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I'll put this in open and ask the mods to move it elsewhere if they deem it necessary. Statistically speaking, time's almost up. Once you're diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease, your life expectancy typically falls between two and five years. There's no way to sugarcoat that. My sister, Diane, got her diagnosis in Sept. 2007. That's more than two years ago. More than ever, our family understands now that every day is precious. You may be tempted to ask how she's doing. She's hanging in there, which is about the best you can say about anyone with ALS. That's the real name of the illness. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Three strikes. No arguing with the ump. That's how Gary Cooper described it in Pride of the Yankees. That movie told the story of Yankee legend Lou Gehrig. At the end of the movie, Gehrig tells the crowd at Yankee Stadium that he considers himself the luckiest man on the face of the earth. Then he walks into the dugout and the movie ends. We learn, with each passing day, that Gehrig's suffering had barely begun. Piece by piece, this disease robs its sufferers of the ability to live anything resembling a normal life. Walking becomes difficult, then impossible. Standing becomes difficult, then impossible. Supporting yourself with your arms... writing... hugging... until finally, breathing... My distance from Diane has spared me from the harsh reality of what she is experiencing. We share the occasional tear-filled conversation, but when I hang up I know that at some point I will do what Diane cannot: put this in the back of my mind and go about my day. In April 2008, Diane participated with many other members of my family in the Walk to Defeat ALS in South Florida. We called ourselves Diane's Diamonds. With the help of many here at GSC, we were able to raise about $3,000, if memory serves. I'll be walking again on March 6, 2010. Our team's goal is $5,000. I know times are tough, but if anyone can help, it would be deeply appreciated. Click on my sig to donate.

Oh duh...

I'd say Frequency, though I'd question the "best friend" part.

It was the music of something beginning an era exploding, a century spinning in riches and rags and in rhythm and rhyme, the people called it... Ragtime

I totally forgot this thread! Thanks for reviving it!

And that would make you correct. The bear is white, by the way, because the only room with an all-southern view would have to be at the north pole, thus, it's a polar bear.

back to the future?

Michael J. Fox Stuart Little Hugh Laurie

A Few Good Men "General, would you care to step outside?"

"Neither of their deaths fit their personalities. According to his obituary, Bobster was a happy man, content with his life, his career, his family. Why would he commit suicide? He didn't even leave a note. And Reverend Nesbitt is described by friends as "warm, loving, peaceful." And yet the carriage driver insists that he was crazed, insane, in a state of panic when he ran out into the street." "...A mere fluctuation of character is hardly sufficient evidence to begin an investigation. And if you want my advice, you'll keep your nose out of the Times and into your schoolbooks."

Frequency "Look, daddy! Teacher says every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings."

"I didn't kill my wife!" "I don't care!"

Ok, the second quote I remember. Robocop

Changing movies. That last one was Pride of the Yankees, which I've already done. So, moving on... "You're sitting in a room with an all-southern view. Suddenly, a bear walks by the window. What colour is the bear?" "Red! The bear is red!" "Why on Earth would the bear be red?" "The southern sun is very hot. The bear would be terribly burnt!" "That is the most absurd answer I've ever heard."

The Living Daylights John Rhys-Davies The Lord of the Rings (pick any of them: it's really one long movie when you think about it).

"All the arguing in the world can't change the decision of the umpire."

Oh, bless you, Flow. Great movie. "Finding Forrester"

I'm sensing a theme here.

What's that, a prequel to Traxx?

I suppose John McLean (sp?) and his wife were still married during Die Hard, so okay...

Nice one. Die Hard

Donald Sutherland JFK Kevin Costner

Michael Douglas Wall Street Charlie Sheen

Kyle MacLachlan The Flintstones Halle Berry