Well, Nature Boy and I have been quite busy--we did take time off last night to go see "Where the Wild Things Are", and I have to say that it was a dissapointment to say the least. I was looking for a happy, fun "escape" movie, and it was full of anger and angst, and made no sense to me, and the ending stunk...but, that's just my opinion, and since I am not a movie critic...you might like it. Let me know. I don't want to be the only one out there that hated it.
Yesterday, we were at a gas station, which was across the street from the Toyota dealership in our little town, and we saw a really big, black truck that Nature Boy wanted to look at. We have been eye-balling "vehicles" that are suited to do big art shows...and we ended up going to look at the big truck. We did a drive-by, and realized it was just a typical truck, and went to turn around. I drove around a bunch of cars, and as I was turning around, Nature Boy said.."that's what we need"...upon further inspection, I saw that it was a Toyota. I didn't even know that Toyota made a van..LOL..it really surprised me. I don't know why we got out of the car, why we looked at this van, why we even smiled at the salesman..we were not looking to actually BUY a van yet. We were going to wait 6 months, and just make do with what we had. So, I told the man that we were just "looking", and not buying, and that we didn't want to waste his time. He was super friendly...and asked that we think about it, and come back tomorrow...etc....Well, we got up today, and went down there to re-look at the van..and well..we BOUGHT it. It was a very pleasant, easy thing, and just felt "right". We didn't NEED it today--I mean we have two good, operable vehicles..we weren't in a hurry to buy one...but the guy was SO NICE about it all..and so we brought it home. Nature Boy spent two hours playing with all the gadgets and such..LOL. It's wonderfully nice, and completely electronic, and has a sound system in it that would make a teenager happy..hehehe..The volume goes to 60!!!OMG!! I can blast the wheels off of the thing. It's beautiful. I love it. It's a great pre-owned vehicle, and we got a great deal on it...which makes me even happier!!
We are all packed for the Chattanooga Market tomorrow...with a ton of room to spare. It's gonna be different actually not being smooshed and cramped in our Corolla. I haven't done much art this week. I think I did about 5 or 6 small paintings, and that is about it...I have been lazy..it suddenly turned cold this week, and you all know that I go into hibernate mood...so, until later..Live Artfully!
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Sweet new ride! Another friend of mine seen "Where the wild things are" and said the same thing as you! She hated it! Saying it is not a family movie! I am thinking my boys are not going to be seeing this one!
I took my 4 year old to see "Where the wild things are" and I was also very dissapointed in it for pretty much the same reason as you (I would like to add depressing to your list). My son said he liked it, but he seemed bored at certain points in the movie. I think he just loves the whole "movie" going experience. I also have a Sienna. I would have never seen myself driving a minivan, but I really Love it! It drives great (like a car), but I do have a hard time parking it at times. :)
Congrats on the new wheels, Suzan! Happy trails and travels to you and Nature Boy! So sorry to hear that "Wild Things" was a disappointment. Based on your review, I think I'll wait 'til the DVD comes out! Hugs, Terri xoxo
oooh yes that's a fine car there...just the shot for transporting the artwork...and for listenin to music...
Oh I wanted to see it from the back and sides loaded with stuff!
Just found your blog and love your new car...we have a Toyota Highlander and we love that. Plenty of room!! Great! Enjoy!
Hugs
SueAnn
We were disappointed in the movie, too. I have been a huge fan of Maurice Sendak over the years, and a BIG fan of this book, but I'm not happy at all how Spike Jonze did altered it. It was especially annoying that he made Max such a spoiled brat in the beginning -- BITING his mother, trashing his sister's room and such. Not cool.
Congratulations on your new car! I have a similar minivan -- the Honda Odyssey -- and I have really enjoyed it!
We were disappointed in the movie, too. I have been a huge fan of Maurice Sendak over the years, and a BIG fan of this book, but I'm not happy at all how Spike Jonze did altered it. It was especially annoying that he made Max such a spoiled brat in the beginning -- BITING his mother, trashing his sister's room and such. Not cool.
Congratulations on your new car! I have a similar minivan -- the Honda Odyssey -- and I have really enjoyed it!
We were disappointed in the movie, too. I have been a huge fan of Maurice Sendak over the years, and a BIG fan of this book, but I'm not happy at all how Spike Jonze did altered it. It was especially annoying that he made Max such a spoiled brat in the beginning -- BITING his mother, trashing his sister's room and such. Not cool.
Congratulations on your new car! I have a similar minivan -- the Honda Odyssey -- and I have really enjoyed it!
We were disappointed in the movie, too. I have been a huge fan of Maurice Sendak over the years, and a BIG fan of this book, but I'm not happy at all how Spike Jonze did altered it. It was especially annoying that he made Max such a spoiled brat in the beginning -- BITING his mother, trashing his sister's room and such. Not cool.
Congratulations on your new car! I have a similar minivan -- the Honda Odyssey -- and I have really enjoyed it!
We were disappointed in the movie, too. I have been a huge fan of Maurice Sendak over the years, and a BIG fan of this book, but I'm not happy at all how Spike Jonze did altered it. It was especially annoying that he made Max such a spoiled brat in the beginning -- BITING his mother, trashing his sister's room and such. Not cool.
Congratulations on your new car! I have a similar minivan -- the Honda Odyssey -- and I have really enjoyed it!
Totally agree with you on the movie
..it was too dark, too depressing, and even the monsters were just not whimsical enough. You just didn't skip out after the movie..
you left a little sadder. Not my idea of a good movie.
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