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  1. Paul Bond

    Movies with significant content in the outer frame

    I recall AMC was pushing wide-screen many years ago and had a 'Making Of' showing several movies in original aspect and P&S. One of the movies was Desk Set where they showed a conversation in the hallway with Spencer Tracy, Katherine Hepburn, and Gig Young, but in P&S they could only show any...
  2. Paul Bond

    50 Movies All Guys Should See Before They Die

    I've seen 15. Have no particular desire to see the other 35. I accept the claim that this is the MODERN LIST, but if these are the best they have been able to come up with in the past 20 years, heaven help us guys. Where are you when we really need you, John Wayne? A list of 50 guy movies...
  3. Paul Bond

    Gary Larson - Offensive?

    One of my favorites was (from memory) the basic cartoon African village with three natives standing together and another walking toward them. The line was something like "Now here comes Mubambwa. He can't sleep either." I mulled over that for for a couple of days before it finally hit me...
  4. Paul Bond

    Meeting people

    It is time for my standard response. Square dancing. You don't have to like country music (although it helps). You don't have to have a good sense of rhythm (although it helps). You don't have to have an outgoing personality (although...well if you had one, we wouldn't be here would we?)...
  5. Paul Bond

    Anyone else want "THE LAST VOYAGE" on DVD?

    One more for the "Me too" list. I don't know that I consider this a great movie, and I have NEVER been able to stand the little girl, but I do have this thing for sinking ship movies, and for that, this one is superb. Bond. Paul Bond.
  6. Paul Bond

    Beard or no beard.... you decide!!!

    I believe there are two trains of thought here. One goes like this: Do you want to look younger or older? That touch of gray (or is it grey?) probably makes you look more your real age (but not necessarily). Also, how do you feel about shaving? Having a beard means you only have to shave...
  7. Paul Bond

    Maybe Shatner & SNL were right....

    I would be happy to provide my autograph to anyone interested. My 0 seconds of fame would be as 'the person not appearing in the basketball scene in Talk Radio'. And for any true fans, I could also provide my friend Chris's autograph. he was 'the other person not appearing in the...
  8. Paul Bond

    Movies With Adults Returning To School Theme

    One of my favorites is HIGH TIME (1960) starring Bing Crosby as a well-off 50ish widower who decides to go to college. Unfortunately, I don't see it available on DVD or VHS. But it is a fun romp. Bond. Paul Bond.
  9. Paul Bond

    Credit card company raised my interest!

    Wes, One thing you mght watch for is Balance transfer offers from your existing cards. You have to run the numbers to be sure the transfer charge doesn't exceed the savings, but anything that reduces your interest ultimately reduces your payoff time. Other things to consider are how the...
  10. Paul Bond

    Second thoughts.......

    As someone who used to give flowers at the drop of a hat, I would say pass on this one unless YOU have a reason to give them to HER. It doesn't have to be a romantic one, but one that is clear (at least mostly) to her. That way she doesn't have to wonder whether you have suddenly moved into...
  11. Paul Bond

    Can you write a story with fewer than 300 words?

    Thanks Walter (and Cees). I kind of thought it was him, but I wasn't sure. I also seem to recall someone finding - after his death - this scribbled note: "Ghosts in a Martian department store." Just that leaves one wondering. Bond. Paul Bond.
  12. Paul Bond

    Can you write a story with fewer than 300 words?

    I can't remember who it was, but it seems it was a well-known Science Fiction writer who penned this short-short story: The last person on Earth sat in his room. There was a knock on the door. Bond. Paul Bond.
  13. Paul Bond

    Another LOVE thread

    It is a little too late for a spontaneous reply, but you might use a variation of this: "I've been thinking about what you said about being in love and loving someone. I can't say which will be the result of our relationship. I do enjoy being with you and I hope you feel the same with me. Love...
  14. Paul Bond

    Since we're talking about bad neighbors.....

    You want the secret to quiet neighbors? Bagpipes!!!! I have a friend who goes fishing and camping a lot. One weekend night after everyone had settled down in their tents and such to sleep, a car pulled up into the camping area and the loud rock started pumping. Charles (his real name) said...
  15. Paul Bond

    Encroaching Neighbor

    Being a non-confrontational sort (except in my daydreams), I will recommend something like the following: Approach your neighbor and comment how you have noticed he is clearing some trees and brush from his property. Even compliment him on how nice it is looking (what the heck), then let him...
  16. Paul Bond

    Question for Southerners

    If'n ya'll don' know what a Yankee is, then ya'll probly IS one!!!!! Bond. Paul Bond.
  17. Paul Bond

    Collection Trimming

    I don't want to get into politics, but I do know that a lot of the military units in Iraq and Afghanistan have or have access to DVD players, but have limited access to movies (only what they brought or are sent to them). So, if anyone is just looking to get rid of some movies they don't want...
  18. Paul Bond

    Question about Eugene Pallette as Friar Tuck in ROBIN HOOD...

    I've seen him in at least two other movies (My Man Godfrey - the William Powell version, and another William Powell movie - The Kennel Murder Case). That is (or was) his real 'speaking' voice. Note this item from IMDB.COM: "Gargantuan-bellied, frog-voiced character actor who was a staple...
  19. Paul Bond

    The Night Before--Any News?

    I have a VHS copy that I bought on a whim, and I would be willing to buy a DVD release, especially if they managed to get a commentary from some of the involved persons. I may even have to pull out my old tape and see if it will still play on my long-neglected player. Bond. Paul Bond.
  20. Paul Bond

    Board Game suggestions for vacationing couple?

    Ron, Try looking at boardgamegeek.com. They almost always have some discussions or lists about games to play while traveling. It's almost as addicting as HTF. Bond. Paul Bond.
  21. Paul Bond

    Helicopter: How safe?

    All the technical talk aside..... Go for it!! What the heck. Unless the helicopter looks like it is held together with Scotch tape, you shouldn't have a problem. My stepson flies helicopters in the Marines. He wanted jets, but seems to be having as much or more fun flying these things...
  22. Paul Bond

    Film Studies research, please help!

    I'm working just from memory here (MISTAKE!!!!), but how about The Bourne Identity? 1988 TV Movie starring Richard Chamberlain 2002 Movie starring Matt Damon If I think of any others, I'll send more notes. Bond. Paul Bond.
  23. Paul Bond

    Chain reaction car crash *Video*

    The best I can think of is to leave your car keys on the dresser, call work and tell them you are too smart to go out into that mess, and then watch DVDs all day. Bond. Paul Bond.
  24. Paul Bond

    Who flosses?

    I'm doing better and better at my flossing as time goes by. I used to not floss at all. I always hated when the 237 year-old dental hygenist would give me the "You ned to start flossing" routine, but not too long ago, when the much younger (but married) hygenist asked me if I flossed and I said...
  25. Paul Bond

    Ice Station Zebra - Short Review

    Brent, Re your earlier question about the intermission et al. I have a copy of ISZ on VHS from back in the 80's that I know had the intermission section, but I cannot recall if it had entry and exit music. This doesn't really answer the question of whether it was part of the original theater...
  26. Paul Bond

    AC/HEAT not working Grrr!

    I'd go ahead and cover it up at your earliest convenience. We aren't going to have any more freezing for at least several days, but it is best to do it while you are thinking about it. Don't cover it up too well, though. You night need it to wash the car this weekend. Ah, Texas. What part...
  27. Paul Bond

    AC/HEAT not working Grrr!

    Hi Jason. You shouldn't be in any trouble with your outside faucet. I don't believe it stayed cold long enough to get a real good freeze on. Oh the other hand, if you see a river of water on your street as you drive home tonight, you might consider starting to get a bit worried. My wife...
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    AC/HEAT not working Grrr!

    I'm not an A/C guy, but I live next to one in Irving. If you can't find one closer to you that you feel comfortable with, send me a note or add another response to this topic and I'll see about getting you his phone number. We had something similar happen a couple of months ago. It was the...
  29. Paul Bond

    A few things that bother me...before I forget

    Many many years ago ('76, I think) the college I was at would have Thursday dinner 'on the lawn' during the summer. And they would always have some sort of entertainment. One week, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (or a smaller travelling version of it) came and played a concert. After the last...
  30. Paul Bond

    What are YOU doin' for New Year's Eve?

    Our semi-tradition is for two or more friends to get together and play games all evening. Last year, it was just me playing solitaire while my wife fell asleep on the couch, but it was comfortable inside, no drunks or jerks, and I won as many rounds as I lost. Bond. Paul Bond.
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