scars&staples

True, but there is an adventure in taking those clothes off. least I've always thought so. kinda like seeing a beautiful woman in Jeans and wondering... what's she wearing under those...

American Tabloid by James Elroy, just a great throwback to the Camelot/JFK era. I agree w/ mountainrider, Angels&Demons was that one book I read in one sitting. By far better than DVC, but I am probably bias as I read it first. Course the books are always better than the movies... Now that's a topic for a thread...lol.. Although if anyone has a sense of nostalgia for the 80's and the video game era, Ready Player One was fantastic. I listened to it, narrated by Will Weaton, and really enjoyed it. Find myself listening to more books than reading now a days.

Sincerely ladies and gents, thank you for the replies on this topic. The only hope is, that if it's been so long that the references you use actually remember you and in a positive light.

Not to hijack the thread, but for someone like myself who is seriously considering getting back in the game, how old is too old for the references to be valid? I know some of you wonderful ladies have said 1 year, and that sounds fair. So should I assume that's a good standard to go with? Thx.

Both, as many have said, if done right. I do love how there have been some not so serious versions of zombie movies, Zombieland and Shawn of the Dead to name two. https://youtu.be/1tdZ_k0eaHo Alien movies, I was a huge fan of STNG and X-Files. (did not catch the revival) Aliens will always be one of my top 10. As far as what's more probable? Zombies, a bio weapon cooked up by our own govt gone sideways would be probable. Aliens,? Till we stop killing each other they are probably following their own prime directive of staying away from us.

I used to post a long while back and started lurking again. this thread drew me back in and inspired me to comment. So here goes. Amber, so sorry to hear about your big toe, a broken toe is one thing, but to have it be your big toe has got to be worse than any other, especially when you depend on putting weight on it for balance! Hope you are healing up alright. I've seen the inside of too many ER's, I've had plenty of staples and lots of scars to go with which makes me worry about getting 'older'. Hell I am already old, just took a while to get here. Personally I survived an auto accident years ago and spending time in the gym helps keep the pain at bay but with every passing bday I worry when the arthritis and joint pain will set in from the accident. Last thing anyone wants is to feel like the cant do what they want to. And, it takes a toll on one's personal self worth and confidence. Put on a brave face, but damn looking in the mirror is hard. Especially when everyone around you has moved on, but you live with the reflection in the mirror. Probably another way of putting it would be, the body healed, but has the heart and mind? I fi d now it is important that both heal, in order to move forward. I could babble on about this, but its not my thread. thx for reading.

Glad I moved on, It's truly a beautiful city... but damn am I glad I live in a different zip code...

Venture to Union Station, get yourself a drink at the terminal bar and do a little people watching..

I humbly admit when I'm wrong so I"ll clarify. it wasn't the early 90's but late 90s.. I'll never deny that CU is party town USA with one hell of a great college atmosphere. That's undeniable!! I never said house parties didn't happen, because that's ridiculous and counter to the reputation that CU has gotten over the years. I specifically said block parties, AKA Riots.. Specifically the 1997 Riots while I was attending classes. Specifically students dragging couches out into the middle of the street and lighting them on fire.. Now obviously 20 years and my memory may lapse but video doesn't lie.. Not exactly a bright spot, but hey, every city has it's bumps and bruises. That being said, Boulder does have that perfect balance between urban development and respecting nature. As for locations that are no longer there... Old Chicago closed down off Pearl ST you got me.. However, Southern Sun is off Broadway just south of Table Mesa Dr. http://www.mountainsunpub.com/contact.htm According Salvaggio's Deli, the location I was referring to is still there. http://www.salvaggiosdeli.us/ The trails are still there, NCAR is still there.. https://bouldercolorado.gov/osmp/mount-sanitas-trailhead beyond the above, Boulder has a lot to offer, and is worth the gas to drive there from Denver.

I didn't know about the domestic issue. All I remember from the place was two sizes. One on a bun style roll and the other your typical sub style. Just remember the Italian being so damn good, and the people working there had a good brash sort of 'atitude' encouraging you to know your order before stepping up. All in good fun. Half my memory os about the food, half about the people who worked there. But that was at least 15 years ago...

Mostly University Police cracked down on the block parties in the early 90's. Too many rentals with couches on their front porch ended up getting lit on fire. A friend of a friend (fighting the urge to quote darth helmet here) got caught up in one of the block parties/ AKA riots and ended up getting expelled from CU, losing his scholarship, and getting put on house arrest for the better part of a year. Even when I was young I knew well enough to stay away from the hill at the time. This was about the same time Boulder PD couldn't solve the Ramsey murder, so they had a black eye from that mess and tried to tighten down on the hill with University Police in support. Probably messing up the details here as it's been almost 20 years. On the bright side... when I did attend CU I loved the campus. the quad as it was called between Helems, Old main, the Library and one other building (which escapes me) was always a great place to people watch. Great places to go in Boulder: Salvagio's Deli off Pearl, great subs...(if it's still there) Mt Sanitas - Quick 2 hr hike, drive up mapleton past the old BMC and you'll see the trail head. if you are lucky you can park there or you might have to park up the street a bit. but once you hike to the peak which is not too difficult but not too easy either, you have a beautiful view of the entire city. yoiu can see as far north as Longmont, and into Denver. The Hike back down is an easy switchback type that leads to a maintenance road. Great for a good 2 hr distraction but not difficult. Eldorado Springs to the south has a great trail head with some easy hikes too. (and a hot springs near by if it's still open) Of course if you want a scenic hike, the Mesa Trail will take you from Eldorado Springs to NCAR to Chautauqua Park. not long, about 6 miles... but go with someone, park one car at the Eldorado Springs Trail head, drive to Chautauqua Park, do the hike, head back into town, get a bear at Southern Sun off Broadway, or hit Old Chicago off Pearl St. see some street performers and be entertained. I certainly hope they are still there. Lots to avoid in Boulder, but it still has a lot to offer.

I believe the actor got violent with a producer. And after years of being verbally abusive they'd had enough.

I miss Justified.... Enjoy watching Longmire too. While i was late to the party and didnt watch it during its run Penny Dreadful is just crazy good. And can't pass up on Eva Green.... (+1 for netflix!!) Always enjoyed The Shield, and BSG. And damn if GoT isn't addictive!! Has anyone watched " The Expanse" on Syfy or "Bosch" On Amazon prime?

Holly, If I may, and I guess I am bias with this statement, after living here for 40+ years but try to enjoy every sunset you can in Colorado. Each is equally unique. I could suggest trails to explore, events to experience, and lots of good food to eat. Everyone's suggestions are fantastic and should be experienced. But, I've always been amazed at how beautiful a sunset is over the Rockies.

Truth is always stranger than fiction. One only has to look at the 5 o'clock news for proof...