Ms. Kitty and Homer spent the day with me, drinking and watching movies. We started out with the Chargers game and that sad OT loss to Indy. Then we went on to watch "Ginger Snaps Back" and then headed off to Pizza Port. One of the special features was Gem of the Sea dark ale and it was a perfect pizza beer. We all tried a sip of the Cherry Bock and decided that it just didn't quite work for any of us. After a couple of beers, Ms. Kitty read the sign Beer To Go. Yes, I have ended up with yet another 1/2 gallon brewery jug in my home with a small portion of Gem of the Sea left in it! At long last I am nearly caught up on my photo albums and done with the holiday drinking!
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...
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