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Sep 23, 2011 16:26

It's hot around these parts this week, which is not all that hot in comparison with the rest of the country but hot for us & what we're used to. I dealt with the heat today by going ice skating with nemaihne, which is something that happens inside a large refrigerated warehouse with ice underneath. ICE. I had to put on a sweater. And then take it off again ( Read more... )

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froxyn September 24 2011, 06:20:05 UTC

I've never skated in my life. I roller skated once...and ended up with a concussion. *LOL*

I love watching people skate though!

I'm glad you had a such a wonderful time :D

antennapedia September 24 2011, 23:08:08 UTC

It was *awesome* on a hot day, let me tell you. It's cool to just glide along-- huge fun. And boo hiss to getting a concussion the one time you tried roller skating. OUCH!

lilachigh September 24 2011, 07:08:28 UTC

Am a complete fan of JLC and the 70s adaptation. Seen the new version - it's good but in my opinion not a classic because the main themes aren't covered. I've rewatched TT this week, too, and am now half way through Smiley's People in which Guiness, if anything, is even more awesome.

antennapedia September 24 2011, 23:11:50 UTC

Smiley's People is up next for me too! I was struck by Oldman's glasses in the trailer I saw; homage to Guinness's Smiley? Must be.

Without spoiling anything, I will say I was troubled to read about one major change made in the movie, regarding Jim Prideaux, which seemed like the movie might be missing one of the major emotional notes of the original. Was surprised by that change, since it seemed a core issue, not a side note like anything Guillam might get up to or not.