Guess I'm supposed to introduce myself.

[Cuthbert Allgood]

Hi!

Just a dude in the midwest who's been reading some of the stuff on here since we shifted to Idiocracy with our new election. Decided it was time to jump into the fray. I'm in the middle of re-reading the Dark Tower series before the movie comes out next month, hence the username.

Anyway, cool site.

[rzemanfl]

1. Welcome to DU. n/t

[Cuthbert Allgood]

5. Well thank you. Very welcome at this point.

[AJT]

2. Hey and howdy.

[Cuthbert Allgood]

9. Howdy to you.

[underpants]

3. Welcome to DU

[Cuthbert Allgood]

7. Thank you.

[PJMcK]

4. Hey, Dude in the Midwest

I look forward to reading your posts, Cuthbert Allgood.

[Cuthbert Allgood]

6. I make no promises,

but I'll do my best.

[saidsimplesimon]

8. Any foe of

"Flagg" is a friend of mine. Welcome to the fray.

[Cuthbert Allgood]

11. Long days and pleasant nights to you.

(I need to finish this series and read something else for my own good, really )

[saidsimplesimon]

18. The "Dark Tower" has no

finish. It is a triump of fictional literary expression. imo

[Cuthbert Allgood]

20. This is my second time through

and I love that about it. Best thing King has written in my opinion. I've just been hammering through them this summer and they have kind of taken over my thinking to a large extent. Which isn't always bad, but I need to break things up soon.

[MuseRider]

41. Welcome!

I too have read them twice. Like reading Game of Thrones you get completely caught up in them, for a very long time!

Great name choice. Movie out soon, I am dying to see what they do with it.

[Cuthbert Allgood]

42. I'm a little worried that it only an hour and a half

and the casting looks like they are pulling from at least 2 and probably 3 books. But I like the casting decisions so far.

[MuseRider]

43. I heard that it was not really the books

just enough of them to provide non readers with a feel for them then the movie is more of what comes after or late in the books? I have not read a lot, wanted to see it all fresh but like you I was concerned about that too. Not sure how this will work. I would have loved to have seen it done like GOT was done. More detail and they could have done all the books.

I just this morning finished re-reading the trilogy that started with Mr. Mercedes since that starts on August 9th I believe.

It is time to read something new again. Whew, I love re-reading books but have re-read too many lately.

[Cuthbert Allgood]

59. Have you read the whole series?

Not sure how to tell you what the movie is without spoilers. I guess I could say that one of the trailers had Roland with the Horn of Eld, if that helps without saying too much.

[MuseRider]

64. Twice.

I cannot wait to see it.

[Cuthbert Allgood]

66. Awesome.

Then you clearly understand what they are doing with the movie which I think is a nice idea to give them flexibility.

[The Polack MSgt]

10. Welcome to DU

I also live on the prairie - It's corn and soybeans here.

Whatta U got? wheat? Sunflowers?

[Cuthbert Allgood]

12. Beer and cheese

Though I grew up in wheat and sugar beets.

[Lilyhoney]

13. You must be in WI, like me.

Welcome to DU.

[Cuthbert Allgood]

17. Yes I am.

And thank you.

[The Polack MSgt]

14. I love 'Sconsin. Although I only visit on business

and have so far managed to avoid trips between November and March.

So have a spotted cow for me CA

[Cuthbert Allgood]

19. This may be too early in my stay, but I'm going to go beer snob.

Spotted Cow is, in my opinion, New Glarus' worst beer and yet it gets all the love. It's a nice bridge from non-craft beer to craft beer, but once you're in, they have so many better options.

If you have the chance, try their Two Women, or Road Slush, or, if you like wheat beer, their Bubbler.

I'm originally from colder areas, so winters here aren't so bad.

[The Polack MSgt]

23. Ehh, I hear worse beer snobbery all the time

My brother is a chef and a beer snob. So his beer adjective game is strong.

I drink Stag, without apologies

[Cuthbert Allgood]

24. Stag--memories of my younger years.

I just don't get the Spotted Cow love, I guess. To each their own. But try some other New Glarus next time you're in state. You won't be disappointed.

[OriginalGeek]

27. Did I hear beer snob?

Good. Would that there were more of us.

Welcome to DU, CA!


Unfortunately, I'm not rich enough to be as snobby as I want to be but I make do.

[Cuthbert Allgood]

29. I hear that.

Plus I have gout, so I have to limit the amount of beer I drink.

But there just isn't time to drink crappy beer.

[appleannie1943]

15. Welcome. The more the merrier.

[Cuthbert Allgood]

21. Ain't that the truth.

Thanks.

[samnsara]

16. welcome!!!

[Cuthbert Allgood]

22. Thank you.

[shraby]

25. Welcome

[Cuthbert Allgood]

30. Thank you.

[Skittles]

26. HOWDY Cuthbert Allgood

[Cuthbert Allgood]

31. Appreciate it.

[Skittles]

34. I am curious, were you a long-time DU surfer?

Last edited Wed Jul 19, 2017, 06:13 PM - Edit history (1)

[Cuthbert Allgood]

36. More than a year.

I guess it got heavier during the election cycle. Then even heavier when the unspeakable happened.

Not my first discussion board (though this one has nicer threaded discussions than a lot of them).

[Skittles]

44. you'll like it here

it really is an oasis from the creeping rightwing fascism we see everywhere

[Cuthbert Allgood]

60. Seems to not be a lot of those anymore.

[Floyd R. Turbo]

28. Welcome to the club!

[Cuthbert Allgood]

32. Appreciated

Seems like a good club.

[lunamagica]

33. Welcome!

[Cuthbert Allgood]

39. I feel very welcome.

[MFM008]

35. Were all mad here

and dont forget it.............

[Cuthbert Allgood]

38. I'll keep that in mind

And I have a fondness for Alice in Wonderland.

[UrbScotty]

37. Hi from the Midwest (Kentwood, Michigan, in fact)!

[Cuthbert Allgood]

40. Thank you.

Had to look that up. I have relatives that live in the Grand Rapids area, though I've never been there. Most of my Michigan knowledge is UP.

[ailsagirl]

45. Welcome!

[whathehell]

46. Welcome to DU.

[cbreezen]

47. Welcome! nt

[Honeycombe8]

48. Welcome, Cuthbert. (Not familiar w/Dark Tower, so unfamiliar with your user name.) nr

[Cuthbert Allgood]

61. It's a great series, if you enjoy reading.

It is King's attempt to create a world like Tolkien did. There are seven novels and then he added an eighth to fill some voids. It also relates really closely to about 7 of his novels and somewhat to a whole lot more.

The original seven novels average about 800-900 pages.

[Heartstrings]

49. I'm from the Midwest, too!

Welcome to du!

[BadgerMom]

50. Welcome!

Glad you're here.

[left-of-center2012]

51. Greetings and salutations

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

52. Welcome to DU!

Take you shoes off, look around and enjoy..........

[argyl]

53. Welcome aboard.

[magicarpet]

54. Hello from Maine

Welcome to DU.

Your not a Russian spy ~ right ?

Just kidding ~ a hearty welcome to you !

[Cuthbert Allgood]

62. I hope to get up to your neck of the woods at some point.

My wife and I were going to go this summer, but opted for NYC. Maybe next year. I hear it is beautiful. I have a former student that teaches at Bates.

[brush]

55. Welcome. Hope you enjoy DU.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

56. Welcome to DU, a.k.a sanity central.

With the political upset and unrest, this is a place to feel at ease and have a voice/place to call your own.
And to make yourself feel a little happier, don't miss the LOL Cats post on Sunday in the Lounge! SCE rocks it!

[raven mad]

57. Welcome to the madhouse..........

We're all a little crazy, which is why this place rocks.

[rurallib]

58. Howdy Doody!

Welcome to DU and the Lounge

[logosoco]

63. Welcome!

I saw that user name and had to check out your post! The wheel has turned three times for me and it has been more wonderful each time!

I am sort of excited for the movie! But at 95 minutes I may have to wait to rent it on Amazon (can't go that long sitting or not using the bathroom!)

Do you follow Sai King on twitter or facebook? he has been making some good comments! And he got blocked by the orange one!! LOL

I am in the mid-west also! We are roasting this week. But my house is in the path of totality for the eclipse so I am pretty happy for that!!!

[Cuthbert Allgood]

65. I am finding I like things more this second time.

Currently past the middle of Wolves and I remember not liking that novel as much first time, but really like it this time.

I will have to follow Sai King.

I am headed down to the Carbondale area for the eclipse. Have never been in the totality. My wife thought I was crazy when I asked here at the beginning of the year if she wanted to go so I set it up with some friends. Just a couple weeks ago she told our son that she might go. I informed her all bed space was claimed and she lost her right to first refusal.

[niyad]

67. welcome--you have found a great site!

[mr_lebowski]

68. WELCOME!!!

You've indeed found the right place if you're drawing ties between Idiocracy and our current Sadministration!

[broadcaster90210]

69. Welcome!

[Curmudgeoness]

70. Hi, and welcome.

Always good to see a new member.

[apkhgp]

71. This is me

Getting in line to welcome you to DU

[joet67]

72. Welcome! I too recently started posting.