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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 7, 2012 1:19:21 GMT -6
Let's face it -- I've worked most of 2011 on Wall Street ... so what else would be the theme for this year's Trip Report for New Year's Eve at Hedonism II? |
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Post by Tex on Jan 7, 2012 9:28:37 GMT -6
Good trip report. Also enjoyed reading the Farewell to Arms review while in the neighborhood.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 7, 2012 9:33:03 GMT -6
Thanks, Tex -- looks like a Hemingway read has become something of an unofficial tradition during my vacations the past few years.
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Post by Tex on Jan 7, 2012 10:13:43 GMT -6
If you haven't read it already, To Have or Have Not is a great read. The movie by the same name, starring Bogart and Bacall, was entertaining, but the Nazis were brought in to turn the film into war propaganda and the film departed so far from the book as to be almost unrecognizable.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 7, 2012 10:24:21 GMT -6
I haven't decided which Hemingway book to read next -- I was thinking maybe either "For Whom The Bell Tolls" or doing something of a detour and reading one of the biographies. But I'll definitely keep "To Have Or Have Not" in mind for consideration -- I've certainly got plenty of time to make up my mind! Thanks for the recommendation, Tex!
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jan 7, 2012 10:55:55 GMT -6
I would suggest "The Old Man and His Seed"
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 7, 2012 11:05:40 GMT -6
Gee, I was going to use that as the title for next year's trip report, but now ...
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jan 7, 2012 13:28:55 GMT -6
I wouldnt worry about it, chances are very good that by then we will have forgotten this thread, and besides, it wouldnt be the first time on this board a bad pun was recycled.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 7, 2012 13:50:59 GMT -6
For that matter, if you believe in the Mayan calendar, then there might not even *be* a trip report next year!
Sent from my DROID Pro using ProBoards
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Post by Merlot Joe on Jan 7, 2012 16:16:48 GMT -6
Nice trip report Beep.
Had the same problem with the water for WWW. Hot the first two days then warm, luke warm, then just barely warm, the hot the last night there.
As far as the Mayan Calender goes, I am not buying any x-mas presents until after the 12-22. If we are still here that is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jan 7, 2012 16:28:15 GMT -6
Bad strategy Joe, if the world ends on 12/21, all your bucks go along with it. Buy early, spend big
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Post by Merlot Joe on Jan 7, 2012 16:32:41 GMT -6
No, I am going to take it with me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Chicago Jake on Jan 7, 2012 16:36:49 GMT -6
I'm with Joe. If I can't take it with me, then I ain't going!
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 7, 2012 17:01:34 GMT -6
Personally, I'm waiting for The Rapture version # 3.0.
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Post by Tex on Jan 7, 2012 18:41:35 GMT -6
If you read "For Whom the Bell Tolls", a good sequel would be "The Dangerous Summer", which tells of Hemingway's return to Spain for the 1959 bullfighting season and the rivalry between two greats of the sport Ordonez and Dominguin. Hemingway knew the families (I believe that the two were in-laws) from his days in the Spanish Civil War. Both books are good, but I maybe even enjoyed the later book better than the first. Both are well worth the time and go well together.
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Post by innit Geezer on Jan 7, 2012 19:18:11 GMT -6
Nice trip report, its good to see old H2 is still in its ways. BB that picture would also be a great lead photo for a scotch or whiskey tasting thread! Anyway, glad you had some proper rest, relaxation and some Hemingway.
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Post by innit Geezer on Jan 7, 2012 19:31:08 GMT -6
Bring this Hemingway!
Edit: This post and Ms. Hemingway's legs have been closed.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 7, 2012 20:03:32 GMT -6
If you read "For Whom the Bell Tolls", a good sequel would be "The Dangerous Summer", which tells of Hemingway's return to Spain for the 1959 bullfighting season and the rivalry between two greats of the sport Ordonez and Dominguin. Hemingway knew the families (I believe that the two were in-laws) from his days in the Spanish Civil War. Both books are good, but I maybe even enjoyed the later book better than the first. Both are well worth the time and go well together. Tex, I remember well your review of "Dangerous Summer" about a year ago at this time. I have always kept it in the back of my mind as one of those Hemingway books on my Bucket List. I will definitely get to it one of these days -- just not sure which one will be next. But thanks again for the recommendations! |
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Post by Chicago Jake on Jan 8, 2012 0:26:46 GMT -6
A few years ago I made a trip to Spain. Having read "The Sun Also Rises," which prominently features the bull fighting culture, I knew that I HAD to attend a bull fight. And I did, in Barcelona. It was an amazing experience.
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Post by New Mama on Jan 9, 2012 10:12:05 GMT -6
Great report. Thanks for sharing. I picked out Mega in the video walking around by himself with his Iphone camera. HA
More photos please.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 9, 2012 10:16:39 GMT -6
Believe it or not, those are all of the photos I took the entire trip!
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Post by Irish Stu on Jan 10, 2012 12:12:11 GMT -6
Slacker!!
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 10, 2012 12:47:45 GMT -6
I'd be happy to draw some for you if you like.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jan 10, 2012 13:04:44 GMT -6
Maybe an "directors cut" that include the hidden camera shots
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 10, 2012 13:33:32 GMT -6
I have some Night Vision shots from 2AM at the hot tub, but I'm waiting to get the signed release forms before posting them.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jan 10, 2012 14:28:22 GMT -6
If there are some that you cannot track down, send me their forms and Id be happy to sign for them.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 10, 2012 14:46:58 GMT -6
A paw print would be sufficient
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jan 10, 2012 14:55:39 GMT -6
I can set up a production line for that in no time.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 10, 2012 15:01:02 GMT -6
Yeah, we're gettin' kicked off ProBoards real soon now ...
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jan 10, 2012 19:07:59 GMT -6
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