It Never Rains on Halloween!
When I was a kid, it never rained on Halloween. Ever! I can remember every costume I ever had, all made by Mom, once I even won a prize in the school costume contest!
Halloween is alive and well in Libby. I took my grand-padawans trick or treating and they had a blast!
Louisiana Avenue was hot spot, as it is every year. The best decorations and the biggest crowds of kids were there.
Even the adults handing out the candy were in costume, as were some of the parents walking the street with their younglings.
One man dressed as the grim reaper and sat on his porch, and all the kids thought he was a dummy until they got close and he jumped at them. Hilarious to watch from the sidewalk!
It was a great reminder of the Halloweens of my childhood.
THAT'S ABOUT AS SCARY AS A FAT STORMTROOPER!
Earth isn't the only place they Trick or Treat. In Star Wars Galaxies we have the Galactic Moon Festival. Costumes are given out at random and some are better than others. A Hutt costume is bad. You can't imagine how long it takes to slither around Mos Eisley dressed as a Hutt. LOL
But it's all fun, and there's some cool loot to be had, like a Krayt Dragon skeleton. Wooooo...
Halloween, I love it... Can't wait until next year!
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Friday, November 06, 2009
STAR WARS IN CONCERT - WITH MEGA-SPOILERS
Last month we headed off for Seattle to see "Star Wars in Concert". What a trip! We left early on a freezing Monday morning, and arrived in Seattle in the early afternoon.
Finding the hotel was an adventure, but we got checked in and settled in hardly any time at all. Then we took care of couple of shopping-type errands before setting out to find some dinner.
Finding a restaurant was another adventure, it seems Seattle folks (Satellites?) live on Subway sandwiches and espresso. LOL
Tuesday was full of anticipation. We checked out the area around Seattle Center, tried to find the parking garages, called for parking information and generally got antsy to just GO!
So after a late lunch, it was time to suit up in our costumes. I had a little trouble with my boot zippers, but the Force was with me as Grampy-Wan had a pair of pliers in the car and fixed me right up!
We were so worried about handicapped parking availability that we got there way too early, and had to wait outside for over an hour!
The disappointment of not being allowed to troop with Alpha Base of the Rebel Legion really sank in then, as I could see them walking around inside having fun! And I'm sure they got a better view of the displays than I did, for even though we were first in the door at 6 PM, I couldn't get anywhere near the displays because of the crowds, so I didn't get to check out the costumes first hand.
But, I did get to meet several members of Alpha Base, a really nice group of people!
After spending an obscene amount of money at the novelty stand, we found out seats and they were AWESOME! Front of the upper deck, in the center, with no one in front of us! Woot!
We could hear the orchestra tuning up, and an ominous announcement warned us that the lights would dim and the show would start suddenly!
And start it did, with the traditional Fanfare and the opening theme! The screen was huge, and bright!
It's too bad that it was in a basketball arena though; the acoustics did not give the show justice.
Initially I had to overcome my disappointment when I realized that the video was the same video that was on the DVD "Star Wars a Musical Journey" that I got in 2005 with the soundtrack to "Revenge of the Sith". I was expecting a specially edited video just for the concert, so it was a little disappointing.
But the quality of the video screen and the thrill of hearing the music live soon made up for that!
At the intermission Grampy-Wan said "It's half over already?" And I knew just how he felt. We wanted more and a lot more!
Anthony Daniels was awesome as the narrator, and broke into Threepio talk during his introduction of "A Daring Escape". Set to the music from the chase through the asteroid field during 'The Empire Strikes Back", this clip also gave a nice Prequel tie-n by showing Obi-Wan chasing Jango Fett through asteroids in Ep. II. It also showed unnecessary shots of Anakin's pod race, which left a WTF? taste in my mouth...
It ended all too soon, with a standing ovation, and a curtain call by both the conductor and Anthony Daniels. The Mr. Daniels astounded us all by saying "You people don't want to leave yet, do you? Do you want to hear one more?" YES! And we were treated to an encore of "The Imperial March"!
Still, no one wanted to leave, but we made our way to the exit. Being Seattle, it was raining out when we left, so there went a Rebel Pilot on scooter with an umbrella, and a Jedi clutching a 3-D poster and a very expensive program under her cloak, also with an umbrella towards the parking garage! LMAO
Tired and happy, we slept in just long enough to not miss the free breakfast at the hotel, and then started home. We took a pleasant detour across the floating bridge to get to the Lego Store.
Lunch in Ritzville, and home for dinner.
All in all, a great trip and an awesome Star Wars experience!
Finding the hotel was an adventure, but we got checked in and settled in hardly any time at all. Then we took care of couple of shopping-type errands before setting out to find some dinner.
Finding a restaurant was another adventure, it seems Seattle folks (Satellites?) live on Subway sandwiches and espresso. LOL
Tuesday was full of anticipation. We checked out the area around Seattle Center, tried to find the parking garages, called for parking information and generally got antsy to just GO!
So after a late lunch, it was time to suit up in our costumes. I had a little trouble with my boot zippers, but the Force was with me as Grampy-Wan had a pair of pliers in the car and fixed me right up!
We were so worried about handicapped parking availability that we got there way too early, and had to wait outside for over an hour!
The disappointment of not being allowed to troop with Alpha Base of the Rebel Legion really sank in then, as I could see them walking around inside having fun! And I'm sure they got a better view of the displays than I did, for even though we were first in the door at 6 PM, I couldn't get anywhere near the displays because of the crowds, so I didn't get to check out the costumes first hand.
But, I did get to meet several members of Alpha Base, a really nice group of people!
After spending an obscene amount of money at the novelty stand, we found out seats and they were AWESOME! Front of the upper deck, in the center, with no one in front of us! Woot!
We could hear the orchestra tuning up, and an ominous announcement warned us that the lights would dim and the show would start suddenly!
And start it did, with the traditional Fanfare and the opening theme! The screen was huge, and bright!
It's too bad that it was in a basketball arena though; the acoustics did not give the show justice.
Initially I had to overcome my disappointment when I realized that the video was the same video that was on the DVD "Star Wars a Musical Journey" that I got in 2005 with the soundtrack to "Revenge of the Sith". I was expecting a specially edited video just for the concert, so it was a little disappointing.
But the quality of the video screen and the thrill of hearing the music live soon made up for that!
At the intermission Grampy-Wan said "It's half over already?" And I knew just how he felt. We wanted more and a lot more!
Anthony Daniels was awesome as the narrator, and broke into Threepio talk during his introduction of "A Daring Escape". Set to the music from the chase through the asteroid field during 'The Empire Strikes Back", this clip also gave a nice Prequel tie-n by showing Obi-Wan chasing Jango Fett through asteroids in Ep. II. It also showed unnecessary shots of Anakin's pod race, which left a WTF? taste in my mouth...
It ended all too soon, with a standing ovation, and a curtain call by both the conductor and Anthony Daniels. The Mr. Daniels astounded us all by saying "You people don't want to leave yet, do you? Do you want to hear one more?" YES! And we were treated to an encore of "The Imperial March"!
Still, no one wanted to leave, but we made our way to the exit. Being Seattle, it was raining out when we left, so there went a Rebel Pilot on scooter with an umbrella, and a Jedi clutching a 3-D poster and a very expensive program under her cloak, also with an umbrella towards the parking garage! LMAO
Tired and happy, we slept in just long enough to not miss the free breakfast at the hotel, and then started home. We took a pleasant detour across the floating bridge to get to the Lego Store.
Lunch in Ritzville, and home for dinner.
All in all, a great trip and an awesome Star Wars experience!
Monday, September 07, 2009
As Night Fell on the Republic
My good friend Gidrea Lightsky just wrote a short but touching blog about Order 66...
A Knight in shining armor. The Knights of the Round Table. A white Knight upon a fiery steed. Any way I look at it, a Knight is a hero, someone to revere, someone to call "Sir Galahad".
http://blogs.starwars.com/gidrea/50
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A Knight in shining armor. The Knights of the Round Table. A white Knight upon a fiery steed. Any way I look at it, a Knight is a hero, someone to revere, someone to call "Sir Galahad".
http://blogs.starwars.com/gidrea/50
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Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Go Ahead, Fall into the 'Abyss'
Fate of the Jedi: Abyss - Troy Denning doesn't disappoint! SPOILERS!
Volume three of Fate of Jedi is great! What else can I say? Read it!
I do have to say that I was ready to tear out my hair when I reached page sixty-something and found mention of those kriffin' Mandolorians, but my patience was rewarded when later a few Jedi, led by Leia, kick some Mando butt in a major way while saving three sick Jedi from being frozen in carbonite.
Luke and Ben are still out planet hopping, this time going into the Maw in search of the Mind Drinkers. Not something I'd want to do on my summer vacation, but hey, they're the hero type.
Their "out of body" Force experiences are both intriguing and amusing. "Dad, at your age you probably know a lot of dead people, we don't have time to talk to all of them." LOL
They do get to talk to Anakin Solo, Mara Jade and Jacen Solo. Ironically, it is Jacen that saves their lives... Luke decides that if Jacen wants them to keep going, it's bad advice and they go back to their bodies.
And just in time, too, for it's their turn to kick some major butt... on a group of Sith! Woo hoo!
So, I really enjoyed this book, it's definitely worth a read. Be sure you read "Outcast" and "Omen" first.
Sadly, the next volume won't be out until March... there's nothing to read!!!!
Volume three of Fate of Jedi is great! What else can I say? Read it!
I do have to say that I was ready to tear out my hair when I reached page sixty-something and found mention of those kriffin' Mandolorians, but my patience was rewarded when later a few Jedi, led by Leia, kick some Mando butt in a major way while saving three sick Jedi from being frozen in carbonite.
Luke and Ben are still out planet hopping, this time going into the Maw in search of the Mind Drinkers. Not something I'd want to do on my summer vacation, but hey, they're the hero type.
Their "out of body" Force experiences are both intriguing and amusing. "Dad, at your age you probably know a lot of dead people, we don't have time to talk to all of them." LOL
They do get to talk to Anakin Solo, Mara Jade and Jacen Solo. Ironically, it is Jacen that saves their lives... Luke decides that if Jacen wants them to keep going, it's bad advice and they go back to their bodies.
And just in time, too, for it's their turn to kick some major butt... on a group of Sith! Woo hoo!
So, I really enjoyed this book, it's definitely worth a read. Be sure you read "Outcast" and "Omen" first.
Sadly, the next volume won't be out until March... there's nothing to read!!!!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Blast from the Past?
The computer had no operating system, and had forgotten the date, but it knew enough to know it was wrong. It beeped at me. I looked… January 25, 1980.
The first thing I thought was, “I WISH!”
Anyone for a “do over”? Or was it just a desire to be younger?
How far back would you go? Should I go back to when I was six and start eating my vegetables? To the seventh grade to do better in math? To high school so I could NOT take chemistry?
It’s creepy that it came up with 1980, since that was not a particularly good year for me and if I could do it over I would. Along with 1973, 1985, 1997, 2002, etc, etc, etc…
Or maybe I just wanted to hear “No, I am your father” for the first time… all over again.
Sunday, August 09, 2009
Joy Across the Galaxy!
Karen Traviss is done writing Star Wars books! WOO HOO! Unfortunately, there are still two more coming out in the next year, but no new crap from the bitch will be tainting our beloved GFFA.
I still don't know what has made her such a Sacred Cow in the OS (Official Site) but I'm not the only person to have been banned from there for posting an opinion that doesn't agree with Moose.
I figure they have to be living together since his head is so far up her fanny that they have to be in the same building or else they're defying the laws of physics.
How I wish for five minutes of George's time, and the Force to make him do what I say. This is not the write you're looking for. You want to go to the office and fire Dark Moose.
She doesn't like the continuity created by The Clone Wars series. Well, what about all the continuity crap she's created? And just general crap she's created too, not to mention all the ill will between fans who love clones and fans who love Jedi.
Well, in any event it's a happy day across the Galaxy.
I still don't know what has made her such a Sacred Cow in the OS (Official Site) but I'm not the only person to have been banned from there for posting an opinion that doesn't agree with Moose.
I figure they have to be living together since his head is so far up her fanny that they have to be in the same building or else they're defying the laws of physics.
How I wish for five minutes of George's time, and the Force to make him do what I say. This is not the write you're looking for. You want to go to the office and fire Dark Moose.
She doesn't like the continuity created by The Clone Wars series. Well, what about all the continuity crap she's created? And just general crap she's created too, not to mention all the ill will between fans who love clones and fans who love Jedi.
Well, in any event it's a happy day across the Galaxy.
Thursday, April 09, 2009
INTERESTING EMAILS!
First, I get an email that tells me my Hyperspace membership, my account at starwars.com, is expiring. Then they want me to take a survey!
LMAO! I took the survey, and filled the comment boxes with why I didn't renew, and how much Dark Moose sucks ass, and how bad the blogs are now that he's scared everyone into pathetic blogging. I know, he only like bloggers he can agree with.
Why would I renew my membership to a place that's treated me so shabbily? Not only will I not renew, I won't buy anything at the Star Wars Shop, visit any of their sponsors, or click on a single link on their site.
They can't kill my love for Star Wars, but they're not getting my money. Not as long as the have creeps like Dark Moose and Bonnie running loose on their power trips banning people for not worshiping the ground they walk on.
And someone tell what's so sacred about Karen Traviss? Who is she sleeping with at Lucas Books?
My dear friend Master Mina just blogged about the survey, and about how the blogs need a face lift... no kidding, that stupid “Your Presence is Soothing” and “Clone Commanders and Division Roster” blogs have been in the top six for years now. Get real.
Today's top six is two current blogs, including Mina's, and four old ones. It's just lazy programming.
So, no more money for starwars.com from me. But wow, did I give them an opinion!!!!!!
LMAO! I took the survey, and filled the comment boxes with why I didn't renew, and how much Dark Moose sucks ass, and how bad the blogs are now that he's scared everyone into pathetic blogging. I know, he only like bloggers he can agree with.
Why would I renew my membership to a place that's treated me so shabbily? Not only will I not renew, I won't buy anything at the Star Wars Shop, visit any of their sponsors, or click on a single link on their site.
They can't kill my love for Star Wars, but they're not getting my money. Not as long as the have creeps like Dark Moose and Bonnie running loose on their power trips banning people for not worshiping the ground they walk on.
And someone tell what's so sacred about Karen Traviss? Who is she sleeping with at Lucas Books?
My dear friend Master Mina just blogged about the survey, and about how the blogs need a face lift... no kidding, that stupid “Your Presence is Soothing” and “Clone Commanders and Division Roster” blogs have been in the top six for years now. Get real.
Today's top six is two current blogs, including Mina's, and four old ones. It's just lazy programming.
So, no more money for starwars.com from me. But wow, did I give them an opinion!!!!!!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day!
Long time no blog... at least not in public...
My tradition of writing a Valentine to Obi-Wan would probably be wasted here... so I'll wish a happy VD to everyone! LOL
Don't worry, Obi-Wan, I still love you.
My tradition of writing a Valentine to Obi-Wan would probably be wasted here... so I'll wish a happy VD to everyone! LOL
Don't worry, Obi-Wan, I still love you.