The quote is Private Eightball's
Full Metal Jacket is the film. 8)
Watched that movie the other day.
Full Metal Jacket is the film. 8)
Watched that movie the other day.
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What piece of film did Zampano write about?
Hint #1: It has something to do with a house.
Good luck.
What piece of film did Zampano write about?
Hint #1: It has something to do with a house.
Good luck.
Hint #2:
******** *****, a small residence in the Virginia countryside occupying the corner of Succoth and Ash Tree lanes. The House has two stories, containing a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a small study, two bedrooms and a bathroom. There is a large backyard and a driveway leading up to the house. However, the internal geography of the House fluctuates wildly, and compasses are useless within its walls. One feature that reappears at random is a small hallway between the two bedrooms. It was this addition that first brought the unusual nature of the House to the attention of its current owner, **** ********. Upon measuring the House's width it was seen that the inside was bigger than the outside by a small margin.
The major feature of the House is the doorway which randomly appears in the east wall of the living room. The entrance leads to the Hallway known as the Endless Corridor, a passage that wildly varies in overall length. On its inital discovery it appeared to be a mere ten feet, though on the final expedition the hallway stretched on infinitely. Exploration into the corridors branching off from the main Hallway may eventually lead one to a large cavern dubbed The Great Hall. In the center of the Great Hall is the Spiral Staircase, whose diameter and length also vary greatly from expedition to expedition, at one point stretching on for a distance bypassing the circumfrence of the Earth.
Beyond these major features the internal geography has differed for each visitor. A traveller can be lost for mere moments, or days. It is believed that survival beyond that point would be impossible, as endurance is limited by how many supplies a person can carry with them.
Visitors to the House often report hearing a distant growl eminating from the Hallway, believed to be the sound of the House changing shape.
The infinite rooms that wait past the door have no windows nor decorations of any kind, and the walls are a dull ashen black. In the deepest levels of the house, analysis of their composition shows material dating back to a time before there was a solar system.
More to come. :twisted:
******** *****, a small residence in the Virginia countryside occupying the corner of Succoth and Ash Tree lanes. The House has two stories, containing a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a small study, two bedrooms and a bathroom. There is a large backyard and a driveway leading up to the house. However, the internal geography of the House fluctuates wildly, and compasses are useless within its walls. One feature that reappears at random is a small hallway between the two bedrooms. It was this addition that first brought the unusual nature of the House to the attention of its current owner, **** ********. Upon measuring the House's width it was seen that the inside was bigger than the outside by a small margin.
The major feature of the House is the doorway which randomly appears in the east wall of the living room. The entrance leads to the Hallway known as the Endless Corridor, a passage that wildly varies in overall length. On its inital discovery it appeared to be a mere ten feet, though on the final expedition the hallway stretched on infinitely. Exploration into the corridors branching off from the main Hallway may eventually lead one to a large cavern dubbed The Great Hall. In the center of the Great Hall is the Spiral Staircase, whose diameter and length also vary greatly from expedition to expedition, at one point stretching on for a distance bypassing the circumfrence of the Earth.
Beyond these major features the internal geography has differed for each visitor. A traveller can be lost for mere moments, or days. It is believed that survival beyond that point would be impossible, as endurance is limited by how many supplies a person can carry with them.
Visitors to the House often report hearing a distant growl eminating from the Hallway, believed to be the sound of the House changing shape.
The infinite rooms that wait past the door have no windows nor decorations of any kind, and the walls are a dull ashen black. In the deepest levels of the house, analysis of their composition shows material dating back to a time before there was a solar system.
More to come. :twisted:
Hint #3:
Little solace comes
to those who grieve
when thoughts keep drifting
as walls keep shifting
and this great blue world of ours
seems a house of leaves
Little solace comes
to those who grieve
when thoughts keep drifting
as walls keep shifting
and this great blue world of ours
seems a house of leaves
No guesses yet? This is really not that hard, google and some minor detective work and you are a winner.
Hint #4: Keep in mind that every house has an address.
Hint #4: Keep in mind that every house has an address.
Your on the right track Walker. Keep in mind you are searching for a piece of film.
By the way. Three guesses per day.
By the way. Three guesses per day.
Excellent! Send me your details Walker and I will get your stuff out tomorrow.
For the record: The Navidson Record is a fictional piece of film that is part of an absolutely fantastic book called House of Leaves. It's the best book I have read in years, it alternately thrilled, amazed, captivated and scared the hell out of me. It is a truly great book. I can't recommend it enough if you like modern fiction.
For the record: The Navidson Record is a fictional piece of film that is part of an absolutely fantastic book called House of Leaves. It's the best book I have read in years, it alternately thrilled, amazed, captivated and scared the hell out of me. It is a truly great book. I can't recommend it enough if you like modern fiction.
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I googled up a search on this book and the excerpts I read completely intrigued me. I used to read a lot of action type books like The Bourne Identity (Supremacy & Ultimatum, all much better than the movies which were good but not great) but for the last several years it's been strictly educational reading such as Chess Tactics & Theory and lots of Complete Idiots Guide to _____ or _____ for Dummies (does this say anything about me? LOL). Boring to some but I like to learn. I've got to say that I will definitely be reading this one though. Seems like a very unusual read that I could immerse myself in.
Chicago Radio
Over the years Chicago has had a lot of good radio. Back in th 60's and 70's, 2 stations, WLS and WCFL, battled it out for the pop music audience. WGN has the Cubs, but is probably more well known for it's farm reports. WMAQ has changed formats a number of times over the years from an all news station to country music and is now WSCR which is Chicago's #1 sports staion.
Each of these station's call letters are representative of something, for instance WSCR is called the SCORE. SCR = score get it? Now tell me what the following stations are aconyms for;
WLS
WCFL
WGN
WMAQ
Over the years Chicago has had a lot of good radio. Back in th 60's and 70's, 2 stations, WLS and WCFL, battled it out for the pop music audience. WGN has the Cubs, but is probably more well known for it's farm reports. WMAQ has changed formats a number of times over the years from an all news station to country music and is now WSCR which is Chicago's #1 sports staion.
Each of these station's call letters are representative of something, for instance WSCR is called the SCORE. SCR = score get it? Now tell me what the following stations are aconyms for;
WLS
WCFL
WGN
WMAQ
Too hard?
Let's get rid of the hardest ones, WMAQ stands for We Must Ask Questions. WCLFL is/was for the Chicago Federation of Labor.
Let's get rid of the hardest ones, WMAQ stands for We Must Ask Questions. WCLFL is/was for the Chicago Federation of Labor.
Walker, I didn't get a chance to visit the PO today. My apologies. Your stuff is going out about noon tomorrow though, hope you enjoy.
PuFf, definitely check out that book. It's like nothing you have ever read, I say that confidently. Best way I can describe it is experimental fiction at it's best. Let me know if and when you start. If I am not too swamped with homework, I will read it again and maybe we can compare thoughts.
PuFf, definitely check out that book. It's like nothing you have ever read, I say that confidently. Best way I can describe it is experimental fiction at it's best. Let me know if and when you start. If I am not too swamped with homework, I will read it again and maybe we can compare thoughts.
Well done Bennett's Dad!
PM me your info brother and I'll get something out to you asap.
Alrighty then,
PM me your info brother and I'll get something out to you asap.
Alrighty then,
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