Giving TV the bird
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twasadarkI haven't bothered naming most of my 21 birds because, frankly, I may have to sell a bunch of them; plus I can't quite tell a lot of the cockatiels apart, lol. But, I'm in love with my canaries and have decided to name them. I named the girl Moe after the Three Stooges character because she has this charming little mop of hair atop her little birdie head. And I've decided to name the boy ZED after my darling zed_pm in honor of a generous gift she sent me and because it just seems to fit him. *BIG HUGS TO MY CHRISSY*
Piccy time!!!
ZED and MOE:
And for those of you who are following the cockatiel eggs, here's a pic of them. Mama Bird vacated the next box when I stuck my camera in it. They should be hatching in approximately 10 days . I put the clothespin in there for scale. Tiny eggs, huh?
Okay, now for some TV stuff!!
Sarah Connor Chronicles continues to kick ass and take names. I LOVE this show. It's so multilayered and thought-provoking - verging on confusing at times. But with the exception of that episode where Charlie's wife bit the big one, I've really enjoyed each episode this season. I especially like the care taken with the characters(and Derek's hot tattooed bod). The plot and flashy action scenes compliment the characters, not the other way around, which is how it should be in my ever-so-humble opinion. Anybody want the mp3 of the Sampson and Delilah song that played in the season opener? Here, have it. :-)
Who's watching Merlin? I'm really enjoying it. The latest episode - #12 - was my favorite. Without giving anything away in case you haven't seen it, it's focused on Morgana. I think Morgana is my favorite character. Arthur is okay, too. But everyone else is rather ... one dimensional. Even Merlin. Anyhow, I love that Morgana seems to be flirting with darkness ... I can upload these in Ipod (m4a) format if anyone wants me to. Just let me know. What I really like about the show is the way that it takes the same old myths we've seen a gajillion times and twists them just enough to make them fresh and interesting.
Also, I watched the first two episodes of Leverage. I loved the pilot. It was smart and fun and I found myself liking all the characters (and REALLY liking Christian Kane's character) with the possible exception of Timothy Hutton, who is okay but rather droll, I suppose. Anyhow, I found episode 2 to be rather, um, how shall I say this nicely? Dumb. My hubby watched it with me (he hadn't seen the pilot) and echoed my opinion although the terms he used to describe it were something along the lines of "wretched and stupid." Anyhow, I'm definitely going to watch more of it, not in the least because next episode is supposed to focus on delicious Mr. Kane's character.
Apparently, the slashtastic Crusoe has been cancelled, although there are still six new episodes yet to air. Sigh. Oh, well. Hopefully we'll see more of Philip Winchester. He's quite yummy.
After episode 3 of Fringe, I declared it too stupid to bear, but I've started watching it again. I watch it at the gym on my Zune, and find that while the gore sometimes causes me to make horrified faces, I nevertheless enjoy it enough to do 48 minutes on the elliptical machine with it as diversion. I also have most of these in iPod format if anyone wants me to upload them.
I've still got sadiane's recommended episodes of Due South on the Zune, waiting to be watched, and a bunch of episodes of the UK Life on Mars. I've watched the first 3 eps of Life on Mars. It's okay, but I sometimes find it hard to understand due to the accents, I suppose.
I haven't watched this much TV in years. It's fun!! :-)
zed_pm in honor of a generous gift she sent me and because it just seems to fit him. *BIG HUGS TO MY CHRISSY*Piccy time!!!
ZED and MOE:
And for those of you who are following the cockatiel eggs, here's a pic of them. Mama Bird vacated the next box when I stuck my camera in it. They should be hatching in approximately 10 days . I put the clothespin in there for scale. Tiny eggs, huh?
Okay, now for some TV stuff!!
Sarah Connor Chronicles continues to kick ass and take names. I LOVE this show. It's so multilayered and thought-provoking - verging on confusing at times. But with the exception of that episode where Charlie's wife bit the big one, I've really enjoyed each episode this season. I especially like the care taken with the characters
Who's watching Merlin? I'm really enjoying it. The latest episode - #12 - was my favorite. Without giving anything away in case you haven't seen it, it's focused on Morgana. I think Morgana is my favorite character. Arthur is okay, too. But everyone else is rather ... one dimensional. Even Merlin. Anyhow, I love that Morgana seems to be flirting with darkness ... I can upload these in Ipod (m4a) format if anyone wants me to. Just let me know. What I really like about the show is the way that it takes the same old myths we've seen a gajillion times and twists them just enough to make them fresh and interesting.
Also, I watched the first two episodes of Leverage. I loved the pilot. It was smart and fun and I found myself liking all the characters (and REALLY liking Christian Kane's character) with the possible exception of Timothy Hutton, who is okay but rather droll, I suppose. Anyhow, I found episode 2 to be rather, um, how shall I say this nicely? Dumb. My hubby watched it with me (he hadn't seen the pilot) and echoed my opinion although the terms he used to describe it were something along the lines of "wretched and stupid." Anyhow, I'm definitely going to watch more of it, not in the least because next episode is supposed to focus on delicious Mr. Kane's character.
Apparently, the slashtastic Crusoe has been cancelled, although there are still six new episodes yet to air. Sigh. Oh, well. Hopefully we'll see more of Philip Winchester. He's quite yummy.
After episode 3 of Fringe, I declared it too stupid to bear, but I've started watching it again. I watch it at the gym on my Zune, and find that while the gore sometimes causes me to make horrified faces, I nevertheless enjoy it enough to do 48 minutes on the elliptical machine with it as diversion. I also have most of these in iPod format if anyone wants me to upload them.
I've still got sadiane's recommended episodes of Due South on the Zune, waiting to be watched, and a bunch of episodes of the UK Life on Mars. I've watched the first 3 eps of Life on Mars. It's okay, but I sometimes find it hard to understand due to the accents, I suppose.
I haven't watched this much TV in years. It's fun!! :-)
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Date: 2008-12-11 04:24 am (UTC)I miss having a bird friend!
i watched terminator last year but just didn't get to watch it this year.. maybe on dvd.
I am loving Merlin.. i think it has a rough start but its really turned around
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Date: 2008-12-11 03:43 pm (UTC)Ooooh! You should give Terminator another shot. I was more so-so about it last season, too. (see icon, slobber slobber)
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Date: 2008-12-11 04:41 pm (UTC)mmm and that is a good icon!
Though a mr ackles is still my main obsession hehe
I had a budgie for over 10 years he was a great little bird named Sky. He would hop over to you and rub his head on your hand for a cuddle then suck you in and nip at you then he would flap his wings and squawk like he was laughing at you for falling for his trick hehe.
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Date: 2008-12-11 04:45 pm (UTC)S2 is only half over so far so I think it will be a while before the DVD comes out. Probably next summer.
And hell yeah about Mr. Ackles!
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Date: 2008-12-11 05:55 pm (UTC)great now i am thinking about Jensen... hehe how am i suppose to get anywork down now! hehe
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Date: 2008-12-11 04:24 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2008-12-11 04:37 am (UTC)I watch Fringe and it's ok. Haven't watched Leverage yet. It's on my DV-R. I'm still in Buffy mode.
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Date: 2008-12-11 03:44 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2008-12-11 07:29 am (UTC)I love your birds!
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Date: 2008-12-11 03:46 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2008-12-11 07:31 am (UTC)Wait. Wait. Wait.
Crusoe is cancelled? *whines*
DAMNIT!
I've only seen the first episode of "Leverage" - but now I'm looking forward to the second. *ios curious*
Oh, and sad to say: I dropped TSCC and Merlin a few weeks ago. *smirk*
smooches
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Date: 2008-12-11 03:47 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2008-12-11 04:19 pm (UTC)I'm a TV junkie! *g* I watch waaay to many shows. Myepisodes.com has a list with over 20 Series a week. So, I had to skip a few. Maybe I'll watch TSCC later. Hiatus is already there. *ggg*
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Date: 2008-12-11 05:15 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2008-12-11 04:15 pm (UTC)I started watching Torchwood in S2 because of James Marsters, then I saw Capt Jack and was in lust!
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Date: 2008-12-11 04:58 pm (UTC)Once you seen both series of LOM, you need to catch Ashes to Ashes which is the spin off series set in 1981. It's also fabulous.
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Date: 2008-12-11 08:11 pm (UTC)I feel so honoured!! Thank you so much, my dear!! XD
*MASSIVE HUGS*
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Date: 2008-12-12 12:53 am (UTC)(no subject)
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