White Squall and TV and disc golf

I watched a movie the other day called White Squall.  I had never heard of this 1996 movie and loved it.

The film is based on the fate of the brigantine Albatross, which sank on 2 May 1961, allegedly

because of a white squall. The film relates the ill-fated school sailing trip led by Dr. Christopher B. Sheldon (Jeff Bridges), whom the boys call "Skipper".

I love all movies with sailing ships and one of the main actors I recognized but could not place.  Then I realized he was the reporter in the ill fated TV show "V".   Not sure if this is on Netflix or not but it's pretty good.

Another TV show I was recently turned onto that I'm trying VERY hard not to watch all episodes at once is Continuum.

The series centers on the conflict between a group of rebels from the year 2077 who time-travel to Vancouver, BC, in 2012, and a police officer who accidentally accompanies them.

It's REALLY good!  

This Monday, UNDER THE DOME premiers about a small town the size of Columbus.

It tells the story of the residents of the small town of Chester's Mill, who suddenly find themselves cut off from the rest of the world by a mysterious, impenetrable barrier that surrounds the town. As the town begins to tear itself apart through panic, a small group of people attempt to maintain peace and order while also trying to uncover the truth behind the barrier and how to escape from it (sounds a little like the ill fated Jericho).   It's from a Steve King book.

Staring

Doug Caldwell an Army veteran in town on a mysterious mission.
Paul Scharf  an investigative reporter looking into Dougs dealings.
Joey Miller, Eagle Scout, a smart teenager whose parents are outside the barrier and is now having a blast playing disc golf 16 hours a day.
Dan Miester -  a loyal and ambitious Police Chief.
Kelly Crombie the Mayor/politician and owner of Mullins One Stop, who seeks to use the dome as a way to gain control of Columbus (aka Chesters Mill).
Rod Melotte an emotionally disturbed blogger.
Sandye Adams  an aspiring entrepreneur with dreams of escaping the town.  
Jesse Wilson a popular media dude with a dark secret.
Steve Sobiak who is trapped in the town with his partner and teenage daughter.

And Eric Anthon a superintendent who makes contact with the outside world.
Cameo appearance of Todd Frey as random person in the crowd.

This is going to be good!!!
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In case you missed the update of the City Council you can find it here.

The most exiting news is that the Council approved a 6 hole disc golf course

Joey Miller the Eagle Scout who proposed this will begin work on gaining funds and sponsors.  Please donate and help - this is a great opportunity.  it will make the park safer by having more people in the park at random times.

Contact Joey at 920-927-3537 or jwmiller500@gmail.com if you wish to sponsor a hole or help donate.  A little less then $4000 is needed and this is a great sport for all ages.

With that said I already have 5 discs and have disc golfed a few times now (hurting my back by not warming up Monday).  FIVE disc you ask?  A driver (can't throw)  2 mid range and 2 putters.   Many disc golfers will carry 15 to 20 disc in special bags and some pros will carry up to 30 discs.  Every disc has a different flight pattern and different ratings. And yes, there is a pro tour. 

I own a Tern / Shark / Buzzz / Aviar P&A / Wizard 

All you really need is one disc to play but like ball golf, more is always better!

Check out this video.  People have put cameras on disc;s to see what the disc see's in flight.  My question is how do they get the camera to always face forward.

http://youtu.be/gPWeTQxY2xw


OUTSTANDING. I have a lot of that last disc LOL
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Going to balderdah's birthday bash Saturday at Miller Park.  About 50 of us will be sitting near Bernie's terrace in the nose bleep (or bleed as you Americans say) seats.   I brewed a Belgium Pale Ale that I tried for the first time last night and it's one of my best brews ever I think.  At least in the top 7.  I'll take a pig to the game to share at the tailgate.

Talk at ya later.
 Rod