The rest of the weekend was nice. We enjoyed having my Dad and his wife here, but by Sunday evening I was totally wiped out! I think the miniature golf yesterday and also making dinner were just too much time on my feet. They left this morning and so did Ken for a business trip to Texas. I have a quiet, easy, restful week planned.
So, we didn't have much time for movies last week:
- With my Dad and his wife and the kids, we watched Beneath the Planet of the Apes, sequel to the 70's classic. I'm not sure I ever saw the sequel when it first came out. Of course, nothing can compare with the first one, but this was pretty good. Everyone seemed to enjoy it, and Jamie wants to see the rest of the sequels (there were quite a few!) We also haven't seen the more recent remake.
- That was the only movie we watched, but Ken and I watched some more Mad Men episodes from Season 1 on DVD and also started in on the first season of The Mentalist. This is one of my mom's favorite TV shows, and I can see why! We had watched an episode or two before but didn't know any of the backstory or who the characters were. The pilot was excellent, and now we understand it better. Its a crime show but with a great sense of humor. I'm sure we'll watch more. Thanks, Mom!
Have you seen any good movies lately?
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I'm keen to catch The Mentalist after getting hooked on The Guardian which shows at six o'clock over here, just when I'm sitting down with some crochet having put the dinner in the oven.
Nasty sting, poor Craig. A yellowjacket is a wasp right? They smart!
I think you'd like The Mentalist, Jo. Yes, yellow jackets are a particularly aggressive kind of wasp with very strong venom. Their worst season is really just beginning and runs through the fall here. These are the type that caused Jamie to have an anaphylactic reaction several years ago. Fortunately, Ken found the nest Saturday and sprayed it, but I'm sure there'll be more. Nasty buggers!
Sue
Poor fella! Geez, you can bribe the boy with that in a few years. :)
Last week I watched Remember Me with Robert Pattinson. Was TOTALLY shocked. It was great but I cried like a baby. Won't tell you more than that cause if you haven't seen it, you do NOT want a spoiler. If you haven't, you must watch it - but not with the kids.
Lori -
So funny - I just requested Remember Me from the library today! Annie also recommended it but said it was sad, so I figured it was a good one to watch while Ken is out of town - he doesn't like sad movies!
Sue
Ouch! That looks like it hurts! Poor Craig! I personally do not like bees of any kind. I hope Craig is feeling better soon and that swelling resolves.
Hoping and praying this week is a much quieter one all the way around!
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