Hi all Well I hope the exams are now mostly over and if you wrote, that it went well.... At the movies we've got Cars 3 for the kiddies, while the rest of the line up will appeal to (or is aimed at) an older audience. We've got action in The Hunter's Prayer, as well as Free Fire at the Nouveaus, which was supposed to release a few weeks back. Note that this features a lot of bad language. Also at the Nouveaus, but much tamer, is This Beautiful Fantastic. Then another two opposites, in the form of the hens-night-gone-wrong Rough Night, balanced with the religious-themed The Cast for Christ. So take your pick... :-) Note that Transformers: The Last Knight is opening on Wednesday, same as in the USA. Lastly, two weeks ago Fast 8 overtook its predecessor Fast 7 to become the highest all time earner on the SA Top Ten, sitting at R72 million as of last weekend. Amazing. 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Remember to check with the cinema first. http://www.moviesite.co.za/where/previews.htm List of all movies showing http://www.moviesite.co.za/reviews.htm Same list sorted by Age Restriction http://www.moviesite.co.za/showingbyage.htm Top Ten and Worst Ten Movies by Critical Rating http://www.moviesite.co.za/topten.htm Remember you can support the site by reading the ads... :-) Cheers, Ian --------------------------------------------------------------------------- A rerun... We had a novel experience at a recent meeting of our book club at the Men's Shed. One of our senior members, Ted Roberts who is himself an author lauded for his timeless work "Woodworking for Profit and Pleasure", came up with an interesting suggestion. He said his wife thought that we should read a book called "Fifty Shades of Grey" as we might learn something from it. Someone thought it would come in handy when re-painting the house. The chaps were all asked to attend our next meeting with some notes relating to their experience of reading the book and its relevance to our activities. At the follow-up meeting we had an enthusiastic full house where the blokes recounted the literary impact of the novel. Here are their experiences: Bill Carruthers, 74 We tried various positions -- round the back, on the side, up against a wall. But in the end we came to the conclusion the bottom of the garden was the only place for a good shed. Nick Enwright, 86 She stood before me, trembling in my shed im yours for the night, she gasped, You can do whatever you want with me. So I took her to Builder's Warehouse. Ted Roberts, 79 She knelt before me on the shed floor and tugged gently at first, then harder until finally it came. I moaned with pleasure. Now for the other boot. Tom Entwhistle, 73 Ever since she read THAT book, Ive had to buy all kinds of ropes, chains and shackles. She still manages to get into the shed, though. Jack Farthing, 78 Put on this rubber suit and mask, I instructed, calmly. Mmmm, kinky! she purred. Yes, I said, You cant be too careful with all that asbestos in the shed roof. John Hardcastle, 72 I'm a very naughty girl, she said, biting her lip. I need to be punished. So I invited my mum to stay for the weekend. Colin Horrocks, 65 Harder! she cried, gripping the workbench tightly. Harder! Okay,I said. Whats the gross national product of Nicaragua? Malcolm Riddock, 75 I lay back exhausted, gazing happily out of the shed window. Despite my concerns about my inexperience, my rhubarb had come up a treat. Allen Cardly, 74 Are you sure you can take the pain? she demanded, brandishing stilettos. I think so, I gulped. Here we go, then, she said, and showed me the receipt. Nicholas Benchley, 53 Are you sure you want this? I asked. When Im done, you wont be able to sit down for weeks. She nodded. Okay, I said, putting the three-piece lounge furniture for sale on eBay. Toby Williams, 60 Punish me! she cried. Make me suffer like only a real man can! Very well, I replied, leaving the toilet seat up. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- One noteworthy reality about Europes current political leadership is summarized here by Phil Lawler: Macron, the newly elected French president, has no children. German chancellor Angela Merkel has no children. British prime minister Theresa May has no children. Italian prime minister Paolo Gentiloni has no children. Hollands Mark Rutte, Swedens Stefan Lafven, Luxembourgs Xavier Bettel, Scotlands Nicola Sturgeon - all have no children. Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Commission, has no children. "So a grossly disproportionate number of the people making decisions about Europe's future have no direct personal stake in that future." --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Once upon a time there lived a King who had the most beautiful daughter. But there was a problem. Everything the princess touched would melt.. No matter what: Metal Wood Stone Anything she touched would melt. Because of this, men were afraid of her. Nobody would dare marry her The King despaired. What could he do to help his daughter? He consulted his wizards and magicians. One wizard told the King, 'If your daughter touches one thing that does not melt in her hands, she will be cured.' The King was overjoyed and came up with a plan. The next day, he held a competition. Any man that could bring his daughter an object that would not melt would marry her and inherit the King's wealth. THREE YOUNG PRINCES TOOK UP THE CHALLENGE. The first brought a sword of the finest steel. But alas, when the Princess touched it, it melted. The prince went away sadly The second prince brought diamonds. He thought diamonds are the hardest substance in the world and would not melt. But alas, once the Princess touched them, they melted. He too was sent away disappointed. The third prince approached. He told the Princess, 'Put your hand in my pocket and feel what is in there.' The Princess did as she was told, though she turned red. She felt something very hard. She held it in her hand. And it did not melt!!! The King was over joyed. Everybody in the kingdom was over joyed. And the Prince married the Princess and they both lived happily ever after Question: What was in the Prince's pants M&M's of course! They melt in your mouth, not in your hand. What on earth were you thinking? I DO WORRY ABOUT YOU AT TIMES!!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- What do politicians and nappies have in common? Both should be changed regularly, and for the same reason. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------