Christmas Countdown - 2018

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Crown 84 said:
Good Morning, once again, Friends.
The days come and go like ghosts.

But what's really spooky is the close proximity of our next Milestone marker, about which we will learn presently.

First, we present the following:
Days to the Season: 101
Days to Christmas Day: 143

Tomorrow.
Yep.
TOMORROW!!
We arrive at the 100-Day Season Window and pass on into double-digit Season count territory, as the year begins to wind down.
(So far, so fast!)

Rain yesterday?
Of course.
We are in precipitation rut.
Today is supposed to stand a better chance of being drier. That remains to be seen.
We have started optimistically this morning, with no rain coming down and a temperature reading of 73 degrees. You could practically take a bath in the humidity, though!

Have a Sensational Saturday, Everyone!
Enjoy your weekend.
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Thanks Crown! That mention of ghosts makes me think of Halloween coming!
 
Iteachpercussion said:
You all are speaking my language with all of the Christmas Carol movie talk!
I LOVE A CHRISTMAS CAROL! :D
I read it every Christmas season and watch the various versions multiple times.

MerryCarey, I agree with you about the UK versions vs the US versions. The UK versions seem to really capture the heart and essence of the story.

My two favorite versions are the 1984 George C. Scott version and the 1951 Alastair Sim version. Both actors were outstanding in the role as Scrooge and, in my opinion, do the best job of bringing the character in the story to life. They were so proud to be tight-fisted and miserly, they were no simply "being mean."

I like the additions in the Christmas Past portion of the 1951 version as well.
The Ghost of Christmas Present in the 1984 version, I agree, was the best. However, the Ghost of Christmas Past in the 1984 version was not as good. I think Joel Grey in the Patrick Stewart version did the best Ghost of Christmas Past.

I do like the Patrick Stewart version, it has grown on my over the last few years, it is my wife's favorite version.

The 1938 version is one I watch mostly because it brings back memories of my childhood as it was often the one on TV. However, I am not a huge fan of Reginald Owen's portrayal.

I like the 1935 version ok, and better than the 1938, but I think it does not stand up compared to 1951 and 1984.

My favorite adaptation is Scrooged with Bill Murray. Even with all of the comedy I think they captured the heart of the story. Bill Murray's speech at the (most of which was ad-lib) was great.

I could go on and on and on. :)
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My favorite, too! :)
 
Iteachpercussion said:
You all are speaking my language with all of the Christmas Carol movie talk!
I LOVE A CHRISTMAS CAROL! :D
I read it every Christmas season and watch the various versions multiple times.

MerryCarey, I agree with you about the UK versions vs the US versions. The UK versions seem to really capture the heart and essence of the story.

My two favorite versions are the 1984 George C. Scott version and the 1951 Alastair Sim version. Both actors were outstanding in the role as Scrooge and, in my opinion, do the best job of bringing the character in the story to life. They were so proud to be tight-fisted and miserly, they were no simply "being mean."

I like the additions in the Christmas Past portion of the 1951 version as well.
The Ghost of Christmas Present in the 1984 version, I agree, was the best. However, the Ghost of Christmas Past in the 1984 version was not as good. I think Joel Grey in the Patrick Stewart version did the best Ghost of Christmas Past.

I do like the Patrick Stewart version, it has grown on my over the last few years, it is my wife's favorite version.

The 1938 version is one I watch mostly because it brings back memories of my childhood as it was often the one on TV. However, I am not a huge fan of Reginald Owen's portrayal.

I like the 1935 version ok, and better than the 1938, but I think it does not stand up compared to 1951 and 1984.

My favorite adaptation is Scrooged with Bill Murray. Even with all of the comedy I think they captured the heart of the story. Bill Murray's speech at the (most of which was ad-lib) was great.

I could go on and on and on. :)
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I have to ask ... when you saw the 1935 version (Seymour Hicks), did you see the complete version (about 80 min.) or the edited-down version (about an hour, intended originally for classroom use)?

I still believe that if people could see our beautiful 16mm print (struck in 1936 from original elements) instead of the lousy videos that are available, it would be better appreciated. Although it loses a few points for being about the only version that omits the Fezziwig party, it has the best Cratchit of all. Hands down.

I could also go on and on about various versions. And I have to read it or at least listen to an unabridged audiobook (favorite version: Tom Baker!) each year. The original words of Dickens are, of course, the best!
 
Good evening friends

Hope you are all keeping well x
 
I’m sooo lazy and tired today. Tempted to take a nap, but Mr. wants to watch a movie on the basement movie screen tonight, and I haven’t seen this one yet, so I’m looking forward to that. Maybe it’ll wake me up!
 
MerryCarey said:
I have to ask ... when you saw the 1935 version (Seymour Hicks), did you see the complete version (about 80 min.) or the edited-down version (about an hour, intended originally for classroom use)?

I still believe that if people could see our beautiful 16mm print (struck in 1936 from original elements) instead of the lousy videos that are available, it would be better appreciated. Although it loses a few points for being about the only version that omits the Fezziwig party, it has the best Cratchit of all. Hands down.

I could also go on and on about various versions. And I have to read it or at least listen to an unabridged audiobook (favorite version: Tom Baker!) each year. The original words of Dickens are, of course, the best!
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I have seen the full version, but only once or twice, I do not own a copy. I have a couple of copies of the edited version. Bob Cratchit is very good in the movie and looks similar to the original drawings.
 
MerryCarey said:
I actually haven’t seen that one yet, but I have it in my watchlist for streaming.
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Let me know what you think!

It’s special to me, as I grew up watching it every Christmas Day with my family. It is my Mom’s favorite version.
 
MerryCarey said:
I’m sooo lazy and tired today. Tempted to take a nap, but Mr. wants to watch a movie on the basement movie screen tonight, and I haven’t seen this one yet, so I’m looking forward to that. Maybe it’ll wake me up!
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I hope you enjoyed your movie and yet was able to also relax and rest. What movie. Did he put on?
 
Iteachpercussion said:
You all are speaking my language with all of the Christmas Carol movie talk!
I LOVE A CHRISTMAS CAROL! :D

I do like the Patrick Stewart version, it has grown on my over the last few years, it is my wife's favorite version.
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The Patrick Stewart one, I can watch over and over again. There is so much I love from that movie, the soundtrack, the songs, the details of the time, the attire, settings, and of course Patrick Stewart himself.

(Ok, I have to admit, I’m a little bit biased, due to I am a huge Star Trek Fan!) LOL!!!!
 
Good evening all, or should I say Good morning? I know, it’s late. I feel asleep around 6:45 and didn’t wake up till 9:45. Oh brother, I knew I was tired, thought I would lay down and take a little nap, but I sure didn’t want to sleep that long. Now My internal clock is all screwed up.

I spent the morning and half the afternoon down on my hands and knees, scrubbing floors, baseboard moldings cabinetry and taking the baseboard radiators apart and cleaning them and the insides of them.

I made good progress in doing that in a couple of rooms. I’m planning to do every room in the house that way.

I hope everyone had a good day and I wish you an even better one tomorrow. Goodnight friends!
 
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