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  1. Slate Shannon

    What Are You Reading

    I read that book a few years ago, and it's pretty interesting. There is also a documentary about Clapp's expedition that I saw on Nova/PBS that is likewise pretty interesting. The documentary was called "The Lost City of Arabia". P.S. After relaxing and winding down from the workday, I...
  2. Slate Shannon

    What Are You Reading

    Apparently this (The Lost City of Z) will be a Brad Pitt movie, also. Currently scheduled for a 2010 release. I imagine that it will get the typical Hollywood treatment and bear little resemblance to the book. I've almost finished the book and have enjoyed it immensely.
  3. Slate Shannon

    What Are You Reading

    I just started The Lost City of Z by David Grann. Very interesting, so far.
  4. Slate Shannon

    The Adventurer's Gear Thread

    "Dude"?! :eek:
  5. Slate Shannon

    Other Sites?

    I've already seen a couple on this thread that I will have to peruse in the near future. Most of my forum time is spent here at the Lounge, and occasionally at Nitro Express Forum. I won't mention the more disreputable joints that I sometimes frequent. ;)
  7. Slate Shannon

    Bogart's car in "The Big Sleep"

    Thanks, Duck!
  8. Slate Shannon

    Bogart's car in "The Big Sleep"

    I watched part of "The Big Sleep" this morning on TCM, and whenever I watch it, I admire the sporty little car that Bogey drives in the movie. Does anyone happen to know the make and model?
  9. Slate Shannon

    What Are You Reading

    I've started reading a couple of series-type novels by two lady writers. I'm almost finished with the first of the Jade Del Cameron series, entitled The Mark of The Lion by Suzanne Arruda, which is set in post World War I East Africa. And I recently finished the first of the Amelia Peabody...
  10. Slate Shannon

    The Adventurer's Gear Thread

    Maybe "The Expedition Hall" ?
  11. Slate Shannon

    Had a brush with Hollywood?

    There have been parts of a few movies shot around the small town that I live in, one with Drew Barrymore, one recently with Willem Dafoe, and a few others that I don't recall just off hand. Right now, there is a Brad Pitt movie shooting in the area and Angelina Jolie has been seen in town, but...
  13. Slate Shannon

    songs that make you shiver/cry

    "Rosemary's Sister" by Connie Dover, a song about two young sisters during the London Blitz.
  14. Slate Shannon

    Late night horror hosts...

    "Project Terror...Where The Terrifying and The Unbelievable Emerge!", which didn't have a host and was on Fridays at 10:30 P.M. I had to pretend I was asleep, then sneak out of bed and keep the TV volume very low. Good times indeed.
  15. Slate Shannon

    What Was The Last Movie You Watched?

    Yes, that was a very brutal scene. I think it was all the more shocking because I wasn't really expecting it, and the way the Captain did it in such a detached manner. But it was very effective in defining the character. And I did like the movie.
  16. Slate Shannon

    What Was The Last Movie You Watched?

    I just rented the DVD of Cave of the Yellow Dog. The little girl in that movie is sooo precious.
  17. Slate Shannon

    Waiting for Classic Style Magazine

    I got mine today. Beautiful! I've only had a chance to flip through the pages, but it looks even better than what I was expecting.
  19. Slate Shannon

    What Did You Want To Be When You Grew Up?

    For the longest time, I wanted to be a scientist. No particular discipline, just a generic scientist. Probably from watching too many low-budget horror movies from the '50s, where the "scientist" saves the world. Then it was a soldier for a while, and then a secret agent. Never did become...
  20. Slate Shannon

    What's your favorite Breakfast Cereal...

    During warm weather, it's Shredded Wheat and Bran with 2% milk and no sugar. In the cold, it's oatmeal and just a trace of sugar. And every breakfast must have a glass of orange juice.
  21. Slate Shannon

    I.E.D., anyone have it?

    Guess I watch the news too much. When I first saw the subject title, I thought they were asking about improvised explosive devices!
  22. Slate Shannon

    Caller ID Etiquette

    If it's someone I know really well, then I answer with something like "Joe's Bar" or "Thank you for calling Wal-Mart, how can I help you?". Otherwise, I answer with a "Hello", if I answer at all. Caller ID is worth it to me, or I would be telling salespeople that I'm not interested all day...
  23. Slate Shannon

    Time for another "what book are you reading?" thread...

    My latest "conquests" are Watership Down by Richard Adams, which I thought was pretty good, and one called Dreams Underfoot by Charles de Lint. That was the first de Lint I've read, and I liked it so much that I intend to pick up another one the next time I go by the library.

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