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[mrben]

Crap. The fine line of leadership diplomacy is ruined by one of the backbench teammates who should know better. After I had to shaft two players for the finals - which was the right decision given the results - some crowing was done about how much better those who played were. Now one guy, who's ego and confidence was already quite fragile, has to

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[fivealive]

http://gardenstate.typepad.com/zach_braffs_garden_state_/2004/11/backgammon_at_l.html

[mrben]

Oh yeah, and I went and saw Garden State last night. I quite enjoyed it.

However, the entire experience was pre-tainted by the knowledge that this film is Steph's dream relationship. Le! Sigh!

[fivealive]

Well, I think that is kinda sad that the relationship is her ideal...cause I thought that relationship was f'd up.

[mrben]

teeheehee! *hugs* Good point.

[myf]

Bah. I replied to this earlier, and now I come back and see that I haven't. The internet ate my witty post!

Oh well - just imagine I had a load of deep and worldy-wise things to say on the topic of... whatever you're talking about up there. Diplomacy and suchlike. And on the topic of that film which I was going to see, but will probably not,because I always SAY I'll see a film and invariably fail to do so.

In summary: bah.

[mrben]

Oh yeah, I'm currently freaking out at the wittiness that would have been had your post survived the rigours of the internet.

Films always seem to skirt around the perimeter of your entertainment world, a word firmly entrenched in reading (and BBQs in the heat). :)

Y'know, there's a brick BBQ at my place, but it's up against the wall under the eaves of the roof. That kinda placement makes me very reluctant to use it.

[myf]

Here's the thing:

1. going to the movies costs money. Book (from the library at least) don't.
2. I like interesting films, not your typical big studio 'so stupid it must be funny' films.
3. My friends like the latter type.
4. So if I were to go and see a movie of the former type, I'd have to go by myself, or persuade someone to come with me.
5. Reading slots easily into my day. Films require a dedication of a set period of time.
6. I am really fickle in my film-going. One day I'll be absolutely frantic to see a film... two days later I won't care a bit about it.
7. I'm sure there's a seventh comment i can make.

So, the upshot isn't that I dislike films - I just need to want to see a film enough to warrant me spending rather a lot of money on a mere two hours entertainment. Doesn't happen all that often. I can't even remember the last film I saw... I'd like to go to the cinema more. Perhaps a bit after the DLRTM is handed in

[mrben]

1) It's true, they do cost money. In time vs cost, they're really quite poor value in comparison to a book.
2) I like some "so stupid it must be funny" films, but not their sequels.
3) My friends like them more
4) Ah well the girl I went with last night is kinda my intellectual movie buddy (but also a massive, massive book reading girl), so that's a good thing to have
5) Yes, it does slot easily in to the day (and night). Much harder to curl up with a good movie in bed.
6) Fickle is good though. Ensures only quality
7) Absolutely right! Couldn't agree more.

A BBQ on the Yarra sounds good. Outside now looks like such a good day for it.