Haines His Way

Monday morning afternoon greetings!  We had a great time at the Brain finale last night - my DH was such a good sport and is still speaking to me, after all.

We are really vegging at our apt. today - slept until 9:30.  I'm not even dressed yet, but will soon get myself in gear and call DR Elmore.  Maybe we can take Edi & Greg's place and visit the Plaza rehearsal this afternoon.

Although many have already left and some have probably already reached their destinations - travel vibes for all who need them today!

Hi DRMattH! While you were gone i made some comments about most of the new shows i watched (reaper, chuck, dirty sexy money, bionic woman). (click on my name and see my last 10 posts).

I'm curious did you see DIRTY SEXY MONEY? It was much different than what i was expecting.

I forgot to mention I agree with your comments on the Bionic Woman and Jamie.

I watched the promo for Dirty & found it interesting.  I was tempted to watch but I doubt Keith will like it, so I passed.

We watched REAPER last night and enjoyed it very much.  I remember elmore found it funny?  Anyone else?  We have high hopes for this show.

MOONLIGHT has also made it through round one & will be given a second chance.

And I'm having another cuppa coffee!!

Jane, i love the bell vignette about Sherlock!

We watched REAPER last night and enjoyed it very much.  I remember elmore found it funny?  Anyone else?  We have high hopes for this show.

I thought REAPER was a hoot! The premise was funny ('by the way, son, before you were born we sold your soul to the devil"), I loved the people at the Home Depot-type job, and I think Ray Wise is genius casting.  Its sense of outrageousness (the DMV a station of hell) is quite appealing.

Oh! There you are, elmo!!! hi, my honey.

I miss your sweetness, dear one.

Me? Sweet?  I love your delusions, dearest PennyO, and I just plain miss your being around Noo Yawk.

I wish you the best. BK on your trip home; I know how anxious you are.  Please keep me and DR Laura posted on the fundaiser.   I regret missing BRAIN on both coasts, so I would like to make it to the fundraiser if i can.

Keith just called me to Sherlock's deck, and there he was with a big branch from a bush in his mouth wanting to bring it in with him.  When I opened the door he did just that & took it to one of his beds we have scattered around the house.  I had to pry it away from him.

Of last week's shows, I watched "Chuck", "Heroes" and "Journeyman" on Monday.  I enjoyed all three, but agree "Journeyman" takes some effort.  At least it has the extremely talented Kevin McKidd in the lead role and he is always a joy to see act, IMO.

"Chuck" hit my funnybone in just the right way.  It's not hammy, but quirky.  It doesn't belabor a bit of schtick...rather, it finds unconventional means for a comedic touch.  A computer nerd whose brain has been downloaded with thousands of CIA/NSA secrets, "Chuck" is now a most valuable property...and an agent from each agency is keeping tabs on him as he attempts to live a normal life.

"Heroes" will maintain my devotion despite my misgivings about the way two new characters were introduced.  I'm not sure "misgivings" is the best word...I thought the sequence was too drawn out.  I "got it" the first time, yet the conceit of them being "on the run" and in-danger-while-being-dangerous went on a bit too long for me.  It would have been better to have just demonstrated the terrible power and moved on. Hopefully, all won't be like that  (last season, I thought way too much time was spent on the Nikki/Jessica story line).

Wednesday this week will be interesting for "Pushing Up Daisies".  And, of course, the second episode of "Life."

Last Thursday's "Ugly Betty" was quite fun/touching to me.  I really enjoyed the show.  I recorded "Smallville" and it did not disappoint when I watched it Saturday.  Ditto "Grey's Anatomy" was quite good, although I'm having my doubts about this continuation of the Izzy/George relationship.  I didn't buy it last season, and I'm less inclined to buy it this season.  My least favorite character is Meredith Gray, the "main" character (as the title implies).  I think she's boring and most unlikely to be the center of so much attention.   But that's just me, I guess.  "Supernatural" returns for Season 3 on the CW Network, following "Smallville."  I haven't heard where "Reaper" will be regularly aired.

On Friday, "Ghost Whisperer" was "on form" and terrific. "Moonlight" seems to be a keeper, too.

And last night, I thought "Desperate Housewives" funny and involving.  What a treat to see new neighbors Dana Delany and Nathan Fillion offering to add some excitement to the lives of the Wisteria Lane set.   I've also been led to understand SPOILER that a gay male couple will be moving onto the lane this season.

George took this new picture after the show, and then helped me upload it to avatar status.

I liked THE REAPER a lot.....I am very intrigued by the goings-on going on at Torchwood.

Good morning, Ron!

Here's to good travel vibes to BK as he travels home.  He might actually be here by now?  Anyhow, I hope the east coast HHW time was exciting.  The rest of us just observed here like so much fish living vicariously through the posts.  *sigh*

In other news, we had quite the time in the pit of AGYG this weekend.  For the matinee on Sunday, I had to cover the 'cello AND the Reed 4 parts, as the 'cellist had a conflict and the Reed 4 player basically forgot.  Which we are all just miffed by as he's always reliable.  I guess we all make a mistake.  On Saturday night, the harpist through a rod in one of her pedals and basically left her harp unplayable on Sunday.  So, on Sunday, I had to cover the harp, which I basically did in rehearsal, but have been avoiding them since the band came in.  So, I had to be on my game.  The good part is that I could put all the glissando's back in!

It's a gloomy day here in the South Bay of the SF Bay Area.  I love fall.