SZJ!!! (That’s short for “Sweet Zombie Jesus.”)
With what little I got to play with the new Mac last night … all I can say is “Wow!” I think I am in love.
Mac OS X Leopard is just awesome. It’s gonna be fun playing with all the bells and whistles. Plus, Time Capsule, that works with Time Machine, looks like a really swank system of backing up.
Tonight I will get to test out the Migration Assistant and see if it really is that easy to move all my stuff from the old Powerbook.
It’s here … and I really think that I now need to go change my undies ’cause I am sooooooo excited!
The new Nine Inch Nails album “The Slip” is now out in a physical format. Be sure and grab it quick ’cause the pressing is limited to 250,000 copies, each individually numbered, with a DVD of NIN performing live tracks from The Slip at rehearsals, a 24-page booklet, and an exclusive sticker pack.
It’s only three weeks until I see Mr. Reznor and Co. live in Knoxville. I can’t wait!!!
I have been a totally bad boy …
So, I thought about it a lot this weekend and I have come the conclusion that I would much rather spend money on a monthly payment for a new MacbookPro than a cell phone. My old Titanium Powerbook G4 (I have had it 5 years!) has been running slow for a while now.
In other news …
My 160GB iPod Classic crashed again over the weekend. Grrrrrrrrrrr!
AT&T Wireless or Verizon Wireless …
AT&T Wireless or Verizon Wireless …
AT&T Wireless or Verizon Wireless …
AT&T Wireless or Verizon Wireless …
AT&T Wireless or Verizon Wireless …
(Please note: that the iPhone is not a consideration at this point ’cause I am cheap, cheap, cheap!)
The railing is now up. When just a couple of very minor thing are done the deck rebuilding will be officially done. Whoo!
Frontière(s) (2007, France)
Is France the new Asia when it comes to horror? There certainly have been some great horror films coming from France in the last several years … but I doubt that “Frontière(s)” is gonna sway you towards France being “it” right now.
Don’t get me wrong … “Frontière(s)” works well enough for a horror film. But it owes soooooooo much to the remake of “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” that I couldn’t help but make tons of comparisons while watching it.
*Spoilers Ahead*
1. Backwoods France
2. Creepy Family (this time with a hotel)
3. Cannibals!!!
4. Lone Female Left to Battle the Psychos
*End Spoilers*
“Frontière(s)” has some nice set pieces here and there and is very, very violent. I guess you could apply the “torture porn” label to it … though it is much better than it’s silly American counterparts.
The new Cure single “Sleep When I’m Dead” (Mix 13) and companion track “Down Under” are now available. This is the third of four singles will hit stores over the next few months leading up to the September release of the new Cure album. Get thee to your favorite traditional or online retailer and get them … now!!!
“Sleep When I’m Dead” (Mix 13) 
“Down Under”
Saturday was a nice hot day for working on the deck. Michael came over and my Dad was there … so we fixed the supports, cut boards and nailed ’em into place. It took most of the day as we were taking some liberal rest breaks in the shade on my Mimosa tree.
All that’s left now is to put up new railing in the corner and the building will be done!
Here some pictures just to bore you …
The supports were put into place …
Then the boards for the floor …
It was crafty of Michael to work in the shade while Dad baked in the sun and heat.
Michael hammers and nails.
(Insert alternative dirty caption here.)
And here’s me putting the last nail of the day in.
I started taking the deck apart last night. What fun! (Pssst … that was sarcasm.)
As you can see, five braces are gonna have to be replace along with the supports underneath. There are still seven boards that need to be removed plus parts of the railing. I have to run to Lowe’s after work and pick up nails and screws. I totally forgot to do that the other night.
Tomorrow it will all go back together (hopefully). MGW should be coming by to help so that should be fun.
And here are some semi-arty burn photos …
Yeah. I bought this and I still think this movie is pretty awesome!
I would be curious to hear what YOU (loyal reader and horror fan) think about “The Ruins.”
Here we go. The last thing I wanted to spend time doing this summer was rebuilding part of the back deck. But, it’s gotta be done. Last night Dad and I rolled out to Lowe’s and picked up 16 pieces of 2″ x 6″ x 8′ and 16 pieces of 2″ x 6″ x 10′ lumber. Tonight the burnt of boards are gonna get ripped out and the debris from the fire cleaned up. Looks like Saturday (weather permitting) is gonna be the day that we start (re)building.
As fstclss mentioned, the “what if’s” are still going pretty strong through my head. Folks have been asking how close the fire got to the house and I now have an official answer … 30″ … which is right at 2-1/2′. It might sound like a good distance. Well … it isn’t.
