COLD DARK ROOM

[Moozillion]

There's a new "Murder on the Orient Express" movie just being released currently. They've shown promos for it, and Hercule's mustache and 'egg shaped' head don't match with the descriptions in the books. I can't remember the name of the actor who plays Hercule Poirot, but he doesn't fit and makes me not like him without even seeing the movie.
http://variety.com/2017/film/news/murder-on-the-orient-express-trailer-watch-video-1202450356/

This one was on cable several years ago. Far as I'm concerned, this guy matches Agatha's description perfectly:

He basically was bald with a bit of fringe around above his ear.

YES!!!! That's David Suchet!!!!! He will ALWAYS be the ONLY Hercule Poirot!!!!!!

 

[JSWallace]

Pharmacists and doctors tend to say this sort of lie.
I'm sorry about your arm, but it's better than having flu.
(which I haven't got really, just a heavy cold.)

Ehm be careful what you say about Pharmacists telling lies!!![emoji5]

 

[JoesMum]

YES!!!! That's David Suchet!!!!! He will ALWAYS be the ONLY Hercule Poirot!!!!!!

The new film has Kenneth Brannagh as Poirot. He's a pretty famous, and very good, British actor. He is particularly known for Shakespeare, but has played varied roles including Professor Lockhart in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. He directs a lot these days.

I have hopes for the film and might go to see it next week. I agree the David Suchet is ingrained in all of us, but I am prepared to give this a chance.

 

[JoesMum]

Good morning all. I am heading up to London again this morning. We are going to The Postal Museum and taking a ride on "Mail Rail", the underground railway constructed specially for the postal service in Central London.

After lunch we are going to watch Arsenal v Swansea. As my Mum is from Swansea and my son supports Arsenal this is one match which I'll just enjoy watching and won't take sides

 

[JoesMum]

This is my sister’s new pup. She picked him up yesterday. Frustratingly, I don’t know his name yet!

 

[JoesMum]

This is my sister’s new pup. She picked him up yesterday. Frustratingly, I don’t know his name yet!
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Named Denis after a former UK politician, Denis Healey, who was famous for his big black eyebrows

 

[Bee62]

Adam: I don't have man flu, but I'm almost as sick as you. I got my flu shot this a.m. and my arm tells me it wants to fall off. Hurts like hell. The pharmacist told me to massage it and keep moving it and it won't get so tender. He lied.

I am sorry to hear this. I hope your hurting arm will get better soon.

 

[Bee62]

Aleve or Motrin? That’s cute as the dickens. Yvonne, buck up and have yourself a whiskey, keep a it until it no-longer pains you. Remember though, you need to get something good like a “premium Pendleton Whisky” otherwise come morning you may hurt worst than the beginning.

That is a pretty common men advice ...... Hahahha

 

[Bee62]

This is my sister’s new pup. She picked him up yesterday. Frustratingly, I don’t know his name yet!
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I think of the name "Blacky" when I saw the pic.
He looks so shy into the camera. Is he a boy or a girl ???

 

[Bee62]

I also have many Edgar Rice Burroughs' books, but after reading several I quit buying them because they were all the same story: girl gets into trouble, hero goes through hell and high water to rescue her. Very boring after a while.

It sounds like: When you know the story of one book you know all of them....

 

[JoesMum]

I think of the name "Blacky" when I saw the pic.
He looks so shy into the camera. Is he a boy or a girl ???

He is a boy. And he is still very young and quite nervous right now

 

[Bee62]

He is a boy. And he is still very young and quite nervous right now

Ah, a real puppy and still growing, learning and doing a lot of nonsens. Cute ! Do you know how old he is ?

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I also have many Edgar Rice Burroughs' books, but after reading several I quit buying them because they were all the same story: girl gets into trouble, hero goes through hell and high water to rescue her. Very boring after a while.

I agree.
Kipling said that Burroughs used to play a game and see how badly he could write a book and get away with it.
I think he succeeded pretty well.
As a child i read several of the Tarzans and some of the sci-fi stuff, but wasn't greatly impressed. My dad loved it.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Ehm be careful what you say about Pharmacists telling lies!!![emoji5]

Ooops!
Sorry, but, "This won't hurt a bit" is often said and often untrue, especially if you're a big baby like me.

 

[JoesMum]

Ah, a real puppy and still growing, learning and doing a lot of nonsens. Cute ! Do you know how old he is ?

Less than a year. Not sure exactly

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Good morning all. I am heading up to London again this morning. We are going to The Postal Museum and taking a ride on "Mail Rail", the underground railway constructed specially for the postal service in Central London.

After lunch we are going to watch Arsenal v Swansea. As my Mum is from Swansea and my son supports Arsenal this is one match which I'll just enjoy watching and won't take sides

Good afternoon, Linda.
Sounds another fun day.
I'll be cheering on the Swans for that one, but Leeds played last night and lost again.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Named Denis after a former UK politician, Denis Healey, who was famous for his big black eyebrows
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Ha de ha!
I like it, good name.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

It sounds like: When you know the story of one book you know all of them....

Pretty much so.
Good afternoon, Sabine.

 

[Bee62]

Pretty much so.
Good afternoon, Sabine.

Good afternoon Adam. How are you today ? I hope better.
In Germany we say a cold that is treated with meds stays 7 days and a cold that is not treated with anything stays a week.
Now you can count how long you have to suffer from today.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I think i am a little better today, but still plan on moaning for a good few days yet.
Man flu lasts more than seven days, I expect.
How are you?