For some reason, all my long work trips always back up against a long personal trip. I had no plans to go to Samoa. Months ago, I was told "No Samoa for You." I was okay with that and moved forward. A few weeks ago, I was asked to go to Samoa. Couldn't do it since the Star Trek cruise to Australia/New Zealand was at the same time. The Samoa dates changed and my travel approval arrived this morning. I return from the Southern hemisphere on Nov. 19 and I go straight back on Nov. 25. Home for Thanksgiving. It would have been easier to stay in New Zealand I think. Now I have to figure out how best to work the miles!
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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