Whatever: The Open Lines Thread

[Peter Wyngarde]

Currently sitting in the National Theatre waiting to see a play called Dear Octopus. This place must be PB's worst nightmare, the smell of liberalism is almost palpable. He might go into anaphylactic shock just by walking through the door.

[PolkaDot]

Well, I'm in London. It was pissing down and decided to hit Five Guys for the first time in Charing Cross.

 Cheeseburger, large fries and bottle of water? Over 20 quid!!! Pictures to follow once I've digested this and had rape counselling.

You were warned.

[PolkaDot]

Currently sitting in the National Theatre waiting to see a play called Dear Octopus. This place must be PB's worst nightmare, the smell of liberalism is almost palpable. He might go into anaphylactic shock just by walking through the door.

Yes, yes, but what are you wearing?

[PolkaDot]

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[Up All Night]

The first attempt at a US landing on the moon in many decades will occur today around 4:30pm CST. Coverage begins about and hour and half before...

[Up All Night]

Now 5:24pm CST for the lunar landing...

[sean92008]

Wendy Williams was going batty. This may be related.
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[Billy Joe Mulgreavey]

Currently sitting in the National Theatre waiting to see a play called Dear Octopus. This place must be PB's worst nightmare, the smell of liberalism is almost palpable. He might go into anaphylactic shock just by walking through the door.

Looks like it has favorable reviews:


‘This glorious revival is a visual and emotional feast.’

Guardian

★★★★

‘Poignant, exquisitely performed theatre.’

The Telegraph

★★★★★

‘Properly laugh-out-loud funny.’

London Theatre

★★★★

‘Burns’ delicately acted staging coaxes you to fall for this fretful, funny bunch.’

Financial Times

★★★★

‘A superb performance from Lindsay Duncan’

The Independent

★★★★

‘A touching celebration of enduring love, family and forgiveness.’

The Stage

★★★★

‘Moving. A family that is utterly convincing.’

WhatsOnStage

★★★★

‘The writing is a joy. A tonic for our turbulent times.’

The Observer

★★★★★

Simply Marvelous!  To my delight, all the male players wore tight pants!

Peter Wyngarde, ellgab.com

[Peter Wyngarde]

Looks like it has favorable reviews:


‘This glorious revival is a visual and emotional feast.’

Guardian

★★★★

‘Poignant, exquisitely performed theatre.’

The Telegraph

★★★★★

‘Properly laugh-out-loud funny.’

London Theatre

★★★★

‘Burns’ delicately acted staging coaxes you to fall for this fretful, funny bunch.’

Financial Times

★★★★

‘A superb performance from Lindsay Duncan’

The Independent

★★★★

‘A touching celebration of enduring love, family and forgiveness.’

The Stage

★★★★

‘Moving. A family that is utterly convincing.’

WhatsOnStage

★★★★

‘The writing is a joy. A tonic for our turbulent times.’

The Observer

★★★★★

Simply Marvelous!  To my delight, all the male players wore tight pants!

Peter Wyngarde, ellgab.com

I enjoyed it. It was quite good if a bit dated. Like your dress sense. Bring on King Lear next week!

[Walks_At_Night]

Wow!  What did he shoot these out of?

@Billy Joe Mulgreavey     20MM Anti-Aircraft gun.  Dad apparently nabbed a couple of souvenirs from the Destroyer he served on. He was a Torpedoman's Mate so he worked with the torpedoes and depth charges and wouldn't have been working the anti-air stuff.  Near the end of the war, they removed the half of the torpedo tubes and replaced them with 40MM anti-air guns - the Japanese had limited surface capabilities left by then but plenty of Kamikaze's. So he helped keep the the 40MM loaded.

 
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[Billy Joe Mulgreavey]

@Billy Joe Mulgreavey     20MM Anti-Aircraft gun.  Dad apparently nabbed a couple of souvenirs from the Destroyer he served on. He was a Torpedoman's Mate so he worked with the torpedoes and depth charges and wouldn't have been working the anti-air stuff.  Near the end of the war, they removed the half of the torpedo tubes and replaced them with 40MM anti-air guns - the Japanese had limited surface capabilities left by then but plenty of Kamikaze's. So he helped keep the the 40MM loaded.   

 
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Ah, that makes sense.  I was trying to imagine a dude loading one of these rounds into a bolt action rifle.  Lol.  Something you would take on safari.  A gun for dinosaur.  Your dad gave good service, salute.  My pops was Vietnam era, Grandpa served in North Africa.

[Billy Joe Mulgreavey]

I enjoyed it. It was quite good if a bit dated. Like your dress sense. Bring on King Lear next week!

Glad you enjoyed it. 

[Peter Wyngarde]

Glad you enjoyed it.

By the way, everything comes with a trigger warning these days. Even tonight, which was so vanilla, came with a warning about possibly upsetting scenes. What a bunch of pussies. When I spend money to go out I want, nay demand, debauchery and fucked up shenanigans.

[Peter Wyngarde]

Yes, yes, but what are you wearing?

Trust me, it would have knocked your glass eye out.

[Billy Joe Mulgreavey]

By the way, everything comes with a trigger warning these days. Even tonight, which was so vanilla, came with a warning about possibly upsetting scenes. What a bunch of pussies. When I spend money to go out I want, nay demand, debauchery and fucked up shenanigans.

Haha!