Floofy Friday and Hobbit Day!!!

Floofy Friday with the boys...

I have been enjoying Meg's cats for several years.  She writes from their point of view and she makes me laugh right out loud and sometimes cry.  Her blog, Housecat Confidential was the first pet blog I had ever read. Up until then I didn't even know pet blogs existed!

When my older sister passed away in 1994 I adopted her Maine Coon, Cody, so I was immediately drawn to her Maine Coon, Fin.  When Fin crossed over the bridge a while back I sobbed like a baby.  Meg and her husband now have two adorable Maine Coons, Quill and Grayson, that keep me entertained.

Check it out:  Housecat Confidential  You'll soon feel like you're part of the family.  I know I am (even though they don't know I exist!).

Hobbit Day!!!

Today The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug hits theaters world-wide including Bangor.  I've had my ticket for over a week and I'm counting the hours until I can sit back and drink it all in.

My day started with one of those messy adventures that always make you late for supper, I mean, work.  It was 11 degrees F when I left for work. I stopped for my daily large, unsweetened iced tea and as I left the drive-thru I attempted to close the car window to no avail.  It was a rather chilly ride to the garage but they managed to get it back up. I just can't use it until the window motor is replaced.  Who knew the window had a motor?

But that's the thing about adventures...more often than not, they end up rather well.

Crispin's Eclipse: Of Lego, Belstaff and rogue locks of hair

With my wedding coming up in two weeks, I have not been able to follow (as much as I would like, i.e glued to the computer) all of the hoopla surrounding the new hobbit movie.  EEK -- it's this Friday!  And yes, I do have my ticket.

I was delighted when the newest post from Crispin's Eclipse graced my inbox this afternoon.  I so enjoyed reading Inge's take on take on all things Richard and The Hobbit.  I hope you enjoy reading it too:

Crispin's eclipse: Of Lego, Belstaff and rogue locks of hair:

There have been so very many new pictures and interviews and soundbites and livestreams and screencaps and other tidbits this week. I think ...

And the bells shall ring in gladness at the Mountain King's Return

We are now in the final countdown to "The Hobbit: the Desolation of Smaug" 

Less than thirty days!

The King beneath the mountains,

The King of carven stone, 

The lord of silver fountains 

Shall come into his own!

Amy's Story: Seven Months-Part Two

My sister continues sharing...

Amy's Story: Seven Months-Part Two: Yesterday I planned to just get through the day. I had a dentist appointment in the morning and so I thought I would journey out to do som...

Look Who's Excited About the Extended DVD!

When I was visiting my fiance in England, he surprised me with a little Bilbo to bring back home. Bilbo resides in my purse as a constant reminder of my fiance's thoughtfulness.

Well today Bilbo was so excited about the arrival of the extended version of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey that he leapt out and perched on top for a photo op. You've got to watch out for those hobbits, they can be quite cheeky sometimes, much like the actor who portrays him.

I guess you all know how I am spending my evening...

Thank you Sir Peter for so many hours of inspiration and entertainment -- with so many more to come!

"I'm going on and adventure!" ~Bilbo Baggins

39 days to go!

The count down continues to The Hobbit: the Desolation of Smaug!

An awesome new poster has been released of Richard Armitage who portrays Thorin Oakenshield.

Tomorrow is the world wide fan event. I guess I didn't win the trip to NYC that TheOneRing.net was giving away as my phone has not rung.  So I will be joining the rest of the fans on The Hobbit Youtube Channel at 5 PM EST.

Thirty-nine days!  My anticipation knows no bounds!  To keep me going I've shared my favorite trailer.

My copy of the extended edition of the first movie should arrive Tuesday. Hobbity goodness!

“The Eleven king looked sternly upon Thorin, when he was brought before him, and asked him many questions. 

But Thorin would only say that he was starving. 

"Why did you and your folk three times try to attack my people at their merrymaking?" asked the king.

"We did not attack them," answered Thorin, "we came to beg because we were starving."

"Where are your friends now, and what are they doing?"

"I don't know, but I expect that they're all starving in the forest."

"What were you doing in the forest?"

"Looking for food and drink, because we were starving."

"And what brought you into the forest at all?" asked the king angrily. 

At that Thorin shut his mouth and would not say another word.”

Saturday Evening With My Grandchildren