Dr Who and other news
I watched Matt Smith as the new Dr. Who. It didn't take long for me to fall in love with him. He is perfect, manic, a funny, whirling dervish, time challenged and delightful. Of course Stephan Moffat's (love that man) wonderful script helped to make it a great transition. Amy is adorable, she has that same tough demeanor that Donna Noble brought along. No nonsense, "I've been waiting all my life for this" (fact: 14 years is most of her life). Anyway it was all such a joy ride. Saving the world (again) no small feat without a TARDIS or a sonic screw driver and only twenty minutes to go, made to seem easy by a somewhat unfinished Doctor. I am looking forward to this season.
I hear that Fox has rejected Torchwood US. Just as well. Would rather see it on HBO, Stars or even SyFy. SyFy is on basic cable so most everyone will see it. I hope that JB will be in all episodes and not just the first to introduce it and a new US team. As we haven't heard a word from BBC or anyone else that there will be a UK Torchwood this may be all we get.
I read that Eve Myles was nominated for best actress along with 11 other categories nominated for CoE by BAFTA Wales. Is that different that BAFTA UK or England? I didn't quite understand it.
Somehow our summer, it was 80 degrees F a few days ago, as turned back into winter it will get to a high of 60 today. Everyone is running around in their winter coats and it is raining. Really this is April we are 20 degrees below the average temperature and I had to turn my heat on this morning. If this keeps up I think our desert will turn into a rain forest. There is still snow on the higher mountains surrounding the valley. Good grief!
Tomorrow is Michael's birthday. We are all going out, (the family) to the Yardhouse tonight to celebrate. It will be fun.
The economy is actually getting worse here I think. The City of Las Vegas is laying off a 140 employees and the City of North Las Vegas is laying off a bunch of Fire Fighters. WOW! two local (withing a few blocks of my house) Starbucks have closed in the last 6 months. Makes for a huge crowd at the drive-through at the one remaining. They should be making lots of money so hopefully it won't close. I noticed that a Von's grocery store, not too far away was all boarded up, and the shopping center surrounding it was pretty devoid of cars. I do believe that our Republican Governor has refused the funds offered by the Stimulus. Also lots of police stopping lots of cars. Never speed in a state on the verge of bankruptcy. The hotels and casinos are hurting and some are in bankruptcy. Of course, that is just reorganization of their finances, so they do stay in business.
I hear that Fox has rejected Torchwood US. Just as well. Would rather see it on HBO, Stars or even SyFy. SyFy is on basic cable so most everyone will see it. I hope that JB will be in all episodes and not just the first to introduce it and a new US team. As we haven't heard a word from BBC or anyone else that there will be a UK Torchwood this may be all we get.
I read that Eve Myles was nominated for best actress along with 11 other categories nominated for CoE by BAFTA Wales. Is that different that BAFTA UK or England? I didn't quite understand it.
Somehow our summer, it was 80 degrees F a few days ago, as turned back into winter it will get to a high of 60 today. Everyone is running around in their winter coats and it is raining. Really this is April we are 20 degrees below the average temperature and I had to turn my heat on this morning. If this keeps up I think our desert will turn into a rain forest. There is still snow on the higher mountains surrounding the valley. Good grief!
Tomorrow is Michael's birthday. We are all going out, (the family) to the Yardhouse tonight to celebrate. It will be fun.
The economy is actually getting worse here I think. The City of Las Vegas is laying off a 140 employees and the City of North Las Vegas is laying off a bunch of Fire Fighters. WOW! two local (withing a few blocks of my house) Starbucks have closed in the last 6 months. Makes for a huge crowd at the drive-through at the one remaining. They should be making lots of money so hopefully it won't close. I noticed that a Von's grocery store, not too far away was all boarded up, and the shopping center surrounding it was pretty devoid of cars. I do believe that our Republican Governor has refused the funds offered by the Stimulus. Also lots of police stopping lots of cars. Never speed in a state on the verge of bankruptcy. The hotels and casinos are hurting and some are in bankruptcy. Of course, that is just reorganization of their finances, so they do stay in business.