Loafers Nook - The Beginning

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SERYN

Wednesday, November 30, 2005 11:44 PM (P)

So here it is, comfy chairs and beer abounding.
A place for a bit of chat in amonst the bustle...

Come in, take a seat, we have something to suit everyone from the Georgian style chaise for really stylish loafing to the comfiest butt-softened leather sofa's you can imagine.

Watch a movie if you wish, read a book, maybe even hold an impromptu poetry reading (though warn me first so I can leave the room) or simply waffle randomly...

It's all good.

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'can I come in?'
'no'
'y'see, that why I don't normally ask'

SERYN

Wednesday, November 30, 2005 11:45 PM (P)

So....

Anybody fancy beer and a movie?

'you'll go to that special level of hell - the one reserved for child molesters and people who talk at the theatre'

ORPHEUS

Wednesday, November 30, 2005 11:53 PM (P)

Sounds like my kind of evening.

Though I'll have to pass on the beer.
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"Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?"

SERYN

Wednesday, November 30, 2005 11:56 PM (P)

yes me too.

Is anyone willing to come in here and drink for the three of us?

'you'll go to that special level of hell - the one reserved for child molesters and people who talk at the theatre'

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 12:31 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by seryn:
yes me too.

Is anyone willing to come in here and drink for the three of us?

'you'll go to that special level of hell - the one reserved for child molesters and people who talk at the theatre'

I'll join you if you'll have me. I fear I might not be the best company today.

Scorpion Regent

CHINDI

Thursday, December 1, 2005 12:36 AM (P)

Hey.. I brought the nachos and bean dip... I'll just set them here...

what movie are you fixin to watch?

chindi, kicks off the shoes and pulls up the comfy chair... while swirling the mojito.

ORPHEUS

Thursday, December 1, 2005 12:39 AM (P)

My vote's for Raising Arizona. In the mood for something goofy tonight.

I call the cushy black leather couch.
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"Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?"

SAMEERTIA

Thursday, December 1, 2005 12:42 AM (P)

Raising Arizona? Good flick! I'll second it!

*heads straight for espresso machine*
Anybody else for a cappucino?

PSYCHOTICBRIDE

Thursday, December 1, 2005 12:42 AM (P)

Where do I take off my shoes?

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 12:49 AM (P)

Raising Arizona Here! Here! A very funny movie. The chase scene had rolling on the floor hysterically.

Scorpion Regent

CHINDI

Thursday, December 1, 2005 1:11 AM (P)

hmm ok.. not a bad choice.. and laughter is SOOO good for the soul...

pass the popcorn and fire up the dvd player...

oh, shoes over there by the door... you'll see a line of em...

Chindi (pouring another mojito...what IS it about that mint????)

ORPHEUS

Thursday, December 1, 2005 1:46 AM (P)

"Son, you got a panty on your head."
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"Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?"

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 1:50 AM (P)

"turn to the right"

Scorpion Regent

LIGHTMEDARK

Thursday, December 1, 2005 2:43 AM (P)

lol, i don't believe I've ever heard of that movie...sounds good ;D

---
inch towards daylight

BLACKEYEDGIRL

Thursday, December 1, 2005 3:58 AM (P)

Aww it's so nice in here!

I put my parka in the closet and my boots at the door. Sure is cold out there!

I'm pulling up a squishy chair and wrapping myself in one of those comfy soft faux fur throw things I can't afford (but I can on this thread, cos on this thread, I have money).

Also, I brought krispy kreme donuts, and their warm, and their over there next to the bean dip.

Anyone feel like tea? (although Chindi's mojitos are tempting!! But it's a work night.)

Raising Arizona rulez! One of the only Nick Cage movies I can stand!

Lovely nook you got here Seryn!!

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Inara: "Do aliens live among us?"
Kaylee: "Yes. One of them's a doctor."

ORPHEUS

Thursday, December 1, 2005 4:28 AM (P)

Ooh...Krisky Kremes...delicious...Hot Donuts Now! All we need now is some buttered popcorn, and the movie-going experience will be complete.

"Hey, these balloons turn into all sorts of funny shapes?"

"Not unless round is funny."
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"Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?"

BLACKEYEDGIRL

Thursday, December 1, 2005 4:56 AM (P)

mmm you know what would be really good? Those soft pretzel bites with the nacho cheese. Some of our movie theaters have them and they are so good. Mmm pretzel bites...

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http://pluralofapocalypse.blogspot.com
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Inara: "Do aliens live among us?"
Kaylee: "Yes. One of them's a doctor."

JADEHAND

Thursday, December 1, 2005 5:10 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by LightMeDark:
lol, i don't believe I've ever heard of that movie...sounds good ;D

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inch towards daylight

Blasphemy! It's a shame you've never heard of Raising Arizona. Very funny/odd film. I'll not say you HAVE to go get it and see it, 'cause some object to that sort of thing, But if the majority of people from the Hidey place have seen it, like it, and quote it, Well....perhaps that's enough to pique your interest. Recommended to say the least.

"I'll be taking these Huggies, and whatever cash ya got."
Great choice, needed a laugh.
Nice Nook** ya got here.

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"Dreaming the dream that only the sleepless know."
"Say you understand me, And I will leave myself completely.
Forgive me if I stare, But I can see the island behind your tired, troubled eyes." -Fantastic Place (Marbles) -Marillion

ORPHEUS

Thursday, December 1, 2005 5:38 AM (P)

Hey...nah, I'm not gonna go into any of that around here. Though I will second the recommendation.

You know what's great this time of year? Candy cane flavored tootsie pops. They only have 'em around Christmas, and I horde as many of them as I can to last me the rest of the year. They don't last long.
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"Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?"

LIMINALOSITY

Thursday, December 1, 2005 5:45 AM (P)

Oh, goody, subjective random!
*carries in firewood*
Hey all, been reading your miles long hidey thread and just thinking today that a person should get in there and pipe up after hearing so much about your hearts. Good thread!

I like Raising Arizona. Prison escape mudbath! Excellent choice.

Shiny Trees! Yavanna made Shiny Trees!

CHINDI

Thursday, December 1, 2005 6:19 AM (P)

snort.. huh? wha- hey I must have dozed off... is the movie over?

Liman can you poke that fire a bit.. I like it when it flares up.. sure smells nice...

any of those donuts left???

Anyone want tea or hot chocolate.. I am making a pot...

Chindi (yawning..)

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 7:32 AM (P)

Raising Arizona is one of the earliest movies by the Coen brothers, Joel and Ethan. If you liked the Big Lebowski, Fargo, Oh Brother Where Art Thou, and / or Millers Crossing, You will love Raising Arizona. I have never found a Coen brothers movie to be bad; some of them are just better than others. Should we see one of those next?
If not may I suggest Army of Darkness as a midnight movie. You really need to see this one to live a full life, over the top campy horror comedy, with a bit of Sword and Sorcery and steam punk thrown in to boot. It stars Bruce Cambell, some of you may remember him as the famous bounty hunter Brisco County Jr. he showed up occasionally on Xena episodes too. Army of Darkness is the third in the Evil Dead trilogy and the best of the three. The first one is practically a student movie, but it's still fun because Sam Raimi is a great director.

Scorpion Regent

JADEHAND

Thursday, December 1, 2005 7:41 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by ScorpionRegent:
Raising Arizona is one of the earliest movies by the Coen brothers, Joel and Ethan. If you liked the Big Lebowski, Fargo, Oh Brother Where Art Thou, and / or Millers Crossing, You will love Raising Arizona. I have never found a Coen brothers movie to be bad; some of them are just better than others. Should we see one of those next?
If not may I suggest Army of Darkness as a midnight movie. You really need to see this one to live a full life, over the top campy horror comedy, with a bit of Sword and Sorcery and steam punk thrown in to boot. It stars Bruce Cambell, some of you may remember him as the famous bounty hunter Brisco County Jr. he showed up occasionally on Xena episodes too. Army of Darkness is the third in the Evil Dead trilogy and the best of the three. The first one is practically a student movie, but it's still fun because Sam Raimi is a great director.

Scorpion Regent

I believe that Army Of Darkness is the best Christmas movie of all time. It's a tradition with my friends..

Visit WWW.Marillion.Com for a better way to live
"Dreaming the dream that only the sleepless know."
"Say you understand me, And I will leave myself completely.
Forgive me if I stare, But I can see the island behind your tired, troubled eyes." -Fantastic Place (Marbles) -Marillion

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 9:03 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Jadehand:
Quote:
Originally posted by ScorpionRegent:
Raising Arizona is one of the earliest movies by the Coen brothers, Joel and Ethan. If you liked the Big Lebowski, Fargo, Oh Brother Where Art Thou, and / or Millers Crossing, You will love Raising Arizona. I have never found a Coen brothers movie to be bad; some of them are just better than others. Should we see one of those next?
If not may I suggest Army of Darkness as a midnight movie. You really need to see this one to live a full life, over the top campy horror comedy, with a bit of Sword and Sorcery and steam punk thrown in to boot. It stars Bruce Cambell, some of you may remember him as the famous bounty hunter Brisco County Jr. he showed up occasionally on Xena episodes too. Army of Darkness is the third in the Evil Dead trilogy and the best of the three. The first one is practically a student movie, but it's still fun because Sam Raimi is a great director.

Scorpion Regent

I believe that Army Of Darkness is the best Christmas movie of all time. It's a tradition with my friends..

Visit WWW.Marillion.Com for a better way to live
"Dreaming the dream that only the sleepless know."
"Say you understand me, And I will leave myself completely.
Forgive me if I stare, But I can see the island behind your tired, troubled eyes." -Fantastic Place (Marbles) -Marillion

I guess we will have to agree to disagree on that one. If I have to pick a xmas movie it would be Groundhogday. It has that feelgood vibe about it. Still there's 24 hours of Xmas that makes for a lot of movie time. Of course the other half would probably foist a marathon on me, most likely LoTR or Matrix, possibly even both. That is if we celebrated Xmas, my old lady is Jewish.

Hail to the king baby!

Scorpion Regent

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 9:10 AM (P)

It's getting late, is there any sipping whiskey to be had?

Scorpion Regent

SERYN

Thursday, December 1, 2005 9:46 AM (P)

Is sipping whiskey any different to the normal sort? 'cause theres plenty of that over in the drinks cabinet, just behind the projector.

Oh! I love oh brother where art thou, and raising arizona has just been added to my dvd selection list (fingers crossed)

though I have to say, for the last several years, my christmas movies have been Amelie and the fifth element.

not particularly christmassy, but the tinsel on the telly helps.

I'm so glad that you're all enjoying your self, and in the (early) spirit of christmas...

mulled wine anyone?

'you'll go to that special level of hell - the one reserved for child molesters and people who talk at the theatre'

BLACKEYEDGIRL

Thursday, December 1, 2005 2:07 PM (P)

Holiday movies... Mmmm I gotta say what about A Christmas Story? come on, it's a classic! You'll Shoot Your Eye Out!!

Otherwise I tradtionally watch the following:

Around Halloween: Buffy: Halloween
Thanksgiving: Buffy: Pangs
Christmas: I don't watch the stupid Buffy episode with the first evil and Angel all suicidal. Can't it's too lame (although at Boilsandblindingtorment.com they do an excellent version of it in stick people theater). Instead for Christmas I watch Out of Gas and The Message. Something hopeful about those two.

Also I find Club Dredd to always lift the spirits, 'Be happy in your work pear.' 'We have jungle rats?' 'Cos it's fuckin' Fashion Show Wednesday!' 'Pina-Colada-Berg!'

Also, we so need a screening of the Dark Crystal around here!!!

Whoa, it's early, did I fall asleep in my chair?

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http://pluralofapocalypse.blogspot.com
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Inara: "Do aliens live among us?"
Kaylee: "Yes. One of them's a doctor."

ORPHEUS

Thursday, December 1, 2005 2:20 PM (P)

I go to bed for the night and I miss out on Army of Darkness? Oh well.

And if we're gonna talk about Coen films, might I suggest The Hudsucker Proxy? It's one of their lesser known films. It's about Tim Robbins as a dumb businessman who's hired as the president of a company (it's a scheme for the board members to get rich quick), and he ends up turning it into a powerhouse when he invents the hula hoop. It's a little slow, but it's classy as hell, and hilarious to boot.

My Christmas perennial has always been Die Hard. There's just something about "Yippie-ki-yay, motherfucker," that puts me in the holiday mood.

Well, I'm off to class for a bit. Back in a few.
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"Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?"

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 2:46 PM (P)

I always though Desparodo blew doors on Die Hard. Particularly considering that it was shot on one third the budget.
"In walks the biggest Mexican I've ever seen!"

Scorpion Regent

MAL4PREZ

Thursday, December 1, 2005 2:58 PM (P)

Good morning, fresh Krispy Kremes and lattes for all!

Anyone got a CD to put on? I've played most of mine to death, and it's too early for Cowboy Junkies. How about the new Brian Eno?

m4p

Ask Dr. Science ... he knows more than you do.

"I have a Master's degree ... in science!"

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 3:03 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by BlackEyedGirl:

Whoa, it's early, did I fall asleep in my chair?

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http://pluralofapocalypse.blogspot.com
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Inara: "Do aliens live among us?"
Kaylee: "Yes. One of them's a doctor."

Well you weren't crashing in my room, so I guess so.

So what's your breakfast drink of choice: Bloody Mary, Mimosa, Rum powered smoothy, Captn's Coffee (coffee w/ a shot of Morgan's), Screwdriver, Tequila Sunrise, or breakfast beer?

How do you want your eggs? Pancakes anyone? Machaca (breakfast of champions)? Rice Bowl ( Can billions of Asians all be wrong)? Pan Dulce?

Scorpion Regent

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 3:09 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by mal4prez:
Good morning, fresh Krispy Kremes and lattes for all!

Anyone got a CD to put on? I've played most of mine to death, and it's too early for Cowboy Junkies. How about the new Brian Eno?

m4p

Ask Dr. Science ... he knows more than you do.

"I have a Master's degree ... in science!"

Brian Eno has a new album? The things I miss. After that Michael Hedges: Aerial Boundries.

Scorpion Regent

MAL4PREZ

Thursday, December 1, 2005 3:11 PM (P)

Egges benedict and Mimosa baby! Let me finish my donut and coffee first (munch munch)

Sad I missed Raising Arizona last night. (You give me that baby!) What a good movie! I choose to believe Nicholas Cage ceased to exist after that.

Ask Dr. Science ... he knows more than you do.
"I have a Master's degree ... in science!"

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 3:40 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by mal4prez:

Egges benedict and Mimosa baby! Let me finish my donut and coffee first (munch munch)

Sad I missed Raising Arizona last night. (You give me that baby!) What a good movie! I choose to believe Nicholas Cage ceased to exist after that.

Ask Dr. Science ... he knows more than you do.
"I have a Master's degree ... in science!"

Eggs benedict, don't know that one. You'll have to walk me through it.

Wait a minute. (Leaning back against counter, crossing arms over chest, fixing a focused gaze, slight inclining left eyebrow) What do you mean "Nicholas Cage ceased to exist after that."?

Scorpion Regent

MAL4PREZ

Thursday, December 1, 2005 3:59 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by ScorpionRegent:
Eggs benedict, don't know that one. You'll have to walk me through it.

English muffin, canadian bacon, poached egg, and lots of hallandaise sauce. mmmmm.

Quote:

Wait a minute. (Leaning back against counter, crossing arms over chest, fixing a focused gaze, slight inclining left eyebrow) What do you mean "Nicholas Cage ceased to exist after that."?

No fair - I thought the therapy stuff was to be left on the third floor! OK, I can do it.

** hands to head, dredging up dark memory, oh it hurts, almost got it ... **

gone in 60 seconds

whew! there. Does anyones have some advil for me?

Ask Dr. Science ... he knows more than you do.
"I have a Master's degree ... in science!"

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 4:22 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by mal4prez:
Quote:
Originally posted by ScorpionRegent:
Eggs benedict, don't know that one. You'll have to walk me through it.

English muffin, canadian bacon, poached egg, and lots of hallandaise sauce. mmmmm.

Quote:

Wait a minute. (Leaning back against counter, crossing arms over chest, fixing a focused gaze, slight inclining left eyebrow) What do you mean "Nicholas Cage ceased to exist after that."?

No fair - I thought the therapy stuff was to be left on the third floor! OK, I can do it.

** hands to head, dredging up dark memory, oh it hurts, almost got it ... **

gone in 60 seconds

whew! there. Does anyones have some advil for me?

Ask Dr. Science ... he knows more than you do.
"I have a Master's degree ... in science!"

Okay that was a bad movie.

Order up Eggs bendict, Mimosa, side of advil.

Scorpion Regent

MAL4PREZ

Thursday, December 1, 2005 4:45 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by ScorpionRegent:

Okay that was a bad movie.

Order up Eggs bendict, Mimosa, side of advil.

Scorpion Regent

Thanks a bunch, yum!

OK, I sheepishly admit, Cage has had good movies since Arizona, but there was such a dark spell for a bit there.

Ask Dr. Science ... he knows more than you do.
"I have a Master's degree ... in science!"

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 4:53 PM (P)

Hey any chance we can see Equalibrium tonight or is just too heavy?

Scorpion Regent

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 5:03 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by mal4prez:

OK, I sheepishly admit, Cage has had good movies since Arizona, but there was such a dark spell for a bit there.

Ask Dr. Science ... he knows more than you do.
"I have a Master's degree ... in science!"

Gone in 60 seconds was one of those I saw and thought "okay I don't need to see that again." I wasn't so dissappointed with Cage taking part in it. I was dissappointed in Robert Duvall, and not that he didn't hold up his end, rather that he took the job to begin with.

Honestly though 60 seconds was no where near the worst of Cages artistic gaffs: Kiss of Death with David Caruso, and there was something even worse with Michael Biehn that went straight to video instead of the trash like it should have. Cage got on this roll, "I'll play a crazy gangster and never need to do anything else."

Scorpion Regent

ORPHEUS

Thursday, December 1, 2005 5:08 PM (P)

I'll dig on some Equilibrium tonight.

Eggs over easy (with toast), please.

Anybody have some plain, black coffee? It'll wake me up. Never was too big on those fancy coffees.

Speaking of Cage: He was pretty good in The Weather Man. Sort of a depressing movie, but Cage redeemed himself a little. At least, in my eyes.
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"Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?"

BLACKEYEDGIRL

Thursday, December 1, 2005 5:16 PM (P)

OMG!! I love Equilibrium!!

::passes black coffee::

Equilibrium is an awesome movie! If anyone hasn't seen it, do so immediately!!

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http://pluralofapocalypse.blogspot.com
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Inara: "Do aliens live among us?"
Kaylee: "Yes. One of them's a doctor."

CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, December 1, 2005 5:20 PM (P)

*Serenity drags herself in, throws herself on a couch and murmurs "long week" before falling asleep.*

*She hopes there's something strong and warm to drink when she wakes up.*

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

ORPHEUS

Thursday, December 1, 2005 5:26 PM (P)

::takes the coffee:: Thanks BEG!

::falls into a bean bag chair::

So what're we gonna do today?
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"Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?"

ORPHEUS

Thursday, December 1, 2005 5:42 PM (P)

While we're all just loafing around, here's a site good for a few laughs:

http://conanvsbear.com/

Conan O'Brien vs. The Bear!

Edit: how do you add links? As in, naming the links.
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"Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?"

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 5:42 PM (P)

What kind of toast and what ya want on it?

Scorpion Regent

ORPHEUS

Thursday, December 1, 2005 5:45 PM (P)

Just plain ol' white bread toast. It's for the over easies.
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"Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?"

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 5:48 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by BlackEyedGirl:
OMG!! I love Equilibrium!!

Equilibrium is an awesome movie! If anyone hasn't seen it, do so immediately!!

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http://pluralofapocalypse.blogspot.com
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Inara: "Do aliens live among us?"
Kaylee: "Yes. One of them's a doctor."

Woman you're just too cool for words!

Were I unwed, I could get naked, and I would take you in a manly fashion.
Scorpion Regent

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 5:50 PM (P)

Odreup! eggs over white toast.

Scorpion Regent

ORPHEUS

Thursday, December 1, 2005 5:56 PM (P)

Delicious. How's that for a great breakfast for lunch?
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"Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?"

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 5:57 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Orpheus:
::takes the coffee:: Thanks BEG!

::falls into a bean bag chair::

So what're we gonna do today?
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"Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?"

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?

Scorpion Regent

ORPHEUS

Thursday, December 1, 2005 5:59 PM (P)

Gilliam flick, right? I've not seen it.
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"Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?"

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 6:19 PM (P)

Well it's damn faithful to the book and not for the faint of heart, but if you like Hunter S. Thompsen than you are in for a real treat. It makes the earlier movie done on the same vein Where the Buffalo Roam by Ivan Reitman look like a Disney flick. Let me rephrase that Disney makes all kind of movies now. I was a kid in the 70's back when Disney movie would offend no one exception racial, ethnic and religious minorities. Let's just say that Ivan Reitman never left you wondering if the was going to be a happy ending as you saw Ghostbusters for the first time. Gilliam makes no such promises. Oh Yeah! Johnny Dep is fantastic in this, as is Benicio Del Toro.

Scorpion Regent

CITIZEN

Thursday, December 1, 2005 6:21 PM (P)

mmm Beer...

I wish I had the internet at work, I miss sooo much

More insane ramblings by the people who brought you beeeer milkshakes!
Remember, the ice caps aren't melting, the water is being liberated.

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 6:22 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Orpheus:
Delicious. How's that for a great breakfast for lunch?
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"Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?"

Lunch, Where are you at?

Scorpion Regent

MAL4PREZ

Thursday, December 1, 2005 6:22 PM (P)

Whoa, too much lunch! I need a BIG spot on the sofa. Move over!

Fear and loathing, fun! I saw it in a really weird theater in Alaska, it made perfect sense.

What's Equilibrium? Never heard of it! Yay - new entertainment discovery!!

Ask Dr. Science ... he knows more than you do.
"I have a Master's degree ... in science!"

ORPHEUS

Thursday, December 1, 2005 6:27 PM (P)

I'm on the East Coast (NC, to be exact). It's 1:30 in the afternoon here.

Equilibrium is sort of a cross between Fahrenheit 451, 1984, and The Matrix. It proves that Christian Bale should've played Neo.
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"Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?"

CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, December 1, 2005 6:36 PM (P)

*wakes up, yawns, stretches*

Ooh, it's nice in here.

Orpheus, you're in NC? Wanna come it my New Year's Eve party?

(Everyone's invited! I even have a thread.)

Now, if I ask nicely would someone bring me something to drink? My plan is to stay curled up in this couch until the weekend.

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

ORPHEUS

Thursday, December 1, 2005 6:40 PM (P)

Where's this party of yours?

And what drink might I bring you?
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"Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?"

CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, December 1, 2005 6:45 PM (P)

Aiken SC

and vodka

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

I have a live journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/callmeserenity/

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 6:54 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by mal4prez:

Whoa, too much lunch! I need a BIG spot on the sofa. Move over!

Fear and loathing, fun! I saw it in a really weird theater in Alaska, it made perfect sense.

What's Equilibrium? Never heard of it! Yay - new entertainment discovery!!

Ask Dr. Science ... he knows more than you do.
"I have a Master's degree ... in science!"

I'm sure BLackeyegirl is allready typing like mad and we will probably overlap, but what the hell.
Equalibrium is a fantastic film, made in Germany a couple years ago on a small budget. Don't worry it's in English so you won't have to squint at subtitles. It stars Christian Bale. One of the best underrated actors working today. Bale plays a elite police enforcer in a world where emotions are illegal. This film is the finest example of science fiction used as social commentary I have seen since Fahrenheit 451. It is not a completely original work, watching it you will see elements of so many other movies and books, but that decreases it's message not a whit. It's one of those few films I think everyone should see once they consider themselves a adult. It's heavy, so not for the kids.

Scorpion Regent

ORPHEUS

Thursday, December 1, 2005 6:57 PM (P)

Aiken...Looked it up on Google Maps. That's way down south. I appreciate the invite, but I'll have to pass on that. Being up in Northern NC, that'd be one hell of a drive.

One vodka, coming up.
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"Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?"

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 7:02 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Orpheus:
I'm on the East Coast (NC, to be exact). It's 1:30 in the afternoon here.

Equilibrium is sort of a cross between Fahrenheit 451, 1984, and The Matrix. It proves that Christian Bale should've played Neo.
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"Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?"

SC, right. I'm on the otherside. Just start with the sun at your back at dawn and follow it to where it sets. Do that till you come to water that can't be crossed by bridge and somewhere on that coast you'll find me.

Scorpion Regent

JADEHAND

Thursday, December 1, 2005 7:06 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by seryn:
theres plenty of that over in the drinks cabinet, just behind the projector....fifth element..............mulled wine anyone?

'you'll go to that special level of hell - the one reserved for child molesters and people who talk at the theatre'

Ummmmmm, really starting to like it 'round here

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SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 7:14 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Orpheus:

Equilibrium is sort of a cross between Fahrenheit 451, 1984, and The Matrix. It proves that Christian Bale should've played Neo.
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"Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?"

I can't remember if it was Kenneth Teran or Elvis Mitchell reviewing Batman Begins, (the latest installment in the Batman series a daunting task considering how lack luster the franchise has become,) said that Christian Bale has so much talent that he could play the back story to Mighty Mouse and still get a Oscar nomination for it. The terrifying thing is, he's not wrong. Batman Begins is the best ever, in part because of Bale's fine work.
Of course it doesn't hurt that chic's dig him.

Scorpion Regent

ORPHEUS

Thursday, December 1, 2005 7:20 PM (P)

Oh, definitely. Bale is hands-down the best Batman ever. And he's certainly the most convincing Bruce Wayne as well. He's always been a great actor. Even back in his early years in stuff like Empire of the Sun.

Serenity's vodka ~~~> \_/

Cheers!

"Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?"

CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, December 1, 2005 7:21 PM (P)

I'm not really into Christian Bale. Something about him bothers me but I can't quite put my finger on it.

But I did enjoy Batman Begins.

I thought it was funny that the batsignal began because he chained that guy to a big light. I was laughing so hard.

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MAL4PREZ

Thursday, December 1, 2005 7:27 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by ScorpionRegent:
I'm sure BLackeyegirl is allready typing like mad and we will probably overlap, but what the hell.
Equalibrium is a fantastic film, made in Germany a couple years ago on a small budget. Don't worry it's in English so you won't have to squint at subtitles. It stars Christian Bale. One of the best underrated actors working today. Bale plays a elite police enforcer in a world where emotions are illegal. This film is the finest example of science fiction used as social commentary I have seen since Fahrenheit 451. It is not a completely original work, watching it you will see elements of so many other movies and books, but that decreases it's message not a whit. It's one of those few films I think everyone should see once they consider themselves a adult. It's heavy, so not for the kids.

Scorpion Regent

Sci-fi social commentary, fantastic! Heavy can be fun. Well, you know what I mean.

Tangentially, I once had a scifi/social commentary idea of there being this alien race that shows emotion visibly. like angry=turn red, sad=turn blue, etc. So your emotional state becomes your fashion statement. Seemed an excellent basis for making fun of oh so many things. But then I had no idea where to go with it and then I remembered I'm not a writer.

There was a call for poetry earlier, right? OK, there was a call for poetry warnings. The previous paragraph is as close as I get.

*curtsies, returns to sofa, refills mulled wine*

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BLACKEYEDGIRL

Thursday, December 1, 2005 7:32 PM (P)

I'm glad to see it's not just the usual batch of degenerates around here (from the hidey). Nice to see fresh faces. I think the baggage free 4th floor will be opening tomorrow. So kids get ready to get sucked through the phone (someone found the dude that hooked up the matrix! score!)

Okay Equilibrium. Personally, for me, I think movie is a far greater social commentary than The Matrix (which was very heavy as well). Christian Bale is remarkable. I mean remarkable. If someone would have told me that the kid from Swing Kids and Newsies was gonna grow up to be this amazing as an actor I would have smacked them in the head, with a stick, a big stick. But he is.

Now most people are into Bale from Batman. I've been a Bale fan since the Disney days. I love American Psycho (I'm one of the few who really enjoy Bret Easton Ellis' work), The Machinist is AMAZING, but Equilibrium is hands down one of the best sci-fi future movies I have seen. Screw that one with crazy Cruise, this is the movie that should have made it to the theater.

It goes something like this: Post WW-III the government gives people the equivalent of the Pax from Serenity, but no one starts cannibalizing, nor giving up. Instead they drone about like worker bees in the hive. They have no emotions, there is no music, there is no literature or art or dance or anything. Why? these things breed passion, and passion is dangerous. Bale is an agent with the super special police, his job: find what are known as 'sense' offenders. That is people who have collections of items from the time before the drug (sort of an earth that was idea), cos these people stop taking the drug, and get all passionate and fight back and they know pleasure and pain. Bale's wife had been captured as a sense offender and burned (cos they burn 'em like withces), and he is left with 2 kids. Then his partner is a sense offender and kills himself, so he ends up with a new partner. The totally yummy Taye Diggs. Oh yeah, Taye Diggs and Christian Bale as futuristic cops. It is a yummy-fest. Emily Watson and Sean bean are also in it.

It's amazing the revelations that occur in this movie. I totally agree with ScorpionRegent on this one, this is a movie all adults should see, well the ones with the brains to understand it.

It's got so many elements from other similar movies, but you realize that this is the perfect synthesis of them (although there is no Heston running around screaming about the Soilent Green!). Although some parts are predicatable, its still an amazing movie, that is constantly on my 'you must see this' list.

If you like looking at Bale I recommend American Psycho or Laurel Canyon, if you don't mind him looking kinda gross totally see The Machinist, it's remarkable! Equilibrium: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005JLWN/qid=1133465006/sr=8-1/ref=
pd_bbs_1/104-5779693-9731957?n=507846&s=dvd&v=glance

Mmm Cocoa. Doesn't cocoa soudn good? with little marshmallows...

Fear and Loathing is one of the most fucked up and hilarious movies I have ever seen. Oi!

Got back from lunch an hour ago and I still feel the need to nap. Damn job, getting in the way of my napping!!

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JADEHAND

Thursday, December 1, 2005 7:35 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by CallMeSerenity:
I'm not really into Christian Bale. Something about him bothers me but I can't quite put my finger on it.

But I did enjoy Batman Begins.

I thought it was funny that the batsignal began because he chained that guy to a big light. I was laughing so hard.

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Ever see American Pyscho? That could make you weary of Bale.

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CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, December 1, 2005 8:03 PM (P)

No. Is that the one where he lost all that weight?

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SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 8:07 PM (P)

Orpheus: Empire of the Sun. That's right that was Christian Bale. Damn talk about starting big.

BLackeyedgirl: Equalibrium did make it to theaters, I saw on the big screen twice. It was carried by less than 50 theaters in the entire US though, and only for two weeks. I realy enjoyed Laurel Canyon for some really good reasons and even a few bad ones. Natascha McElhone does such a intense job of reminding me I'm male it's,...Unsettleing! I thought she was tough sexy in Ronin too, to bad the movie itself was only okay. The Machinist, a friend of mine told me Bale lost over 80 pounds for that role. Talk about dedication to the craft, because if that's true he obviously put it all back on and shaped it well.

Scorpion Regent

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 8:17 PM (P)

Not the usual batch of degenerates.
So that makes us unusual degenerates?

OOOOOH! Another cool movie: Usual Suspects.

Scorpion Regent

BLACKEYEDGIRL

Thursday, December 1, 2005 8:22 PM (P)

no that's The Machinist, very good movie, but he looks really sick.

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CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, December 1, 2005 8:34 PM (P)

*decides to go back to sleep till the talk of movies she's never seen is over.*

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ORPHEUS

Thursday, December 1, 2005 8:34 PM (P)

No, man. It just means that next to us, there's a whole new batch of degenerates in here. Loafing degenerates unite!
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SERYN

Thursday, December 1, 2005 8:44 PM (P)

the machinist was absolutely sodding brilliant, so unsetttling, and you get to the end (complete with cramp from winceing every time he comes on the screen - he did actually loose over 80 pounds, you really can tell) and your totally gobsmacked, its one of those endings that just leaves you... well i can describe it, but only in random noises that i can't spell.

do you remember the ending of out of gas? when you realise that mals choosing serenity was a gut reaction, kind of destined to be, and a perfect resolution? well the end of the machinist has nothing like that, but it still leaves you with the tingling didgits and the sense of woah, but i just remember thinking, 'everything is going to be all right now' even though the shit appears to have hit the fan, you just now that the character's going to deal and get his good ending.

this is why I never attempt to write novels...

pass me a cup of that cocoa, I lost an orca whale today

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'you'll go to that special level of hell - the one reserved for child molesters and people who talk at the theatre'

CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, December 1, 2005 8:50 PM (P)

I just made cocoa myself!

I was going to have peppermint tea, but when I went to the microwave there was this big basket full of hot chocolate packets and I couldn't resist. Though it's not nearly as nice as when I make it from scratch. Ghiradelli's sweet ground cocoa is the best thing ever!

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BLACKEYEDGIRL

Thursday, December 1, 2005 8:57 PM (P)

Aww Orca. Lost as in missing or as in 'big ocean in the sky'? Either way, it's upsetting, here, have some cocoa, I put on extra marshmallows (they always melt too fast). I promise we will abstain from watching Free Willy (as if we were going to anyways).

Also I made chili last night,(chili today, hot tamale!) so get a bowl and some bread and eat up!

The Machinist was amazing, and the ending, well youa re so right, I didn't see it coming, but somehoe it was enough. I dunno, I'm good with words and this one left me speechless and making the noises I generally only make at the TV after watching Lost.

-BEG, tuking CallMeSerenity in for her nappy-nap-nap

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SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 9:09 PM (P)

The end of the Machinist, I saw it coming from the point the clue was dropped.

Scorpion Regent

SERYN

Thursday, December 1, 2005 9:10 PM (P)

lost as in i know exactly where he is but have no idea how to rescue him - I was putting him up on a high shelf along with some new friends (some whale's, a couple of dolphins and a hammerhead shark)when he fell down behind a partition that was hiding some water pipes - I didn't know that it wasn't covered)

The crazy thing is is that theres a little door in the base of the partiton - no one knows why its there, and we can find the keys that turn the lock, but it doesn't open, so he's trapped there, waiting for someone to work out how to open the mystery door and let him out.

By the way he's 12" long and made of plastic.

(jadehand -don't even think about it)

But loosing him was still traumatising.

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I'm going to that special hell

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 9:18 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by seryn:
lost as in i know exactly where he is but have no idea how to rescue him - I was putting him up on a high shelf along with some new friends (some whale's, a couple of dolphins and a hammerhead shark)when he fell down behind a partition that was hiding some water pipes - I didn't know that it wasn't covered)

The crazy thing is is that theres a little door in the base of the partiton - no one knows why its there, and we can find the keys that turn the lock, but it doesn't open, so he's trapped there, waiting for someone to work out how to open the mystery door and let him out.

By the way he's 12" long and made of plastic.

(jadehand -don't even think about it)

But loosing him was still traumatising.

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I'm going to that special hell

I'm not thinking about it either. I'm not, really. I swear, my hand to god! I am not thinking about it. Oh damn!
I'm going to the special hell

Scorpion Regent

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 9:22 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by seryn:
lost as in i know exactly where he is but have no idea how to rescue him - I was putting him up on a high shelf along with some new friends (some whale's, a couple of dolphins and a hammerhead shark)when he fell down behind a partition that was hiding some water pipes - I didn't know that it wasn't covered)

The crazy thing is is that theres a little door in the base of the partiton - no one knows why its there, and we can find the keys that turn the lock, but it doesn't open, so he's trapped there, waiting for someone to work out how to open the mystery door and let him out.

By the way he's 12" long and made of plastic.

(jadehand -don't even think about it)

But loosing him was still traumatising.

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I'm going to that special hell

Have you tried unwrapping a wire coat hanger and fishing him out? Yes, I know Orcas are mammals, but hey one word:plastic.

Scorpion Regent

SAMEERTIA

Thursday, December 1, 2005 9:26 PM (P)

oh no! Seryn, do we need to start a Save The Whale operation?

*whips up a double cappucino and adds a dose of chocolate syrup*

Need more caffiene...more!

SERYN

Thursday, December 1, 2005 9:28 PM (P)

the partition is about 8ft high, I can't actually see over it, it would take a lot of coat hangers, and some pretty damn fine fishin.

what we thought was getting up there on a ladder, and using one of those big stick lasso things that dog catchers have, and getting him out that way.

Problem one, we don't have a step ladder

problem two, well...

our best bet is getting that door open, but knowing my life, i'll end up inside the head of some crazed indie film actor.

i'm going to that special hell

SERYN

Thursday, December 1, 2005 9:32 PM (P)

Yes!

SAVE THE WHALE!

call in greenpeace!

proof of how badly i need my head checking - i was stood at the train station today and behind me where about six pigeons all puffed up trying to keep warm, the first thought to enter my head?

'they'd be easier to juggle than goslings'

'you'll go to that special level of hell - the one reserved for child molesters and people who talk at the theatre'

BLACKEYEDGIRL

Thursday, December 1, 2005 9:35 PM (P)

I was totally having a 'Being John Malkovich' moment there! Sure there isn't a half floor in your building??

Let's see here, Okay this partition, is there an opening on either end? Cos you could sort of use a big stick to push him to freedom at one end.

Otherwise, talk to maintenence in your building, they may know the secret to the door (OMG! It's the secret hidey place of lost orcas!!) and getting it open.

Otherwise, try this: get a st of tongs, tape measuring sticks to them. get someone to hoist you up so you can see over the partition, use gigantic togs to pick up orca to safety.

I so need to go home. Work is getting to the point where I am coming up with Orca tongs to avoid working!

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SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 9:35 PM (P)

If the wire hanger doesn't work you can use a screw driver to prise open the door if the door is just sticky. If it's the lock I can tell you how to get past the lock, but you will have to promise me not to go breaking into your neighbor's flats for fun and profit.

Scorpion Regent

MAL4PREZ

Thursday, December 1, 2005 9:38 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by seryn:
proof of how badly i need my head checking - i was stood at the train station today and behind me where about six pigeons all puffed up trying to keep warm, the first thought to enter my head?

Make an appt at the head checker for me too - I so relate to that!

Last time I went away for awhile it was handcuffs. This time it's 12 inch plastic things. hmmm.

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SAMEERTIA

Thursday, December 1, 2005 9:39 PM (P)

I'll have some more cappucino and then I'll just bounce the door open for you!
:D
But seriously, sounds like a job for Coat Hanger & Rubber Band. They're my heroes.

SERYN

Thursday, December 1, 2005 9:46 PM (P)

Its like he's in a really tall bucket, but with a door at the bottom.

No fear, i'm going to smuggle a really big screwdriver in with me tomorrow and spend a few hours surrepticiusly prizing the door open.

one thought did occur to me today, how did those original goose jugglers stop the geese from flying away, or even -as a goose most certainly would -turning round and pecking them to death?

'you'll go to that special level of hell - the one reserved for child molesters and people who talk at the theatre'

BLACKEYEDGIRL

Thursday, December 1, 2005 9:49 PM (P)

I think that's why they use goslings, they can't fly away yet.

Save the whale!

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SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 9:50 PM (P)

Talk to me Seryn: Is this like a normal house door? Does the door open in or out? If it opens out can you see the hinges? You say you have the key and the lock turns. Is there more than one lock on the door? This is a lot like my day job, no not a burgular, no not tech support, no not locksmith. Don't ask.
Don't worry about John Malkovich's head right now, first things first.

Scorpion Regent

SERYN

Thursday, December 1, 2005 9:51 PM (P)

ah, yes, obviously missed the bit about their being goslings - but the pecking-to-death (well, fingerlessness) question still stands

'you'll go to that special level of hell - the one reserved for child molesters and people who talk at the theatre'

CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, December 1, 2005 9:54 PM (P)

*murmurs in her sleep*

Save the whale!

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SERYN

Thursday, December 1, 2005 10:00 PM (P)

it's about two foot high and painted bright pink (though i swear i've never noticed it before)it should open outward, but the hinges are concealed. it has the same lock as all of the other cupboard doors, and the key goes in,turns and feels like its released the lock perfectly., theres no other locks. the storage cupboard door have either a key lock or a slide latch, and as it seems to be sticking from the top i'm tempted to think that some berk of a workman has fitted it with both and closed the latch before fitting the panel its in...

the same workmen who fitted an entire information desk that you can't actually get your knees under with no handles on cupboard doors, and no space for a computer or ticket machine.

joy

'you'll go to that special level of hell - the one reserved for child molesters and people who talk at the theatre'

ORPHEUS

Thursday, December 1, 2005 10:19 PM (P)

Quote:
ah, yes, obviously missed the bit about their being goslings - but the pecking-to-death (well, fingerlessness) question still stands

One word: gloves.

Is it bad that I left this party to go watch The Train Job? You're all helping Seryn retrieve her orca, and I'm watching Mal kick whats-his-nuts into Serenity's right engine.

Now I feel bad.
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LIGHTMEDARK

Thursday, December 1, 2005 10:23 PM (P)

hmm, double post

LIGHTMEDARK

Thursday, December 1, 2005 10:23 PM (P)

/me picks a spot on the couch and passes out

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inch towards daylight

SERYN

Thursday, December 1, 2005 10:28 PM (P)

'salright, Mals possibly the one person in the world I can forgive people leaving me for.

but i hope you've come back with lots of ideas for our save the whale operation

'you'll go to that special level of hell - the one reserved for child molesters and people who talk at the theatre'

SCORPIONREGENT

Thursday, December 1, 2005 10:40 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by seryn:
it's about two foot high and painted bright pink (though i swear i've never noticed it before)it should open outward, but the hinges are concealed. it has the same lock as all of the other cupboard doors, and the key goes in,turns and feels like its released the lock perfectly., theres no other locks. the storage cupboard door have either a key lock or a slide latch, and as it seems to be sticking from the top i'm tempted to think that some berk of a workman has fitted it with both and closed the latch before fitting the panel its in...

the same workmen who fitted an entire information desk that you can't actually get your knees under with no handles on cupboard doors, and no space for a computer or ticket machine.

joy

'you'll go to that special level of hell - the one reserved for child molesters and people who talk at the theatre'

Berk of a workman? You can explain that later. Let's try using that coat hanger I mentioned earlier. You only need a section of straight metal about 30cm long then bend the last 6 or 7cm at a right angle. That is your basic tool, you may have to modify it to suit. Slide the right angle between the frame and the door. Once the right angle is inside you can manuver the tool around, rotating it, sliding it back and forth, pushing it in and out and such. Manuver the tool around till you find the internal latch by feel and the try to manipulate the latch till the door releases. This may take a bit of patience, but it builds great character. Stick with it and you may just save the whale. After all that you can tell your mates that you broke into a secure locked installation and liberated a captive ceatean. If this get's you nowhere fast then by all means use the screwdriver.

Scorpion Regent

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