New York State of Mind 27/04: LHR > PHL > ALB

[huskyteer]

I spent last week with an internet friend and fellow Bond fan, Frieda, in Glens Falls, New York. This is the part of the world where The Spy Who Loved Me (the book, which has nothing to do with sexy Russian agents, Union Jack parachutes or underwater lairs) is set, and Frieda is probably the Bond fandom's leading expert on it

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[walter_oesau]

DUDE YOU WERE TWO HOURS AWAY FROM ME DAMMIT!!!!
I wish I had known, I'd have popped over to see you!!!

[huskyteer]

Ah dude - I meant to get in touch and time got away with me!! Plus I rolled with my host's plans cos they were detailed :)

I'm hoping there will be a next time!

[murakozi]

I'd no idea that "The Spy Who Loved Me" was actually set in New York. Of course, I've not read any of the books.

I did think about you on Sunday when I came across a 60s spy film on television that I'd not even heard of before. "The Liquidator" starring Rob Taylor, Trevor Howard, and Jill St. John.

[huskyteer]

I don't think I've seen that one - sounds right up my street!

[murakozi]

It wasn't the best of movies, but it wasn't terrible. It was a comedy, but not really a spoof like the Flint movies. Since I'd not heard of it, I did do a little searching. Apparently, it's never been available for purchase in the US and only appears now and then on Turner Classic Movies (which was where I saw it).

[huskyteer]

Hm - think I may have heard the theme song on a compilation.

[doseybat]

it sounds awesome I hope you have a great time!

[huskyteer]

I am returned and it was fantastic, thank you!