We watched Bohemian Rhapsody last night.

We watched Bohemian Rhapsody last night.

I've never been one to BUY a DVD.  I'm not a book collector. I read a book and give it away, it's not like I'm ever going to read a book TWICE (unless it's a manual).  I don't think I have ever done that.  Same with movies . . .  normally.

HOWEVER, now with Ultra HDR/Dolby Atmos capability I have found myself actually BUYING certain movies (and will probability sell most on ebay later).

iTonya still has one of the best soundtracks I have ever heard, songs AND quality and  I purchased Bohemian Rhapsody last week.  The great thing about DVDs is you get all the extras that tell you how a movie was made.  THAT is teh bonus of DVDs.

WELL - We watched Bohemian Rhapsody and I was never a BIG fan of Queen to be truthful.  Just not my thing back in the day. I was a harder rocker and disliked most big hair bands but I did have a Queen 8-Track in my hippie van (shag carpeting, Keystone wheels, great stereo,  I could rent it out on weekends, it seemed to be a notell motel on wheels in high school and we had it parked front and center at the 3rd Mifflin Street Block Party, it was a thing, the van had it's own following LOL!).  But I digress (don't get me started on the Truck-In in Indianapolis . . . .because I literally do not remember anything from those 4 days).

ANYWHO!

What a fantastic movie!  a MUST MUST see.

What you do not see in the theaters was the entire Live Aid MOVIE concert performance which was recreated EXACTLY.  The same exact stage was used with the same lighting and a exact replica back stage.

For anybody that took part in Public Enemies you know who exact/anal movie companies are. Remember in Columbus entire blocks were transformed that would never be used.   "Restaurants" a block away NOT in the film had real orders hanging from the wires over the grills.  So when the actors were commenting about how amazing the set was . . . I believe them.  But here was the weird kicker

They filmed the concert as the VERY FIRST thing they filmed and it was "one take".  If  something happened at the 18 minute mark.  Stop!  and start completely over.

I've now watched 2 specials on Queen and as has been mentioned numerous times.  Their Live Aid concert is ranked as the #1 greatest rock performance of all time. One interviewer said that when their 2nd song started, Radio GaGa (the song) EVERYBODY said "they just stole the show" and most of the other bands were a little pissed.  One BILLION people around the world sang a song at the very same time.  THAT is something very spacial. 

it was Freddie's last live performance.

 https://youtu.be/mP0VHJYFOAU


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Meanwhile - Snow - Columbus did not get as much as you think.   About 4.6 inches.  Seems like more because of drifting.

More on the way - 1-3 inches for sure Wednesday and the weekend is looking hideous.  Rain freezing rain turning to snow on Sunday.   The war between winter and summer has started.  It's actually a GOOD thing.  You do NOT want to see stagnation in anyway at this time of year.

Lot's of sun when it's not raining OR snowing.

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I got a new tooth Friday morning.  On they way home I stopped at Woodmans to pick up some Gin (is this the winter of gin?) and the guy said "have a nice day" and I said  how can I NOT have a nice day  "I got a new tooth and plenty of booze".

The guy said it sounds like a title for a Country song.

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Friday DJ and I have a Brewing 101 (Coffee) roasting class at JBC Brewing.  I'm just their to drink coffee and see what it takes to roast real coffee.  I don't WANT to "roast". The last thing I need is another hobby that costs money.

Plus my Free Agent draft starts Friday but since I have the #1 pick (Trout) "Day one" is already done for me! 

I'm HOPING I can pick up Molina as my 2nd round pick and probably last free agent pick up for the year. If I can - holy crap will I have an amazing defense. Basically ALMOST Gold Gloves at

Catcher - Yadiar Molina?
First Base - Freddie Freeman
Second Base - Ian Kinsler
Short Stop - Freddie Galvis
Center Field - Mike Trout
Left Field - Christian Yelich

I have NOBODY at 3B and a REAL average pitching staff - HOWEVER - the reason I REALLY want Molina is he will keep guys on first base and by doing that I will have MANY more double plays. I need the other team to STOP at 1st base.  So while my pitchers might be pretty average my defense is AMAZING which will really help them.

This is my 3rd year with the team.  I took them over after their manager quit with a 69 win season.  My first year I won 96 games and lost in the playoffs.  Last year I was a surprised and won 95 games and did not even make the playoffs WHICH, being the best team to NOT make the play offs I get the #1 Free agent pick.

This being the leagues 8th year and you can only keep one player a MAX of 7 years.  taa daa!

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OK - Amazon made 11 BILLION last year and do not have to pay ANY Fed Taxes??  Seriously?  in fact the Feds are refunding then over $100 million?

Amazon will pay $0 in federal income taxes for the second year in a row

They also pay no State Tax.

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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) will include marijuana reforms in his first budget this month, including legal medical cannabis, broader marijuana decriminalization, criminal record expungement and CBD access without a doctor.

Republicans in office in Wisconsin are 100% AGAINST Medical cannabis  Fitz said there is no way he will EVER let cannabis into Wisconsin in any form.

President Trump, in a speech announcing his emergency declaration to build a Mexican border wall, spoke fondly of China's use of the death penalty for drug offenses.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) plans to include revenues from marijuana legalization in his first budget.   ILL will be the next state to legalize

The Oklahoma Senate Health and Human Services Committee will consider several medical cannabis reform bills on Monday.  Wisconsin is even behind Oklahoma.

Buffalo, New York's mayor announced during his State of the City address that he ordered police to stop enforcing low-level marijuana possession offenses.

Have a Hap hap Happy Monday!