Going to the Movies

Well Sara and I went to see X-3 this weekend and we enjoyed it. I don't want to ruin the movie for those who haven't seen it yet so instead of giving a movie review I thought I would say a few words about theatre etiquette.
After the movie Monday afternoon Sara and I both observed that theatre etiquette seems to be at an all time low. For those of you who didn't realize there is theatre etiquette you are exactly the people I am talking to so read on and I will give you a few pointers.
First, no cell phones in the stinking theatre. I can't believe people have the gall to answer their phone, or place a call and have a conversation while I am in the middle of a movie that I paid $10 per ticket to watch. Also text messaging is not a good second option. The bright little screen is nearly as distracting. So ask yourself: Is this really so important that it can't wait an hour and a half? I didn't think so.
Second, no talking. Period.
Third, and in connection with the second, people who know me know that I like to talk about movies that I have seen. You will notice one major detail however. I wait until after the movie is over to talk about it. Your in movie commentary is neither necessary nor appreciated. Legitimate responses to what is happening on screen include gasps, tears, screams, and laughter. But shut up already.
Fourth, if your child is young enough to be crying in the movie then maybe, just maybe, you should consider getting a babysitter. I usually am pretty understanding of parents with crying children, especially infants. I even pity them. But not when they bring the kid to the theatre. What are you thinking? You are willfully ruining my movie. Do you hate me?
Fifth, and I can't believe I have to say this. Could you please wait until the credits start rolling before you make your way to the exit. I could not believe how many people started getting up when there was still five minutes left in the movie. Although I must some guilt in this last case. I once started to leave the drive in theatre before a movie was over. But in my own defense it was one of the worst movies that I have seen, ever, in my entire life. If the movie you are watching is at least halfway decent please wait for the end of the movie before you leave.
Finally if you cannot obey all of these rules please do everyone a favor, including yourself but especially me, Stay Home! Try Blockbuster they have all kinds of neat movies that you can rent and bring home with you and do whatever you want without ruining my movie.
Thank you and goodnight.

Weekend Away

The wife and I had a nice weekend away. We went up to the Poconoes this weekend for a few days and had a great time. We stayed at the Sylvania Tree Farm where we had a really nice cabin and the proprietors were very nice. We got up there Friday night and sat around the fire reading for a while. Saturday we went hiking, antiquing, and we played a little mini-golf and spent some time on the driving range at Costa's Family Fun Park. For dinner Saturday night we went to The Settlers Inn, the food was delicious. After dinner we went and saw The Davinci Code (Movie review coming later). Then we went back to the cabin and roasted some Marshmellows. Sunday we drove home and stopped at the outlet mall on our way and found a few goodies. All in all it was a great weekend - a nice time away to catch our breath after the busy month we have had.

Long Time No See

Well it has been exactly one month since my last post and I can't believe how much has happened in the meantime. I am one year older. My parents visited for a whole week. (Always love having the Fam' here). The NFL held it's annual draft (Welcome to Green Bay A.J. Hawk). The Flyers got bounced in the first round of the NHL playoffs. The LA Clippers won their first playoff series in a couple millennia. I went to a great conference on the doctrines of grace (Might I suggest PCRT 2007). I finished my Spring semester at Westminster (Only one more semester left). And as if that weren't enough my sister in law got married. Congratulations Bill and Carin. We had a great time at the wedding and we are glad to have Bill as part of the family.
Well that is one month in brief from now on I will try to update the ole blog a little more often - should be easier since I won't be nearly as busy.