Stupid Guest Tricks

someone pede the bed

DisneyMom wrote: rocks! maybe she could detect signs of life coming from my kids' room on Saturdays so I could get them to clean!

If Scooter sees a bed with a person on it she'll hop up, find the warmest spot, tuck in and go to sleep. I think you need Hobie. She'll jump up on the edge of the bed and give them the big wet nose.

After 1 wake up call, my kids know that a cup of water in an exposed ear hole is the next visit. We now have a house where people get up the first time they are asked. I was accused of being a little harsh once, but after a nice "talking to" the accusation was retracted.

Kids, wear your ear muffs!

Two things from the multimedia iBooks download on Saving Mr. Banks, about Travers' reaction to the finished movie: They have the text of a telegram Mrs. Travers sent to Walt congratulating him on the movie, and particularly praising several of the performers. She singles out Julie Andrews and David Tomlinson and the children ("especially the girl"), and promises a follow-up letter with more reaction. It's very interesting, in light of her supposed dislike of the movie, that nothing negative is said.

There is, however, a short anecdote that immediately following the premiere at the Chinese, Mrs. Travers approached Walt with several suggestions for changes to the film. Walt replied to her, "Pamela, that ship has sailed!"

BRWombat wrote: "... that ship has sailed!"

I used that same line when my oldest kid, who had dropped out of college right after I spent $6000 on tuition, demanded that I started paying tuition again because she had gotten her head back together and wanted to finish her degree.

After seeing Saving Mr. Banks a second time, I noted a few, well, many things I had missed or not gotten the first time. I especially liked Walt's tone and edict when both were going to ride the merry go round. After conversations with Travers Walt finally and firmly stated; "Pam, get on the horse!" The fact Ralph, her driver was fictional, rather saddened me. He played such a fine roll.

Main Streeter wrote:After seeing Saving Mr. Banks a second time, I noted a few, well, many things I had missed or not gotten the first time. I especially liked Walt's tone and edict when both were going to ride the merry go round. After conversations with Travers Walt finally and firmly stated; "Pam, get on the horse!" The fact Ralph, her driver was fictional, rather saddened me. He played such a fine roll.

I completely agree with your statement, both Walt and Ralph. I'm glad that Ralph was there and I'm sure he was there as a conduit to show that Mrs. Travers had a softer side, if you could break through the wall.

Ralph was played by Paul Giamatti, one of my favorites. I first saw him in the Howard Stern movie "Private Parts" where he had the most unfortunate nickname.

My family has always thought of Giamatti as the villain in Big Fat Liar. That has to be one of his all time best characters. They said they wanted to go home and watch Big Fat Liars after we saw Saving Mr Banks in the theater.