Summer Chill

Summer term is coming to an end. I'll be done this week, finally. This weekend has been fun and relaxing. Not much of note in my life to relate, so I've dedicated this post to an ancient film. I'm writing on my new Windows 7 system, much improved from Vista. But that's for another post.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang may be one of the coolest lazy Sunday afternoon videos ever made. From Truly Scrumptious' lovely hat collection to Dick Van Dyke's uber-sweet inventions, the show is just full of treats. Truly Scrumptious was even made into a celebrity barbie. I really wish I had one of those egg and sausage makers in the mornings. The characters are classic. The little girl is Jemima, reminds me of syrup, and grandpa is hilariously eccentric.


Watching this movie is really a walk down memory lane. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was one of the staples of my childhood. I watched it frequently along with such movies as All Dogs go to Heaven, Swiss Family Robinson, and Robin Hood. I will never forget the songs from the movie. Roses of Success was my favorite. I think it still is.

I'm sitting next to my friends Michele and Nero (aka Ron John) in Jose's apartment. Ron John is from Nepal and seems to really be enjoying it. Michele the hispanic brazilian wannabe keeps making faces. There's also Cassie who sings to every song, and Rachel and her friend who just giggle at everything on the show. And Korance can quote the movie extensively. A classic - All in all a good Sunday evening party.