Just to get our minds off the SABS cellar - Do we have members living in the great state of Texas?
If we do, do they know firearms won't help against a hurricane?
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
Thunderbird 2East of Cardiff, Wales.Posts: 2,817MI6 Agent
I can only work so fast! Help me get these glasses distributed Pussy.
Could use one myself really.
Madame Vesper - Pussy gave me permission to theme the beer garden. Hence the honour statues of Desmond Llewelyn, Lois Maxwell and Bernard Lee as their characters, little details like a Goldfinger Fort Knox Sundial, the Drax formal garden bushes and waterfall, which runs into the Spectre rock pool with the Piranhas. Of course, with a huge black jaguar sized cat as Holly is, the inevitable happened! So plan B, the Siamese Fighting fish. They catch the sunlight well.
The giant pine tree was our christmas tree gift from 24 two years ago. In gratitude for the fact he provided one with the roots, I planted it and we kept it. Its called the Zero-Zero tree, to match its benefactor as well as the garden!
This is Thunderbird 2, how can I be of assistance?
The Trafalgar Square three is a thank you from the population of Oslo for Britain's help and support during WWII. I haven't decided what this three should make us remember and be thankfull for. Any suggestions?
To be far too serious for SABS, to me it's a thank you for the company and friendships AJB has given me for many years.
It is fun of an evening to put on my tux and Connery mask to go a wandering in the garden.
Usually to have some demented Bond fan try and strangle me........ other times I'm asked to
go in the bushes, as they've something to show me !
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
Thine Raker of Moons is a particular favourite of mine.
Sorry I didn't upload the gameplay today, something big came up.
However, did you check out my channel?
I have never been thanked properly for keeping the Christmas tree. Very nice of you.
It's SABS's version of London's Trafalgar Square tree, perhaps?
Very much so 24! Looks spectacular with the DAF crystal fairy lights on it at Christmas.
I love it at this time of year too, its nice to sit under it in the shade of the sun when I get a break from cleaning up mess inside.
This is Thunderbird 2, how can I be of assistance?
It's funny to think that such a 'serious' actor like Craig will go down in cinematic history for coming out of the sea in a pair of tight fitting shorts. He could win an Oscar and he'll still be remembered for 'that' scene ) )
As the sun is shining I'll have a jug of Pimms and take it out into the beer garden ....
Well, perhaps, you're out of practice.
I don't see Daniel as just a 007.
When I see Craig, I remember XXXX, Bielski and 007.
Sure, he may be remembered for those trousers but he was so much more.
Same way McQueen is remembered for a dark green Mustang and Baracuta G9.
Or Sir Roger with his safari jackets.
Or Bogart for his fedora and ivory dinner jacket.
The list goes on. "It's all a matter of perspective."
On that note, I'll need a glass of water. I'm going to go record my GoldenEye play through now. Notice me senpai BJB006.
It's funny to think that such a 'serious' actor like Craig will go down in cinematic history for coming out of the sea in a pair of tight fitting shorts. He could win an Oscar and he'll still be remembered for 'that' scene ) )
As the sun is shining I'll have a jug of Pimms and take it out into the beer garden ....
Very Good M'Lady!
Personally I think the Craig legacy will be 'character self indulgence.' Also known as the woe of Bond. CR-06 is brilliant from start to finish, but Vesper is the driving factor of the latter portion of the story. QoS was a spectacular mess by the way it was put together, but it essentially carrys Bond's baggage re Vesper.
Skyfall adds M-Mansf to the equation, its a film about her. It actually makes a bit of a change and Silva is interesting within that. Spectre is old ground retrod and Blofeld is arch, flat and disinteresting because it has all been done before.
The one thing all this does? Gives us the idea that Bond is a tragedy character. Through the Craig films, everyone and everything important to him is destroyed or ripped away, and Foster and Mendes's self indulgent directing combined with atrocious writing seen in SF and SP will cite all of it as a brooding mood too far...
This is Thunderbird 2, how can I be of assistance?
There was an obvious change of tone with Spectre. Lots more humour, a more traditional henchman,
spectre meeting etc, but then they couldn't help themselves ...... by once again cramming in a "personal
angle " with Blofeld.
I would have much prefered a build up to who Blofeld was with a big reveal at the end , to set them up
for the next film.
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
One 'Latte on a diet' M'Lady. I'm sorry to say the crumbs in Holly's bowl are the traces of the last Pain aux raisin. She does like to play with her food!
We do have some Pain of Chocolat though?
Re QoS, M and I have discussed this at length.
The film has grown on me from a story perspective. It has only two mistakes. Firstly saying Bond wants revenge for the attack on M-Mansf. It should be about his anger and sorrow for Vesper, so that chat with Cammile on the plane goes against the rest of the character motovation. It creates the idea the whole story relates to M-Mansf.
Secondly, Gemma Arterton is one of the best actresses of her generation and she is criminally underused. Not one action scene for a start!
That awful editing though hides the action sequences and hurts the flown of what otherwise is a good story. A few minus points for MI-6 As Apple too.
Pussy - the humour in SP feels forced. CR-06 has funny moments 'stop touching your ear!' 'Security to the car park / gutten amend!' 'Can I put you on hold? / I had anfeelingnyou might'. 'Does it look like we need the money?' All slightly different, all genuinely funny. The ones in SP feel slotted in, staged or predictable. The one saving grace for me is Lea Seydoux in that dress! Which itself repeats Eva Greene in Vesper's purple number. Hinx should be amazing, but he is underused and written out too soon. A sharp contrast to Oddjob, Jaws, and Onnatopp.
My personal take is that Daniel Craig is Lazendy Dalton and Brosnan condenced. His first film was an exceptional one like Lazenby and Brosnan, he shattered the character expectations in film and book in the right way, like Dalton. But also like Brosnan (who was refused character woe) he is a brilliant actor suffering from writing that is beneath him. Just like Peter Cappaldi's Dr Who.
Who needs another?
This is Thunderbird 2, how can I be of assistance?
Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,774Chief of Staff
Hey Guys,
Long time no see etc. Been super busy with Uni. But I watched Goldfinger, as it was a lazy saturday, and I thought of you AJB.
Turns out I'm moving to the UK for six months next year for a University Exchange.
Pretty excited about this. Was wondering if you all had suggestions for the best things to do.
Bond Related and otherwise. Cheers,
JS
“The scent and smoke and sweat of a casino are nauseating at three in the morning. "
-Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
Comments
If we do, do they know firearms won't help against a hurricane?
Holly has exotic taste and fish. Is Holly running the world from the "no staff" area....
A SAAB owners meeting, naturally.
God's punishment !
Did everyone get their Prosecco ?
Could use one myself really.
Madame Vesper - Pussy gave me permission to theme the beer garden. Hence the honour statues of Desmond Llewelyn, Lois Maxwell and Bernard Lee as their characters, little details like a Goldfinger Fort Knox Sundial, the Drax formal garden bushes and waterfall, which runs into the Spectre rock pool with the Piranhas. Of course, with a huge black jaguar sized cat as Holly is, the inevitable happened! So plan B, the Siamese Fighting fish. They catch the sunlight well.
The giant pine tree was our christmas tree gift from 24 two years ago. In gratitude for the fact he provided one with the roots, I planted it and we kept it. Its called the Zero-Zero tree, to match its benefactor as well as the garden!
It's SABS's version of London's Trafalgar Square tree, perhaps?
To be far too serious for SABS, to me it's a thank you for the company and friendships AJB has given me for many years.
Deciding which Bond film to watch and review:
-DN
-GF
-YOLT
-MR
-FYEO
-DAD
decisions, decisions...
I am drinking a cranberry and orange radler. It tastes like Thanksgiving cranberry sauce
Usually to have some demented Bond fan try and strangle me........ other times I'm asked to
go in the bushes, as they've something to show me !
Sorry I didn't upload the gameplay today, something big came up.
However, did you check out my channel?
TP, what is that cracking noise?
Very much so 24! Looks spectacular with the DAF crystal fairy lights on it at Christmas.
I love it at this time of year too, its nice to sit under it in the shade of the sun when I get a break from cleaning up mess inside.
You know, there should be two versions of Con and Roger.
Love the outfits that were chosen.
"I rather take this glass and slash my wrists..."
and
a bit sad really but it's really their own fault.
As the sun is shining I'll have a jug of Pimms and take it out into the beer garden ....
I don't see Daniel as just a 007.
When I see Craig, I remember XXXX, Bielski and 007.
Sure, he may be remembered for those trousers but he was so much more.
Same way McQueen is remembered for a dark green Mustang and Baracuta G9.
Or Sir Roger with his safari jackets.
Or Bogart for his fedora and ivory dinner jacket.
The list goes on. "It's all a matter of perspective."
On that note, I'll need a glass of water. I'm going to go record my GoldenEye play through now.
Notice me senpai BJB006.
Very Good M'Lady!
Personally I think the Craig legacy will be 'character self indulgence.' Also known as the woe of Bond. CR-06 is brilliant from start to finish, but Vesper is the driving factor of the latter portion of the story. QoS was a spectacular mess by the way it was put together, but it essentially carrys Bond's baggage re Vesper.
Skyfall adds M-Mansf to the equation, its a film about her. It actually makes a bit of a change and Silva is interesting within that. Spectre is old ground retrod and Blofeld is arch, flat and disinteresting because it has all been done before.
The one thing all this does? Gives us the idea that Bond is a tragedy character. Through the Craig films, everyone and everything important to him is destroyed or ripped away, and Foster and Mendes's self indulgent directing combined with atrocious writing seen in SF and SP will cite all of it as a brooding mood too far...
spectre meeting etc, but then they couldn't help themselves ...... by once again cramming in a "personal
angle " with Blofeld.
I would have much prefered a build up to who Blofeld was with a big reveal at the end , to set them up
for the next film.
That's all you needed to say about QoS
(Cue Sir M ... Defender of the Solace )
Skinny Latte please .... and a pain aux raisin
One 'Latte on a diet' M'Lady. I'm sorry to say the crumbs in Holly's bowl are the traces of the last Pain aux raisin. She does like to play with her food!
We do have some Pain of Chocolat though?
Re QoS, M and I have discussed this at length.
The film has grown on me from a story perspective. It has only two mistakes. Firstly saying Bond wants revenge for the attack on M-Mansf. It should be about his anger and sorrow for Vesper, so that chat with Cammile on the plane goes against the rest of the character motovation. It creates the idea the whole story relates to M-Mansf.
Secondly, Gemma Arterton is one of the best actresses of her generation and she is criminally underused. Not one action scene for a start!
That awful editing though hides the action sequences and hurts the flown of what otherwise is a good story. A few minus points for MI-6 As Apple too.
Pussy - the humour in SP feels forced. CR-06 has funny moments 'stop touching your ear!' 'Security to the car park / gutten amend!' 'Can I put you on hold? / I had anfeelingnyou might'. 'Does it look like we need the money?' All slightly different, all genuinely funny. The ones in SP feel slotted in, staged or predictable. The one saving grace for me is Lea Seydoux in that dress! Which itself repeats Eva Greene in Vesper's purple number. Hinx should be amazing, but he is underused and written out too soon. A sharp contrast to Oddjob, Jaws, and Onnatopp.
My personal take is that Daniel Craig is Lazendy Dalton and Brosnan condenced. His first film was an exceptional one like Lazenby and Brosnan, he shattered the character expectations in film and book in the right way, like Dalton. But also like Brosnan (who was refused character woe) he is a brilliant actor suffering from writing that is beneath him. Just like Peter Cappaldi's Dr Who.
Who needs another?
I'm still bemused at why people don't understand/love QoS
Same with Die Another Day :v :v
Jinx does help though
Long time no see etc. Been super busy with Uni. But I watched Goldfinger, as it was a lazy saturday, and I thought of you AJB.
Turns out I'm moving to the UK for six months next year for a University Exchange.
Pretty excited about this. Was wondering if you all had suggestions for the best things to do.
Bond Related and otherwise. Cheers,
JS
-Casino Royale, Ian Fleming