G-Manicus

'No comment' on that last part by the way.

Doctor Who is set to take a trip back in time with his new companion to the Roman Empire.

Personally, the only Russian "classics" I liked were by Chekov (The Cherry Orchard and The Three Sisters) I can understand that. With each novel in the series the "weirdness" factor tended to multiply and, well, you can imagine how things were shaping up by, ohhhhhhh, book #5 or so! LOL!

But Gaius ... did you get to keep the basketball?

I tink it would all depend on whether Ditka was normal sized or miniature. If he's miniature, then Caesar MIGHT have a chance. If he's normal sized? Da Bears!

Vodka: Check!

Good point. Perhaps we should ply her with some vino?

I've just begun the Colleen McCollough series myself. Finished "First Man in Rome" and have just begun "The Grass Crown." Prior to that, my last books were "The Family" by Mario Puzo, and "Worker's Compensation Claims Law"

I loved the Dune series. They got a little weird in the later books, but the first 3 were great IMO.

This first post will be edited on a periodic basis to bring you a rolling look at TV listings for the following 2 weeks or so in the US. Tried to make a go of keeping track of the UK listings for awhile as well, but had to give it up. Helpful links to searchable TV Listings: US - TiVo listings. UK - What's On TV - United States Listings (All times are Eastern Standard Time) Wednesday 5/21/08 Smart Travels: Europe With Rudy Maxa HDNET - 6:30 am Next showing: Germany's Rhine and Mosel Rivers Rhine castles; Koblenz; the bridge at Remagen; city of Cologne; Roman city of Trier; vineyards and castles along the Mosel River. Smart Travels Equator - 11:00pm Next showing: Rome The Colosseum, ancient Baths of Caracalla, Vatican City and tips on the best eating, shopping and city walks. Thursday 5/22/08 Barbarians II History Channel - 11:00 am Next showing: Vandals The Vandals infiltrate the Roman borders in northern Gaul and sweep into Spain. Friday 5/23/08 Gladiator (2000) HBO - 1:30 am Condemned to arena fights by corrupt Roman leader Commodus, Gen. Maximus seeks revenge for his family's deaths. Superweapons of the Ancient World Military Channel - 9:00 am Next showing: The Claw Greek genius Archimedes creates a secret weapon that plucks Roman warships from the sea. Rome: Power & Glory Military Channel - 12:00 pm Next showing: The Cult of Order The slow disintegration of Rome; the economy falters; citizens turn to religious cults; the Roman Empire becomes divided. Saturday 5/24/08 Rick Steves' Europe HDNET - 7:00 am Next showing: Provence: Legendary Light, Wind and Wine Roman ruins in Nimes; Avignon's papal palace; Van Gogh's Arles; the Rhone. Rome HBO2 - 9:00 pm Next showing: Utica Caesar returns home; Vorenus and Pullo have a showdown with a local thug; Servilia's plan backfires. Tuesday 5/27/08 Hidden Worlds: Underground Rome HDNET - 10:00pm Archaeologists and urban explorers search for relics of the city. History's Mysteries History International - 12:00 pm Next showing: The Roman Emperors The heads of Ancient Rome lead lives of increasing depravity. Thursday 5/29/08 Rome: Power & Glory Military Channel - 3:00 pm Next showing: The Grasp of the Empire Roman colonization; slavery. Sunday 6/1/08 MythBusters Discovery - 12:00 pm Next showing: Ancient Death Ray; Skunk Cleaning; What Is Bulletproof? Hosts test urban legends: Greek scientist sets fire to a Roman fleet; removing skunk odor. Monday 6/2/08 Conquest History International - 4:30 am Next showing: Weapons of the Barbarians Barbarians from many lands use many weapons to fight the forces of Rome. What the Romans Did for Us History International - 9:30 am Next showing: Arteries of the Empire Ancient Almanac History International - 11:00 am Next showing: Incredible Monuments of Rome The Colosseum; the Pantheon; the Forum.

LOL!

Yeah, but what if Caesar fought DITKA!!!?

JR: Yes, thanks. I was just kidding around. And glad to hear about your non-deletion! G

I've heard of a pie hole before, but never a cake hole! Hey Shakespeare ... !

Same here. When I start a book though I hate not to finish it. This one couldn't end quickly enough. The movies? Loved 'em. The book? Not so much.

D'oh! If only we'd had a "Year Zero"! Now who the hell am I going to give this cake to? Wikipedia has only the following 2 blokes listed as being born in 64 BC: * Gaius Julius Hyginus * Marcus Valerius Messalla Corvinus

Perhaps we should just have it deified?

Lost Warrior is the ...

Well, okay then. As the new guy I just do what I'm told. So with that in mind, at approx 4pm EST time I will be departing the boards, returning at approx 6:45am EST tomorrow.

Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, born 2070 years ago yesterday. I will sacrifice 5 healthy bulls in your honor!

My Ipod is loaded up with predominantly 80's tunes.

Exeter? Also, should we consider the different numbered sections a clue? It also appears that in the upper right hand area there may be part of a turret ...

Por que?

Yeah! You bunch of cheaters!