Farview 2012

Hey Everyone,

I'm Back from Fairview and BOY WHAT A TIME I HAD, First off I actually got to truly test drive the Can-am Comander and I can't begin to say enough about this Machine.

The Bucket seats were very comfortable and I could last all day, where as in the Razor and Rhino I would be aching by the end of the ride also the seating is tilted back which is  more like  a car, thus elevating the pressure in my tailbone.

It has two hand holds, a bar on the dash and a stick on the console and that made me feel very secure and comfortable as well as side netting.

and finally the Most important POWER and TORQUE It had excellent low range for four wheeling and High gear for more of a RALLY RACING STYLE for handling the switch backed trails. Probably the most fun part for me was the SPEED when we were coming  into town after the saturday afternoon run we had it up to 72mph!!!

But it actually tops out at 80mph.

So as far as side-by-side's go this is the one I would choose for all around comfort and all around fun CAN-AM COMMANDER IS #1

we also took it off some pretty Big Jumps and at one point my Uncle Mike said we had all four tires off the ground, TALK ABOUT MAJOR AIRTIME.

I also saw some of THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FALL COLORS I'VE EVER SEEN, I MEAN THE RED AND ORANGE LEAVES WERE SO BRIGHT YOU  ALMOST NEEDED SUNGLASSES TO LOOK AT THEM.

Now on to the animals I saw a total of 5 deer and 6 or seven TURKEYS, THAT'S RIGHT TURKEYS!!! WE COULD'VE HAD A THANKSGIVING FEAST RIGHT THERE, AND THERE I WAS WITHOUT MY CRANBERRY SAUCE DARN IT!!!

I also went on my first actual "NIGHT RUN" which made for a totally different experience, But with the Commander's AMAZING HEADLIGHTS THE VISIBILITY WAS EXCELLENT!!!

The food and company WAS AMAZING AS WE HAD PRETTY MUCH ALL OF THE RIGDON CLAN DOWN THIS TIME, minus a few kids.

So in my humble oppion IT WAS THE BEST TRIP YET!!! CAN'T WAIT UNTIL BARTMAN IN FAIRVIEW 2013!!!! RIGDON'S ROCK!!!

THANKS TO UNCLE MIKE AND EVERYONE FOR MAKING THIS TRIP POSSIBLE.

Bart's Movie Review

Pirate Captain sets out on a mission to defeat his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz for the " Pirate of the year Award."

I thought this was another Rousing and Swashbuckling adventure from the talented filmmakers of Aardman Entertainment.
 It had Jokes that were very humorous, But you had to pay pretty close attention otherwise you might miss them, which to me was the only slight downside to this  entertaing farce.
I also thought the sets and voice cast were wonderful as well.
Overall Rating 4/5 Stars

Bart's Space Movie review

Seen on 7/25/12

Johnny English goes up against international assassins hunting down the Chinese premier.


I thought this movie was a very funny second installment in the "Johnny English Movie duo. I do have to say that if your not a "Bean fan" or into 007 then this might come off as a bit of a head-scratcher, But for me it was great!!!


"Rowan's still got the comedic touch."


4/5 Stars

Bart's Space Movie Review

Seen on 7/23/12

Eight years on, a new terrorist leader, Bane, overwhelms Gotham's finest, and the Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy.

I thought this movie was a little slow to build up to the action at first, but once it got going It was very intense. I thought the new Villain Bane was one of the darkest villains I've ever encountered.


I also really enjoyed Ann Hathaway's performance as Catwoman it was a nice revamp on the Semi-campy performance of Pfeiffer.


Now on to Alfred, Michael Cain's  performance was much deeper than  the other films in that he felt more like a parent rather than just merely trying to Shelter and feed Wane.


 on to the vehicles........psych!!!! I'm not going tell, cause that might Spoil the movie.


It's just an Incredible film, that dropped my jaw and left me yearning for more, which to me is exactly what a film should do.


Overall rating  4/5 Stars  "Amazing in Imax!!!"

 

Bart's Space Movie Review

Seen on 7/14/12

Sean Anderson partners with his mom's husband on a mission to find his grandfather, who is thought to be missing on a mythical island.

From the start I viewed this film as one of those where "You turn off your Brain and just relax" Because if your going into this one with too high of expectations, you'll be sadly disappointed.

Because this is a Fun Film that at times will have your eyes rolling and gut-busting as you get pelted with one "One-liner after another"  For Example: ( Vanessa Hudgens) Kailani: What was that? (Luis Guzmán) Gabato: It's a scary noise in a dark cave. Keep moving...

I also Loved the Rock's Version of the Ray Charles Classic "What a Wonderful World". 

Overall it was a nice remake of a film that was already pretty far fetched in it's own right.

Overall Rating 

3/5 Stars

Bart's Space Movie Review

Seen on 10/8/12

In an effort to tap into his original talent, a wheelchair-bound author moves to a rural town, where he befriends a single mother and her three kids, who help reignite his passion for writing.

I thought this was an amazing Story, with a main character very well portrayed by the great Morgan Freeman. I really felt a connection to him, first, his Struggle to "adapt" to his new life and Second his Struggle to unlock the "Imagination" within himself.

I too have faced Similar circumstances especially when I see the world I reside in crumbling around me, Being devastated by fire and the honesty of people being tested over and over.

 It makes me grateful for the friends/ Family that have come into my life and ts what I believe this Story is all about, That by just being a friend to someone who maybe has lost his/her passion or drive you can help him/her regain it, so they in turn can spread the joy to others.

The Only slight downside I found with this was that the pacing was "Slow" other than that It was a wonderful film.

(Overall Rating . 4/5 Stars)

4th Of July 2012

Hey everyone,

I had another wonderful Fourth, It Consisted of a great breakfast of pancakes w/ caramel syrup, eggs, a biscuit and a blueberry muffin, Which unfortunately  I ran out of room in the old breadbasket for.

Then later we had a water fight, which I wouldn't really classify as a fight because everyone was primarily playing water-balloon volleyball, so I did most of the shooting, However, once I joined in with Chris to play water balloon volleyball I guess " All Bets were Off" because I found myself soaking wet by the end and "IT WASN'T FROM THE WATER BALLOONS.

But Water Balloon Volleyball was way fun and I think I'll compete in it from now on.

Now on to Dinner we had fantastic Hamburgers and my Grandma made me her yearly Macaroni Salad and My aunt made her Orange Jello Salad, Both of which were Fabulous!!! and to drink we had Homemade Root Beer Yum!!!

Finally to the Fireworks they were pretty good, but due to the fire danger they were way scaled back.

SO OVERALL ANOTHER GREAT 4TH!!!