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Doing well. I just need some downtime. I did pull the trigger on something I have wanted for a while. I ordered Babylon 5, the complete series, the movies, and a branch series about which I was unaware... the Crusades, or some such. I have wanted this for a long time. I have, or had, it on dvd. I simply don't have a dvd player. That and the I didn't have the complete collection, let alone the movies or the extra series. Hmm... I ought to give them to my friend. I think he might enjoy them, and has a dvd player. No loss to me, at this point. If I can find them.
Not this month, but maybe in another month, I am hoping to buy a chronograph. With it I would feel more comfortable reloading. I have many friends who reload, but without using this device. So I know it can be done. One of those friends likes to load very hot, too. I have seen, first hand, what can be done with very little in the way of precaution. Now, for me, it isn't so much about precaution, at this point, as it is about precision. It will help me work up rounds, of several types perhaps, for each caliber. One round for target, perhaps. One round for self-defense. Perhaps even another round for hunting. If I wanted. Really I just want two types of rounds for my pistols, and even any rifle I might use. A load and bullet type for the most accurate and precise self-defense/hunting round, and a heavier penetration round. But I want to work them up and down, crafting as much precision as possible. The problem with this, of course, is availability of specific components. Sure, you can stockpile. But components have a limited lifespan. I have been looking to buy a chronograph for a very long time. I think my reloading friends will enjoy it just as much. The only price of use is... you break it, you buy it.
I doubt if I will get to sanding, but it could happen. And I won't be setting up the timer, most likely. I just don't have anything but a towel to throw in. I wanted to cook something for dinner, but even that is looking improbable. No worries, I knew I was pushing it. And I enjoyed going the extra distance. I got some of my list managed, and enjoyed some company and a couple extra meals this week. I won't knock it or worry. I'll just enjoy my rest unless I can knock something else off my list. There is always tomorrow. It has been a good summer, even with the downtimes. A few hiccups are to be expected. Later.
Babylon 5's a great series, and I applaud your decision to purchase it.
ReplyDeleteTechnically, I have most of it, so this is actually a second purchase. More complete, hopefully it will last longer. But for sci-fi, I don't think there is much that compares.
ReplyDeleteSome think Dr. Who, but... meh. When I realized he was a pacifist, even as a kid, I knew it was all wrong and tossed it. I had been attacked often enough, moving around as a new kid in town, to know pacifism was bunk and would lead nowhere but to the knees, and then not to good effect. My brother surrendered and got pounded more for it than I did resisting.
If you haven't already seen it, I would also recommend the 17 episode mini-series "The Prisoner". First run during the 67-68 television season it is considered not only one of the high water marks of SF television, but of television in general.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a very long time, but yes, I did watch those as a kid, and even into my teens I think. But random and reruns. I might see if I can find a link and watch a few of them online, more if they do hold. I don't know if they will hold the test of time, some do, some don't and everybody's taste are different. Good call though, from what I can remember.
ReplyDeleteI am not a number. I am a free man!
ReplyDeleteMan, I loved that show.
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ReplyDeleteActually, it was a metal song that reminded me of the show in my early 20's, then it sort of stuck. Pretty much started with those lines, from the show. Not a great song, musically. But an excellent topic for music.
I have a complete set of "The Prisoner" from A&E and watch the episodes at least once a year. Still works after all this time. Among other things it played to the head, rather than appeal to a lower common denominator.
ReplyDeleteAnother recommendation (and this I know to be on YouTube currently) is from that same time period: the Quinn Martin series "The Invaders".
I don't remember The Invaders at all. I'll have to look that series over. Generally, we seem to be in a similar neighborhood as to interests.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, have you watched Supernatural? Free, online. Not bad, for occult. And, actually, I think they seriously studied some of the material. Hmm, gothic, or theological fiction, more than just human... rollplaying. They have offered room for consideration beyond my... very large lexicon of considerations. If you are into such things. Albeit, from, pretty much, an atheist viewpoint. Angels and atheists... don't get along well. Save if an angel understands the term "tool". Lots of interesting matter in there. The drama can get a bit boring, but the gems are worth the mud. I think anyway.
Ah, but there is one I have been curious about. I saw an episode or three, and it seemed interesting. Fringe. I think. Have you seen that series?
I have not yet seen either Supernatural or Fringe, but want to try and give both a look-see. There are two strikes sort of operating against me here. The first is that, compared to thirty or forty years ago, there's much more genre programming available. A plague of riches as it were, and I'm finding it difficult to keep up with the newer stuff.
ReplyDeleteThe second strike is that I can't write and watch television at the same time, and my writing tends to take precedence. But keep the recommendations coming. I depend on people like you to help separate the wheat from the chaff.
Cool. When I figure out how to dig more deeply into Fringe, I will let you know... at least what I think. As I said, Supernatural gets a thumbs up. Even thought I don't care for some aspects of it, it is made plain that the take offered isn't "the take", only the take from the characters... mostly.
ReplyDeleteAs well, if you hear anything new or tops, let me know. Ignore my grumpiness.