Scooter Chronicles

Marcia and I sat down and watched the movie “King Arthur” starring Clive Owen as Arthur, Keira Knightley as Guinevere, and Ioan Gruffudd as Lancelot.

Now the first thing one should know about this movie is the basis of it. Those of you that love and adore the legend of King Arthur (as most know it as), with Merlin the wizard and all that, be fore warned. You probably should NOT watch this movie. There is no magic (though Merlin is still in the movie). There is no Morgan Le Faye and no Mordred. There is no betrayal of Arthur’s love for Guinevere by her and Lancelot. There is no Camelot. This movie tries to stay closer...

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I now only have one gift left to get. PHEW!! Still have no clue as to what it should be.

NHL Season Ends Jan. 14th?
A report in the Philadelphia Inquirer this morning says that the owners are planning on getting together for a meeting on January 14. The specifics of the meeting were not announced, but it is being believed that if no new CBA is in place at this time, the season will be canceled.

Why then? This is a farce. There is no way the two sides are going to agree on anything before then. First off, they aren’t talking. Second of all, they seem worlds apart with the salary cap / no salary cap issue. Why not just cancel it now, but get back to talking?...

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