My grades went from C's & B's to straight A's when I quit doing drugs.  Of course, I was still heavily drinking on the weekends. 

I'm getting Leslie to play with me in the butterfly bed with the native ground covers.  Marsha and I had a good bitch/laugh fest over steering committee.  The leaf mulch order got rained out.  I won't be rolling in the leaves next week.

Sucks about the leaf mulch!

You and Leslie will be the perfect team for that project.

Beakers devloped a taste for nettle and oregano. Which just so happen to be the plants he can get at, lol. When the nettle gets is stingers he'll learn to trust my guidance!

16 minutes ago, cineater said:

Soapers was the nic for Quaaludes.  White cross is speed.  Not sure what they were in the pharmacy world.  Mine were fresh pressed and stunk.  Thanks George, chemistry student.  He might still be in jail for that chemistry set.

My sister sent me feel better socks, cats on them.  So I shared the picture with everybody else.  I like feel better surprise gifts.   Get the hint!

Should I take speed when Im doing the Master Gardener course?

Thats a nice gift! I hope they get the hint!

Im still just floating in a cloud of star wars

I’d gift Axl a tortilla press to make his own tacos. Along with all the other accoutrements. Tomato and lettuce seeds. And a cow.

and a crate of Bumblefoot hot sauces. 

41 minutes ago, rocknroll41 said:

The new movie is actually going to be about a new generation of the rogue squadron, and it takes place after Rise Of Skywalker.

Thanks! Do you think Poe and Rey might be in the squadron? Or any of the sequel cast involved?

Or by new generation, does that imply that all new cast? (OT cast lasted 40 years, but sequel cast is already old hat?)

Im so tempted to get the history channel app to watch these!

And it comes packaged with Food Network - Who doesnt want a bit more Guy Fieri in their lives? lol

But seriously this will be very cool! Unless this whole taking some to his family is one of the greatest psyops of all time! Planting seeds of deception in your own kin, a long con to spread misinfo for generations to come?

28 minutes ago, cineater said:

Yeah, steering committee.  It lasted 2.5 hours!  The best part was somebody bitching about communication and the answer was "well if you read your emails".    That whole big issue about the extension wanting more say in the gardens was reduced to we just need to tweak some wording.  That was all Alex.  The Extension doesn't give a flying fuck what we do out there.   They just don't want to be sued.

DJ always makes it out that I was the wild one in college.  I got my partying ass through the regular 4 year program.  She on the other hand bombed out for a while.  She's doing soapers and I'm popping white cross to pull all nighters.  That was the difference.

2.5 hrs?!?!?! I love that slam! Fucking Alex! Glad thats sorted now.

What are soapers and white cross?

Okay, so legends Rogue Squadron has Luke, Wedge, Thrawn and a Solo chick.

WHAT???

Some of the story sounds a lot like the current Alphabet Squadron trilogy novels. X wing pilots cleaning up loose ends after the fall of the Empire, Imperial defectors, an uneasy connection to their hierarchy.

1 hour ago, cineater said:

I'm doing okay on the ibuprofen.  It would be nice to pop one of those opioids just for the mood enhancer.  DJ and I were talking about it yesterday.  Whatever happened to quaaludes?  God those were nice. 

Ooops, back in a bit.

You okay, Cin?

DJ is a bad influence on you!

New episode is fantastic!! Fennec and Mansfield carried a lot and it was all cool. I continue to love the exploration of the New Republic as simply the 'new boss.'

I like Fennecs costuming and aura. She kinda slides in as powerful peoples equal very quickly and seamlessly... its interesting.

I dont understand why Mando and Mansfield didnt have any comms with Fennec and co during the mission? In OT they had comms in such missions.

I am starting to wonder if online speculation is right that Mando himself will fade from the stories as all these other characters move forward.

39 minutes ago, cineater said:

I did sleep a good 9 hours.  Of course the meds wore off but not as bad as yesterday.  As soon as I feel better I'm going to have a good laugh over getting Craig with Santa Baby.  I thought I was over surprising people with her but that never gets old when you get somebody.   I got some oatmeal and mash potatoes with ham down yesterday but I've lost 4 pounds.  I will not be able to eat egg drop soup after this.  Didn't like it that much to begin with.

I didn't know you had an ex.  I guess everybody does.  Might be good if we let the pets match us up.  They would probably do a better job.

I have steering committee this morning.  Oh joy.

You should be smiling all day with the Star Wars news.

Thts great that youve got some good sleep in. And Im happy you could eat a bit. Egg drops not my favourite either. I like miso or that sweet and sour soup.

I hope you can eat a bit before your meeting. You need your energy. How is the swelling and bruising?

Yeah, Im still laughing about Santa Baby!

Feeling Beakers love that day was very special and Im sure you are right about pets picking our partners. She was the GF I mentioned about the black spots the other day. Such shit that I havent been too keen on trying again, since. I was told sometime in the last year that she had a public outburst that was so humiliating they felt it would be in poor taste to even tell me the details. I was thrilled to hear it!

Yeah this Star Wars thing is incredible - never seen anything like it! Prolly never will again. "Your favourite film world is about to multiple exponentially. And you can watch most of it from home on the service you already have. Surprise!"

I hope you dont have too much more planned for the day after your meeting. And please consider staying on all your meds?

39 minutes ago, rocknroll41 said:

Yeah everyone on the internet is confused as to why the Boba series wasn’t announced, since it was reported the other day. Most people are guessing that Rangers is that show, and that it’s also the Cara & Bo show that was rumored. I guess all three of them become “Rangers” (whatever that is).

And Fennec, maybe too? Yeah, what it a ranger? Maybe special forces? Or is that too much like Bad Batch? Or maybe the New Republic, as advised by Blues approach so far, will give their team greater autonomy and less oversight than other New Republic operatives?

I heard someone point out that Kennedy never made a clear statement that "Mando season 3 starts Christmas 2021" but instead said the next chapter. I guess the next chapter of the Mando world could also mean either spin off?

I've enjoyed both, the last few days.

A proud Canuck here. Was cool to hear some of our accents on the show!

Great stories and insights too

Chut chut! My head is spinning - I cant even begin to keep track of all this great news! Im too overwhelmed to even watch Mando this morning!

But Im anticipating more ground will be laid for Ahsoka and Rangers of the New Republic

12 hours ago, DieselDaisy said:

Do you not think all that is overkill, like the Marvel shite? Better to only have 1-2 quality productions in my opinion, like The Mandalorian, than diluting the quality.

I dont know about Marvel - But I thought people enjoyed them? I loved Solo and Rogue One, so was confident in the ambitious one film per year trip. I think they got this on lock!

They put out a lot of novels, and I like them And that comes down to being rooted 'in universe.' So two new projects are in the Mando world. One (or two?) are rooted in Clone Wars. One in Solo. My point being that a lot of the ground work is done. Time to tell some more stories in these established worlds. Solo was left with setups for a sequel, Im hoping they will address those in Lando!

Those very new ones could be more a risk. But their intrigue is also their newness. They could steal the whole show?!

11 hours ago, rocknroll41 said:

Yeah those are the exact reasons why I’m excited for it actually! I think starwars works best when it’s for children, so I hope that movie focuses on that.

Thank you for graciously reminding me that its a film. 100% agree with you. Im even more pumped for it now, as a film. This has so much potential to be great.

So, things are slowly sinking in and I realized that there was no mention of the Boba miniseries? I figure that Rangers of the New Republic might be that?

Good morning @cineater, I hope you got some sleep. How are you feeling?

Beaker doesnt hang out with many people who visit either - though he did when he was younger. Really only 3 people since. My cleaning lady, one of my neighbours and my ex. He once came out of hiding, sat at my feet and starred daggers at my ex - to the extent that it actually made my ex feel bad. It was awesome!!

They announced like 13 new star wars series and movies yesterday!! My head is spinning!

Are you feeling much like eating yet? Still have some soup?

27 minutes ago, rocknroll41 said:

Honestly, the one I’m most excited for the the animated film with R2 and 3po.

Right on!

Im into that too, though not my number one.

I know that there’s the idea of ‘Star Wars as seen through the eyes of R2 and 3po.’ And there’s the previous droids animated series.

Does any if that factor in the your intrigue? What are your hopes for this series? 

16 minutes ago, rocknroll41 said:

Here’s everything new officially announced today for starwars:

SHOWS ON D+

Mando Season 3

Rangers of the New Republic (Mando spin-off)

Ahsoka (Mando spin-off)

Andor (Rogue One prequel show)

Kenobi (with Hayden back as Vader)

Lando (Solo sequel show)

The Acolytes (High Republic show)

The Bad Batch (animated Clone Wars spin-off show)

Visions (anime anthology show)

MOVIES ON D+

Mando/ Ahsoka/ Rangers “crossover film”

A Droid Story (animated R2 and 3PO film)

THEATRICAL MOVIES

Rogue Squadrons (directed by Patty Jenkins) - 2023

Taika Waititi’s “pulp” movie - 2025
 

@soon you may wanna look above!

Whaaaat???!!! I am over the moon! Thank you for sharing

I don't even know where to begin?! Like what is this?? lol. Ahhhhhh! I'm so happy!

What are your standouts?

9 minutes ago, DieselDaisy said:

Oh, for once, I agree, although I don't remember ''propaganda'' pertaining to neoliberalism's defeat much during the entire Brexit period.

 

You, yourself have set up brexit as a battle against neoliberalism. Is that not how you engaged me in this very exchange?

Just now, DieselDaisy said:

Forgive me but you seem to adopt the, for lack of a better term, remoaner line, whilst discussing Brexit.

To you, perhaps that’s how it appears 

What I was intending to communicate is that brexit had no impact whatsoever on neoliberalism. The suggestion that brexit some how defeated neoliberalism only ever existed as propaganda. So of course your new trade deals will be neoliberal. 
 

Just now, DieselDaisy said:

It is funny seeing you support a neoliberal monolith in your musings on Brexit, an organisation who has done a lot to create - neo-colonial - unfair trade regulations with Africa through tariffs, and whose green credentials are suspect. 

I didn’t support any entity or any concept 

Just now, DieselDaisy said:

 

Surely these two statements are antithetical?

No, why?

(I mean, obviously capitalism is rife with contradictions)

1 hour ago, cineater said:

They thought it was so funny they took a video and sent it to their friends.  Craig got the AC installed but he needs to get a different filter to fit my wall.  He'll be back someday.  Lily always gets excited to see him and then runs and hides. 

I think the swelling is starting to go down.  If the meds come close to wearing off I'm in annoying pain.  Felt good just to sit outside and let the sun beat down on my face.

Does Lily have a crush? 

I’m sure a lot of people are getting a lot of joy of your flashing Santa prank!  That’s awesome!

I hope the swelling keeps going down. Just rest. Enjoy that sun.