The suitcase is packed once again and I'm ready for Vegas. It never fails to amaze me that I have to use the same size bag for a 4 day conference that I use for 3 weeks overseas. For some unknown reason, the work conferences require 2-3 outfit changes per day. The rooms are always overly cold and sweaters and jackets are needed to stay warm. Even Vegas isn't warm right now. One of the rules of the event planners is to never do a Spring conference in the North or Northeast and have they got that right. I feel sorry for all those people who are in the worst spring storm in years and trying to travel through that mess right now. I'm happy to be off to Vegas for a short flight and an easy trip.
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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