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Kelly and the Family Game Factory

I went to see "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" today. It was a little different. I liked parts of it better than the original and other parts, not so well. I liked how they explained why Willy Wonka was the way he was although the answer seemed pretty simple. I blame the rest on him being a recluse. The only question I have about the movie is: Why did no one want the everlasting gobstopper? They seemed to fill some plot holes in the original and open some new ones. I'll bet the pundits are having a field day. I liked the way it ended and the oompah loompahs were good (we even got to see where they're from).

Hung out with Superman for a little while yesterday. He was totally in his element. When he opened his shop he had these 'game nights' on Saturdays but after a while, they became increasingly stressful for him. He didn't like where they were going, so he put a stop to them. After a few weeks of no one showing up on Saturday night, they seem to be back. I'm not sure what the difference is. It seems to be the same people as before. I guess they're just not doing the same things as before. Anyhow, whatever works, I guess.

I also got the lawn mowed today. It was hotter than blue blazes and all I had in me was a cup of English Breakfast Tea (it was SO good). Anyhow, I'm about 90 percent done and I start to feel a little woozy and nauseous. I stopped the mower and sat down on the edge of the shed for a few minutes. Couldn't catch my breath. I had only a little ways to go so I tried to start the lawnmower again. Felt like I couldn't even stand. I left the mower in the lawn, walked inside and layed on my bed for about 5 minutes. Got something to drink and started to feel a little more human. After a while, I was feeling well enough to finish cutting the lawn -- there was only a 6 x 20 foot section to finish -- so I finished with the lawn and put the mower away. After I got something to eat, took a shower and rested for a while I felt well enough to sit in an air conditioned theater for almost two hours and watch a movie.

I have to tell you, I was a little nervous when I wasn't feeling well. I felt like I could have blacked out at any moment. I can't remember a time when I felt like that. I don't know what my death will be like but I'm thinking it will start out something like that. Yes, it was that bad.

Several hours later I think I'm fully recovered and feeling much better, thank you very much. Next time, I won't cut my lawn at noon on a very hot day. The only reason I talked myself into it was that it was looking overcast and I really needed to cut my yard before it started to rain. The grass was rather long. As I started this task, the clouds parted and the sun came out and put a hurtin' on me.

Live and learn.

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