As usual on a Friday night I went to the chip shop for what some call a fish supper. My other half was out, so I settled in for a relaxing evening. My selection box lucky dip came up with Boondoggle. Oh dear, the reviews are not great. This is a very light coloured ale. I have to say the taste was nothing special, but it wasn't unpleasant. It just didn't have any 'wow factor'.
Here's the rear label for your reading pleasure.
This picture of my dinner didn't come out very well. My son and I split a 'small' portion of chips and it was plenty. I think the lady at the chippy gives me extra as I'm a loyal customer.
The movie was The Martian. I know it's a couple of years old, but I didn't get around to seeing it before. I bought the DVD a while back. I have to say I really enjoyed it. I love a story that has some science behind it. Apparently NASA got involved to help make it realistic. IMDB gives it 8/10. I like to check out the trivia for movies I see. There's lots there for this one. I want to read the book some time as I expect there's even more science in that. If you haven't seen the movie it's about an astronaut being left on Mars after the mission gets aborted and the rest of the crew think he's dead. He has to be very ingenious to survive as any rescue could be years away. The people at NASA have to figure out how to get him back. You have to wonder if they would go to such lengths for one person, but they are probably very conscious of bad publicity.
Here's the trailer.
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Maybe the brewer's are in on the joke - a beer called Boondoggle essentially means something that is a waste of your time.
I enjoyed the movie up to the point that they were able to go back and save him in the way they did and get back to a Hero's welcome. Happy ending but a little silly.
Well this is quite trippy!
Last night I had a dream where I was back in my home town Ringwood! And here I head to steem and this is the first picture I see... very mystical indeed!
Spooky! Have a great day
you too! <3
The Martian is a pretty good movie. Loved the concept n how the dude really had to lush the limits of his physical n mental strength to really make it. Chips look mighty hearty too.... 🍟
nice story bro, I've given upvote :)
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I am just trying to support and appreciate your writing
You are not supporting yourself with spam comments :( There's no sign you read the post
I'm very interested on movies, and the martian is one of the best movies to enjoy the night. sorry bro if i'm make a comment spam
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