I went to get the oil changed in the Subaru yesterday and I realized that my paranoia about taking care of the car resulted in two oil changes within 1000 miles of each other back in September! That's what happens when you travel all the time, you lose track of everything even if the records of what you've done are right in front of your face. Yesterday's change was late and needed as the oil was low and I'm doing the LA/Ventura routine again this week. Another boring routine of calls, hotels, long days, and driving.
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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