Kacey Watches Television Along Ways From Home...

I am in Abu Dhabi! Half way around the world from the Great Pacific Northwest of the USA. I have been teaching a classroom full of children for 3 weeks now in a well air conditioned classroom (because if it wasn’t I would melt into a puddle Wicked Witch of the West style).  I’ve been meeting people from all over the world (Lebanon, Ireland, Canada, South Africa, England, Australia, Egypt) and my kids all speak Arabic as a first language. I’m tired, but adjusting to the heat and a new education system.

Of course on of my top priorities once I got here was what to watch on television and how to do I get all my shows? There are plenty of huge movie theatres (even though the censorship is a little different here than in the states) so I’m not worried about seeing movies- but the TV line up here is a little…delayed to say the least. I have a TV in my room and without paying extra expenses I get about 27 channels- 7 of which are in English (most of the time). Much of what I have been watching is canceled television shows, newer shows about 2-3 seasons behind, and random movies.

Here’s a flavor of my viewing pleasure:

Canceled Shows Views:

Better Off Ted: Sitcom about an insensitive corporation that develops random products and the people who work there. Only 1 season I think.

Privileged: Drama about a tutor (played by the chick that was on Reba and played the girl next door on HIMYM) who works for spoiled twins and their grandmother and has like 3 men pursuing her. I don’t think there is even an entire season of this show.

The Defenders: Jerry O’Connell and Jim Belushi play defense lawyers in Las Vegas. Entertaining, but I like lawyer shows. Half season for this maybe?

Witched of Eastwick: I haven’t actually watched a full episodes of this, only caught parts of a few episodes. Not a fan and I can see why it didn’t last.

Shows currently airing in the States:

Rules of Engagement:  I think this show is still on in the states. Not a huge David Spade fan, but I am watching it more here than I did in the states and I am actually finding the rest of the cast quiet humorous.

Community: Did this make it? Is it still on? First time I’ve ever watched it and can see why people think it’s funny!

The Mentalist: I watched this on and off in the states and always enjoyed it, but I’m totally lost because I didn’t follow it enough to know what season is being played. Red John is maybe dead, but Jane knows he’s not…FBI thinks Jane is working with Red John…???

Pysch: Again- I only watched once and while in the states, but it makes me laugh.

Glee: I think this is about 2 seasons behind and I’ve actually only seen it on late at night and early in the morning (when I was still jet lagged).  But it’s a nice comfort of home.

30 Rock: Watching this more and more proves that I was not watching in enough at home…love Tina Fey.

Big Bang Theory: Never lost on this one, but the episodes are not new. However, BBT is on so much in the states that it feels like home to watch reruns.

2 Broke Girls: Only have seen one episode and it was the pilot. Guessing that it is just now starting.

Top Gear: This was one all the time on BBC America, but I never really got into it. It’s quiet international I guess.

The Exes: This is a new show right? Good cast, not sure if I like the concept. Only show that I’ve watched so far that is happening at the same time as in the states (perhaps not a good sign for the show?)

Lettermen: It’s become my “morning show” because it’s on in the morning right before I leave for school.

Shows that have ended (not cancelled):

The Closer: Can always watch repeats- and since I didn’t watch it much in the states most episodes are new to me!

Gilmore Girls: Seen most episodes…good repeat show.

Smallville, Jag, Medium: I never watched any of these shows, and if I watched them here I only get confused…might be into watching Smallville if I could from the beginning.

 

There are also lots of movies on…I actually have 2 movies channels…plus other channels show movies often.  Some I know well and others I had never even heard of. All in all keeps me entertained.

Sampling of Movie Titles:

Eagle Eye, The Interpreter, Harry Potter (4 and 6), Star Trek, Love Happened, Invincible, Die Hard 4, Aurora Borealis, Mummy (3^rd one), Chronicles of Narnia (Prince Caspian), In the Name of the King, Ocean’s 12, 50 First  Dates, Titanic, Rambo, Beverly Hill Cop 1 and 2, Serenity, American Sweethearts, Run Away Bride, Changing Lanes, Kung Fu Hustle

I keep seeing advertisements for Revenge, maybe it will start showing from the beginning and then I can see what all the fuss is about. And NCIS is going to be on NEW (like brand new) soon!

 

That’s Abu Dhabi basic television in nutshell… there is probably more but I’d have to pay for that. I do have the internet...which helps. ;)

Coming Soon: Sarah writes a crash course in communicating when you don’t know the language and all you have is gestures. She will provide pictures!

Jamie Watches the Emmys

As you know, I love TV.  And so I must watch the Emmys.  And react and critique and cheer.  Here goes:

Opening – Jimmy was funny, solid.  Nothing flashy or particularly offensive, but I definitely laughed.

First up, the comedy awards,

Best Supporting Actor: Eric Stonestreet – While I was pulling for Max, I can’t complain about this Modern Family win, the show is hilarious.

Writing – Louie C.K., not a show I watch, but a very funny guy.

Kat Dennings may fall out of her dress, but she is so awesome that I won’t judge.

Best Supporting Actress: Julie Bowen – A little disappointed to be wrong here, but not truly surprised.  That said, she is a vital part of an extremely talented cast.

Matthew Perry announces guest actor/actress in a comedy which were already announced, and Perry explains he was hesitant to re-announce and then noted: “But then I remembered, I like attention” Winners: Kathy Bates & Jimmy Fallon.

Directing award to Steve Levitan – Modern Family

Modern Family with evil Lily is infinitely funnier than the Breaking Bad short.  That little girl is too funny.  Might even top the year when they did a Modern Family with Clooney sketch.

Lead Actor: (Melissa McCarthy’s commentary wins all the awards) – Jon Cryer – Shocking! And he is shocked.  Mostly that his show is even still on.  So no 3-peat for Sheldon.  Oh well.

Lead Actress: Julia Louie-Dreyfess.  Amy Poehler is robbed, but that is a stacked category.  Some day Amy, some day.  And the switching speeches bit, classy and classic.

No one cares about reality.  Football score? Patriots are winning.  Sure, this week we can score. 

Big Bang Theory Clip! Sheldon loves the accountants.  Obviously.  This is adorable.  Best intro of the vote counters ever.

Oh Seth MacFarland.  I am a little bit in love with you after your recent SNL gig.  Sorry you’re here for reality show host. 

At least reality was brief so we can move on to drama.

There is some amazing stuff on TV, as shown by this drama montage.  Top that Oscars.

Best Supporting Actor: Still missing John Noble here, but some amazing talent.  Aaron Paul of Breaking Bad takes the award and gets big hugs from his cast mates.  I really need to watch this show.

Writing – Homeland – Another show I need to watch.

Supporting Actress: Maggie Smith!  I finally got something right!  But she isn’t there.  But she is still awesome and so totally deserving of this award.

Commercial side note: scouring pictures online (because I missed the red carpet) and I am giving best dressed to Tina Fey (rocking the purple) and Jennifer Westfeldt, because if you walk the red carpet with Jon Hamm and I still notice how fabulous you look, you are clearly a fashion winner.

Guest actor/actress: Martha Plimpton & Jeremy Davies, announced by the very talented Giancarlo Esposito (whose name is almost as awesome as Benedict Cumberbatch).

Director: Boardwalk Empire guy, I missed his name.  Sorry!

Pretty sure Josh Groban is covering What Makes You Beautiful during an “in memoriam” tribute to Jimmy Kimmel. Yep, that just happened, complete with a Matt Damon reference. 

Best Actor: I think this is the hardest category of the night, with apologies to the comedy ladies.  And I’m right again!  Winner is Homeland’s Damien Lewis.  I really, really need to watch this show.  Also!  He is married to Narcissa Malfoy!  Awesome.

Best Actress: (Jon Hamm & Tina Fey are always funny together) Okay, this category is amazing too. Claire Danes wins!  Another point for me.

On to Variety, which is way better than Reality, cause Jon Stewart is in it.  And other people with actual talent and intelligence. 

Variety Special: Louie C.K. wins.  I’m sure it’s very funny, but I love the Tony’s.  But Louie now has bookends.

Commercial side note: Love the ad for the new abc Sunday night lineup.

Directing: The Emmy guy won.

Variety Series: The Daily Show.  Again.  Colbert & Jimmy Fallon are holding him down.  I love them all so much. But Jon, he is the best.  Oh, Jon. You can’t say that on TV.

Mini-series & TV Movies:  So, Missing was cancelled and thus it gets to be a mini-series?  I am super confused about this breakdown. 

Supporting Actress: Jessica Lange – No surprise here, although again, I haven’t watched American Horror Story. 

Supporting Actor: Tom Berenger, which makes me feel like Hatfields & McCoys might do well.  I do want to watch it, but my heart belongs to Martin Freeman in this category.

In Memoriam – And Ron Howard is going to talk about Andy Griffith. I’m going to try not to cry. From Andy to Dick Clark, a lot of legends lost this year. 

Writing: Okay, Jonathan from Buffy just won an Emmy for writing Game Change.  I mean, I am kind of upset that Moffat didn’t win, but I can’t complain with a win for Danny Strong.  He is awesome.

Lead Actress: Julianne Moore! I get another point.  I guess I need to see this. 

Directing: Jay Roach for Game Change – talks about how HBO rocks.

Lead Actor: I am so annoyed that Benedict Cumberbatch didn’t win.  Kevin Costner, really? First no win for Sheldon and now Benedict. I am going to have my own Emmys.

Commercial break reminds me that we all win because TV is back starting tomorrow!

Outstanding Mini-series or Movie: Sorry Hatfield & McCoys, politics takes the cake with a win for Game Change (I think just because everyone likes it when Tom Hanks gets to speak).  Also, I’m protesting the lack of Sherlock love.  Funny, despite all the British nominees, only Damien Lewis takes home an award.

The Big Two…

Drama: Homeland – Not surprising given the previous awards, but wow, that show must be unbelievable when you consider the level of competition.

Comedy: (Side note, seriously, who doesn’t love Michael J. Fox?) Modern Family.  Absolutely no surprise.  Well, at least you win at ratings my favorite nerds. 

Best moments: Melissa McCarthy expressing her appreciation for the male comedy nominees, Modern Family evil Lily sketch, Amy Poehler & Julia Louie-Dreyfess “accidentally” switch acceptance speeches, Jon Stewart being tackled by Jimmy Fallon and Steven Colbert.  Basically, comedy wins.  

Books read: 34 (slowly significantly...)

Coming Soon: Sarah writes an angry letter to the Emmy voters about Sherlock, extolling the many talents of Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss.    

Jamie Gives Glee Another Chance

So, I have been less than enthusiastic about the new season of Glee.  But, it is starting before any of my other shows, and we got in an episode of Revenge earlier, so here goes.  Live reactions:

Well hello Kate.  That is a quality entrance.  I have to say that sometimes Kate Hudson makes poor film choices, but this introduction just reminds me that when all is said and done, her acting is high quality.  And she plays bitch so well.

Jacob is back to give us the quick summer recap.  And Mike & Tina are kaput!  Sad to see, but at least one couple is realistic about long distance.

And the title of the episode comes into play, or at least half of it… who is the new Rachel?

Nevermind that though, cause it’s the new Finn, singing 80s rock in the shower.  I see what you did there Ryan Murphy (when I say Ryan Murphy, let's also include all the writers, it's just easier to pretend it is only him).  Only Finn didn’t look quite like that in the shower. 

Sue really did have a kid.  I am still perplexed. 

Love that the competition to be a new soloist turns into a fun ensemble number.  That better be where this is going. 

Oh, Kate might have a heart.  And the Glee club has lost its heart!  Big fail, guess we still have lessons to learn.  Oh kids, I am so disappointed.

But Ryan Murphy has managed to bring me to tears a mere 18 minutes in with the new girl and her mom.  This is why I watch this show.  And the musical numbers.

Auditions are both a flashback to season 1 and a sign of how far they’ve come. Oh, and a little Puckerman... with a beautiful voice, but still totally a Puckerman.

Oh, I think we have the new Rachel.  Also, I have to say that you will always win me over with a quality Billy Joel song.

Kurt offers some wisdom to the ego-crazed glee clubs.  They better take it, I’d like to get through my all my tears on this mom the lunch lady storyline in one episode.

So Kurt is a little wiser, but he needs Blaine’s advice, and a little musical number so that he can go off to NYC.  And I don’t know this song, but I like it.  Of course, I usually like whatever Darren Criss sings.  Also, in case you thought I wasn’t paying attention, I have definitely noticed the lack of bow ties for Blaine.  What’s up wardrobe?  Don’t you know that bow ties are cool?

So I can’t help but wonder during this commercial if Finn, Santana, Mike, Mercedes, Quinn & Puck will just have brief cameos throughout the rest of the season (all were notably absent tonight).  I’m feeling like this Rachel (and Kurt and new friends) in NYC and the others back in Lima might work.  Or will it be set up to have one of the recent grads per episode in conjunction with the McKinley happenings.  Let’s just say 45 minutes in and while I’m enjoying, I am having trouble seeing where it’s going.

New Rachel for the win at the lunch table, these kids better get it figured out.  Even if it means slushies.

And old Rachel is turning into a new Rachel.  Ah, episode continuity.  Also, new boy is adorable. But almost too good to be true.  He's a little bit Eric from Suite Scarlett.  (Team Max, for what it's worth)

When in doubt, listen to Burt.  He is the best.  Also, he is a Congressman now, they can afford it.   When Burt cries, we all cry. 

There is the Glee club that I know and love!  Loving everyone and getting ice cold beverages thrown in their face for it.  You're right bitchy new cheerleader, order is restored. 

So what we’ve learned is that Glee can still tug at my heart strings.  I don’t know where it’s going, but I continue to be entertained.  I guess I’ll keep watching.  Plus don't they need 12 people in Glee to compete?  I feel we're a little short.  I might as well keep watching to see what happens.

Coming soon:  Sarah hasn't had time to come up with anything new since this morning.  She's sleeping.

Jamie's Emmy Predictions (I haven't done this, right?)

Since we're talking TV this week anyhow and the Emmys are just over a week away, how about some predictions? Some of these are completely random, but that's fine, it's not like if I win I get Jon Hamm. That would be a really good contest though. Not permanently, just for the evening. Think about it Jon. 

Comedy Series: While my heart belongs to the nerds, I can't imagine this won't go to Modern Family. Every single adult actor on the show is nominated and the writing is spectacular.
Drama Series: I feel like the smart guess is Breaking Bad because everyone loves that show. It's like the new Wire only it actually wins awards. But I'm going with Downton Abbey. Basically because I want it to win. Free Bates!
Movie/Mini-series: Sherlock. Obviously.
Comedy Leads: What a fabulous group of women, and while tempting to go with the new girl or my bff Tina, I'm feeling like it might finally be Amy Poehler's year. And I probably don't have to say this, but I pick Sheldon for the dudes.
Drama Leads: I haven't watched a lot of these, but Homeland is extremely popular, so I'm going to predict a sweep in these two categories, Claire  Danes & Damien Lewis. Good lord that lead actor category is hard.
Movie/Mini-series Actors: This actor category is not hard because one of the nominees is named Benedict Cumberbatch. Not only will he win all the votes from people who have watched Sherlock, but also any Emmy voters who have been lazy this season and didn't watch anything. They'll just pick him for the name. And while I haven't seen Game Change, I have to go with Julianne Moore. She is one of my favorite actresses and the movie is political.
Supporting cast speed round:
Mayim Bialik OR Kathryn Joosten
Max Greenfield (should be Nick Offerman)
Maggie Smith
Peter Dinklage OR Brendan Coyle (should be John Noble)
Jessica Lange
Martin Freeman
Variety series: The Daily Show. Partly because watching Colbert after Jon Stewart wins is hilarious.
Reality anything: I really could not care less.

Books read: 34

Coming Soon: Sarah begins an online petition to add a Science Fiction section to the Emmys, replacing the "Reality" categories.  We can all dream, can't we?

Jamie's Fall TV Preview

Summer TV has been great. Besides The Closer & Eureka, we watched Rizzoli & Isles, Franklin & Bash, Warehouse 13, and Alphas. Plus I started Friday Night Lights, Meryl & I are half way through the first season of Revenge, and we got through the 4th season of True Blood. But now it is September, and all our favorites are coming back. Here is a finale recap and my predictions for the season to come. Some more serious than others. (In order of premiere date)

Glee - Is it okay that I don't really care? I mean, I'll watch until it becomes completely unwatchable. Don't get me wrong, it has certainly had its quality moments (I still can't watch the Furt episode without crying) over the years, but I can't help but think that Ryan Murphy & co expected this show to be cancelled after the first season and have just been winging it every since.

Bones - Bones ran off with the baby, leaving Booth & the team on their own to try and prove her innocence. My guess is that they won't draw this out for very long. I predict that Bones is back to a brunette by episode two. Did they renew for another season already? I kind of feel like it might be time to wrap things up.

Parks & Rec - Excited for Leslie to be on the council, and I hope that we still get some quality Ben time even if he is off in D.C. You can't just give me a couple seasons of Adam Scott and then take him away. But even without him, the rest of the team will be there to cause trouble, help Leslie, and make me laugh.

How I Met Your Mother - Barney is engaged to Quinn, but we all know the wedding they have been teasing is his & Robin's. Oh, and there is...waitforit... a baby! I feel like this show should probably also wrap up this season, but it's talented cast keeps getting more and more popular which is good for ratings, so we'll see. I predict a lot of humor involving babysitters so that Marshall & Lily don't miss too much quality bar time. Also, looking forward to the return of BSG's Michael Trucco. Oh, and meeting the damn mother already.

Two Broke Girls - I am going out on a limb to predict more cupcakes and inappropriate humor.

Castle - After 4 seasons of will they or won't they, they did! Okay, it was never really will they or won't they, it was more like when will they. Oh, and Beckett is off the squad. And the Ryan-Esposito bromance (I find it funny that the two best bromances on television - these two and Steve & Dano - occupy the same time slot) is in trouble. I have no predictions regarding Caskett, but I'm guessing Beckett is back at the station within 2 episodes. Even if my preference is that her & Castle create their own detective agency. Can you imagine? Martha & Alexis could help. Ryan would be their guy on the force that kept them connected, and out of trouble. You'd totally watch that with me, right?

Hawaii 5-0 - Kono went into the water. And she might drown and die. (which is a problem due to the lack of resurrection ships, that was just a little BSG humor). I'm going out on a limb and saying that she won't die. I'm thinking her super hot Yakuza boyfriend will save her somehow? But maybe I just want him to take his shirt off again. Regardless, I'm thinking that the Baldwin brother bad guy is going to be causing trouble all season long.

NCIS - I don't know that I am emotionally ready to talk about this. The office exploded, and Ducky. Oh, Ducky. I just don't know what things would be like without him, so I am going to keep hoping that he is alright.

The New Girl - Hilarity will ensue. Schmidt will be even funnier. Nick will be adorable.

The Big Bang Theory - I predict that by season's end, Sheldon & Amy round 1st base.

Fringe - Final 13 episodes to take place in the future. I couldn't predict this if I wanted, and I don't want to. I want them to do their thing one last time.

Once Upon a Time - Magic! In the real world. What I love about this show is that I have no idea what is going to happen now that everyone remembers. Besides things obviously getting a little uncomfortable for Regina, but that evil witch always manages to land on her feet. Mostly I hope that the curse lifted in time for Augustus to come back to life. And I hope that now David remembers he is Charming, he will be awesome and less of a tool.

Revenge - Well, from the season premiere I know that there is a murder coming, but as mentioned above, I am only halfway through the first season, so I don't know how we are going to end up back at that first scene. Looking forward to being caught up so that I can enjoy the new season.

Hart of Dixie - When I think about how this show ended I become very anxious. We finally get a Team Wade victory, and then George shows up at the door and kisses Zoey. Just thinking about them starting at that moment gives me a pain in the chest. I am probably going to pace. I predict heartbreak for Team Wade, but that's okay, we'll win in the long run. 

30 Rock - No predictions for this one, but looking forward to the final season.

 

New shows: Revolution (I'll try anything the JJ makes), Arrow (my interest in this went up exponentially with the addition of Torchwood's John Barrowman to the cast), The Mindy Project (after reading Mindy Kaling's memoir, I firmly believe she can do no wrong), Elementary (I'll try anything Sherlock at least once, I love Benedict & Iron Man's portrayals so why wouldn't I give Johnny Lee Miller a chance)

Good lord I watch too much TV. And we haven't even discussed that Downton returns in the winter...  

Books read: 34

Coming Soon: Jumping on the "add zombies to anything in the public domain genre" bandwagon, Sarah writes a short story titled Sherlock & the Zombies in Italy, based loosely on her recent experiences in the country. 

Jamie's Very Late August Fave Five

Well, work has been crazy, which leaves me exhausted.  Plus my weekends have been packed, spending some quality time with Kacey before she left on her big adventure, and then my cousin’s wedding in Chelan.  So those are my excuses for the delay.  But since I know you can’t wait to see what I loved in August, here goes:

1)      Doctor Who – Pond Life, trailers, tumblr insanity, etc.  September 1^st saw the return of Doctor Who, both in the UK and here in the U.S.  This is very exciting.  Usually somebody has to wait (like we will for Downton Abbey) when a new season premieres, but not for series 7 of Doctor Who.  Leading up to the premiere were some incredibly exciting trailers for the new episode and the rest of the first series, plus the Pond Life mini-webisodes that gave us a glimpse at what we had been missing in the lives of the Doctor & the Ponds.  Ood on the loo. 

2)      Wikipedia’s Abu Dhabi & United Arab Emirates pages – As soon as Kacey first told me she may be headed for the other side of the world to teach for a couple years, I started my online research.  Of course, I am busy and kind of lazy so it was really just perusing the Wikipedia pages.  While they are filled with a variety of interesting tidbits, I can say that I am most intrigued by camel racing.  Because like my father, one of the first things I wanted to know about was the sports.

3)      HPA EqualityFTW – I really should have gotten this posted earlier, while this was actually happening.  The Harry Potter Alliance - an awesome organization that does a lot of work relating the themes of love and equality Harry Potter with real life issues – had a goal of raising $50,000 by September 8^th.  They are looking to expand their efforts (including to states like Maryland & Minnesota that have important marriage equality related ballot measures this November).  They had a variety of donor gifts with contributions from John & Hank Green, Maureen Johnson, Evanna Lynch, LeakyCon, & various members of Team Starkid.  When they closed they were just shy of $100,000, nearly double their goal.  Gotta love this amazing internet community coming together to do some good, again.  If you want to contribute I’m sure they are still taking donations on their website.

4)      Felixing – I don’t know if you’ve heard, but Felixing is the new Tebowing.  Only it’s about nine million times better.  It was a sunny Wednesday afternoon in August when Felix took the mound to throw the first perfect game in Seattle Mariner history.  As many noted, with him, it really felt like it would only be a matter of time. That day 27 Rays came to the plate, and all 27 went out, unable to do anything against King Felix.  The celebration included a little move from the King that took over twitter, facebook, and the rest of the internet with both hands and one knee in the air.  And then, in case that wasn’t enough, even Eddie Vedder did it.  Eddie Vedder.  Yeah, Felixing is WAY better than Tebowing.

 

5)      Sarah’s Blog – When she isn’t working on all of the posts for this blog, Sarah shares her various travel adventures here.  They are pretty much epic and awesome (and very well written), and if you’re not reading them, then you really aren’t living. 

 

Books read: 34 (I might be falling behind... anything from the Song of Fire & Ice should count as 2 books...)

Coming Soon: Sarah hears the new Doctor Who episode is called Dinosaurs on a Spaceship, starts watching, and writes up her preliminary thoughts.  Because how can you not want to watch something with dinosaurs on a freaking spaceship.

Kacey is Leaving the Country...Does Important Things with Jamie...

I'm moving to Abu Dhabi to teach! Big adventure, happening very quickly, very exciting. So what do Jamie and I do together before I leave? Spend a day watching Doctor Who before the season 7 premier… and make fish fingers and custard.

We made a list of episodes we felt were important to watch prior to watching the season 7 premiere (or we just felt like watching)

This was what we watched:

The Doctor Dances: Season 1 (Christopher Eccleston) This episode was mostly chosen because it is part of the introduction of Captain Jack Harkness, whom we LOVE! And this episodes never makes us look at gas mask the same way.

The Girl in the Fireplace: Season 2 (David Tennant) Mostly just a favorite that we wanted to watch. It’s an awesome Steven Moffat creation.

The Shakespeare Code: Season 3 (David Tennant) This is an awesome episode... in large because of the multiple Harry Potter references, plus Shakespeare!

Blink: Season 3 (David Tennant) Scariest episodes ever and best episode that the Doctor is hardly in. Moffat strikes again. And the weeping angels don’t get any less scary when they come back later. (Plus intro to “big ball of wibbly wobbly... time-y wimey... stuff”)

Last of the Time Lords: Season 3 (David Tennant) Even if you don’t love Martha Jones (I like her... but don't love her), she is total bad ass in this season 3 finale and the whole Master story is pretty great.

Silence in the Library: Season 4 (David Tennant) This is a good two parter, but we mostly watched it because of the introduction to River Song. It’s appreciated so much more after we know so much more about River. However, we couldn’t watch the second part, too sad.

Journey’s End: Season 4 (David Tennant) Defeating Daleks is always a necessary part of any Doctor marathon. Plus multiple Doctors and reappearances of so many great characters. And we had to have a Donna fix somewhere in the marathon, and Doctor Donna is funny (then sad).

The Eleventh Hour: Season 5 (Matt Smith) Welcome in Matt Smith! (We skipped the sad exit of David Tennant, we didn't want the day to be too sad.) This was also the part in the evening when we ate fish fingers and custard (Jamie did mix them and then said “God did intend for that.”)

The Big Bang: Season 5 (Matt Smith) This is an awesome season finale. The centurion that waited, the fez and then the doctor dancing at Amy and Rory’s wedding. Appropriate prep for the premiere.

The Wedding of River Song: Season 6 (Matt Smith) This episode confuses me a little because time is a big ball of wibbly wobbly… but it was important to watch before the season 7 premiere.

Then the premiere, which did not disappoint!

While watching this we also did a puzzle and played Settlers of Catan. The day jammed pack full of Kacey and Jamie fun!

Now we’ve been watching the burger episode of How I Met Your Mother and need to go get a burger (for breakfast)...

 

Coming Soon: Sarah writes “Ode to Cheese” after tasting some of the finest cheeses in Italy.