Update of some kind

[mercy_angel_09]

First of all: NaNo.

Trucking along on NaNo, though all regular NaNo related updates are still at penismighter Word count is sufficient for now, plot seems to be holding together, and the characters are finally holding fully formed conversations in my head as I scramble to get it all into a .docx file. I did take a break to write a short Castle drabble that is posted in castle_fic and on FF.net. I'm even thinking that I'll write a few drabbles for the series as I work on my NaNo when I figure I need a break.

Second: Sold the Thunderbird.

Dirty Diana is no longer mine - I did the transaction this afternoon. I only got $200 for her, but to be perfectly honest I didn't expect to get much more that $250, and at this point I was tired of the lack of response on Craigslist. I'm still holding onto the money though - if this guy decides that he doesn't want the car, I'm willing to buy it back for the $200. But he's only got until December 5th to decide that he doesn't want it. After that month, it's his.

Third: Today is Bonfire Night, so I post the following poem below the cut so as not to spam/offend my f-list.

Remember, remember, the fifth of November,
Gunpowder Treason and Plot,
I see no reason why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot.

Guy Fawkes Guy Fawkes, ‘twas his intent
To blow up the King and Parliament
Three score barrels of powder below
Poor old England to overthrow
By God’s providence he was catch’d
With a dark lantern and burning match

Holloa boys, holloa boys, make the bells ring
Holloa boys, holloa boys, God save the king!
Hip hip horrah!

A penny loaf to feed the Pope
A farthing o’ cheese to choke him
A pint of beer to rinse it down
A faggot of sticks to burn him
Burn him in a tub of tar
Burn him like a blazing star
Burn his body from his head
Then we’ll say ol’ Pope is dead
Hip hip horrah!

By the way, most people only know the first part of the poem, mostly thanks to is repeated use in V for Vendetta. However it is commonly recited on November 5th in Great Britain, Canada, and sometimes Australia to the first "Hip Hip horrah!" The part about killing the Pope is often left out anymore, the UK having finally comes to terms with that whole freedom-or-religion thing - though I still get the feeling they still aren't particularly fond of the Catholics. If anyone is insanely curious, ask and I shall tell you all that I know about the holiday - I had to come up with a lesson plan for it in my methods of teaching social studies class. (And yes, I did that by choice.)

Fourth: I can totally hook up my computer to my TV and use it as a monitor.

d00d. I can watch Hulu on an actual TV. I think I'm going to invite sideshow_ericka over on her birthday and see if she wants to watch Inuyasha: The Final Act on the TV. Cuz it's ridiculously pretty. ZOMG.

Fifth: I need Seven Brides for Seven Brothers on DVD.

I don't know how many people on my f-list have even seen the film, but it's a GREAT MOVIE. Great musical numbers, great dancer numbers, and solid performances from Howard Keel, Jane Power and a very young Russ Tamblyn (who would be best know for his role as Riff in West Side Story and being the father of Joan of Arcadia actress Amber Tambyln). Oh yes, can't forget that Julie Newmar (as in To Wong Foo: Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar AKA Catwoman) had her first major film role as Dorcus Gailen. You can tell that MGM put very little towards the production of the film, instead channeling what should have been its budget to Briagadoon, which did well but didn't match the success of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. I happened to be up when it came on TCM last night, so I stayed up until one AM, happily dorking out on the film and humming, "Bless Your Beautiful Hide" as I brushed my teeth before going to bed. And yes, the song is STILL stuck in my head.  Must get this movie so I can watch it whenever I want.

I think that sums everything up for now.  I'm starting to fall asleep and I hopefully this will be the last night I need anything medicine related before I go to bed.

Comments

[genetic-drift.livejournal.com]

I want to know! I can be catagorized as insanely curious, and I was raised catholic too! *laugh*

Also... LOVE, love, love Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Brigadoon, both. Both are very fun movies and I have them on DVD. I'd have to say of the two I love Brigadoon slightly more, but then, I think Gene Kelly is just THE greatest. And Cyd Charisse is SO good as Fiona.

I love Julie Newmar too, but I think she has to come in second in this particular contest. (I know she wasn't the female lead in Seven Brides and maybe I'd feel different if she'd had a larger part). : )