Savvy?

First, check out the spiffy count down clock I put on the sidebar for my vacation! I also have some people to add to my favorite places, but haven't gotten to it yet. It's coming soon, I promise.

Today I took the girls to the mountains. We ate sandwiches at our favorite spot then went down by the stream/river/whatever which you have to go over rocks to get to. It's our favorite thing to do. It was nice and cool and breazy up there and we took our shoes off to get our feet wet. The water was very chilly. Then we took a ride around the loop at Cades Cove again. We saw a pretty large buck, and several does in different spots. A good time was had by all, unfortunately Mommy forgot the camera.

Saturday I went to the movies. On the way there I saw the funniest thing. I passed a truck, as in eighteen wheeler and there was a cockatoo looking at me! Yes, a big white bird. I didn't have my camera then either. I have to tell you about one preview too. It is a movie coming out around Christmas Night at the Museum it looks hilarious. Hell, just look at a sample of the cast, Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Mickey Rooney, Dick Van Dyke! Yes, Dick Van Dyke. I love that guy.

As for the movie, I saw the new Pirates of the Caribbean. It had funny moments, silly moments, and even a few completely ridiculous moments. And I loved every minute of it! Johnny was, well, being Johnny, and everyone loves Johnny! Orlando Bloom is easy on the eyes and ears, even when he isn't being an elf. Kiera Knightly is pretty, funny, and spunky, although she really needs to gain a few pounds. Speaking of, she was in Pride and Prejudice, and the tiny little short guy in that movie is in this movie too. I have no idea what his real name is. It just sort of cracked me up to see him as a completely different character. Davey Jones, now there's a character. His head is a squid or maybe an octopus. But he only uttered two sentences before I figured out what actor was underneath. I had to look his name up, Bill Nighy. He's one of those guys that has little roles here and there, but you can't put your finger on what, which is odd considering how distinctive he is.




I know a lot of people didn't like the movie. But my inner child hasn't quite matured all the way and pirates are fun, who wouldn't want to be a pirate? They are tough and fun and free and wear awesome boots! Sword fighting, treasure hunting! And of course there is the thought of being a woman, not taken, but willingly submitting to a scruffy yet handsome bad boy pirate...umm..yeah. You know, I think I'll save that little train of thought for later. ;)