Lindsay Lindeman
NCIS Spin Off
Written: June 30, 2009 In: Fun, Lindsay's Life, Tv and Movies
Toward the end of this season of NCIS the Hollywood suits introduced some new characters in a two part episode. I knew right away that they were priming the way for a spin off of the show. That’s the Hollywood Way – copycat the hits. That, plus the level of celebrities featured in the two-parter was way too high for a regular innocent story.
Turns out I was right. They are going to have a new “NCIS Los Angeles” in the fall.
What I don’t understand is why do they need an NCIS in LA? There is no Naval presence in LA. The Navy is in San Diego. Would it have been too much trouble to put some authenticity into the storyline and base it in San Diego? After all, it is just down the road from LA.
There have been plenty of shows based in LA and we, the viewers, are sick of it. This country is a lot bigger than Hollywood and it is time some of those Hollywood suits realize that their little California bubble is a load of crap. They need to get out from behind their big desks and fancy restaurant booths and see the REAL America.
Ice Road Truckers
Written: June 20, 2009 In: Internet, Lindsay's Life, Tv and Movies
The third season of the documentary about truckers in the Arctic has been on for a couple weeks. It is something I try to make sure I am home in time to watch. It comes on at 8:00 on Sunday nights, which is a tough time to meet, but I’ve managed so far. I love this show. Hope to get home tomorrow from my folk’s house in time to watch it again. These are times that a DVR would come in handy – so I don’t ever miss my favorite shows.
Mud Fest
Written: June 12, 2009 In: Fun, Local, Parties and Holidays
Every year when they have Bonnaroo we get rain. One year we even have a freaky cold spell and people were so cold that they were burning propane heaters inside of vans and dying from carbon monoxide poisoning. But this year we are again having rain and thunderstorms.
If you go expecting the rain, it can add to the fun. I remember seeing the movie about Woodstock where all the kids were sliding in the mud and having a blast. That’s pretty much what they face here in Machester every year, too.
Just Ask
Written: June 7, 2009 In: Fun, Lindsay's Life, Local
My neighbor has a boat that he keeps on a trailer in his driveway during the week. Then, on weekends, he drives down to the public boat ramp and puts the boat in Percy Priest Lake or sometimes the Cumberland River so he can go fishing. There are other good lakes and rivers around here and within a 2 hour drive. Lots of good fishing holes, too.
I wish I had a boat, but I don’t know much about boating and it intimidates me. So I asked my neighbor this morning as he was loading up the truck if he would like some company one day when he take the boat out and he said, “Sure.” So maybe I can have a day on the Lake soon and learn a little about boating.
Traffic Guy
Written: June 5, 2009 In: Internet, Lindsay's Life, Local
On the local CBS station, there has been a change in the talking heads. I really like the two people who are the morning anchors. In fact, I like all the anchors on CBS.
There used to be a “traffic girl” who would point to a wall sized map and tell about any traffic wrecks or break downs. She finally got sick and tired of waking up at 2:00 am to report to work and quit. I actually know her and won’t say more than that.
They replaced her with an old, fat bald guy who did the same thing, pointed to a map and read a script of where the traffic jams are each morning.
Well, on Monday there was no fat man.I suspect he is a victim of cost cutting by the TV station.
Now we get a voice only from some guy sitting in a dark little office in Brentwood monitoring the police calls and traffic cameras. He calls in to the TV station and gives the traffic report over the phone. He used to also call in to the radio stations. I know him, too and he is a great guy with a wonderful voice and a total pro at announcing traffic for over 10 years. He uses all these goofy names on the different stations so that no one knows they are all him – the public thinks there is a whole crew of traffic guys in town. But it’s really just one guy, my friend Dave, a telephone line and a desk full of computer monitors.
I wonder if he still does the radio? I wonder if they are still going to send out the TV helicopter to check on wrecks? I will have to stop by and say howdy and see what’s he’s doing now.
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