Okay, this really hasn’t been my week. Not only is my stomach incredibly upset following an ill-advised decision to go with an atypically healthy lunch alternative (The spinach salad! What the hell was I thinking?!), but that swelling of my upper right eyelid continues to plague me despite my best efforts to deal with the condition (ie. ignoring it in the hopes it will go away). I’m particularly bummed because tonight was supposed to be smoked meat night with Carl. Instead, it looks like another quiet evening of a little game I like to call: “What the hell did I do to cause this? I have no recollection of injuring myself or doing anything that could have led to this condition. Seriously. What the hell?”
Now, I can’t boast any formal medical studies outside of three seasons of House I‘ve seen, but given the variety and the timing of the physical ailments that have hit me of late, I can confidently conclude it’s either one of two things: 1) I’ve been cursed. 2) It’s something else. Having thus narrowed it down, I intend to thoroughly investigate both possibilities and report back with my findings in the coming days.
On the bright side, progress continues on the season five front. No actual breaking yet, but plenty of spinning and a grand total of 15 notions ranging from uncertain to promisingly vague. We know where we’ll be going with the first two episodes and it looks like the idea Carl pitched out today will find the third slot. After that, it’s wide open although, there are a couple of ideas that look very promising. If you don’t mind being spoiled, I’m specifically referring to…
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Hope everyone had a great Halloween. We had close to ten kids drop by our house, nearly doubling last year’s count! Despite the veritable deluge of costumed tots, we managed alright. Fondy had picked up your run-of-the-mill variety packs for distribution, but I really felt we were missing out on a wonderful opportunity to educate these tykes on the nuances of fine chocolate. Honestly, what adolescent wouldn’t thrill to the flavorsome medley of dark chocolate, galingale, and beetroot? What four year old wouldn’t appreciate the intense cocoa rush of a single estate 100% organic dark? Well, thanks to Fondy who proved an incredible spoilsport by nixing my idea and suggesting the kids would probably prefer a razor blade in their apples, the trick-or-treaters got Aeros and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups instead. And the children of Vancouver are poorer for it.
Today’s blog is dedicated to Keirberos who had to put down her mini-schnauzer Chandler the other day.
Today’s pics: Lulu after a day at daycare.
Today’s mailbag:
Promogirl writes: “Looking forward to Tabla Rasa on Friday, especially after all your praise for the photography on this one. Can't wait. Is there any scene or location in particular that we should look out for?”
Answer: Love the tease. The Ronon-Sheppard scene near episode’s end is great as well.
Vv0472 writes: “I was watching ‘Citizen Joe’ today on TV and I was wondering how you got Dan Castellaneta (voice of Homer Simpson) to play Joe.”
Answer: We simply cast him and he ended up doing a terrific job. We had a great time working with him and I think he had an equally good time on the show because, the following year, he wrote a Simpsons episode that featured not only Richard Dean Anderson but Stargate as well.
Teyilia writes: “You guys stuck on S5 story ideas I have a few and was wondering, if I were to send one to you guys how would you prefer me to do so?”
Answer: Sorry. We don’t accept unsolicited submissions.
Connor writes: “I was wondering if Joe F. or any of the other actors have come up to any of you guys yet with some ideas for season five?”
Answer: Noop.
Patricia writes: “And, at the express request of one Elephantomgirl, I am supposed to ask you why you hate me...does that sound paranoid?”
Answer: No, no, not at all. Tell Elephantomgirl that I don’t hate you. I’m very fond of you, in fact. It’s HER I hate because of that annoying thing she always does with her index finger.
Connor also writes: “ It’s been three years (now four with the new season starting up) and I feel like I am no closer to knowing anything about Sheppard, McKay, Teyla, Ronon, or little else about else on the team.”
Answer: Hopefully season four will go a ways toward changing that.
Xephy writes: “Hey Joe, was just wondering if you or any of the crew or cast reads or has much interest in the numerous Stargate fan fictions circulating the Net at the moment?”
Answer: As good as it may be, we cannot read fan fiction.
LostCityGuardian writes: “Have you considered trying your hand at directing an episode of SGA?”
Answer: No interest.
SMB Books writes: I sent an email to you and Paul M. earlier this week using the bridgestudios@bcpavco.com address. Just curious, did you receive it?
Answer: I didn’t. You’re better of trying to reach me through either Cookie Monster or Baron Destructo.
71 comments:
Hey Joe!
Guess what? Hah, sweet 16 today!! Didn't do much of anything sweet, but I did watch Doppelganger and Travelers, which made up for the otherwize regular day.
Oh, it makes me so excited to hear yor guys are getting some good stuff going on season 5! I don't think I'd be a good writer, but I've been taking theatre classes for years now and love everything about it.
But anyways, I really can't wait until things get going more and you guys get far enough along so that you can begin teasing us!! Really can't wait.
And I am so excited about Tabula Rasa. Its surprisingly one of the ones I'm most excited about despite the fact that it does not seem to revolve around Sheppard. Really looks like a good one on everyone's part, so I'm very excited.
Oh, and as far as your health problems go: I know what its like to have all these strange and sudden unexplained illnesses. All I can say is, do a little research, but don't make yourself crazy with possibilities. Chances are you'l find that you have about a dozen different diseases. So.. take it easy and get some rest (ha, easier said than done, right?)
Night Joe!
-Loren
Oh. My. God. Your dog is just plain adorable.
Thanks for the heads up about tomorrow's episode. I've been looking forward to it all week!
It looks like doggy daycare is exhausting poor Lulu. Is she in the 'baby' class?
Where is she in the pack hierarchy at home?
Joe,
Thank you for the suggestion on an alternate email address to reach you.
I forwarded the message I had originally sent to the Bridge Studios address to your Baron Destructo email address.
SMB_BOOKS
Are those numbers supposed to mean anything to us yet?
Hmmm, have you considered the possiblity that one of the dogs put a curse on you because of the halloween costumes? Oh, the indignity of it all!!
"Teyilia writes: “You guys stuck on S5 story ideas I have a few and was wondering, if I were to send one to you guys how would you prefer me to do so?”
Answer: Sorry. We don’t accept unsolicited submissions."
Why don't you just solicit them?
Anyway, I can narrow down your ailment much further. It's either sarcoidosis or lupus. If we accept House's ninth axiom that it's never lupus, you must have sarcoidosis.
Swollen eyelid could be blepharitis. If you don't want to drag your butt to the eye doctor (which you should) you could try two things: lid scrubs and compresses.
If the swelling is due to a plugged duct, lid scrubs will help. In most places you can get them at a pharmacy. OR use GENTLE soap and warm water.
In addition to that, you can use warm compresses. Wet a washcloth in warm (not hot) water and hold it on your lid till it cools. One of the doctors at my office swears by chamomile tea which has astringent properties. If you have some, dip the washcloth in warm (not hot) tea and hold it on your lid till it cools.
Connor writes: “I was wondering if Joe F. or any of the other actors have come up to any of you guys yet with some ideas for season five?”
Answer: Noop.
What about the Joe Flan one that was 'tabled" for a chanace at season 5? The one you mentioned was hotly debated as being to similar to a few themes of season 4?
Hi Joe!
Great Lulu pics! My Sarah does the same thing after a long day of lounging about.
Didn't get any kids stopping by our house last night. No, wait. I wasn't home, so I have no idea if any sweet young child went home a little sadder because we weren't there to give them candy. Fondy made the right choice of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. A little bit of sunshine in every bright orange wrapper. :) Is an "Aero" a Canadian name for another bar or is it always called that? The only "Aero" I know is our local hockey team.
After ending what was a really good night by watching House last night, I have to agree with Dr. Copernicus. It's probably sarcoidosis, but to be sure, you'll have to rub your eye, thereby causing a rupture in your large intestine, which will clearly indicate your problem is something it really isn't.
Oh, and your blood is going to have to get really weird before you can be properly diagnosed. Do you have a weird blood preference? Color? Texture? Smell? Taste?
So, my thoughts are with as you will surely have to almost die four or five times (depending upon commercial breaks) before the doctors will figure out you're having an allergic reaction to the fiberglass insulation and either gas or food poisoning from the spinach salad. (Really! What were you thinking?!)
Hope you feel better and can't wait for those excitingly numbered episodes next season! But really, did you have to say you were going to number one of the episodes "t-e-n?" What a Spoiler!!!
Dr. eddy, Media Woman
Sounds like you got something i your eye. Perhaps a piece of insulation? As you broke out in a rash on your body I shudder to think what your eye would do.
So much for being healthy. Please go see the doc. And the dentist. But the doc first.
suse
HEY JOE!
Glad to listen to anything you're willing to share about Season 5 breaking...
Is the 1st 2 episodes you're referencing of Season 5 a three part episode like the beginning of Season 4 was this year continuing from "First Strike"????
so just thought i'd share that i got to go to an AMAZING concert last night down on capitol hill that was just awesome! I went as a wraith *grins and nods* sadly my costume was not 'original' enough to make it to the contest :0 :( Its really amazing what you can do with a long black cape, a couple cans of spray hair paint, a clay mask and a little makeup!
episode 20 of season 5, the wraith want to make a movie called life suckers extreme, they need advice and end up using puppets, yes puppets for the entire episode, puppet sheppard, puppet mckay, heck puppet wraith queen and king
epic! no?
Sorry your not feeling well. I am trying to write sci-fi time travel. You probably do it in your head, but is there a source or a guide for writing time-travel stuff? I'm trying to avoid paradox', etc.
Take some Imodium AD for your tummy and then peruse WebMD online to check into the other ailments.
Be careful out there Joe.
Thank you, by the by. That really does mean a lot. :) Lulu looks absolutely wonderful. She's quite the darling for the cameras, isn't she? They're always deceptively cute whenn evidence is being taken down... ^_^
Wow, sorry about the health issues. You haven't seen anyone wandering around with small likenesses of you with pins sticking in the eye, have you? Sounds like it may be allergies or just irritation, but I hope you figure out what it really is and get it fixed up. :\
And as far as not knowing the characters— I'd say we know them pretty dang well— just because we don't have a whole lot of exposition on their individual pasts doesn't mean we don't know the characters fairly intimately. I honestly think that's part of the draw of Stargate; the characters are so vivid and yet so accessible. I never feel like I hardly know the team.
8, 10, 13, and 14... sound like lucky numbers. Any talk yet on general directions S5 may go? Or does that generally develop as you come up with the stories themselves?
Sorry about your having a bad week. Hope next week is better.
Can't wait for Tabula Rasa! This one I will actually buy off of iTunes! Probably. So far I've only bought Adrift and Reunion (absolutely no interest in Doppelganger or Travelers and Adrift seemed to last so long that I couldn't believe there was another part of the story)
Could you please have a SG-1 crossover in season five? Thanks.
Hi Joe any chance of seeing the Joe Flanigan pitched angsty Sheppard episode that was shelved in season 5?
Hi Mr. M! Hope you're feeling better soon. Please accept a virtual get well soon card.
This has been one crappy week for you, no? (but for the confirmation of S5 and the return of friends). But I hope it will not be the end of the daily video of which I have become so very fond. :)
I was also watching Citizen Joe the other day (I think my fellow commenter must also watch Space), and it caused me to wonder - have you guys got any plans to run a clip show? On the whole, I'm personally not a fan of the clip show idea, but when they've gotta happen, what can you do. And Citizen Joe did a good job of it - a nice twist on it. So in other words, I hope you're not planning to, but if you are, no one could do it better. ha ha! Yes, that is meant as a compliment.
One other final question: some of the speculation I have read is that the mind link of gene bearers like Sheppard to Ancient tech is a result of a low-level artificial intelligence manifest in the city of Atlantis. Is this something the writers have ever considered exploring further?
Cheers,
SusanW
OK, so I've gone a question I haven't seen asked yet (or in a while?). Considering that Hitchcock did cameos in his work; Stephen King in most of his; M. Night S in his (get where I'm going here?) Do you guys ever do cameos or have an interest in popping into or out of one of the episodes of Atlantis? It would be really interesting for the audience and perhaps fun for you.
What cha think?
Oh dear, Joe. I really hope things take a turn for the better soon. Have you tried putting cucumber on your swollen eye? I know that might sound strange/silly, but it could reduce the swelling and/or make it less painful.
I was wondering if you were stuck for ideas maybe MGM would be up for an X-factor style writing competition/reality TV show, ... Not only would it promote the show but I can definately see you as the Simon Cowell sort of character on a judging panel;-)
So dude how far areyou into John Sheppard 5 parters the art stick waggling?
Will we find out any time soon what the preditor is (side mentioned by Ronan in Conversion) that eats the Wraith bugs?
And is the bug native to more then two planets?
Joe, there have been some ratings numbers posted at Gateworld that indicate that ratings are steadily declining. Is this a problem even though you guys were picked up for a fifth season? I mean, can Scifi still back out a la Farscape?
Joe, If you don't accept unsolicited submissions how would me a writer go about pitching an idea or even submitting an idea through the proper channels? That would go for any productions team not just that of Stargate.
Oh and about your eye; it may be a simple allergic reactions to your environment. Have you been anywhere different lately?
I finally, yes FINALLY, was able to purchase season 1 of stargate atlantis (It was continuously sold out where I lived)
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Poor Joe =(. It seems like some sort of foreign object might have gotten lodged in your lid and is causing irritation. You should have that looked at..
No pun intended...
On the bizarre illness front, I had to listen to my bosses daughter tell me today how she is the only one in her family who suffers from rare health problems.
Her main topic of interest was a ganglion located on the tendon in her right wrist. It causes pain and discomfort from time to time. Surgical intervention to remove said ganglion would involve a 6 month recovery process.
I pointed out that in such a case she will most likely have to teach herself to become ambidextrous. She was not to thrilled with that and noted the Doctor said there was a possibility it may go away on its own.
Aw, you don't hate me, Joe. I feel so special. (hugs) Thanks.
And I'll get after that Elephantomgirl. Her Finger is a menace.
Patricia
Hi Joe, it sounds like your week has been as c**ppy as mine. It’s not often I get sick, but when I do WOW!! After spending a week eating painkillers, anti-histamines and sucking on my asthma inhaler like there was no tomorrow, I gave up and went to the doctor. I spent 5 mins describing every symptom and telling her I haven’t been sick since having my tonsils out 3 yrs ago. At this point she is reading my medical history and invited me to take a puff test. I failed!! I usually exhale hard enough to push the needle to 450 on the scale. Not Wed; I could only get the needle to 150, the a shade over 280 on the second try. Yup, said the doc, you’re sick!! Not sure how she meant that! Secretly wondering if she has been reading some of my forum entries!!
She is still unsure if I have a viral or bacterial infection, so I was given antibiotics anyway. Also told to keep up the inhaler, nasal spray, anti-histamines and pain relief. I can’t listen to music because my ears hurt; can’t watch TV because my eyes hurt and I can’t read because I cant get my glasses on because of the sinus problems. Going out for a walk is not a good idea as the wind is cold.
I need a hug. I don’t care which Joe gives me one, I just need a hug!! :(
Meantime Joe, you should get yourself to a doc for that eye!!
Joe
This really is not your week, is it! Go with the cold compresses and eye washes, if it doesn't clear up then get to the docs.
However, if it's a curse then the best thing you can do is think positively. It's the weekend, Season 5 is shaping up, we love Season 4 and whatever happens your dogs and Fondy love you.
Oh, and as a pracitising witch I can tell you that if it is a curse (which is not the done thing BTW) then it'll all rebound on them ... but three times worse.
Sending you positive witchy thoughts <]:)
Meils
Joe, I hope you're feeling better soon! I find ignoring the world while curled up on the couch watching movies and eating Cherry Garcia will cure most ills and woes (or at least put off the worrying, which just makes mountains out of molehills)....and if it doesn't, well, you just ate ice cream! (PS, you must start your ice cream making again, and share the recipes!!!)
Sorry for not getting back to you after the moderately successful trip to Vegas. I went to Cheesecake Factory, as you suggested, and tried the corn tamales. Well, never having had them before (as had none of the family with me)...we were expecting spicy things in corn husks, but were pleasantly surprised by what actually arrived at the table. Between the nine of us at the table, we each got to try enough to be impressed. But, alas, we didn't order a second plate, as the lunch sized portions of our main meal proved too much (we didn't even have room for the cheesecake).
I also stopped at Vosges, and dispite the strange looks my sister and brother-in-law were shooting me, I picked up the Applewood Smoked Bacon Bar (they had no truffles, just the bar). I also picked up the Goji Berries bar, and a sample pack of nine of their other exotic bars. I ate the Bacon Bar (not bad, but it threw me for a loop every once in a while when I came to a larger than normal bit of bacon in the chocolate), I LOVED the Goji Berries bar....don't know why, but this one pushed my buttons.
I have yet to dip into the sample box, but am looking forward to trying the Red Fire Bar, the Barcelona Bar, and the Naga Bar (perhaps on a down day when I'm on the couch watching movies, feeling to lazy to get the ice cream).
Hope you kids have a great time breaking Season 5 (yippee), and kudos on season 4 so far!!
Peace
Dear Joe
Hope you feel better soon
Pam
Is the Hollywood strike next year going to affect SGA filming and/or airing?
Feel better Joe. I just heard the writers are going on strike so I hope that doesn't affect you guys or progress on S5.
Can't wait to see Tabula Rasa tonite, I will be watching LIVE as well as DVR and iTunes purchase. DD
Joe, I too am wondering what is wrong with you! As far as your eye goes, do you think it might be a reaction to the insulation you were attacked by the other day? Some people have amazing allergic reactions to that stuff.
Otherwise, I'm with the person who suggested a visit to the opthamologist.
And you just had a physical too.
Wait a minute....
Joe...Re your eye, shoulder, stomach...could it be lupus?
I was wondering if the WGA strike is going to affect you guys, and the show, at all?
Joe - the eyelid swelling is probably blepharitis, but it COULD be orbital cellulits, and as I can't see you I can't tell.
But you do need to get to a doctor. Sooner rather than later.
Ok, it's official. Lulu is simply the cutest damn dog in all of Canada. I actually sent your blog link to my girlfriend yesterday and today so she could also share in the overabundance of "awwwwwwwww!!". (She's an ATL fan, but not so much a blog reader.)
Looking forward to Tabula Rasa tonight, and hoping that your curse fades.
And not to be a negative Nelly, but we had a salmonella on spinach scare this summer here on the East coast. Just saying...
Dear Joseph,
here in Québec we must have something to eat waiting for sesaon 4. So yesterday we were re-watching "Line in the sand" ep 10.12. writen by Allan McCullough.
Carter answered to Mitchell, asking him to do something after she dies:
"There's one to Cassie… some other people. Password's "fishing."
A question :
It is one of the many clues about her lover, isn't it ? You know the guy that we can not tell the name because we do not know if it will raise or lower the ratings??
Also re-wathed "Common ground" ep 3.07 SGA. It is a very good story exploring issues between to ennemies.
I've been watching the WGA negotiations over the last month or so, and now that the contract has expired, it seems like a strike starting Monday is very possible. Since you guys are based in Canada, does this effect you at all? Or will it be business as usual?
Hey Joe,
If you were to weigh all of your infirmities, would they equal, in the opposite, the elation you would experience from a New England Patriots loss? Perhaps you are being primed by the Universe for a boat load of joy this weekend...and thereby, the nearly instantaneous remission of your symptoms. (Obviously, I'm not medically trained either.)
Bless little LuLu. She's all tuckered out from her play. In the video of her first day at day care, she looked a little overwhelmed. She's probably loving it now, eh? And perhaps you and Fondy, as well, if you aren't 100% responsible for keeping the "kids" exercised and entertained?
I really do hope all of your ailments clear up soon. Drink plenty of water and get some extra sleep.
I hope you are doing better Joe. So sorry to hear about your bad week.
Count me as another one of the "See a doctor" people. That pink cushy-loonking insulation contains fibergass. And some people have reactions to plaster dust. One, or both, are most likely the cause of your eye problem.
Hope everything gets better soon.
Lulu looks like puppy daycare is wearing her out. Good for you of course cause that means she isn't wearing you out at the end of the day. And she won't get into the trouble that bored dogs get into.
Sorry you are feeling so bad. Be careful taking advice from strangers about doctoring your eyes. I suggest going to a real doctor. One that you can check and see his diploma on the wall.
Hope the brainstorming for S5 takes off soon. Not to put any pressure on you guys, but it is going to be very difficult to outdo S4.
[i]Connor also writes: “ It’s been three years (now four with the new season starting up) and I feel like I am no closer to knowing anything about Sheppard, McKay, Teyla, Ronon, or little else about else on the team.”[/i]
I beg to differ: Sheppard loves Ferris wheels, anything that goes faster than a 100 miles an hour, football, and popcorn. He likes scary movies, Sci Fi, Evil Knievel was a childhood hero, and he’s been married once. He’s been to Afghanistan where he lost a couple of good friends. He passed the Mensa test, but didn’t join. Likes to golf and skateboard. Likes Johnny Cash. The team is the closest thing to family that he has.
McKay is allergic to citrus, is hypoglycemic and claustrophobic, loves Batman, had a dog once and at least 2 cats, loves short haired blondes, and is terrified of being eaten by a whale because his father read him Moby Dick as a child. At one point he wanted to be a concert pianist (okay that’s from SG-1). He got blamed for leaving the lights on at night as a child when actually his sister, Jeannie, was the culprit. He and his sister have been estranged for four years. He is a member of Mensa. He built a nuclear bomb in sixth grade, but had trouble getting plutonium. He also got mono from kissing a girl in sixth grade. He has worked at Area 51 and in Siberia helping the Russians build naquada generators.
Teyla was the leader of her people. Her family is dead. She can sing, but can’t cook. She has Wraith DNA.
Ronon was married once (or close enough), was a Specialist in the Satedan military, loves to kill Wraith.
Hey Joe,
A discussion thread was set up for your blog on the Sci-fi forums sorta what they have on Gateworld. A lot of fans appreciate the hard work the cast and crew have been doing for this season and love to read your blog to see what's going on in the SGA universe. Would you ever consider posting on the official Sci-fi.com SGA forum? Currently, they have Ronald Moore who makes a few apperances on the BSG forum, but I think it would be great if you were there to make an apperance. If you cannot, I totally understand.
Hi Joe,
Could dedicate a blog for our Yorkie Tim Tim. Well he went to the vet yesterday and lets say he only left half the man he arrived as!
They asked us to try to keep him calm for the next few days but he is an awful one to chase and bug the cats at our house. They suggested placing the cats in their own room. Well we have seven cats that just ain't happening!! LOL
I asked earlier this week who do you like this weekend... Pats or the Colts.
cheers,
Nicobar
Just checking in. Been working on time-management skills, which means spending less time on the Net.
*Playing Dr. Mom* I wouldn't fool around with the swollen eyelid. Cool compresses and ibuprofen for the inflammation, but see your physician if it's not better by Monday.
Tell Fondy I'll have to try her beets recipe. I grew up eating them Southern style--sweetened. How do you feel about turnips, both greens and root?
you want to know what happened to your eye? A quote from you, from yesterday's blog:
"I had plaster rain down on my head, choking white dust settle over me in an omnipresent cloud, and some deceptively cushy-looking pink insulation trigger a rash on my neck and wrists."
that's what's wrong with your eye, m'dear.
Hi Joe!
Hope you feel better soon!
Are there any stories coming up which you think are integral to the fourth season, because although I'm trying to like this new season so far I'm very disappointed, it's just boring, I can't quite work out why either, it feels like it's going through the motions. I'm feeling the loss of Beckett and Weir very much and frankly neither replacement is up to scratch (and I was a huge Sam fan on SG-1 so I take no pleasure in saying that).
I think the second half of the Season looks stronger so I'll keep persevering!
Hey Joe. Could we assume that the numbers refer to episodes which you guys are starting to firm up ideas for?
I had plaster rain down on my head, choking white dust settle over me in an omnipresent cloud, and some deceptively cushy-looking pink insulation trigger a rash on my neck and wrists.
Completely off topic, are you sure you didn't have any cement board behind the walls, since you said they were plaster? Cement dust could be bad stuff if its in your eye.
You go to the doctors for a checkup otherwise feeling fine, get a clean bill of health and five seconds later fall apart. Obviously a conspiracy by the medical profession in order to raise profits by the use of vodoo. Have you thought about living in a plastic bubble?
[i]Instead, it looks like another quiet evening of a little game I like to call: "What the hell did I do to cause this? I have no recollection of injuring myself or doing anything that could have led to this condition. Seriously. What the hell?"[i]
I also say: "Why the hell did I touch it now it hurts? It didn't hurt before I knew about it, now I want to die."
The only thing I can think of for Numbers 8, 10, 13, and 14 is the Bible book Numbers and its chapters. Though I don’t think that’s it.
UNLESS... Teyla and Keller are purifying Levites and Sheppard and Ronon are blowing trumpets and going to war while McKay curses the land and tries to return to Egypt......Is that it?? Am I close? LOL! LOL!
Re. your eye, shoulder, and stomach.
I can ask my neighbour if you like. He is a Sangoma, known as a witchdoctor in your part of the world.
Unlike the 'first world' where the idea of visiting a Sangoma is ludicrous, in Africa we are a bit more open minded, besides, a true Sangoma is an excellent herbalist as well.
Of course, he also rolls the bones, and nobody *ever* messes with Dr. Lubo.
Hi Joe,
I was wondering, in Travelers when Sheppard covered Larrin’s mouth, so that the wraith didn’t hear them. Why did Larrin cover his mouth as well?
Sheppard has always been my favourite character, but after starting to watch season 4, I kind of like his character less than I used to. One of the reasons is that he’s becoming a bit too much of a “Kirk” as MacKay usually calls him, and he seems even more of a cold person than he was before. He’s also getting very naïve.
I hope we’ll see more of Sheppard’s positive sides in future episodes.
Noooooooo! WGA strike! I gotta ask: are you technically allowed to write your blog during a WGA strike? I'd miss you if you had to go away. I came for the Stargate but I'm staying for the food writing, and I'm hoping you don't have to vanish to stay within WGA rules.
Anonymous said...
I was wondering, in Travelers when Sheppard covered Larrin’s mouth, so that the wraith didn’t hear them. Why did Larrin cover his mouth as well?
Let me handle this one, Joe.
Anonymous, when Sheppard covered her mouth, Larrin bit him which made him yelp. She covered his mouth to keep him from making more noise.
Anne Teldy
"Anonymous said...
Hi Joe,
I was wondering, in Travelers when Sheppard covered Larrin’s mouth, so that the wraith didn’t hear them. Why did Larrin cover his mouth as well?
Sheppard has always been my favourite character, but after starting to watch season 4, I kind of like his character less than I used to. One of the reasons is that he’s becoming a bit too much of a “Kirk” as MacKay usually calls him, and he seems even more of a cold person than he was before. He’s also getting very naïve.
I hope we’ll see more of Sheppard’s positive sides in future episodes."
Okay. Sheppard has become a cold person in season 4? Really? I have to disagree here.
In Adrift he had tears in his eyes when he was told Weir would die. In Lifeline he sadly and resolutely told Sam he would find Weir, after being dragged away by Ronon, and being forced to leave her behind. In Doppelganger he looked heartbroken in his dream when he thought McKay was dead, and looked incredibly upset when Heightmeyer died. Those are just a few examples I can think of where Sheppard has shown emotion and care for others.
So, as far as I'm concerned, so far we've been shown the most emotional Sheppard I've ever seen on screen. Cold? Not that I can see.
As for the 'Kirk'? Well in Season 3 he didn't go near a woman, and now, in season 4, out of 5 episodes he allowed himself to be kissed by one devious woman? Wow, what a womanizer he is...
From what I've seen so far of season 4, I think Sheppard looks smarter, has been shown as a leader, a caring team member, has been resourceful and is amusing as ever.
I think Sheppard has always been trusting in others. You could call it naivety I suppose, I call it expecting others to be honorable.
Thus, for me, I feel I've seen plenty of positive facets to Sheppard's character in season 4.
Perhaps you're watching a different SGA? An alternative universe one? Lol!
@crazy4dh
Thanks for the recap on the characters. I forgot a lot of that information!
Kimberly
The pics of the dogs are so cute...I've been real tempted trying to do that to my three cats...but they are already expert escape artists by getting out of every collar we buy them...I'm afraid anything like that will just go missing as well...
ANYWAY...MY REAL COMMENT...
I guess it is offical now that WGA will on strike as of Monday...is this gonna affect you guys...why is there a strike to begin with...everywhere I look on the Net I can't seem to get a straight answer.
Oh...this is Raven-Hawk again...I'm really looking forward to the epi tonight...especially that Shep and Ronon scene you were talking about...any serious scene between them is always fantastic..
Hey Joe- with the possible upcoming writers strike- will this effect season 5? I'm sure you guys are already starting next season, but are the writers for SGA in the same union?
Ouch. Go see a doctor, Joe. Of course, if it turns out that the doctor can't find anything wrong with you, it's probably karma coming to take revenge upon you on behalf of the dearly-missed Beckett and Weir. *winks*
Hi Joe
I really think you have been targeted by the Mallozzi Curse.. All those irritants happening in such a short period of time. You are going to have to find the counter potion for this very soon. As I said before we have to keep you healthy for season 5. By the way does "ignoring problems, i.e. your eye problem.. work for you..
Have a great weekend.
Dori
Watched TR last night and both hubs and myself enjoyed it greatly. We both laughed hysterically at the plant named for Rodney!!! The rest of the ep was great, really enjoyed it. You are right the Shep/Ronan scene at the end is good!
Thanks!
S'Clairef99
Wow Joe!
Sorry for your injuries but, your blog is hilarious! Even after working at the Orange Menace of home improvement warehouses I just chuckle as I catch up. The righty tighty thing was one of the only things I could get across to the youngsters at kid's workshops, and it seems they fared about the same as you did. I won't go into how many times I got whacked by their enthusiastic hammering.
A question/observation - Sam no longer wears her dogtags? or did she forget she was military in Tabula Rasa? after all she didn't seem to include herself as one of "the soldiers." Teyla's explanation to Rodney that he would remember what was most important to him seems to indicate that Sam's scientific mind is more important to her.
Congrats for season five!
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