Sunday was a busy day! It was family fix up the electrical outlets in my house day and they did a great job. I actually have light switches that work at last! The Home Depot run also netted more lava rock for the front area and a new toilet seat cover downstairs. 5 hours later after a home extravaganza we all went to Karl Stauss for lunch. (Oatmeal Stout)
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Most Hobbit minded people have already seen the latest installment so this is for those of you waiting for the crowds to go down. Part 2 is much better than part 1. This applies to all viewers. Where the gap happens if you have not read the book (including the appendices) you will probably like the whole movie. If you've read the book and taken the time to read the appendices, then you'll appreciate the back story that's presented here. The spirit of Tolkien is present and Desolation of Smaug fits well within what will become a 6 part movie. What I liked....The opening sequence. This is not in the book and I had to look it up in the appendices and sure enough, Gandalf and Thorin did meet in Bree. Thranduil and Legolas father/son relationship. I liked it. While only a mere mention in the appendices, in this movie we see Legolas loyal to his father. That Legolas doesn't mesh with the person he becomes and it will be interesting to see what happens to Legolas in the nex...
Yes, it was a productive day. However, today I have muscles I didn't know exist hurting. They must be the "replacing outlet and switches" muscles. Now I am inspired to replace my switches soon.
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