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RegisterPosted by: Jack
« on: February 21, 2019, 04:35:39 pm »This actually is for 2018, not 2019. While I'm sure we'll do it again this year, I haven't really started giving consideration to what we'll be showing.
Posted by: Schan09
« on: February 21, 2019, 01:33:58 am »I am really pleased to know about the summer movie series 2019. I think that this summer is going to be filled with a lot of entertainment. Personally, we are fond of family friendly shows because our kids join us so we always watch what is useful for them. The shows by Andy Yeatman are dazzlingly entertaining for us.
Posted by: kalico
« on: September 01, 2018, 12:23:25 pm »Aww I bet the big boys loved their reward and thanks
Sounds like it was great evening and a good way to end the summer...
Hugs kal
Sounds like it was great evening and a good way to end the summer...
Hugs kal
Posted by: Jack
« on: September 01, 2018, 07:35:00 am »Last night was the last night of the summer movie series. Sundown's about 8pm these days, and it was still about 93F when that happened, so it was a great night for it.
Can you believe that we had 35 boys who completed a project for every week? A lot of them were older Cubs or Boy Scouts, but a lot of my regular boys were there as well.
I did allow Jeremy Sanders to join us. He wasn't hear long enough to get ten projects done, but he did one every week he was here, and did a couple of more besides that, and he's still making new friends, so I allowed that one. His step-brother was more interested in the football game, so that wasn't a problem.
We had a full pool party yesterday evening. That was a lot of fun itself, since it was still very warm, but the sun wasn't beating right down on everyone. Before we started serving dinner, I did get everyone's attention. While Ethan has already left for college, I presented Jake Ames, Connor Joyce, and Chandler with my thanks for all the help they've been consistently this summer - going way beyond what I'd expected from any of them. Those three (along with Ethan, and some help from a few of the younger teens, but those three and Ethan were the core of it) helped the younger kids with their projects, helped come up with ideas, and even did a lot of the reviewing of finished projects, to free me up. There's no way I could have made it this summer without their help.
Each of them was rewarded with a set of customized dog tags - something they can keep with them and show off, a group picture of the four of them, in a clapboard frame Leti suggested to me - something they can keep at home to remind them, and an Amazon gift certificate, so they know I valued all they did. I think the applause each of them got from the other kids made it clear I wasn't the only one who appreciated them.
We really did up the meal last night - pizza, fried chicken, and onion rings, along with the regular burger and dawgs, made sure everyone was full.
After the sun went down, we watched a couple of Honest Trailers, a couple of cartoons, an episode of the Adam West Batman, then Sky High. I even mixed trailers for a couple of movies into it.
I think everyone had a great time - I know I certainly did. I look forward to the weather starting to cool off, but I'll miss the days of having a bunch of boys run around in their swim trunks.
Can you believe that we had 35 boys who completed a project for every week? A lot of them were older Cubs or Boy Scouts, but a lot of my regular boys were there as well.
I did allow Jeremy Sanders to join us. He wasn't hear long enough to get ten projects done, but he did one every week he was here, and did a couple of more besides that, and he's still making new friends, so I allowed that one. His step-brother was more interested in the football game, so that wasn't a problem.
We had a full pool party yesterday evening. That was a lot of fun itself, since it was still very warm, but the sun wasn't beating right down on everyone. Before we started serving dinner, I did get everyone's attention. While Ethan has already left for college, I presented Jake Ames, Connor Joyce, and Chandler with my thanks for all the help they've been consistently this summer - going way beyond what I'd expected from any of them. Those three (along with Ethan, and some help from a few of the younger teens, but those three and Ethan were the core of it) helped the younger kids with their projects, helped come up with ideas, and even did a lot of the reviewing of finished projects, to free me up. There's no way I could have made it this summer without their help.
Each of them was rewarded with a set of customized dog tags - something they can keep with them and show off, a group picture of the four of them, in a clapboard frame Leti suggested to me - something they can keep at home to remind them, and an Amazon gift certificate, so they know I valued all they did. I think the applause each of them got from the other kids made it clear I wasn't the only one who appreciated them.
We really did up the meal last night - pizza, fried chicken, and onion rings, along with the regular burger and dawgs, made sure everyone was full.
After the sun went down, we watched a couple of Honest Trailers, a couple of cartoons, an episode of the Adam West Batman, then Sky High. I even mixed trailers for a couple of movies into it.
I think everyone had a great time - I know I certainly did. I look forward to the weather starting to cool off, but I'll miss the days of having a bunch of boys run around in their swim trunks.
Posted by: Zyngaru
« on: July 21, 2018, 06:23:50 pm »Big Trouble in Little China is a great movie. I equate it on the same level as Little Shop of Horrors.
Forbidden Kingdom? I know I have seen it, but can't remember which one it is, because there are so many like it, if it is the one I think it is. Is this the one where a boy goes into a china shop and gets a magical staff?
That's the one.
It's the only movie where Chan and Li starred together.
Yep. That is a good one.
Posted by: Jack
« on: July 21, 2018, 06:00:31 pm »Big Trouble in Little China is a great movie. I equate it on the same level as Little Shop of Horrors.
Forbidden Kingdom? I know I have seen it, but can't remember which one it is, because there are so many like it, if it is the one I think it is. Is this the one where a boy goes into a china shop and gets a magical staff?
That's the one.
It's the only movie where Chan and Li starred together.
Posted by: Zyngaru
« on: July 21, 2018, 02:39:50 pm »Big Trouble in Little China is a great movie. I equate it on the same level as Little Shop of Horrors.
Forbidden Kingdom? I know I have seen it, but can't remember which one it is, because there are so many like it, if it is the one I think it is. Is this the one where a boy goes into a china shop and gets a magical staff?
Forbidden Kingdom? I know I have seen it, but can't remember which one it is, because there are so many like it, if it is the one I think it is. Is this the one where a boy goes into a china shop and gets a magical staff?
Posted by: Jack
« on: July 21, 2018, 01:56:29 pm »I hadn't planned on doing Sky High, but we made a couple of changes because a lot of the kids had seen them (and I already explained Time Bandits). I came across Forbidden Kingdom by accident, but I remember me and my college kids loved that one. Michael Angarano stars in both Forbidden Kingdom and Sky High, which is what reminded me of it and made me decide it was a great choice. The only problem is, I really wish we had time to show Big Trouble in Little China after Forbidden Kingdom. Maybe we'll do a 'free' one after school starts.
Posted by: Journey
« on: July 21, 2018, 11:37:21 am »Ooh, I like the list. Also, because I haven't seen it discussed here before - Sky High is a good choice. That was a surprisingly fun movie. I expect that some of the older kids may have seen it before already, but that's all well and good. There's something to be said for nostalgia, after all.
Posted by: Jack
« on: July 21, 2018, 09:19:54 am »I've been announcing the movies as we watched them, but I think I got behind, so I'm just going to post the entire list now, if you don't mind.
8 June Flash Gordon
15 June Buckaroo Banzai
22 June Young Sherlock Holmes
29 June 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
6 July Jason and the Argonauts
13 July Three Musketeers
20 July Cat From Outer Space
27 July Rocketeer
3 August Labyrinth
10 August Forbidden Kingdom
31 August Sky High
I was seriously considering Time Bandits, but I decided that it would appeal more to certain kids, so I'm planning a special showing for that one and inviting the kids I know will enjoy it most. Instead I went with Forbidden Kingdom, which has a ton of action, a lot of character development, and some really funny parts as well. If the kids react well enough to Time Bandits, I'll try to show it to a larger crowd. Part of the problem is just that I don't remember it well, and haven't had time to watch it this summer.
In other news, last night I managed to get a really great picture of Ethan and Parker with Connor, Jake, and Chandler - the ones who've been such a great help to me this summer. This morning, I went ahead and ordered the picture frame/clap boards that Leti listed above. I'll put this picture in for each of them, with their dog tags, and a small trophy (and maybe a small gift card), and give it to all of them in front of the crowd before school starts.
8 June Flash Gordon
15 June Buckaroo Banzai
22 June Young Sherlock Holmes
29 June 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
6 July Jason and the Argonauts
13 July Three Musketeers
20 July Cat From Outer Space
27 July Rocketeer
3 August Labyrinth
10 August Forbidden Kingdom
31 August Sky High
I was seriously considering Time Bandits, but I decided that it would appeal more to certain kids, so I'm planning a special showing for that one and inviting the kids I know will enjoy it most. Instead I went with Forbidden Kingdom, which has a ton of action, a lot of character development, and some really funny parts as well. If the kids react well enough to Time Bandits, I'll try to show it to a larger crowd. Part of the problem is just that I don't remember it well, and haven't had time to watch it this summer.
In other news, last night I managed to get a really great picture of Ethan and Parker with Connor, Jake, and Chandler - the ones who've been such a great help to me this summer. This morning, I went ahead and ordered the picture frame/clap boards that Leti listed above. I'll put this picture in for each of them, with their dog tags, and a small trophy (and maybe a small gift card), and give it to all of them in front of the crowd before school starts.
Posted by: Adric
« on: July 05, 2018, 09:00:01 am »- getting each of the boys a set of dog tags with their vitals on one ...
Now I remember wearing dog tags during some younger years. I had forgotten all about them. (I also remember that Dad still had his dog tags from WWII. They brought them out to convince me I should wear mine, although our neighborhood wasn't exactly a war zone.)
Posted by: Jack
« on: July 03, 2018, 02:57:32 pm »Not really the type of thing I was thinking of Leti, but thinks for the links. Some of those will make nice stocking stuffer type gifts.
At this point, I think I'm going to lock in on what's already been mentioned - getting each of the boys a set of dog tags with their vitals on one, and with the other one thanking them for all their hard work with the younger kids. I'll take them out for a nice meal and give it to them there.
I'll just have to get with Connor and Jake's parents and decide what to put on the vital stats besides their name.
At this point, I think I'm going to lock in on what's already been mentioned - getting each of the boys a set of dog tags with their vitals on one, and with the other one thanking them for all their hard work with the younger kids. I'll take them out for a nice meal and give it to them there.
I'll just have to get with Connor and Jake's parents and decide what to put on the vital stats besides their name.
Posted by: Leti
« on: July 03, 2018, 12:41:16 pm »I remember that you made some kind of ceremony some years ago and gave awards to the kids. I was thinking that you could have several categories and give awards, maybe to the best pet caregiver, or to the best cook, to the best coach and things like that.
A nice key chain, or a money clip as the award
I found this:
For the movie helpers: https: // shop.universalorlando.com/p/Universal-Studios-Clapboard-Photo-Frame.html
Also:
https: // www.thinkgeek.com/electronics-gadgets/usb-accessories/
https: // www.gifts.com/product/9in1-auto-emergency-tool-30173625?PRID=PCRRE12DPE&REF=GTGTRE18JUL03GTXXXXCNTLR6GAP3R80NV7&CustId=&trackingpgroup=graddbv&viewpos=8
https: // www.thinkgeek.com/product/11f0/?rrec=true&pfm=Recs_CategoryLanding_11f0_2
https: // www.thinkgeek.com/product/itnq/
https: // www.thinkgeek.com/product/jtgv/
https://www.thinkgeek.com/product/inis/
I hope this helps.
Saludos
Leti
A nice key chain, or a money clip as the award
I found this:
For the movie helpers: https: // shop.universalorlando.com/p/Universal-Studios-Clapboard-Photo-Frame.html
Also:
https: // www.thinkgeek.com/electronics-gadgets/usb-accessories/
https: // www.gifts.com/product/9in1-auto-emergency-tool-30173625?PRID=PCRRE12DPE&REF=GTGTRE18JUL03GTXXXXCNTLR6GAP3R80NV7&CustId=&trackingpgroup=graddbv&viewpos=8
https: // www.thinkgeek.com/product/11f0/?rrec=true&pfm=Recs_CategoryLanding_11f0_2
https: // www.thinkgeek.com/product/itnq/
https: // www.thinkgeek.com/product/jtgv/
https://www.thinkgeek.com/product/inis/
I hope this helps.
Saludos
Leti
Posted by: Zyngaru
« on: July 03, 2018, 12:21:04 pm »
What I'm leaning towards right now is getting each of them a set of dog tags with one tag having their vital information, and the other giving the details of their 'above and beyond award'.
Dog tags are a great idea. They are an "IN" thing with the Scouts around here right now.
I wore them as a kid. Dad being in military it gave my vitals and his serial number so he could be found in case of emergency.
Posted by: Jack
« on: July 03, 2018, 11:45:50 am »If they are the kind of boys who wear accessories, maybe a leather wrist bracelet with something memorable stamped into the leather.
While some boys do wear that kind of thing, it doesn't seem to be common right now. What seems to be common is necklaces and sometimes rings, with various bracelets coming in way behind.
What I'm leaning towards right now is getting each of them a set of dog tags with one tag having their vital information, and the other giving the details of their 'above and beyond award'.