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And? Would a fan of the two originals and the Real Ghostbusters animated series like it? Did it hit the mark? Inquiring minds want to know.

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That is one of my favorite adaptations.

Mine, too, though I'm meh on the "Mina is Dracula's long-lost love's reincarnation/doppelganger" element. That's actually lifted from Dan Curtis' TV version starring, of all people, Jack Palance as Dracula. But so many scenes in the Coppola hit closer to the book (he kept all the vampire hunters for one thing, something that very few adaptations have done) and, as I said, Oldman and Hopkins tearing up the screen in their roles was a delight.

Music. I prefer to read news.

Hang out in person or in a chatroom?

Since I know Anna is quite familiar with Tarja (Turunen, but she goes by just her first name in her solo work), here's something from an interesting new live album from the Finnish metal soprano (yes, really). It was recorded a few years ago during Wacken Open Air 2016 and the album is called Rocking Heels: Live at Metal Church. It has her backed by a string trio (piano, cello, violin) for covers of bands like Linkin Park and Metallica as well as a couple of her own songs and one from her former band Nightwish.

One of the covers, "Numb" by Linkin Park

And one of Tarja's solo hits, "I Walk Alone", which is actually better suited to this treatment than some of the covers and I have heard her do an orchestral performance of it before.

Mmmmm. Beignets. apes sighs and knows what it means to miss New Orleans

Hello. Been off having adventures. Okay, not really big, splashy adventures like my last one, just visiting a part of my own province that somehow I have never been to in my 58 years of life here. Look up Tobermory on Google Maps. Some lovely scenery and good hiking. But I am now home.

Good evening (here).

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Luckily I have the room to keep it, but it's fun to poke at them about getting all their stuff out of our house.

Most of what our boy still has here is toys, games, and such. It's in the closet of his old bedroom (now my office) so is out of the way. Every now and then when they are here, he will pick something up. Others, like his stuffed animals, will probably wait until grands arrive or we move out and have to dump stuff.

Good morning. There's some Nicaraguan dark roast in the coffee pot. Teas are English Breakfast and Sunday Tea. Iced tea and lemonade are refreshed.

Later.

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How could any girl resist a big ape? Fate couldn't!

Nor, apparently, could my wife. 😜

Kayaking. Slower and you have more control.

Hit the beach or stay by the pool?

Ring - Rung

Motorboat. I have no idea how to handle a sailboat. In fact, I'm not that great with a motor either.

King Kong or Godzilla?

There's rumours abounding that the ape has abandoned the cafe to the insane ministrations of Godzilla. These are not entirely true. He's just my backup. After all, if Kong and Goji can ally against MechaGoji on the big screen, surely we can run a cafe together.😋

Coffee for the day is Jamaican Blue Mountain. For teas, we have Assam Tarajulie (nice black from Northern India) and Earl Grey Cream. Pitchers are washed and refilled with fresh unsweet iced tea and lemonade. Soda stock looking good.

Sigh. Off to fight Skull Crawlers again. This constant monster x monster crap gets you down after a while.

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Sounds like Zora Cock of Blackbriar. She's even doing videos for other artists, now.

Stumbled over this young lady a couple days ago. Not sure why her music appeals to me. It is definitely not my usual, even my pre-metalhead usual. Then again, Cannons kind of fits that description, too, and I am heavily into them as well. So maybe I have new usual? Baby Queen (real name Arabella Latham) was born in South Africa but is based in the UK these days.

They have Strawberry Fanta? Seriously? New one on me so that.

Inline rollerblades or skateboard?

Recording with a concussion could produce, um, interesting results. Make sure you listen through before posting. 😉😀

Good afternoon. I slept badly last night. And the night before. Becoming more and more zombie-like. But I won Bingo and answered two trivia questions at our work lunch party so there's that.

Manic Monkey sounds about right for me.

Putting on some coffee, just some McCafe Dark Roast. And there's Scottish Breakfast and Earl Grey Cream in the teapots. Cold beverages are ready as well.

Bit grey here but not supposed to shower or anything. Just cloudy.

Can't seem to focus on the story I want to write so just trying different things to see what sticks.

And the wonderful Mexican-born, Netherlands-based singer Marcela Bovio has reunited her old band Stream Of Passion for two concerts (so far, maybe more will come) and a new EP coming out this fall. They originally ran from 2005 to 2016 with some lineup changes along the way. I assume this reunion will be the final lineup.

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The Haunted House by none other than? You guessed it... McKenna Grace. This is one talented kid!

She reminds me a bit of someone else but not sure who. Maybe I've just heard other music by her. Wonder if she'll juggle music and acting or go Taylor Momsen's (former TV star who is the lead singer of The Pretty Reckless) route and focus on music.

I've probably posted about these two individually before, but Mia x Ally is now an official joint project. Mia is the violinist, Ally is the piper (in fact she goes by Piper Ally on social media). They toured together in the spring and have a new tour and their debut album coming up in the fall after Mia finishes a European tour as a soloist with the metal string ensemble Two Steps From Hell.

So far, so good this weekend. Quiet. Weather got a bit wet yesterday but is better today.

Coffee is refilled with some Nicaraguan dark roast. Teas are Irish Breakfast and Sunday Tea (vanilla). Cold drinks are replenished.

Have a nice one!!

Peaches! And the Ontario crop is in! Yay!

Pancakes with fruit or just plain with syrup?

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Hey, if this McCafe is too hot and I spill it in my lap, can I sue you? (Sorry, a little legal humor.)

Yeah, I remember that case. 🙄 I carefully measure the temperature of all hot drinks in here and can guarantee that you'll only suffer 1st degree burns.🙀🤣 And my top grade (according to him) lawyer is on standby with suitable paperwork to CMA. His office is the phone booth across the street.

Talk - Tank

FRYDAY!!

Um, no. Let's try that again.

FRIDAY!!

There. That's more like it. Though the first one has probably been a fantasy of mine at some point (don't judge my kink).

Anyhow, I've put some McCafe Dark Roast in the coffee maker. There's Red Rose and Earl Grey in the teapots. Iced tea and lemonade pitchers are washed and refilled. Soda stock checked and replenished. Even gave the place a quick dusting.

Death by lava is a theme in my new story. Don't actually plan to kill anyone that way, but it's the deep-seated fear of one character after a nasty dream. Hot stuff, but in a different way than we sometimes mean by the term.

Later, alligators.

Cale - Bale

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Right now, with three girls aged 2-2-1

Ah, the good days, eh. I remember the struggles of traveling with one kid that age, so can't even imagine what 3 would be like.

I like both, but in a pinch I'd go for chocolate out of those two.

In a bowl or a cone?

And i actually had Ghost on in the car this morning.

Forest. More to see and I find sand a bloody pain to walk on.

Tent or cabin to sleep in?

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Nightwish recently announced that they are currently recording their tenth album, due for release in 2024.

In fact, Kai (drummer) announced on social media that he is finished laying down the drum tracks (learned this via other NW fans on Floorworld). He seems to be the most active on SM these days since Floor, who used to be fairly active, is laying low right now. The goal seems to be for the guys to get their bits done, then have Floor do the vocal tracks when she's up for it.

Kittens are more fun to play with, older cats make better companions (even if they are also kind of snooty and standoffish). So both are good. And if you get a kitten, it will become an older cat eventually, eh.

Hike an existing trail or blaze one of your own?

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Limp - Lime