The very first movie we saw before we were married was "Premonition" starring Sandra Bullock. Ho hum. Yawn. Geesh, that was over 3 years ago!
We hike and camp a lot so we decided on a "date day" on Sunday, January 16, and make good of the "have fun" and "enjoy" portions of our resolutions by watching a movie at the Edwards in Fresno.
We saw our FIRST movie as marrieds: The King's Speech. Definitely an Academy Award winner. Gotta see it. It is a "makes-you-feel-good" movie.
We wanted to see "True Grit," but we had just missed the 2:30 (time was 2:35) start and seating was limited to the front row meaning neck strain. Not!
We opted for the 4:15 start for the "The King's Speech" movie.
At first, we thought the place would be empty. Within 15 minutes of that thought, the crowds came strolling in. Whoa! Good thing we got here early! SRO.
Instead of purchasing the regular faire of popcorn and soda, we brought in our own popcorn and water into the theater in our ultralight pack. Security accosted us and inquired as to what was in our pack. I told them, "Popcorn and water. We are diabetics. The popcorn here is too buttery and salty and the sodas we cannot drink." He let us through.
I guess we saved $20!
As we sat in the theater, commercials flashed on the screen. My how times have changed! Hell, we see these commercials on television, why are we seeing them here in the theater?
We thought that we would go straight into the movie, but no! Previews! Now, that's more like it!
After the fade to black, the theater erupted into a thunderous round of applause! Yes, my how times have changed.
After the movie, we "feasted" at Outback compliments of the gift card we got from JayMi for Christmas. My wife ate the salmon and I pigged out on the babyback ribs. Keep in mind, this does not count as "fast food faire." The streak continues.
Then, the next day we went to see "The Fighter" at the Met Plex in Oakhurst. Another "first" in Oakhurst. We went to see this movie, because JayMi likes "Marky Mark." The movie was so-so.
A "double" first. Back-to-back!
Again, we brought in our ultralight with popcorn and water. No one said a word even though there were signs posted, "No outside food and drinks allowed in theaters." Yeah, right. We waltzed right in and no one said a word. The popcorn was a bit "noisy" while trying to open up the bag. I had to get up and go outside the theater to open it up.
Note to selves: bring popcorn in plastic containers that are quiet.
We definetly had fun.
Oops. A driver lost control of his pickup on the black ice about a mile away from Wawona Campground heading toward Chinquapin. When he hit the ice, his truck slid off the road up a dirt embankment and slid about 30 feet on the driver's side. Nobody was injured.
Half Dome way in the back. The views were spectacular.
Speaking of views being spectacular, here is my beautiful wife.
Some guy.
Having fun and enjoying.
Heading towards Summit Meadow, which is the easier part of the hike.
