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The really scary part? That the guy looks like he's about to hop on. EDIT: "Never heard of a Draft Moose...". Budweiser ran out of the Clydesdales.

I'm not sure what is more frightening. That my parents have the taste of a murderer, or that people actually believed OJ's Rollie was real.

I guess that there's nothing wrong with a celebrity posting on a forum, like you or me. But, my God, if even my parents don't want me posting our gens here, for security and privacy issues, I think John Mayer doing so on that site is a little unwise. Certainly for potential stalkers and/or burglars... It's one thing to go blind into a home to ransack it for loot. It's quite another to possibly insinuate yourself as a servant, and see where he keeps these puppies hidden. Hey, this isn't as far-fetched as it sounds. People kill others for a few thou.

I have such pretty nails though. Malumouse, thanks! That John Mayer. Cool. Recently, a friend of mine went to a concert here in Miami's Triple-A venue, and who was she standing directly behind? John Mayer. Too bad I had no idea he was a WIS, else I would've asked her about it.

Cool, thanks Volker! One of the completely unforseen coincidences, which I somehow believe made this already discrete film flop with the audiences, was that it was released at exactly the time the fires were destroying homes in California. I think the deceptive title and the fact that Halle Berry's star has been on the way down with the American public for a while, made it disappear on the screens faster than you can say, "I'd like to thank my lawyer". Okay, here's my dilemma. What to watch today? I'm going to be more active soon, as my cold is almost gone. So today and tomorrow, I've set myself the goal of 2 films, minimum. I have just received Stardust from my agent (yay!). I have Things We Lost in A Fire available (though I would have to hunt for it). But I'm curious of Darjeeling Limited, as well as DBR's suggestion of Elizabeth: The Golden Age (all of whom I have as screeners). I gave you some (perhaps unwanted) pieces of film advice. Now it's your turn to return the favour. Pick two films for me to see first, guys! TIA.

You said it well. The current climate. As you know, the run of "Oscar-contention", or "serious", or "art-house" films starts about a month after we have folded up the beach umbrellas, shaken the sand from sandals, and the Cape Cod clambakes are but a mouth-savouring dream. In short, mid-September. Or just about when the Bourne Ultimatum was breathing its last summer movie gasp. We've just hit the 2 month mark from that. And yes, this is one of the best films of the bunch so far. Fortunately, we've a very rich month and a half to go. 2007 is particularly strange, because as I hinted before about summer blockbusters, it has seen a crop of excellent films in the early part of the year. Volker mentioned one earlier: The Lives of Others. However, this debuted in 2006, and only did so in the States in 2007. Two more along those lines which are unmissable are: Once This is England (As someone who worked, possibly loved living in Ireland, you'll enjoy "Once" if you haven't seen it yet) That's 3 quality films of 2007 which are better than American Gangster. But wait! As Ron Popeil says, there's more! Away from Her (a Canadian film) received amazing reviews. As did The Waitress. Zodiac was an early favourite with me and other critics, and that was ALL the way back in March -- usually the lean months when such colossal cinematic work like Hostel is released. What of Eastern Promises, which triumphed with The Folks at the ever-prominent Toronto Film Festival? The problem is, these types of films are not the kinds most average middle-class people (of any country) will see, with the exception of Zodiac. That doesn't mean you don't have to miss them yourself, though. Sadly, you'll have to break your own advice yet again to watch any of these films, since they're all out on DVD. I suppose since you feel that is not acceptable to your viewing appreciation, you'll refuse, and walk away from 2007 without having done so. Much the poorer as an amateur film critic because of it. But ah well, standards eh? Shame you can't take that controversial little Polish director's dictum to heart, that cinema should make you forget you are sitting in a theatre.

Boo! I really hate spelling correction posts. Did you correct freind, thialand and exited too? Okay, first, who is John Mayer? The musician? And just to say I had no idea there was a limited edition Rolex by Tiffany & Co. Why am I always the last to know?

Nor the last. It never is. @Dluddy: You rascal! You were holding out on us. The exact same watch I posted earlier in the week, and there you were, with an even more beautiful strap version -- you must be a Scorpio!

Great link! As a little kid, I used to read Mario Pei and Isaac Asimov's books on etymology for hours. I could never get enough of knowing the origins of words -- since you get insight on the progression of human thought, and what one culture thinks is important or familiar. -- Like the various words for "German". Tedesco in Italian, Allemande in French because those were the tribes of German peoples which came into contact with them first (the Teutons, and Alamanni) --

Nice one, Mike! ...gentleman's club?

I say we get a tattoo. "GEN PANERAI OWNER" on the wrist, with "I'M FINALLY LEGIT!" on the usual bullseye bumcrack area. That's a shame, Mezz baby...perhaps we'll be seeing it soon in a sales area "near you".

I'll remind you of this remark, when some yobbo says something stereotypically insipid. (When is Mr. Rooney's next press conference again?)

Happy Birthday, Ssabripo! I had no idea you and I were exact contemporaries. Hope your PAM quest turned out well!

That's no way to refer to the Osmonds!

LOL! Yeah, RWG seems to be full of punchy people today. It's getting so that when you compose a post, you have to think, rethink, and think again about the littlest detail, because people seem hell bent on misconstruing what you meant. Screw 'em, that's what I say! With Cape Code cloths.

Hmm, did I miss a reply or did someone remonstrate with you privately about this, Lanikai? I think what you did was absolutely marvellous, and so helpful, that I would be astonished if anyone thought differently! Thanks for doing the fingerwork for us.

Was it a fixer-upper? Or did you have it built for you? Wow, I knew our hobby was a dodgy business. I didn't think they could throw the slammer at you.

Since RWG is a little slow today, allow this question. Do you have a second home, such as a getaway house -- beach house, or mountain cabin? Or would you like one, one day, and where? The other day, I was watching the Travel Channel's programme on buying a second home. The episode was about a lady from Alaska who had grown up the native way, tough and hearty, roughing it. She wanted to buy herself a small property on Trapper Lake (about 80 miles from Anchorage, apparently), and was shown three properties. At the end, she chose the one I didn't think she would, because it was a little rundown-looking. (Immediately, obviously, I thought of our Nanuq!) Since we had a car thread recently, why not a house one now?

Mezz, you have good and EXPENSIVE tastes in straps. Very impressive that you bought the APB horned croc. Bah. We will have a gen, one day me and you, and maybe I'll suggest to Admin that we have a section for former rep-now gen owners for special Wristchecks.

Would've been more, but I don't know that much of Polish cinema!

This is something I've never gotten. I'm not talking specifically about anyone, but a lot of people here act as if they're unaware they have replica ROLEXES, AUDEMARS PIGUETS, and PATEK PHILIPPES on their wrists. Hello? This is putting on airs, big time. Worse, they're replicas, which means we're cheap AND putting on airs, which equals to sleezy in many people's minds. Down-to-earth people wear $50 Timexes, Casios, Swatches and God bless them. Nothing wrong with that. They have their tastes, and we have ours.

Taint nothing wrong with being a tease. It's an art-form. FxrAndy, I notice you pull up your cardy sleeve when you take a Wristcheck. This question is for all, are you a push-up type of person? Because I do push up my sleeves, when it gets hot, e.g.

With respect, I am very aware of the variety of people here. What happens is that there are ALL kinds of backgrounds in this world, some a little more unusual than others, but that doesn't mean they can't be spoken of or referred to, for fear of being mocked. This second "I'll leave" worries me. I know you had a day off the other day, and then you were swamped. I'm hoping your leaving is something along those lines. I'll be here, with open heart, and open mind, should you ever wish to exchange thoughts with me again.