Indy returns...

So after watching Raiders of the Lost Ark Sunday night with the MK's (MB was bored to death) we took them to see Kingdom of the Crystal Skull yesterday. I was a little unsure if I wanted to see it. I was afraid Indy wouldn't do it for me anymore if you know what I mean...
Well I can say it was a pretty good movie. Not near as good as Raiders but what could be? It was great to see Karen Allen back. Hubby and I had pretty much guessed the plot for Marion and Indy before the movie even started. It was good to see them play Indy in a realistic way age wise and to see a mature women cast opposite him rather than some 20 something year old starlet. I won't say much but Kate Blanchette is amazing. I love her in everything. George Luscas has said no more Indy but this movie sets it up really well.
MB was pretty bored during the movie but MG loved it. She is a big Indy fan now. Good girl.

Did you know Karen Allen is a knit ware designer and runs her own shop? check it out. Really beautiful colorwork.

I love me the Indy!

Have you seen the trailer for the new Indiana Jones Movie? Go now!. I was just giddy when the music started. Harrison Ford may be older (and so is Indy) but he looks great! I han not loved his recent movies but this is Indy!
The trailer offers a few plot clues, and Cate Blanchette looks great.
Is it May yet?

Odds & Ends

Well Obama won Nebraska. Not really surprised as he was here in town 2 days before. This has been a really intresting election. I personally can not wait for GWB to be gone. He has messed things up so bad I can't see how the Dems could lose in November.

Had a nice morning out with MG yesterday. My LYS had moved to a new location and we went to check it out. Joe, who runs the place was just beaming as he showed MG and I around. MG was bored to death after 10 minutes of yarn talk. She wanted to look at the art gallery (part of same business) So I got out without buying anything. I will go back when they get some more Malabrigo. The new shop is so much bigger than the old one. Yeah! and places to knit with good light. Very nice.

I took yesterday "off" and should get the last of the new yarns skeined and pictures taken today.Stay tuned for Orange Crush, Hang Ten, and Sweeney Todd...

In knitting news: If all goes well I will work the border of the Pi blanket tonight after the MK's go to bed. Then the thing will be done. It is quite cozy to knit now as it coveres my lap. I am not sure when I learned to knit without looking but the miles of knit sts in this blanket might have done it.
Last night Hubby and I watched Air Guitar Nation. If you have not seen it (we saw it on VH1) do. I bet the whole Air Guitar thing has really taken off. Grown Men going half way around the world to see who is the best Air Guitar Player. I won't say who wins but C-Diddy and Boirn Toroque are the USA entries and they are a hoot. Boirn makes a point of telling his fellows not all Americans like where their country is going. Very telling bit right at the end. I would add that an adult drinkie( or 3) will help this film along. However if you enjoy grown men acting silly (and who doesn't?) check it out.

The 15th Day

We woke up this morning to a blanket of fresh snow. A new layer of white to cover the now dirty snow from last week. I love snow until about January 2nd, then I'm done with it. After the holidays are over I just don't see the need for it any longer, I can deal with the cold. I think this is because we are all in love with the idea of a White Christmas. I blame Bing and Danny.
So today I will reinforce the White Christmas love with the movie. How can you not love this movie? Rosemary Coolney is to die for. I still get a chill when she sings "You Done Me Wrong".
And Vera Ellen with the dance numbers! I bet very few of today's starlets could dance some of those numbers.(Let alone fit into her outfits) I love the "Blessings" song too:
If you're worried and you can't sleep, Just count your blessings instead of sheep...

Here's to a White Christmas!

Dilly Ding

The Monster kids and I are watching How to eat Fried Worms. Not bad really. Here's is a sample. Billy (worm boy) is talking to his little bro Woody.
W: you re hurting my bike
B: How can I hurt someones bike?
W: Well you re shaking it and it is hitting my Dilly Ding....My Dilly Dings my PEE NUS!

almost fell over laughing! Over all if you remember this book from your childhood as I do you will like this movie. The kids will love it. mine do this is the 10th time they have watched it this weekend.