"Getting to know you...

[DonQuixote]

I guess that would depend on the definition of "gear etc".

I guess some way to stay connected with the web and you guys/gals - solar powered PC or some such.

 

[BillyT]

A Food Replicator
Then you will need nothing else.
Do You Like To Sunbathe?

 

[buttons]

No my skin is too Celtic for that, I go bright red and flaky unless I apply a sunscreen. Beside that I get bored just floundering about on a towel/sun lounger. Ian offered to take me to the Maldives once and I turned it down, I can't just lie there waiting for the UV's to bake me to a crisp, I have to do something or sightsee or else I get stressed.

You?

 

[DonQuixote]

I was able to lay in the Sun now and again as a young guy.
But, preferred doing things.
Having some of that Celtic blood I, too, have to be a little careful about the Sun - never much stopped me.

Are you a fan of The Doctor (Who?!)

 

[BillyT]

Never watched it.

Do you like any of the different Star Trek TV shows?

 

[Kyanimal]

I'm a HUGE Star Trek Fan! Even had the opportunity to meet, and chat with, Gene Roddenberry, back in the late 70s, between the original TV series demise, and the first Star Trek movie's debut, which lead to the advent of the following multiple TV shows and movies.

I thought most of the offshoots, and ensuing films, even after Gene's death, did an incredible job of carrying on His vision!

However, I wasn't all that thrilled with the first Star Trek movie, the ones that Shatner directed, nor the TV Star Trek "Enterprise". I'm still a fan of Bill Shatner, and Scott Bacula, though.

My favorite is "Next Generation".

Have you ever found yourself thinking that you were watching TOO much TV?

 

[BillyT]

I always know when I have had enough.

Are you a night owl?

 

[DonQuixote]

I used to be, and I may be tonight, but most of the time anymore I have to go to bed because I have to be up early and this old crow can't burn the midnight oil like he used to.

I'm a big Trekkie. TOS, TNG, DS9, Voyager, the Movies, didn't have cable so only saw limited Generations when it was on FOX.
I have to agree re: the movies - the original movie was stuffy - it took awhile for them to loosen up and get back in the irreverent groove. Of course, societal norms had marched on since the mid '60s, too.

I'm really enjoying the new movies - I think they've done a great job reinfusing the early 'tude with high powered action - and the juxtapositions of what was but now is is great, too.

What do you think about the Spielberg Franchise on Star Wars - the "first" three from the early days vs, the "prequel" movies?

 

[buttons]

I think there are problems with it.

I'm a big fan of SW A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back. I grew up with those movies, watched them multiple times in cinema, on video and went to see the 20th anniversary re-releases in the cinema.
For me where the prequel series lost it was in The Return of the Jedi. First half of the movie was brilliant and then we got those bloody Ewoks.

For me the prequel series Phantom Menace had a similar problem in JarJar Binks, who was a complete pain in the arse. Technologically the prequel was much more advanced due to the amount and quality of the CGI involved which makes the older episodes feel really dated.

On a story level I think there are problems with the prequels as well. I found the love story quite unconvincing (Hayden Christensen not being a particularly good actor, I'm not even going to go anywhere near the age gap between Amidala and Anakin)

I've never really understood the whyness of Emperor Palpatine, I would have loved to know why he became Sith.

Ewan McGregor as Obi Wan was a bit wooden, I don't think he was the right person to play that character, too young as well.

There's a lot of stuff that is to be admired. I thought the new CGI Yoda was absolutely brilliant, we love Yoda. Mace Windu rocked as well, I would actually have loved to seen more of him. I loved the darkness of Revenge of the Sith, that was brilliantly done.

I could go on...

What do you think of the fact that Disney has now required the movie rights to Star Wars and is planning another 3 part sequel?

 

[DonQuixote]

I am sore afraid, to quote a phrase from somewhere.

Much as I enjoy most of the Disney Franchise, this does worry me - Spielberg supposedly retains some control in the artistic plot line, but given some of the rewriting he did when they re-released the first three movies, I have some reservations there, too.

Yeah, I grew up with the first three, had a bit of a hard time with the second three.
I try not to be as much a "purist" as my kids can be (HP and LoTR critiques, much?!), but there were definitely things I didn't care for in the latter. TBH, I did enjoy the comic relief of Jar Jar Binks, though. I know, I'm in the vast minority on that one.

Do you have any specific plans for this Summer?

 

[buttons]

No not really. My mom and sister are coming to visit at the end of next month (they live in Holland). We might go to Cyprus in September, although I think I'd prefer to go to the Isle of Santorini. I'm not quite sure, as long as it's not too warm, I don't much mind where we go as long as it's just the two of us.

You?

 

[DonQuixote]

Our son just flew in today for a month to mainly stay with my mom and help her w/ radiation treatments/being able to stay home instead of going to my brothers - 20 minutes to hospital and more normal routine vs. 1hour plus each way and out in the country not near any of her friends.

His wife is coming in a couple of weeks.
We want to do some things with them while they're here - we have tickets for Great Big Sea on 18 July - Rochester is their last stop before going home for a couple of weeks - a Party in the Park concert with some less known acts. A steal at $5/ticket - $6.65 with the Ticketmaster fees. They cost a LOT more than that in Toronto and other major venues.

www.GreatBigSea.com

 

[r-method]

Do you enjoy cruises?

 

[BillyT]

Only been on day cruises, like those.

Do you consider yourself a good cook?

 

[DonQuixote]

I can cook many things fairly well. I'm not limited to grilling meat.
I can make quick breads, pies, cakes, even yeast raised if I were to take the time.

Occasionally the family cries foul at my spicing, but that's how you learn, lol.

What types of things do you like making in the kitchen?

 

[buttons]

chicken satay and peanut sauce with egg fried rice and I do a nice currie when I'm in the mood.
Basically I cook anything that is Indonesian, Chinese, Thai or otherwise Asian or Indian. Ian is great with the more traditional menu i.e. roast beef/pork belly/chicken/lamb. His roast potatoes are yummy!

What did you study when you were in school/college/university?

 

[DonQuixote]

Engineering Science then Manufacturing Engineering Technology w/ a concentration on management.
I also as an AAS in Data Processing, not that I've ever been a programmer.
Used the thought processes, and the knowledge of being able to read who's blowing smoke on occasion, though.

How about you?

 

[dynk]

I have a MSN and worked as a Nurse Practitioner.


are you a coffee fanatic?

 

[DonQuixote]

Why do I keep coming back round for these questions, lol.

Asked and answered.

Do you like Desserts? What are your favourites?

 

[BillyT]

Yes, strawberry ice cream, carrot cake and Italian rum cake.

What is favorite dessert?