Curve Balls, Or how Life can surprise you...

Well, I got my wish. They have changed things at work. What are those changes you may ask...well.... I'll let you know when I do. We lost two people. That much is for certain. Funny thing was, we ran better. There is something to be said for running a leaner machine with less parts.

Tomorrow, however, they will only have two. I will be going to the Dayton Hamvention in Dayton Oh with my father. It's is an electronics geek paradise. I've always enjoyed going, and it's one of the things I get to do with my father. Even now, I'm using his computer to write this. However, the prospect of waking up at around 4:30...NOT what I want to do.... but then, it's all part of the Dayton expierence. Like Rain. Lots of Rain. I can't remember a Dayton without one day having rain.

I also plan on seeing Star Wars again in about 2 weeks. Call me a geek, but I just love those movies. I've seen every Star Wars movie in the theater several times. Yes, I am a Star Wars geek.

I'm also planning on starting a computer consulting business on the side. I'm getting some preliminary marketing ideas together. I'm trying to decide what I want to zero in on, and when I do, it'll be fun. I hope....

Review of Revenge of the Sith

I saw the Third and Final installment of the Star Wars Franchise, Revenge of the Sith. This was the movie that chronicled the fall of Anakin Skywalker, otherwise known as Darth Vader.

After waiting for 2+ hours in the theater, the movie finally started. From beginning to end, there wasn't really a low point, or lull, in the action. The opening scene was Anakin and Obi-Wan attempting to rescue Palpatine, otherwise known to us now as Darth Sidious. We all know how it ends. It's the in-between parts that make this movie. Combining drama, action, comedy (I'm beginning to think that Lucas just put robots, or droids, in his movies stricly for comedic relief.)

Each charecter was well done. Jimy Smits as Bail Organa seemed to be brought to the forefront towards the end of the movie. However, the movie stealer of Ep. 3 was Ian McDiarmid, who played Emperor Paplatine/Darth Sidious. I daresay it is an Oscar caliber performance on his part.

Make no mistake about this movie, it is dark. There are two scenes in particular that probably caused this movie to be rated PG-13. I won't spoil it for anybody, but this is definitly dark. But if anyone is surprised by this, then I think they need to re-watch the other movies to realize that Anakin was heading that way anyway.

The Dialouge was good, and seemed to flow well. The locations and scenery really reflected the tone and mood of the film. Lucas has mastered that.

I'm sad to see the Franchise end. It will countinue on in books, and cartoons and TV show at some point, (just NO christmas special with Chewbacca's family!!!! LOL). There is a rumor that someone else may create episodes 7-9, but it is just that.

I hope you get a chance to see this movie. It was well worth the wait.

May the Force be with you.

3 hours, and counting

I am currently waiting for my wife to get ready so we can leave for the theater. I'm excited about seeing this movie. It's been 27 years since I've seen the first one in the theater. It was the first movie I remember going to. Sitting in the front row at the Northland Mall theater (it had only two screens at the time), looking straight up for 2+ hours. It's an expierence I'll never forget.

I'll write my review of the movie when I return for it.

Long time no post

Well, I survived my in-laws visit. They were here for about 8 days. And what a wild 8 days it was. My 9 year fell off her swing set and broke both of her arms. My wife called 911, and the medics, since they are all knowing, decided that she was okay, and didn't even want to splint her arm. They suggested she go to the Childern's hosptial urgent care in Westerville. Now, call me crazy, but wouldn't it have been easier if they would have just taken her via ambulance to Childerns? Maybe I'm a little crazy to think that.

Anyway, She was a real trooper. The only time she cried was when they stuck the IV in her arm in the ER. She's doing well now. From the looks of things, she'll get the casts off next week.

Ahh, next week. The Holy Grail of Star Wars fans everywhere. I've got my ticket to see it at Midnight. I hope there are no guys there dressed as Leia. I've read the book, but I won't reveal anything about it here until about a month after the movie, if the topic comes up.

Anyway, I should be posting on this more regularly, as I do have a little more time to do this now.