OT: Off-Topic Thread - 2018 - It's summertime summertime sum sum summertime

[Dr Hook]

Actually, I'm a consultant who specializes in Electronic Medical Records. A small health system up there is converting from one system to another, and I'll be involved in that whole transition, along with training their newly hired staff, who have been to company training, but still don't know much, and don't know how to do a transition yet.

Interestingly, my degree is in History, and I see you teach History. Interesting tale of how I ended up working where I do now, with a History degree.

Ahh, the medical industry- it is truly ubiquitous any more I tell you, if I had to do it over, I wouldn't do History- too many years invested in the degrees, poor financial compensation. The professor lifestyle is a nice perk, though. I am posting a lot now because I don't have to go back into the classroom until August. I do have a few colleagues who took their history degrees and went off in a totally different direction, so I can understand it. Apparently it is a fairly marketable degree!

 

[LouJersey]

Same, I’ve gone into every new Star Wars movie like that and haven’t been disappointed yet. Too many people think if it’s not better then Empire or doesn’t make over $2 billion dollars it’s a failure. Just enjoy them for the fun movies they are. Definitely hoping for some interesting new planets besides Corellia. I don’t expect Vader or the Emporer but that would be cool. I’m going to predict Boba or Jabba show up too.

For me IMAX is all about the audio. It’s such a step up from my local theater. The IMAX will be packed but I won’t here anything but the movie so it’s worth seeing Star Wars there for me. The giant screen is a bonus.

I love the originals, obviously, but in the three of them they rarely showed many outside characters or places. It was a pretty centralized story line with few storylines. I really like what the past two plus Rogue One have done with many, many new characters and story lines (love them or hate them) and new worlds and showing some things going on around the galaxy. Solo will more than likely be a trip down memory lane, but it will be cool to see the people and planets that had a role in getting us what we got in A New Hope.

I will be disappointed if we don't see Jabba or Boba. I am hoping they are a lock.

As far as theatre, I refuse to go if it's not IMAX with Dolby. Well, at least for movies like this. I will see non big budget at the local theatre, but I will pay to see movies I want to see with all the bells and whistles. The local places don't do these movies justice anymore. I saw TLJ in a local place for ten bucks for the third time and it was just awful to watch that way. I know, first world problems and all that, but I honestly don't go out much so I splurge for the movies.

 

[JRull86]

I really don't know how I feel, or what to expect from Solo.

Donald Glover as younger Lando is the perfect casting decision however.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

Ahh, the medical industry- it is truly ubiquitous any more I tell you, if I had to do it over, I wouldn't do History- too many years invested in the degrees, poor financial compensation. The professor lifestyle is a nice perk, though. I am posting a lot now because I don't have to go back into the classroom until August. I do have a few colleagues who took their history degrees and went off in a totally different direction, so I can understand it. Apparently it is a fairly marketable degree!

I also have a minor in math (from my engineering days, before Engineering chewed me up and spit me out), but I've long been a believer in the tenet that liberal arts degrees help students hone analytical skills that have application in a wide variety of fields that don't necessarily have dedicated courses of study. I know a lot of history majors either teach or go to law school, but the skills you learn are widely applicable, and I think a lot of employers recognize that.

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

I love the originals, obviously, but in the three of them they rarely showed many outside characters or places. It was a pretty centralized story line with few storylines. I really like what the past two plus Rogue One have done with many, many new characters and story lines (love them or hate them) and new worlds and showing some things going on around the galaxy. Solo will more than likely be a trip down memory lane, but it will be cool to see the people and planets that had a role in getting us what we got in A New Hope.

I will be disappointed if we don't see Jabba or Boba. I am hoping they are a lock.

As far as theatre, I refuse to go if it's not IMAX with Dolby. Well, at least for movies like this. I will see non big budget at the local theatre, but I will pay to see movies I want to see with all the bells and whistles. The local places don't do these movies justice anymore. I saw TLJ in a local place for ten bucks for the third time and it was just awful to watch that way. I know, first world problems and all that, but I honestly don't go out much so I splurge for the movies.

Agree with your second point. At least the 1st viewing for the modern big budget movies IMAX is a must. It really does make a big difference.

 

[LouJersey]

I really don't know how I feel, or what to expect from Solo.

Donald Glover as younger Lando is the perfect casting decision however.

Pretty much a given he will steal the show. Wondering if it was on purpose to put such a vanilla actor in as Han and a tremendously talented one for Lando. Must be trying to set up a stand alone film.

 

[LouJersey]

I really don't know how I feel, or what to expect from Solo.

Donald Glover as younger Lando is the perfect casting decision however.

I was outraged at first and wasn't going to see it, but I'm pretty sure I can not let this version distort the version I have of the character.

 

[Alicat]

Careful,. he's just trying to get your route down so he can ask you if you want to see what color his trunks carpet is.

HAHAHA..

 

[Lost Horizons]

so underrated lyrically:

"Hero Of The Day"

Mama, they try and break me

The window burns to light the way back home
A light that warms no matter where they’ve gone
They’re off to find the hero of the day
But what if they should fall by someone’s wicked way?

Still the window burns
Time so slowly turns
And someone there is sighing
Keepers of the flames
Do you feel your name?
Did you hear your babies crying?

Mama, they try and break me
Still they try and break me

Excuse me while I tend to how I feel
These things return to me that still seem real
Now, deservingly, this easy chair
But the rocking stopped by wheels of despair

Don’t want your aid
But the fist I make
For years can’t hold or feel
No, I’m not all me
So please excuse me while I tend to how I feel

But now the dreams and waking screams
That ever last the night
So build the wall, behind it crawl
And hide until it’s light
So can you hear your babies crying now?

Still the window burns
Time so slowly turns
And someone there is sighing
Keepers of the flames
Did you feel your names?
Did you hear your babies crying?

But now the dreams and waking screams
That ever last the night
So build a wall, behind it crawl
And hide until it’s light
So can’t you hear your babies crying now?

Mama, they try and break me
Mama, they try and break me
Mama they try
Mama they try

 

[Lost Horizons]

 

[JRull86]

I was outraged at first and wasn't going to see it, but I'm pretty sure I can not let this version distort the version I have of the character.

My issue is that based on the trailers it really seems like they are making Han this righteous hero type instead of a self indulged, scheming, double crossing smuggler like he was prior to becoming a righteous hero by the end of RotJ.

 

[LouJersey]

My issue is that based on the trailers it really seems like they are making Han this righteous hero type instead of a self indulged, scheming, double crossing smuggler like he was prior to becoming a righteous hero by the end of RotJ.

Agreed, and I'm hoping something really sours him by the end of the movie.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

My issue is that based on the trailers it really seems like they are making Han this righteous hero type instead of a self indulged, scheming, double crossing smuggler like he was prior to becoming a righteous hero by the end of RotJ.

Or, I'm OK if he starts out the hero-type, but something happens that turns him into the character we all know at the beginning of ANH. Kinda like what Lou says.

 

[Mainehockey33]

Or, I'm OK if he starts out the hero-type, but something happens that turns him into the character we all know at the beginning of ANH. Kinda like what Lou says.

You’ll have to wait until the 4th movie in the Solo saga for the switch. Kidding, but I do think they’ll make more movies with these actors. How can you not keep using Donald Glover?

In line now, the waiting begins.

 

[Ladyfan]

I agree and disagree. I agree that college debt is a big issue that saddles a lot of kids with debt that seems mountainous and unmanageable. I also agree that a LOT of kids would be better off in a trade (I thought this of my youngest for a long time, until he found a vocation he's happy with. he's in school to be an ER nurse.) but society has made college the one and only path to success. (I know plumbers who make more that I do, so that's obviously not correct - it's just not popular). A lot of what matters as well is the course of study. Expecting to take on 80k of student debt and repay it with a degree in Music History is unrealistic.

Where I disagree is that parents feel they need to send their kids to expensive schools, and especially that they don't provide the value. I say this because I have a son who graduated from Northeastern (and got a good job from his co-op), and one who graduates from Brown next week. In both cases, the amount of scholarship and grants each one got reduced the cost to below what it would have cost to sent them to UMass. Not quite as true for my third son (nursing student), but the value is certainly there. Factor in the networking opportunities that these schools provide for their students and the value of name recognition, and the value is certainly there. I also know this from experience, having graduated from a different Ivy League school. The networking and value of name recognition is definitely valuable. Will this be the case for every private school? Certainly not. But in a lot of cases, it's valuable enough to warrant going to those schools. (all other extenuating circumstances accounted for, of course)

My daughter went to Wesleyan University in CT (one of the little Ivy's) and I believe it has opened a few doors for her. Thankfully they gave her a pretty good scholarship...If they hadn't it would have been difficult for me to afford to send her there. It's nuts how much $$$$ college costs.

 

[Ladyfan]

I agree kids have it tougher today. Although I didnt exactly have a golden ticket. Im 60 . Ive been working full time since I was 16.
I never had an opportunity to go to college and earn a degree. Some of that was just bad luck and some admittedly self inflected.

But I am by far the luckiest son of a ***** to ever walk this earth.

As a door closed another opened. Ive been a Director of Operations for 12 years now at a major biotech. Over 30 reports in multiple departments. Me with a high school diploma with PHDs working for me.

The Bride and I married in 1981. Combined we made $250 a week. Without my parents we would have starved.

We wanted and tried to have kids. But medically we couldnt. Then as the years went by science caught up to our issues. Although later in life we were blessed with 3 kids. The twins didnt come along until I was 41.

I knew then that I would do everything I could to help them go where I didnt go. I opened college funds their first year of life. Damn near every raise or bonus has gone in there for 24 years now. I paid tuition and fees in advance through the UPlan. Locked in those prices. Some told me I was crazy. But now at this stage of life its the best thing I ever did.

All 3 had their first adult decision to make. The funds were theirs to use. There was enough to attend a state school or a portion towards a private school. But again their decision.

All 3 ultimately chose UMass. None of them will owe a single dime coming out. Zilch. If they want to go for a Masters, thats on them.

But theres a catch. Its their job to earn that degree. Not put me and mom through any insane bull ****. Sure spread your wings but there are limits and consequences. One being me shutting off the tap.

They also must volunteer for something. Food bank, community farm, tutoring, I dont care but something. .

But I do see the stress they and other kids are under. Some coming out with loans or not being able to find work in their fields. My oldest worked his ass off. Just got his Masters last week. Hes heading to Livermore Labs in Ca. on an internship. Starting at 75K with the opportunity to apply for 10 permanent positions they have mutual interest in. Thats what I prayed for , for 24 years.

So my plan. My hope. My legacy I guess was to provide the best leg up I could with some restrictions.

I’ll never save a life. Or invent something important. Or cure cancer. But if and when all is said and done they speak of me sincerely as not only a loved dad but a good one then I will have spent the brief time we have here the best I ever could.

I love your posts !

 

[Ladyfan]

Man.
Why do dogs have to die? Friggen wreck.
Cryton. 15 husky/Shepard mix. It was time but dammit.

so Sorry Flannel. Most here love their pets as family

 

[Gee Wally]

Well. Just finished packing. Shoving off early Saturday am for a week traveling up then down the coast of Maine.

Boothbay Harbor
Bar Harbor
Acadia
Camden
Kennebunkport

Y’all behave while Im gone. Doubt I’ll be around much.

Oh and @Kovi .......your next ‘mission’ is what should I be checking out in Newburyport? The Bride booked a few nights there in July for Yankee Homecoming.

 

[Mainehockey33]

Well. Just finished packing. Shoving off early Saturday am for a week traveling up then down the coast of Maine.

Boothbay Harbor
Bar Harbor
Acadia
Camden
Kennebunkport

Y’all behave while Im gone. Doubt I’ll be around much.

Oh and @Kovi .......youre next ‘mission’ is what should I be checking out in Newburyport? The Bride booked a few nights there in July for Yankee Homecoming.

If you can take a cruise out to Monhegan Island, check it out. 12 miles out to sea, hiking trails, small primitive village and a small brewery. Beautiful place.

 

[LSCII]

Pretty much a given he will steal the show. Wondering if it was on purpose to put such a vanilla actor in as Han and a tremendously talented one for Lando. Must be trying to set up a stand alone film.

The stories about the production of the movie are pretty insane. They canned the first director because it was not coming out well. They replaced him with Ron Howard and he basically re-shot 80% of the movie. They also had issues with the guy they hired to play Han. He was so bad that they had to teach him how to act in most scenes just to get it done. I have full faith in Ron Howard though, and Glover as Lando is perfect casting.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

Don't watch Jeopardy all that much, but this one has been a good match. I like it when players wager more than the seemingly standard $1000 on Double Jeopardy questions.

 

[eightspokedb]

My favorite Metallica song is Whiskey in the Jar...both studio and live.

Go ahead....hate me.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Well. Just finished packing. Shoving off early Saturday am for a week traveling up then down the coast of Maine.

Boothbay Harbor
Bar Harbor
Acadia
Camden
Kennebunkport

Y’all behave while Im gone. Doubt I’ll be around much.is predicted

Oh and @Kovi .......your next ‘mission’ is what should I be checking out in Newburyport? The Bride booked a few nights there in July for Yankee Homecoming.

we'll try to behave but pack some raingear because it can be some u-g-l-y weather projected by the time y'all get here, from what we've seen off and on rain is projected through the Holiday at minimum....

 

[Aeroforce]

My favorite Metallica song is Whiskey in the Jar...both studio and live.

Go ahead....hate me.

Nothing wrong with that. That whole album of covers was very good. I actually listened to Mercyful Fate (the band) in my teen years, and think Metallica's mashup of those songs sounds better than the originals.

I get flak myself for my favorite Metallica song being The Memory Remains. I like them when they go a little slower and groove.

 

[Fenway]

Don't watch Jeopardy all that much, but this one has been a good match. I like it when players wager more than the seemingly standard $1000 on Double Jeopardy questions.

Somehow he got it