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re: Red Dead Redemption movie?

Posted by flvelo12 on 12/9/25 at 11:35 am to
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Get the Fallout people to do it and I’m in.



Woah. Season 1, Episode 7, The Weekend. Did not see that coming.
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I don't know of any other actor with a tic like that.


I'm thru 3 episodes and I already notice it.
Looks interesting and want to give it a shot. I'm sure quite a few have seen it and curious of others thoughts and opinions of the series. TIA.

re: About to tackle Les Miserables

Posted by flvelo12 on 12/5/25 at 8:03 am to
I read it over the summer. It was better than I had hoped (& I had high expectations because I enjoy the musical and film)

On a side note (if you have seen the musical or movie), in the book the Thénardiers are pure evil but for some reason they are made out to be a comic element in the film and stage play. Disconcerting.

And yes, the Waterloo section is fantastic. Ordered this because of it.

After watching the series I had to read the book. Excellent to put in mildly.

Insane Guiteau shot Garfiled. Dr. Bliss killed Garfield. The unreal hubris of that "physician" was infuriating.

The historical account delved more into Alexander Graham Bell's work to try to locate the bullet and save Garfield. Millard also tells more of the love & heartbreak that the country, his friends and staff have for their fallen President. Garfield's personality resonates more in the book, understandably so. Shannon was perfect for the role, as were the other supporitng actors.

Highly recommend for anyone who enjoyed the series.
Warfare should be on the film list. Glad to see Train Dreams on it.
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Red Stick Rambler


Thx for that, needed something simple and not a budget buster.
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If you have a big medical bill, just pay them like $25 a month. They will threaten and pitch a fit but if you are making some kind of payment they never do shite

I have a friend that had a surgery almost a decade ago and after insurance “pitching in” he owed $40,000.

He has paid $50 a month for almost a decade and even though they call and threaten him every other month, nothing has ever happened



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Best movie I've seen in 25 though.


This and Warfare for me.
Beautifully heartbreaking film. Reminiscent of Malick. Edgerton was excellent.

re: The American Revolution-Ken Burns

Posted by flvelo12 on 11/22/25 at 7:49 am to
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Made an obvious attack on Trump and then doubled down by listing the SECOND amendment further down when he was listing.


It was blatantly comically pathetic.

Still enjoyed the series. Never realized the savage brutality of the war.

Without Washington, shudder to think.

To comments on short shifting Declaration of Independence - John Adams series (if I recall) really delved into this. Perhaps Burns bypassed in deference to it already being done (very well also).
Jay Legere

The Maine Woods

Kyles Cabin

I've watched Sean James for years. His new setup is bordering on ridiculous now. Preferred his original cabin before his arse neighbor drove him away.

Jay Legere is different. Started with a canvas tent setup and has branched out. His yurt build with YurtsCanada is amazing. He always has interesting content.

Kyle's Cabin is a no bs homesteading family in Minnesota. Guy works fast and gets it done.

Bushradical is an old staple, along with his wife, A Girl in the Woods. Others to check out are Alaskan Cabin Adventures, An Alaska Homestead & Gridlessness. There's no shortage of good content out there.

Something a little more regular is Hometown Acres, Dig Drive DIY, Everything Elliot and Spicer Designs. Just good people and their families getting shite done.

:cheers:


Not gonna lie, she is absolutely gorgeous (on the left).






& she looks better on the broadcast. Iris de Rode.