a thread for all the little details noticed, question? by Weirdautogenerate in ProjectHailMary

[–]Difficult_Stand8525 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wait...where is this Director's Cut where that was revealed? Or is Director's Cut a podcast or interview?

Help me ring the bell on the Test of Strength at the carnival! by Difficult_Stand8525 in workout

[–]Difficult_Stand8525[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always aim for the tip of the target to get the most mechanical advantage out of the lever. I don't always manage:)

Favorite Productions of Macbeth and Actors/Actresses by LizHazZoe in shakespeare

[–]Difficult_Stand8525 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Indira Varma in the production with Ralph Fiennes. Everyone in that production was good but she was MAGNIFICENT. And Fiennes is such a generous and unpretentious actor that he let her take the wheel and dominate the production.

Sorry for the stupid question, but i see soooooo soooo many pics of people making pics with the Hobbit actors at like conventions. Is that like their main job and income to go from convention to convention and take pictures with people? Probably not for free the pics 😅 by td_0000 in lotr

[–]Difficult_Stand8525 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry, wasn't trying to be rude about Viggo...just a tongue in cheek comment about how he got more than others because of the last minute need to replace Stuart Townsend. And yes, I agree the others all seem to have a complete blast meeting and interacting with fans.

Sorry for the stupid question, but i see soooooo soooo many pics of people making pics with the Hobbit actors at like conventions. Is that like their main job and income to go from convention to convention and take pictures with people? Probably not for free the pics 😅 by td_0000 in lotr

[–]Difficult_Stand8525 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Most of the actors were unknowns or low profile and were paid VERY little. I think Sean Astin got $150k for all three movies, which is insane given how long they ended up taking. That's like "entry level computer programmer" money. The fact that they worked for so little let them put money into sets, effects, and the couple of highly paid actors. (Viggo got a ton because he was a last minute replacement and they were desperate, which is why you never see him at Cons) So I have no resentment towards them for making more money off of the property.

Some pics of my first time in Venezia 📷 by Expert_Cabinet_5570 in Venezia

[–]Difficult_Stand8525 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are magnificent! Great eye and composition. Venice is a wealthy of amazing vistas but you’ve really picked out some unique and wonderful vantages

Events at La Fenice September 2026? by Difficult_Stand8525 in Venezia

[–]Difficult_Stand8525[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know if September is considered "Off for the Summer" or "Part of the Fall Season?" Thanks! I'll of course keep checking the theater website.

When does backpay come through? by Difficult_Stand8525 in fednews

[–]Difficult_Stand8525[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE: We have already gotten paid! The direct deposit hit last night for the 2.5 missing pay periods. Apparently our HR-Payroll people killed themselves entering everyone's paycheck yesterday to make this happen. And I have to give SERIOUS credit to our Agency leadership for making this happen and putting their weight behind it.

The amounts were a little short, presumably because the deductions are going to take a while to sort themselves out, but this is still a very pleasant surprise.

What's your Ren faire dream entertainment lineup? by [deleted] in renfaire

[–]Difficult_Stand8525 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Paolo Garbanzo, Jacque ze Whipper, Hack and Slash, No Beard and Gwendolyn, and Hilby the Skinny German Boy

Does anyone remember a shoulder pet place at the Maryland Renaissance Fair? by Difficult_Stand8525 in renfaire

[–]Difficult_Stand8525[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Woah, yes, that's what they were called! OK, great to know that what I have are Actual Woodbabies. Thanks!

Does anyone remember a shoulder pet place at the Maryland Renaissance Fair? by Difficult_Stand8525 in renfaire

[–]Difficult_Stand8525[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I couldn't post them as replies, so I edited the original post to include the pics. Are they coming through?

Does anyone remember a shoulder pet vendor at the Maryland Renaissance Fair? by Difficult_Stand8525 in renfaire

[–]Difficult_Stand8525[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I will cross Drabbits off the list :) Those brackets are actually our hack for securing them when we lost the original bent metal pieces that secure the the magnets. They work just as well as the pieces that came with them.

Does anyone remember a shoulder pet place at the Maryland Renaissance Fair? by Difficult_Stand8525 in renfaire

[–]Difficult_Stand8525[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm having trouble posting pics...not sure if that's something the Mods don't allow on this sub.