ROTK - first impressions

Wow. WOW. "Epic" is a very good word to use just now.

Very brief impressions follow - I'm not going to write a book 'cos I know y'all are going to see it sometime!

( possible spoilerage for those who didn't read the books )

Might add more later, but I was mightily impressed by the acting, the script, the effects, the sets, everything so fully thought out and executed. Go, go go - definitely must be seen in the theaters!

a few seasonal wishes

Just off the top of my head:

• I hope all of you suffering colds/flu/other respiratory distress (and there are quite a lot of you, I'm reading), get some well deserved rest and recuperation tomorrow. Have a pint (of orange juice) on me :)
  
• Folks for whom Christmas is lackluster/depressing - at least it is a day off. Many DVDs, books, and Chinese food to while away the hours to y'all.
  
• To those who have been absolutely run ragged by the holiday season - it's ok, you're in the final lap! Take a long nap tomorrow!
  

To all else - have fun, be safe, get rest :)