CLOSED No Power

Lizabeth Scott — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 00:44:00 +0000

Hurricane Michael visited us here in North Carolina. As a matter of fact, just a short time after Hurricane Florence made her presence felt in our state. Our location is about mid-state. We did get a lot of rain and flooding from Flo, but Michael really kicked our butts. The afternoon that it hit was probably the worse rain and wind I’ve ever experienced. I watched trees outside bend in the strong gusts, just sure they were going to fall. Limbs fell on our roof but nothing big enough to do major damage. However I did hear loud popping noises nearby and later learned our neighbors had huge trees snap or were uprooted.

We were very lucky in that we only were without power for a short time. I believe the highest count without power in our area was over 100 thousand. Currently, 5 days after, we still have about 20 thousand still without power.

Detours make going anywhere a challenge. Roads are closed due to fallen trees, power line or power poles down. It’s not uncommon to see huge trees on top of houses or laying across the road. Seeing such destruction makes my heart hurt.

Our schools were closed last Thursday and Friday but were open today, Monday. However, many businesses are still closed. It’s suggested to call places to make sure they have power before you go. Because like I said, it’s a challenge because of the roads and drivers with no clue how to navigate without stoplights. Our news station even did a segment on the correct rules when there’s no light. Do you know? You treat it as a 4-way stop sign. You pull up, stop, and then the person on the right has the right of way. I’ve seen many different methods of dealing with this issue from the, go real fast because my car is bigger than yours method, to the creeper who goes real slow expecting everyone else to stop.

I think I’m staying home for another week until hopefully we see the end of Michael.

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Newfangled Theaters

Lizabeth Scott — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 00:31:59 +0000

Well, I saw Star Wars! We took Mr. Scott for his birthday!

It was great…but what is going on with theaters these days! Yes, it’s been about 2 years since I went to a movie theater. But…

First, we had to decide what type of theater we wanted. 3-D, IMAX, IMAX 3-D, REAL D 3D, or Standard. We went with IMAX. Wasn’t sure what that was or what the others were. I discovered I’m a Standard kinda girl.

Then we were shown a screen to select our seating! Really, stadium seating for theaters? Yep. We selected the back row, in the middle. Bad choice. I’ll tell you why in a bit.

Almost $40 bucks for a noon showing for 3! Whatever happened to the $2.99 early bird special? The snacks were about the same for a large popcorn and diet coke, a small blue raspberry icee, and a medium cola icee. Let me pause a moment. I ordered the medium cola icee expecting a 12 oz serving. Nope. It was huge! It took two hands to hold it! Is it actually possible to drink and NOT have to visit the little girls room during the movie. I think not. As a matter of fact…I KNOW not. The large… 34 to 42 oz. Yep. I looked. Mr. Scott is still drinking on that diet cola.

I knew the seats were recliners. I have sat in those before. I can’t imagine going to a theater without them. Love them! However, if you carry your keys in your pocket take them out before you sit or they may accidentally activate the reclining button. He he he. Still laughing. Wish we’d gotten it on video.

The movie starts and we jump! Ahhh, IMAX means really loud. The music parts were so loud Princess Scott stuffed pieces of a napkin in her ears. The intense parts were so loud the room even shook! I actually felt my seat move! That’s how loud it was. In the truck on the way home as we debriefed Princess Scott informed me there was a vibration mechanism under the seats to create a more realistic experience. What? Really? Like a Disney ride? Yes. Warn a person next time.

*Lesson learned – sit in the middle of the theater, not near a speaker, and hang on.

The movie was incredible. I loved seeing the old mixed with the new. It was sad seeing Carrie Fisher knowing this was her last film. Bittersweet, reflective moments. She will forever live in our hearts as Princess Leia.

I wish Prince Scott and his crew had been here but they celebrated in Ohio with a lengthy Facetime call. It was a fun family day. The best kind.

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