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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2016 22:01:20 GMT -5
from Warren Ellis' Morning Computer today... So the voices aren't just in my head, whew, that's a relief and good to know -M
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Post by hondobrode on Jan 3, 2016 22:55:58 GMT -5
Anyone else watching Downton Abbey ?
Gotta say this has been a great series.
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Post by Prince Hal on Jan 4, 2016 10:31:17 GMT -5
I was raised very Catholic and graduated from a Catholic college. My viewpoint shifted to something different from what I was taught. It was very liberating for me. Ditto. One of the great moments of my life was the moment (and I can pinpoint it) that I tossed all of that over. What a difference -- for the better, of course! -- in my life.
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Post by Prince Hal on Jan 4, 2016 10:37:20 GMT -5
Anyone else watching Downton Abbey ? Gotta say this has been a great series. Yes, and though I thought very early on that there would be more of an emphasis on history, I have not been disappointed by the emphasis on melodrama. For me, it still is fascinating to watch that period, and the lives of the servants in particular, come to life. However, it still seems like an alternate universe to me as an American, even though I know that not a few of the vestiges of that life, one based on a caste system, still exist here.
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Post by Pharozonk on Jan 4, 2016 11:16:12 GMT -5
I knew it was worth more than cover of course but didn't think it was more than a $10 comic in vf/nm When I got married, my wife was an X-Men fan too, and we both had copies of that. She paid about $10 for hers in the late 90s, I bought mine off the stands. When I moved out here I sold off the duplicates form the X-collection and sold my copy for $45 in store credit to an LCS in '03, so it's been more than a $10 book for a long time (he had a waiting list of 6 regular customers looking for a copy so he knew he could flip it in a day or so and double his money then, now...it's even more). -M I don't think I've seen it for less than $60 at any con or store I've gone to
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Post by hondobrode on Jan 4, 2016 11:48:56 GMT -5
Anyone else watching Downton Abbey ? Gotta say this has been a great series. Yes, and though I thought very early on that there would be more of an emphasis on history, I have not been disappointed by the emphasis on melodrama. For me, it still is fascinating to watch that period, and the lives of the servants in particular, come to life. However, it still seems like an alternate universe to me as an American, even though I know that not a few of the vestiges of that life, one based on a caste system, still exist here. Just as we think of America as a purely capitalist society, where in truth there are socialist elements (not a bad thing IMO), it feels as though there is an informal caste system here as well, meaning, it's not impossible to move up, but the odds against it are 200 : 1. My brother told me of an article he'd read that in, but it was about 10 years ago.
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Post by DE Sinclair on Jan 4, 2016 12:11:02 GMT -5
I was raised very Catholic and graduated from a Catholic college. My viewpoint shifted to something different from what I was taught. It was very liberating for me. Ditto. One of the great moments of my life was the moment (and I can pinpoint it) that I tossed all of that over. What a difference -- for the better, of course! -- in my life. I'm glad it's worked out positively for you guys. I can relate to a similar feeling of liberation, but from the other side, when I found my current religion. I'd heard for years what was expected of me as far as behavior (ie. perfection) which I knew I could never do. That led to me giving up on involvement in any sort of religion, because if I'd never be good enough, why bother? Then I found out that I'm not only not expected to be perfect, but that it's assumed I wouldn't be and it was already done for me. So to each their own, and I'm glad your way has worked out for you as well as mine has for me.
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Post by Prince Hal on Jan 4, 2016 13:02:05 GMT -5
Yes, and though I thought very early on that there would be more of an emphasis on history, I have not been disappointed by the emphasis on melodrama. For me, it still is fascinating to watch that period, and the lives of the servants in particular, come to life. However, it still seems like an alternate universe to me as an American, even though I know that not a few of the vestiges of that life, one based on a caste system, still exist here. Just as we think of America as a purely capitalist society, where in truth there are socialist elements (not a bad thing IMO), it feels as though there is an informal caste system here as well, meaning, it's not impossible to move up, but the odds against it are 200 : 1. My brother told me of an article he'd read that in, but it was about 10 years ago. I was once embroiled in a family dinner conversation with one of my brothers-in-law about 10 or 15 years ago. After hearing him talk about how the USA is a land of opportunity, and that everyone has the same chance at success if he just works hard and puts his mind to it. facts meant nothing to him (never have) so I asked him a simple question: "If there is equal opportunity in our country, and if were such a thing as reincarnation, and you were told that you could come back to America as a white person or as a black person, which would be your choice?" He immediately said, "Oh, as a white person, definitely." No hesitation, no qualms about the blather he'd been spouting. Same guy who in 2004 was thrilled about the Iraq War and the leadership of Dubya. When I asked him, though, if he'd like it if the draft were re-instituted and his sons (and maybe daughter) would be eligible, he said, no, he wouldn't let them go. I asked him, "Quick question about your idea about American values and ideals: are we all in this together, or is it every man for himself?" "Oh, it's every man for himself," he responded. I told him I would never argue with him again, as it was clear where he stood. When his job with a big company was cut b/c of downsizing, they offered him a buyout or retraining. Took the buyout, went on unemployment for two years before he got another job. Today? He's a big Trump guy. Surprised?
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Post by Arthur Gordon Scratch on Jan 4, 2016 13:11:13 GMT -5
from Warren Ellis' Morning Computer today... So the voices aren't just in my head, whew, that's a relief and good to know -M From the very first publication of the work in an avant garde score magazine with the 10" version, before the work became famous : This is a very interesting piece to be referenced by Warren Ellis when you know how much his work is about paranoia and that the original publication of it as featured above was secretly financed by the CIA! "Source - Music of the avant garde" was edited by the great american composer Larry Austin and was a publication featuring experimental and abstract score sheets. It was put together by accademics and enthusiasts, but had a print run of 1200 copies at its highest (it took me over a decade to track down all 9 issues of it). The magazine featured a couple of 10"s in a some issues, mixed media paper pages, plastic pages, fake fur, unique items (a sheet of music filled with notes written on it through shooting at the sheet with a machine gn!)and various ink techniques, it basically costed a fortune to manufacture and there was no economy behind it. It could only have exsisted through a couple of generous donations who years later were revealed to have anonymously originated from the CIA, a way for them to keep an eye and a name list of suscribers/newsletter members of that far out scene, one grounded in the accademic system. I collect this kind of stuff even more than I do with comics, hahaha!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2016 14:17:31 GMT -5
I am finally starting a collar today that I have wanted to make for a long time, but I have not had the time. I am making a purple leather collar with decor in various shades of purple just tossed all over the collar. I will be calling it "Marie". This makes me chuckle to myself as I work on it.
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Post by impulse on Jan 4, 2016 14:24:07 GMT -5
A bit late, but I remember getting the first appearance of Gambit as a Christmas gift when I was a kid in the 90s, and I think it went for $40 even then. Maybe $30? Who knows, but it's been a hot item for some time.
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Post by wickedmountain on Jan 5, 2016 13:49:49 GMT -5
I'd rather be watching SyFY's Twilight Zone marathon than go this party I have to go to tonight. You couldn't drag me to some stupid drunken-folk party tonight. I'm too old for that junk now. 10 years ago? Maybe. But I'd much rather stay home and watch Twilight Zone and read Spider-Man. IAMOLD. Hi Coldwater will you marry me ? lol
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2016 14:35:30 GMT -5
You couldn't drag me to some stupid drunken-folk party tonight. I'm too old for that junk now. 10 years ago? Maybe. But I'd much rather stay home and watch Twilight Zone and read Spider-Man. IAMOLD. Hi Coldwater will you marry me ? lol LOL.
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Post by Arthur Gordon Scratch on Jan 5, 2016 14:58:24 GMT -5
There it is! 15 inch of snow in the past 24H, and -12°c for the next few days at least. Right now, my fireplace is my favorite mistress in the whole world!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2016 15:07:11 GMT -5
There it is! 15 inch of snow in the past 24H, and -12°c for the next few days at least. Right now, my fireplace is my favorite mistress in the whole world! Wow, that's something! ... Are you stuck at home and/or able to drive to work and get food. That's pretty nasty snowfall 15 inches in 24H!
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