Carlsbad is usually the last to go in a fire. This morning if I look out the north windows the sky is clear if a bit hazy over the ocean. But looking east and south there is a clear flow of smoke from the fires headed to the coast. This first picture was at 7:00 am and then the second photo was taken about 8:00 am.
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...
Well, I have the day off from work. My school is located in one of the evacuated areas west of the 15 and north of the 56. I worry because it's nestled between scrub covered hills. I'm sure all of my students and their families have had to evacuate... a hell of a way to get early vacation days...
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