Vegas & The Aftermath - Diary

[BangBang]

Some people have a romantic connection with dying trends.  I was completely against Kindles etc, but now love the fact I can carry about a library of books whenever I'm traveling.  there's an argument to say you'd only need a couple of books depending on your journey, but I've found that depending on the stress of my journey I usually pick a book based on the momentary mood I'm in, so a kindle is great for this as I have different genres at my fingertips.


   

[AndrewT]

Books suddenly lose a lot of attraction when you move house.

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Some people have a romantic connection with dying trends.  I was completely against Kindles etc, but now love the fact I can carry about a library of books whenever I'm traveling.  there's an argument to say you'd only need a couple of books depending on your journey, but I've found that depending on the stress of my journey I usually pick a book based on the momentary mood I'm in, so a kindle is great for this as I have different genres at my fingertips.


   

Plus, if you see or hear about a new book that you are interested in, you can have it instantly, read a chapter or so, then decide to keep it or send it back at no cost.

My literary horizons have broadened considerably now that I can try books that I think I might like for free.

[DaveShoelace]

Some people have a romantic connection with dying trends.  I was completely against Kindles etc, but now love the fact I can carry about a library of books whenever I'm traveling.  there's an argument to say you'd only need a couple of books depending on your journey, but I've found that depending on the stress of my journey I usually pick a book based on the momentary mood I'm in, so a kindle is great for this as I have different genres at my fingertips.


  

Plus, if you see or hear about a new book that you are interested in, you can have it instantly, read a chapter or so, then decide to keep it or send it back at no cost.

My literary horizons have broadened considerably now that I can try books that I think I might like for free.

I am such a donk I only just recently learned this and have wasted tons on books I didnt finish.

However, the other nice thing about this I have just ordered a new paperback book, and while I am waiting for it to arrive I have started reading the free 10% on my iPad.

[77dave]

I was conned into watching that bloody film recently by a young lady of my acquaintance.  All wrong, there were very few planes, trains or cars. I shall never trust her again.

Do you watch films? Of all the many topics discussed here, I'm not sure I have ever heard you really discuss the flicks.

This particular one is amongst my all time favourites. Back in the days of VHS we must have rented it 10 times as a family. I wonder, however, how well it is recieved today, by someone who doesn't have the added incentive to like it that is nostalgia.

Not really.

To save questions, I'll try & list EVERY film I have ever seen in my life. If I go to my grave never seeing one more film, I'll die happily.

I don't object to others watching film after film, but its just not my bag.

At the cinema, where I was, as a child, sort of forced to go......

The Titfield Thunderbolt, 1953

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Titfield_Thunderbolt

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.

The King & I

The Sound of Music

Bambi

As an adolescent or later, at the cinema.....

Jaws

Jurassic Park

A Night to Remember. (This was the real, proper, film about the sinking of the Titanic),

Last Tango in Paris


For "Cinema" films, that's it. I don't remember a thing about any of them, except A Night to Remember, which I much enjoyed, & was why I railed so much about the recent & utterly pap "Titanic". .

On Casettes, DVD's & TV, I've seen....



Heidi. (Every bloody Christmas until the age of 16). I cried every time.  

All the Godfather films

Once Upon a Time in America

Goodfellas

Pulp Fiction

Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels.

Snatch

I may have forgotten one or two, but that's about it.

The last 5 films I listed I watch over & over again, maybe 20 times each. Easily pleased, eh?

On TV these days, I only watch Sport, or stuff in the "Documentary" section of Sky TV.

When there is nothing of interest on TV, I read my books. Books are the best thing ever.

cough "Bucket List"

Umm, remind me please, Jim?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0825232/?ref_=sr_1

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I have the kindle app on my phone, now my books are always with me. wiiiiiiiii

[the sicilian]

Two more tragic 'golfers'

Desert Pines Vegas... Lovely course..was bloody hot that day... we only got told off twice by the golf pro that day...and he didnt catch us ramming chompys buggy Mad Max style !

[vegaslover]

Anyone heard, or experienced knowing someone with an ailment known as "BPD"?

Anyway, Brandon has been a bit naughty down the years, but - legitimately - it is all down to BDP. Who'd have thunk?

Have to call bullshit on that

[Simon Galloway]

Two more tragic 'golfers'

Desert Pines Vegas... Lovely course..was bloody hot that day... we only got told off twice by the golf pro that day...and he didnt catch us ramming chompys buggy Mad Max style !

TBF, 8 hours later on the 5th hole.. I think everyone else just went home.

[Tal]

Q: when did newspapers stop referring to people as Mr? Those were good days, I reckon



This was the first official world chess championship in 1883. Chessbase reports:

Steinitz began the match in New York with a disastrous 1-4 score, but he overcame the deficit in St. Louis, winning three games. From that moment on, Zukertort was in Steinitz's grasp. Exhausted and ill after the match moved to New Orleans, he lost almost without resistance. The final tally was 12.5-7.5 in Steinitz's favor

I just like the picture

[Karabiner]

Q: when did newspapers stop referring to people as Mr? Those were good days, I reckon



This was the first official world chess championship in 1883. Chessbase reports:

Steinitz began the match in New York with a disastrous 1-4 score, but he overcame the deficit in St. Louis, winning three games. From that moment on, Zukertort was in Steinitz's grasp. Exhausted and ill after the match moved to New Orleans, he lost almost without resistance. The final tally was 12.5-7.5 in Steinitz's favor

I just like the picture

Were they professionals?

There was certainly an era when only amateurs were afforded the "Mr" title.

Great picture - those were the days when only poofters shaved.

[celtic]

I was conned into watching that bloody film recently by a young lady of my acquaintance.  All wrong, there were very few planes, trains or cars. I shall never trust her again.

Do you watch films? Of all the many topics discussed here, I'm not sure I have ever heard you really discuss the flicks.

This particular one is amongst my all time favourites. Back in the days of VHS we must have rented it 10 times as a family. I wonder, however, how well it is recieved today, by someone who doesn't have the added incentive to like it that is nostalgia.

Not really.

To save questions, I'll try & list EVERY film I have ever seen in my life. If I go to my grave never seeing one more film, I'll die happily.

I don't object to others watching film after film, but its just not my bag.

At the cinema, where I was, as a child, sort of forced to go......

The Titfield Thunderbolt, 1953

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Titfield_Thunderbolt

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.

The King & I

The Sound of Music

Bambi

As an adolescent or later, at the cinema.....

Jaws

Jurassic Park

A Night to Remember. (This was the real, proper, film about the sinking of the Titanic),

Last Tango in Paris


For "Cinema" films, that's it. I don't remember a thing about any of them, except A Night to Remember, which I much enjoyed, & was why I railed so much about the recent & utterly pap "Titanic". .

On Casettes, DVD's & TV, I've seen....



Heidi. (Every bloody Christmas until the age of 16). I cried every time.  

All the Godfather films

Once Upon a Time in America

Goodfellas

Pulp Fiction

Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels.

Snatch

I may have forgotten one or two, but that's about it.

The last 5 films I listed I watch over & over again, maybe 20 times each. Easily pleased, eh?

On TV these days, I only watch Sport, or stuff in the "Documentary" section of Sky TV.

When there is nothing of interest on TV, I read my books. Books are the best thing ever.

cough "Bucket List"

Umm, remind me please, Jim?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0825232/?ref_=sr_1

Surely not a recommendation?

[Tal]

Q: when did newspapers stop referring to people as Mr? Those were good days, I reckon



This was the first official world chess championship in 1883. Chessbase reports:

Steinitz began the match in New York with a disastrous 1-4 score, but he overcame the deficit in St. Louis, winning three games. From that moment on, Zukertort was in Steinitz's grasp. Exhausted and ill after the match moved to New Orleans, he lost almost without resistance. The final tally was 12.5-7.5 in Steinitz's favor

I just like the picture

Were they professionals?

There was certainly an era when only amateurs were afforded the "Mr" title.

Great picture - those were the days when only poofters shaved.

Yes, they we professionals. Steinitz wrote quite a lot on chess, too.

[tikay]

Q: when did newspapers stop referring to people as Mr? Those were good days, I reckon



This was the first official world chess championship in 1883. Chessbase reports:

Steinitz began the match in New York with a disastrous 1-4 score, but he overcame the deficit in St. Louis, winning three games. From that moment on, Zukertort was in Steinitz's grasp. Exhausted and ill after the match moved to New Orleans, he lost almost without resistance. The final tally was 12.5-7.5 in Steinitz's favor

I just like the picture

I love the idea of chaps being referred to as "Mr".

It is still used in some circles. As Ralph noted, in many sporting circles, amateurs are described thusly.

In ther Jockey Club Stewards room, the jockeys are described merely by their surname, even the likes of Sir Lester (as was) was addressed as "Piggott".

I was playing online last night, & a railer came on the table & said "can I ask you something Mr Kendall?". I was quite flattered. I get called a lot of names Next Door, but rarely anything quite so respectful.

Yes yes, of course, fire away.

Will you stake me for MTT's?

1-0 him.

[Tal]

At Wimbledon, you get the surnames for gentlemen and titles for ladies. Always found that interesting