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Posted by Janice Glesser (Member # 2758) on April 03, 2015, 10:59 AM:

The weather warmed up enough last night for me to set up the projector and screen on the patio. My grand kids were visiting for a couple of days. I made hot chocolate and popcorn and they all thought it was so cool [Smile]

Earlier in the day I told the 4-year-old we were going to watch a movie on the patio. He replied, "....but Grandma...how are you going to get the TV outside." [Smile]

Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on April 03, 2015, 11:10 AM:

You're a cool Grandma!

All I ever saw at my Nana's house was Lawrence Welk and Yankee games!

(Dad [her Son-In-Law] was a Dodgers/Mets fan, some say she went with the Yankees just to torque him off!)

Posted by Terry Lagler (Member # 1110) on April 03, 2015, 11:12 AM:

What was the program?
Looks like there is nice color on the screen.

Cheers
Terry

Posted by Ferran Gimenez (Member # 1069) on April 03, 2015, 11:21 AM:

Janice, that's great.
What film did you watch?.
Cheers.

Posted by Janice Glesser (Member # 2758) on April 03, 2015, 11:29 AM:

We watched FEDS (1988). Great quality picture and sound ... and the boys loved it.

....and BTW Steve...I'm a SF Giants fan. [Smile]

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on April 03, 2015, 01:33 PM:

You got a great set up there for outdoor screenings Janice.
In old Blighty many homes (my own included) have tiny gardens and therefore it's just not possible. Great for those that do have the room though, oh...and of course the climate! [Big Grin]

Posted by Adrian Winchester (Member # 248) on April 03, 2015, 01:37 PM:

Looks like a great evening! The grand kids are very fortunate to be having such an entertaining and educational experience in 2015!

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on April 03, 2015, 01:39 PM:

Janice, I wish I was your neighboor...By the way, I had to check the difference between I wish I was and I wish I were. I hope I understood and used the right expression :-)

Posted by Martin Jones (Member # 1163) on April 03, 2015, 01:45 PM:

"Wish I was"...... neighbour NOW.
"Wish I were"..... neighbour IN THE PAST but NOT NOW.

At least, that's ENGLISH..... cannot vouch for AMERICAN!!!!

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on April 03, 2015, 02:22 PM:

Oh, Martin, that's confusing as it is not at all the rule I saw. They say I wish I were for something impossible to happen and I wish I was for something possible. http://www.grammar.net/iwishiwere

Posted by Martin Jones (Member # 1163) on April 03, 2015, 03:51 PM:

Yes... it is possible "to be your neighbour NOW"
It is not possible "to be your neighbour IN THE PAST " ....because it's too late!!!!

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on April 03, 2015, 03:59 PM:

So, is it possible to say I wish I was a camel ? Following the site referenced above, that would not (if I understood correctly) be correct as it is not possible for a human being to be a camel, now or in the past. Or are there, just to confuse non English speakers natives two different rules ?

Posted by Janice Glesser (Member # 2758) on April 03, 2015, 04:00 PM:

LOL .... you guys crack me up [Smile]

In any tense I wish you were my neighbors too. It's a lot more fun to watch stuff with friends and family.

Posted by Roger Shunk (Member # 2836) on April 03, 2015, 04:12 PM:

Cool Janice,
I wish you were my grandmother!
[Cool]

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on April 03, 2015, 04:15 PM:

Wow steady now Roger! Surely you mean older sister! [Big Grin]

Remember, flattery gets you everywhere. [Big Grin]

Posted by Jason Gronn (Member # 3921) on April 03, 2015, 04:32 PM:

Looks great Janice,

Nothing beats an outdoor screening on nice night and l must do the same again soon, it almost reminds me of the drive-in days. [Smile]

Posted by Jonathan Trevithick (Member # 3066) on April 03, 2015, 04:37 PM:

Great stuff Janice! I like to do the odd outdoor screening but live far too close to my neighbours. At least, at this time of year it's dark around six, so I can get through most features by 8pm.

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on April 03, 2015, 04:42 PM:

Andrew, I'm sure Roger used the word grand mother only because Janice talked about her grand kids. Or maybe he was too shy to use the word wife [Smile]

Anyway, Janice, we all wish we were at your projection !

Posted by Roger Shunk (Member # 2836) on April 03, 2015, 04:48 PM:

Yeah Dominique I used the word grandmother because she talked about her grandkids so no offense to you Janice! Sounds like your grandkids are lucky to have you! (and I'm happily married so no worries!)

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on April 03, 2015, 04:53 PM:

Only kidding Dominique & Roger [Wink]

Posted by Roger Shunk (Member # 2836) on April 03, 2015, 05:01 PM:

You can't kid a kidder Andrew! [Big Grin]

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on April 03, 2015, 05:02 PM:

[Big Grin]

Posted by Clay Smith (Member # 4122) on April 03, 2015, 05:21 PM:

That is so very cool Janice. Those boys will never forget those movie nights at their Grandmother's.

Posted by Graham Ritchie (Member # 559) on April 03, 2015, 05:30 PM:

That's brilliant Janice, the kids will never forget it [Smile]

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on April 03, 2015, 07:33 PM:

Talking of Drive In's I heard somewhere that the Johnny Rockets company, who have 1950's style diners restaurants around the USA, are going to open 500 new drive in theaters.

Posted by Roger Shunk (Member # 2836) on April 03, 2015, 08:49 PM:

Yeah Paul I heard about that with the malls dying Johnny Rocket's is looking into reviving the drive in movie theater experience.
I doubt if they would put one here though because are summers are jut too hot for any type of outside entertainment.

Posted by Alan Gouger (Member # 31) on April 03, 2015, 10:21 PM:

Very nice, I love when people post pictures it makes for a better post or thread. Janice thanks for sharing.

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