Topic: BLEARY-EYED AND VAGUELY DISCONTENTED (Read 4399 times)

Rodzinski · « **Reply #60 on:** February 11, 2025, 11:13:53 AM »

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Quote from: ChasSmith on February 11, 2025, 10:21:39 AM

I started watching a set of DVDs over the weekend that could send me down a serious rabbit hole -- the 1984-1986 TV series Riptide -- only because it was filmed literally in my back yard when I was living in Redondo Beach. I'm only 7 episodes in, with nearly 50 to go (once I acquire the third season set which is ridiculously hard to find and ridiculously pricey). But in those 7 episodes, which I've rewound and slo-mo'd and freeze-framed to an extent that would drive anyone else nuts, along with having the 1984 Redondo Beach / South Bay telephone directory right by my side, I have captured and re-learned more about my mid-1980s surroundings than I would have thought possible. For the South Bay, it ranks right up there with other notable L.A. filming location resources.

Wow. I was just thinking about that show a few days ago. Joe Penny crossed my mind and I wondered what became of him.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #61 on:** February 11, 2025, 11:15:43 AM »

What episode does the robot show up on?

Rodzinski · « **Reply #62 on:** February 11, 2025, 11:16:00 AM »

Page three.

Laura · « **Reply #63 on:** February 11, 2025, 11:22:20 AM »

Good afternoon.

Laura · « **Reply #64 on:** February 11, 2025, 11:23:15 AM »

I hope you feel better soon, Jane. That's the way it was when I tested positive. I'm sure since you had so many immunizations that you'll be ok. I remember being achy.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #65 on:** February 11, 2025, 11:56:12 AM »

Quote from: Jane on February 11, 2025, 10:44:03 AM

Quote from: ChasSmith on February 11, 2025, 05:21:34 AM
I need to shower, then head over to the local blood-letting place to get my labs done before the order expires. I kept putting this off, but no more excuses, it's time to get it done.

You must have been putting this off for a good long while.

Since mid-November -- because of a killer rehearsal and show schedule, then the holidays, etc. The delay wasn't planned, but it just got away from me.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #66 on:** February 11, 2025, 12:26:44 PM »

Quote from: Rodzinski on February 11, 2025, 11:15:43 AM

What episode does the robot show up on?

First episode, I think. Not right away, Boz isn't there at first. They rescue him from a crazy-ass demonstration (in a building in Long Beach, which I hadn't known before), then he moves onto the boat and brings the robot and everything else.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #67 on:** February 11, 2025, 12:34:21 PM »

I need to gather the photos I took around the Redondo Pier and King Harbor, including some color slides my dad took when they visited me there in March 1984. I know I have some "Pier 56" signs, the Riptide boat, and the Screaming Mimi.

John G. · « **Reply #68 on:** February 11, 2025, 12:37:29 PM »

We got an inch of rain earlier today.

John G. · « **Reply #69 on:** February 11, 2025, 12:38:12 PM »

It's still cold and gray. Well, San Antonio cold. It's about 63 degrees.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #70 on:** February 11, 2025, 01:02:20 PM »

Quote from: Rodzinski on February 11, 2025, 11:13:53 AM

Quote from: ChasSmith on February 11, 2025, 10:21:39 AM

I started watching a set of DVDs over the weekend that could send me down a serious rabbit hole -- the 1984-1986 TV series Riptide -- only because it was filmed literally in my back yard when I was living in Redondo Beach. I'm only 7 episodes in, with nearly 50 to go (once I acquire the third season set which is ridiculously hard to find and ridiculously pricey). But in those 7 episodes, which I've rewound and slo-mo'd and freeze-framed to an extent that would drive anyone else nuts, along with having the 1984 Redondo Beach / South Bay telephone directory right by my side, I have captured and re-learned more about my mid-1980s surroundings than I would have thought possible. For the South Bay, it ranks right up there with other notable L.A. filming location resources.

Wow. I was just thinking about that show a few days ago. Joe Penny crossed my mind and I wondered what became of him.
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Penny retired in 2016. He is 68 years old.

Jane · « **Reply #71 on:** February 11, 2025, 01:32:48 PM »

Quote from: Laura on February 11, 2025, 11:23:15 AM

I hope you feel better soon, Jane. That's the way it was when I tested positive. I'm sure since you had so many immunizations that you'll be ok. I remember being achy.

I'm usually achy and this isn't much worse. It is more like a head cold with a somewhat sore throat and cough. The worst part is my headache. It was very bad most of the night.

Jane · « **Reply #72 on:** February 11, 2025, 01:34:18 PM »

I'm also cold. If I turn the heat up it bothers Keith's sinuses. I'm going to turn it up for a little bit before getting into the shower and then turn it back down.

Jane · « **Reply #73 on:** February 11, 2025, 01:35:02 PM »

Quote from: John G. on February 11, 2025, 12:38:12 PM

It's still cold and gray. Well, San Antonio cold. It's about 63 degrees.

If it was that warm here I would drag myself out for a walk.

Jane · « **Reply #74 on:** February 11, 2025, 01:36:38 PM »

Bryan said we are very lucky to have covid instead of the flu as the flu has been very bad this year. I had read that.

bk · « **Reply #75 on:** February 11, 2025, 01:52:59 PM »

Perhaps Jane should get some Sambucol.

bk · « **Reply #76 on:** February 11, 2025, 01:53:05 PM »

Just a thought.

bk · « **Reply #77 on:** February 11, 2025, 01:53:27 PM »

Prepping away. I think I have the overture vignettes figured out.

bk · « **Reply #78 on:** February 11, 2025, 01:54:22 PM »

Had Maria's Kitchen penne in pink sauce with one meatball - very good.

bk · « **Reply #79 on:** February 11, 2025, 01:54:38 PM »

I may need a sweet, which I'd pick up on the way home.

bk · « **Reply #80 on:** February 11, 2025, 01:54:53 PM »

Page three?

bk · « **Reply #81 on:** February 11, 2025, 01:55:01 PM »

Really?

bk · « **Reply #82 on:** February 11, 2025, 01:55:09 PM »

Not very sporting.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #83 on:** February 11, 2025, 01:58:58 PM »

The Overture Vignettes sounds like a baroque piece.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #84 on:** February 11, 2025, 01:59:16 PM »

I remember RIPTIDE.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #85 on:** February 11, 2025, 01:59:39 PM »

Tonight the Saint Louis Billikens are playing a basketball game on TV

Freddie · « **Reply #86 on:** February 11, 2025, 01:59:50 PM »

Quote from: Jane on February 11, 2025, 01:32:48 PM

Quote from: Laura on February 11, 2025, 11:23:15 AM
I hope you feel better soon, Jane. That's the way it was when I tested positive. I'm sure since you had so many immunizations that you'll be ok. I remember being achy.

I'm usually achy and this isn't much worse. It is more like a head cold with a somewhat sore throat and cough. The worst part is my headache. It was very bad most of the night.

Sending you more healthy vibes, Jane.

Freddie · « **Reply #87 on:** February 11, 2025, 02:01:10 PM »

Quote from: bk on February 11, 2025, 01:54:53 PM

Page three?

I think I can see page 4 from here

Freddie · « **Reply #88 on:** February 11, 2025, 02:01:27 PM »

It's getting closer

Freddie · « **Reply #89 on:** February 11, 2025, 02:01:39 PM »

Almost

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