xhonzi said:
There's a new 3.5" scale AT-AT too, but at $100 I'm not even going to dream about that one. Plus, I have a vintage AT-AT, so I think I will be able to sleep at night.
Found one at my local Wal-Mart on sale for $50!!
Yeah, I already had one, and yeah the box looked like it had been through the ringer. But hey, it was $50!!
TheBoost said:
Forget that. The only sport truly free from this kind of shennanigans is the world of the WWE. There athletes get paid entirlely on the whim of the owner. Not only are they not a union, technically they aren't even employees, inelligible for health benefits.
CP3S said:
You know another thing I liked that "they've" discontinued. Ferris. He was always good for some fun posts. I wish we had him back making off topic posts.
WHOA!!!
I'm making a comeback baby, yeah!
CP3S said:
greenpenguino said:
Your Mum's pu-
Come on greenie, America pudding is that bad! When my mom would make pudding I was always more than happy to eat it (unless it was tapioca, which to my disappointment, was more often than not).
Wait, you were going to say "pudding" right?
I think he was going to say punch. I like punch, especially the rum varieties.
dark_jedi said:
This is a sad thing, but I blame the drugs, it was obvious as hell he used.
Very true, RIP.
"It rubs the lotion on its skin. It does this whenever it is told. "
Howdy!
I forgot, just how ancient are you Frink?
Ripplin said:
greenpenguino said:
I wasn't able to see the OOT on the big screen...
Me neither. I was born in 1977, but never saw any of them on the big screen. The Special Editions were the first time I saw any Star Wars in a theater.
Me neither, born 1979 here. Was too young to go with my older brothers to any of the showings. Got my first taste of ESB on laser disc around 1983-1984 my Dad's buddy had brought over to the house, laser disc player and all.
A: Live TV, what do I care? They've seen it all already anyway! Plus, I'd like the chance to show off.
Q: To be, or not to be; that is the question.
I am watching The Outlaw Josey Wales, one of the few films to get it right. One of the greatest westerns of all-time.
Also being ignored by Jedi Temple34.
Battle of New Orleans by Johnny Horton
In 1814 we took a little trip
Along with Colonel Jackson down the mighty Mississip.
We took a little bacon and we took a little beans
And we caught the bloody British in the town of New Orleans.
[Chorus:]
We fired our guns and the British kept a'comin.
There wasn't nigh as many as there was a while ago.
We fired once more and they began to runnin' on
Down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico.
We looked down the river and we see'd the British come.
And there must have been a hundred of'em beatin' on the drum.
They stepped so high and they made the bugles ring.
We stood by our cotton bales and didn't say a thing.
[Chorus]
Old Hickory said we could take 'em by surprise
If we didn't fire our muskets 'til we looked 'em in the eye
We held our fire 'til we see'd their faces well.
Then we opened up with squirrel guns and really gave 'em ... well
[Chorus]
Yeah, they ran through the briars and they ran through the brambles
And they ran through the bushes where a rabbit couldn't go.
They ran so fast that the hounds couldn't catch 'em
Down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico.**
We fired our cannon 'til the barrel melted down.
So we grabbed an alligator and we fought another round.
We filled his head with cannon balls, and powdered his behind
And when we touched the powder off, the gator lost his mind.
[Chorus]
Yeah, they ran through the briars and they ran through the brambles
And they ran through the bushes where a rabbit couldn't go.
They ran so fast that the hounds couldn't catch 'em
Down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico.**
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Here's an extremely elaborate "music video" from the late 50's with actors behind a singing Johnny Horton acting out the song. It was from a live television broadcast.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsRK3DNoa_Q
Long Black Veil by Lefty Frizzell
Ten years ago, on a cold dark night,
Someone was killed 'neath the town hall light.
There were few at the scene, but they all agreed
That the slayer who ran looked a lot like me.
CHORUS:
She walks these hills in a long, black veil.
She visits my grave when the night winds wail.
Nobody knows, nobody sees, nobody knows but me.
The judge said, "Son, what is your alibi?
If you were somewhere else, then you won't have to die."
I spoke not a word, although it meant my life,
For I had been in the arms of my best friend's wife.
The scaffold was high and eternity near,
She stood in the crowd and shed not a tear.
But sometimes at night when the cold wind moans,
In a long black veil, she cries o'er my bones.
El Paso by Marty Robbins
Out in the West Texas town of El Paso
I fell in love with a Mexican girl.
Night-time would find me in Rosa's cantina;
Music would play and Felina would whirl.
Blacker than night were the eyes of Felina,
Wicked and evil while casting a spell.
My love was deep for this Mexican maiden;
I was in love but in vain, I could tell.
One night a wild young cowboy came in,
Wild as the West Texas wind.
Dashing and daring, A drink he was sharing
With wicked Felina, the girl that I loved.
So in anger I challenged his right for the love of this maiden.
Down went his hand for the gun that he wore.
My challenge was answered in less than a heart-beat;
The handsome young stranger lay dead on the floor.
Just for a moment I stood there in silence,
Shocked by the FOUL EVIL deed I had done.
Many thoughts raced through my mind as I stood there;
I had but one chance and that was to run.
Out through the back door of Rosa's I ran,
Out where the horses were tied.
I caught a good one, it looked like it could run.
Up on its back and away I did ride,
Just as fast as I could from the West Texas town of El Paso
Out to the bad-lands of New Mexico.
Back in El Paso my life would be worthless.
Everything's gone in life; nothing is left.
It's been so long since I've seen the young maiden
My love is stronger than my fear of death.
I saddled up and away I did go,
Riding alone in the dark.
Maybe tomorrow a bullet may find me.
Tonight nothing's worse than this pain in my heart.
And at last here I am on the hill overlooking El Paso;
I can see Rosa's cantina below.
My love is strong and it pushes me onward.
Down off the hill to Felina I go.
Off to my right I see five mounted cowboys;
Off to my left ride a dozen or more.
Shouting and shooting I can't let them catch me.
I have to make it to Rosa's back door.
Something is dreadfully wrong for I feel
A deep burning pain in my side.
Though I am trying to stay in the saddle,
I'm getting weary, unable to ride.
But my love for Felina is strong and I rise where I've fallen,
Though I am weary I can't stop to rest.
I see the white puff of smoke from the rifle.
I feel the bullet go deep in my chest.
From out of nowhere Felina has found me,
Kissing my cheek as she kneels by my side.
Cradled by two loving arms that I'll die for,
One little kiss and Felina, good-bye.
"The Long Black Veil" by Lefty Frizzell
"Saginaw, Michigan" by Lefty Frizzell
http://www.amazon.com/Rescuing-Sprite-Lovers-Story-Anguish/dp/1416559132
Warbler said:
fine, do what you want with this thread. I had hoped that certain people could show a little respect. Not sure why I thought that. I'm done with this thread. Do as you wish.
Nah, I'd agree wholeheartedly with Warb here. There's no doubt Islamofacists took down the towers so how could there be "holes" in this story? BTW, I believe it is disrespectful to those who lost their loved one that horrible day.
skyjedi2005 said:
.... and rebuild .....
This is the part which infuriates me the most. After 9 years, we still have not built a successor to the twin towers. Both towers were fully constructed in 6 years. We built the Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam) in five years, the Empire State building in a year and a half, and the Burj Khalifa in five years. Yet, the red tape and bureaucracy has constricted the WTC successor. It is shameful and should be a primary focus of America.
I'd gotten off of work that morning at 6 a.m., was sitting in my room of an apartment I shared with by older brother. I was flipping the channels when I saw the news alerts about the first plane hitting the tower. I kept wondering how the hell an airliner could hit the World Trade Center, I actually thought it had to be on purpose. I laid down in bed when I called my girlfriend (now my wife) as we did most mornings. She lived in Waco and was getting ready for her college class, I lived with my brother in an apartment close to where I used to work south of Dallas. We started talking about the plane hitting the tower, because she was watching the news as she was getting ready, and we both happened to be watching Fox News just when the second plane hit. We both sat silent for a moment and I remember exactly what I said, "We're under attack!" We were both in shock, not exactly sure we should believe what we had seen. Finally, she decided to get off the phone so she could go to school, she got there and found they were watching the tv in class, they told her she could stay or go, so she left. I stayed up most of the day watching the news, seeing the towers fall, etc. I had to be at work that night at 6 p.m., so I did sleep from about 2:30p-5p, but it wasn't really sleep. My wife had drove up to my apartment and had gotten in bed with me, we watched together. Of course, I went to work that night and we just crowded around the tv. I remember for several weeks after that, my job was never easier.
C3PX said:
What is a cripe?
http://www.yourdictionary.com/cripe
Variant of cripes
cripes (kr?ps)
interjection
Slang used to express surprise, annoyance, disgust, etc.
Origin: euphemism for Christ
PSYCHO_DAYV said:
YES, AND MOST ALL OF IT HAD TO DO WITH wHaT'S THE SCrEEN NAME bY WHICH lAST He POSTED ON HErE? OH, YEAH, THAT GUY.
LOL! Creative! But yeah, it wasn't all Warb, to be fair.
As far as Frink and C3PX and Bingo, I wholeheartedly agree that Frink can be largly credited with the resurgeance of OT.com off-topic. But I can also state that Frink was getting to the brink of being a troll (no offense Frink), but we publicly stated so and he fairly admitted and did his part to respect the wishes of his fellow forum members. Bingo, I do wish you and C3PX would make up for cripes sake!!
Darth Solo said:
Right, i wrong to defend OCP then, but i dont think i am.
Right. But wrong.......don't think you are..... wuh?
ChainsawAsh said:
OCP broke forum rule #2:
2. No profiting from any activities related to fan edits or preservation efforts. Those found selling their fan edits or preservation projects here or elsewhere will be banned.
Your point about him being a "major contributor" is moot. If Adywan started selling copies of "Revisited" for $30 a pop, and the mods found out about it, he'd be banned too, no questions asked.
Upon joining this forum, you agree to the rules, and if you do not abide by them, you're no longer welcome here. It's as simple as that.
Yeah pretty black and white, or in this case, white and blue.
I wonder if the Mods will permit this thread?
