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Kathy, you certainly know wolves, and Tolkien, among many subjects. Sadly, my dog Amber is no longer with me. I had to have her put down after she was ravaged by cancer- a sad tale involving incompetant vets,and unnecessary suffering on Amber's part. She brought much joy to my life after rescuing her from the pound, and I've not had the heart to remove that picture.

Thanks for the kind words concerning my website, Kathy and sudo. Sometimes I forget it's there, and I really need to update it. I use it mainly as an on line portfolio, and haven't needed to go for a job in a while, but I should keep it current. The wolf drawing was done for a proposed movie about the wolves of Yellowstone that never got made. The sketch just found it's way onto the site, and I'm glad you liked it Kathy. It's the kind of thing I'm always trying to find time to do more of. They are currently making 2 (!) sequels to that movie theme. That shows rare confidence in a proprty. The animated version I worked on a few years ago was shelved , partially because they decided to make it live. Orlando Bloom does look wimpy, but his character certainly wasn't. Some of the more entertaining action in LOTR was Legolas offing orcs with the bow and arrow at an amazing speed,and taking down the giant elephant in the last movie. In the books, Legolas is maybe the least realized member of the 'fellowship', but Bloom made the character more than he could have been.

maybe Sudo-In the meantime you can always check out my website andyice.com It's long overdue to be updated, but it does give a peek at some of the stuff I do in what I laughingly call my career.

I just tried that link, and found you need to dig deep-hope the book is still available.

The departure (and I think death) of producer, Gene Coon was another huge reason why the origibal Star Trek tanked in it's 3rd season. Coon understood the series and characters at least as well as Roddenberry, and was responsible for much of the day to workings , and scripting of the show. I'm reding a book now that prints the original , un altered version of 'the City on the Edge of Forever', by Harlan Ellison, which is often considered the best episode in the original series.It's an amazing look at what a story can go through before making it to the air. Ellison'r story featured a drug addicted crewman, drug smuggling on the Enterprise, murder among crewman,a much altered Enterprise as a result of the time distortion, and a Kirk who is NOT willing to allow Edith Keeler to die, and is prepared to sacrifice the universe for his love to her. Whew. That's a far cry from what we saw. Ellison's story was much too sophisticated for '60s tv, and it doesn't surprise me that it was changed, tho the original story is much more intelligent and profound. It's amazing to me that it was still a great episode even with all the slashing and re writing. Yhe gem of the book is the introductory piece by Ellison, in which he shred to pieces the television industry, Roddenberry, sci fi fans, actors, and anything else that crosses his mind. Anyone familiar with Harlan Ellison knows what a curmudgeon he is, and I never know when to take his anger seriously, except to believe he's always angry. if interested-the website for the book's publisher is http://www.white-wolf.com 'The City on the Edge of Forever"

A re reading of my last post confirms my need to spell-check before posting. Tar trek indeed.

The 3rd season dvd set of Tar trek contains a remastered print of 'The Cage" in it's entirety.There are several scenes not invluded in 'The Menagerie', containing much more character development among '#1", the 'yeoman, and the doctor, as well as fascinating scenes of the enterprises in space to 'sell' the show. Unfortunately , you get the rest of the 3rd season with it.For a number of reasons, Star trek really lost it's way that year. In my opininon, 'The Tholian Web" is the only episode that feels 'legitimate'.

The needs of the many,outweigh the needs of the few.. or the one remember

The Dodgers are still in the division race amazingly-tho any team that's 10 games under .500 should be thinking about next year. Baseball is just screwy enough that a team can win a division, then go on to win it all if the pitching is there. Outside of starting pitching and 2 or 3 players, the Dodgers are no better than the KC Royals. The 'Boston parking Lot Attendant', is the name bestowed upon the Dodgers owner by a local sportwriter. Frank McCourt comes from Boston, made what money he has in real estate development-mostly parking lots, and tried to buy the Red Sox a few years ago-who wisely turned him down. Not s in LA-he bought the Dodgers on shaky credit, and has cut payroll and upped the ads, and is now planning on turning the beautiful Chavez Ravine into 'Dodger world' with condos and theme malls. He also named his wife president of the Dodgers. Still Dodger fans are easy to pleasy-they still get around 50000 to every game and the crowd chants 'He Sop Choi' as if he were the second coming of Gil Hodges, instead of a .240 hitter that the manager doesn't trust to play in the field. I understand east coast myopia,since I gre up in a world where baseball meant Yankees, Red Sox, and Mets in that order, and nothing west of The George Washington bridge really mattered. In this day of espn, internet, constant games from around the country available, it doesn't seem to make much sense to not be aware of what's going on, unless you're just not interested. As far as team chemistry andthe FO, my favorite team ever is the late 90's Yankees, that had more team chemistry than any I've seen. They won it all for years without any 'super stars', and it was the same Steinbrenner who just as easily runs the team into the ground. I remember Tony Conigliaro as a kid. I'm not italian, but Italian ball players just seemed cooler. Rocky Colavito was another favorite. I still can't look at that pic of Tony without getting sick though. Ended a fine career.

I remember there were 2 Vickies, jewel. One was an aspiring actress and model, the other was my wow sister. One was, er-'out of my league', the other got married not long after the wow year, so any 'crush' I may have had would have been futile. I did keep in touch with my wow sister for many years though, and even spent a Thanksgiving at her house one year after I moved back to the area. I didn't know that Nathan witnessed to your husband. Nathan was one fine fellow, and I've tried to hunt him down now and then. Last I heard he moved a couple of hours away from here, but I would love to see him again.

A retractable roof in Arlington is essential , I would think.I can't imagine why it wasn't installed originally. Works just fine in Phoenix.

I'm not compaining-I'm just commenting. I've talked about all sorts of topics here, and will continue to do so as the mood hits me. I can't think of a thing to say about the D-Rays except their manager has a habit of twirling his hair, then smelling his fingers- according to Sparky Lyle. They also have a weird stadium. Baseball was not meant to be played indoors.

This board seems to be all about Red Sox and Ranger reports, with me being the occasional curmudgeon. Surely there is more to talk about, baseball-wise.

I'm open about giving my name here because one, I don't care about the way, and I know they care about me even less- and two, my email address which is in my public profile includes my name anyway, so there's no secret. if I had to start it all again, I may have ensured my privacy just because one never knows when something can be used against you-tho I'm at a loss as to what that could possibly be. I am curious if seaspray is the famous M*ke, based on wordwolf's post. If so, I did not know he was using that handle now.

I am still trying to remember who you are, seaspray. If you remember SF and the house I must know you.

Jewel, I'm Andy Ice, which is no secret. I lived in that ranch house with the pool-we got it cheaply, and had to clean out all the brush, clean the pool, and make the place livable. We also rented out the back lot for people to keep their horses for awhile. If memory serves, you all moved next door when that house was targeted for the wrecking ball. It's all condos, and new houses there now. Cindy and Vickie stuck around after the wow year, and Nathan stayed in the area after getting married. I heard of a few adventures from the people in the area after that year, but naturally got disconnected over time. When I moved back to the area in 1989, Vickie was still around, but I was pretty much out by then. I've thought of looking up some old folks from time to time,but work, life ,and the 'you can't go home again', feeling has gotten in the way.

jewel, you came in to the San Fernando Valley, as I was going out, being one of the 76-77 wow's. I met you a couple of times , but you were always VERY highly spoken of by my friends who stayed behind. I ceretainly couldn't have forseen moving back to the area 12 years later, tho by then I was pretty much out, and most everyone I knew had moved on by then. Welcome to greasespot. I hope you enjoy it here.

Ted, your post was so moving. Everything that was ever good and pure about the way was encapsulated in your visit to Mrs. W. If only those with your heart had been the standard.

Took the class in '75, went wow in the San Fernando valley in '76. There's alot of miserable way experiences I'd like to say I wouldn't do again, yet my life has taken such odd twists and turns , that I think it all led to the place where I am today, far surpassing any accomplishments and quality of life, than I had any hope for.

Alex Cora and Cesar Isturis, we're the best 2nd base shorstop combo in baseball last year. It was ome of the true gems that the Dodgers had that was dismantled by the Boston parking Lot attendant. But hey, it's only defense right. The Dodgers have Jeff Kent for a year or two, and he is a wizard with the bat, but should really be playing first base, instead of taking Cora;s place at second. Among the other Dodger problems, it's been interesting to watch booted balls, double plays that don't get executed, and a general disarray in the infield. With the Sox line up-there is plenty of room for an Alex Cora. I suggest you take a second look at this 'utility player'.

that's the classic pin up from the first issue of Playboy, and is hardly 'shocking' or 'offensive'. In an odd way, it would fit next to the first Alfred E Neuman, Mad magazine cover. Tho I'd take Marilyn over Alfred anyday,( I do have a statue of Neuman on my desk, tho-ulp)

The only way to satisfy some in here would be to have Rush Limbaugh or Sean Hannity broadcast the news. Or just watch Fox news. Sometimes I forget that most in here came out of the way which was beyond right wing.

I've always been moved by that song, especially back when it was so close to the events. My father had a passing friendship with Martin Luther King. My father organized an event at his college that King was particapating in, and would stop by to say 'hello' to my dad when he was passing thru. I didn't know about it until after King was killed. The day King was shot ,I made some wiseass comment about it , and was shocked to see my father, who never lost his temper, jump all over me. Makes me wonder what else I never knew about my father.

I think mstar is referring to the ex owner, who's relaxing on his ranch in Texas. This isn't the politics board thank God, so I won't go any farther.

Iwas outside at recess in 6th grade when we were called in and given the news. Mrs. Burke had as all lay our heads on our desks, which became quite a topic of remembrance at a school reunion 30 years later. Me and Steve Page, were given the task of lowering the flag to half mast. The rest of the week was a somber time with every tv channel showing nothing but the aftermath. My parents got rid of the 'first family' comedy record, the one that made Vaughn Meader famous as Pres Kennedy, and was my first favorite comedy album, though I didn't understand 80% of the topical humor. I recently listened to the 'First family' again, and it was interesting to finally understand the jokes. It was the one incident that shook me and my contemporaries out of the innocence of the late 50's , early 60's 'innocence'. The Beatles and Marvel Comics were soon to usher me into the 60's, and the horrors of Viet nam, assasinations,and civil uprising. I could also not have foreseen becoming a long haired, pot smoking teen, who could barely function in the 'real world', and was desperate for answers, but that's another story. I don't know if it's an overstatement to say that Kennedy's death was a turning point for myself and the country, but if it's not, I don't know what is.