End of the Run...24

So, my favorite-most-ever show has come to the end of its run.

Finished.

No more.

All done.

The clock has stopped.

Sigh.

Thank you, Kiefer Sutherland and the rest of the cast from the past 8 seasons!

Thank you, FOX Network! Thank you, writers, directors, camera men, makeup people, producers, etc.! Thank you, ALL!

What a wild, wonderful, and awesome ride it's been!

* * *

I'll miss our Monday night 24 viewing "parties," but I'm looking forward to seeing Jack Bauer on the big screen!

Wooooo-hoooooo!

Returning the Favor-ites...

I cannot tell you how psyched we are to be watching our favorite series again!

It seems like such a LOOOONG time between seasons, and yet it's so worth it to be able to watch it non-stop from now until May.

That said, the weeks between episodes seem to dawdle a bit...though I don't really want to rush time.

Such a quandary...such fun!

So if you call us on a Monday evening...please, just leave a message. *wink-grin*

Ticking Clock...

He's BAAAA-ACK!

Friday Funnies

The following is meant for entertainment purposes only...it is not an endorsement of any kind for any political figures. It's just a bit of silliness.

Enjoy! And have a funny last Friday BEFORE 24 returns!!

10-on-10 Jack Bauer Style

ONE WEEK MORE...

One Month More!!!

Only one -- count it -- one month to go until the premiere of Season 8 of 24!! We're wildly, I mean, mildly excited here............... Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!

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An "oldie but goodie" in honor of Jack and Tony rekindling their relationship in this season of 24.

Enjoy! And have a funny Friday!

24 Hours and Counting...

When I was in high school, there was a cheer that was popular (still might be... I'm out of the loop on that). It went like this: "A-W-E...S-O-M-E! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome are we!" (There's nothing quite so self-promoting as a cheer, huh? *wink*)

Anyways, lest my blog become a solid wall of Ethan-ness in various stages, outfits, and expressions...I thought I'd post a comment or two about the newest season of my favorite show. (Caution: Spoilers may follow.)

After waiting 18 months for the next season...and viewing the first four episodes...I have to say:

1. It was a-w-e...s-o-m-e!
2. It was phenomenal(ly awesome)!
3. Only one week to go until the next (awesome) episode!!!!

(Did I mention that it was AWESOME? You cheering with me yet?)

I'm probably not the most unbiased judge of the show since I've liked every season/episode/blooper reel/anything 24 they've made to date.

I think Kiefer's done a brilliant job of building up the emotions in Jack's character over the seasons. And the action/energy of the show is a perfect match to the drama. I think it's all well and good to have motions in a series, but it needs to be coupled with emotions to bring some depth to the show. Otherwise, it's just a weekly James Bond flick. (Not that there's anything wrong with that. The latest installment of that series was excellent! A true bite-your-nails, edge-of-your-seat kind of movie.)

So I might be a little psyched...pumped...ecstatic for the next episode which is only 6 days, 21 hours, and 59 minutes away...

Okay. Okay. Just a tad excited...

Redeeming? You Betcha!

Friday Funnies

Do you remember what silly movie helped launch Sean Astin's career in the mid-'80s?

If so, you'll enjoy: 24 meets The Goonies -- Jack Bauer interrogating Chunk.

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If Santa had access to a CTU-type facility to help with his deliveries...

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A funny "Jack and Tony" moment...apropos at the moment, no? Hopefully it'll all end soon...

Enjoy! And have a funny Friday!

Latest Additions...

Tony and Jack...

...or Jude and Kiefer?

Our newest handsome guys!

I'm guessing Stuart won't be too keen on us going to future 4-H meetings....but who could resist these two?

Friday Funnies

Well, with the continuing writers' strike and my growing sadness over the delay/possible loss of my favorite show, I bring you a timely, much-needed funny video.

Enjoy!!

What if Jack Bauer only had a pager, dot-matrix printer, and AOL 3.0?

24: The Unaired 1994 Pilot.

Sigh...Sniff...Curses...

Wait a minute while I stomp, shout, cry, seethe, shriek, punch a pillow....

There! That's better...a little.

It seems to be a "cursed" season for 24.

First, a delay in production, then some troubles for the star, then the wildfires, and now...a writers' strike.

Ugh....

The network has officially announced plans to postpone the premiere.

8 whole months of waiting...

Sigh.

I wonder how Jack Bauer might handle this situation...

"Just settle, d***it!!!"

Truth and Consequences

Another good one from Bennyblog. I think this post says it all:

"Son, part of getting a second chance is taking responsibility for the mess you made in the first place..." ~ Jack Bauer, Season 1 of 24

“Adversity introduces a man to himself.” ~ Anonymous

"You still have a life, Jack. You wanna be a real hero, here's what you do. You get back down there and you put the pieces together. You find a way to forgive yourself for what happened to your wife. You make things right with your daughter, and you go on serving your country. That'd take some real guts." ~ George Mason, Season 2 of 24

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear. ~ Ambrose Redmoon

"Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time." ~ Og Mandino

"All daring and courage, all iron endurance of misfortune make for a finer and nobler type of manhood." ~ President Theodore Roosevelt

"The soul would have no rainbow had the eyes no tears." ~ John Vance Cheney

"Life is mostly froth and bubble, but two things stand like stone, kindness in another’s trouble and courage in your own." ~ Princess Diana

"Be thankful if your job is a little harder than you like. A razor can’t be sharpened on a piece of velvet." ~ Unknown

"However mean your life is, meet it and live it; do not shun it and call it hard names." ~ Henry David Thoreau

Friday Funnies

I found this funny tidbit on Penny Keating's blog. Enjoy!


Jack Bauer rings PC technical support...

The following takes place between 9:18 a.m. and 9:21 a.m.

Jack: My name is Jack Bauer; I work as an Agent with the Counter-Terrorism Unit. I’m having difficulty with this laptop you sold me, and it’s imperative that it works. It’s a matter of national security!

Support: What seems to be the problem?

Jack: The machine won’t boot, it contains information that might stop a terrorist incident, the chemical formula of a cure for cancer and people’s lives depend on me.

Support: Was the machine dropped or has it got wet?

Jack: I believe it was struck by .762 calibre copper jacketed round at a range of approximately 426 yards by a Lithuanian hit man, named Viktoras Skarbalius. And the bullet is lodged between the F2 and F3 keys. It is also slightly damp, as I left in it an airline locker with the severed head of Colombian drug dealer overnight. Please hurry, lives are at risk!

Support: Do you have your warranty information handy?

Jack: Er…no…is that important?

Support: I’m sorry we need to confirm that the computer in question was under warranty and the software on it was fully licensed.

Jack: Damn it!!!!I haven’t got time for this!!! People will die if you don’t help me - NOW!

Support: We’ve found some copies of the documents, but I’m afraid you’re not covered for attempted assassination or the bleeding of a 3rd party. We can arrange for the computer to be collected and repaired if you can give me your credit card details.

Jack: (silence)

Support: Sir, are you still there?

Jack: (silence)

Support: Hello?

Jack: I’ve traced your location using a re-tasked military satellite. I’ve got your exact position within 20 feet. If you don’t tell me how to get this computer working in the next 30 seconds I’m going to ring the President and get him to order a tactical nuclear strike on your location. Do…you…under…stand?

Support: Must I remind you that our phone calls are recorded for training purposes.

Jack: I don’t care. We have a national security crisis, fix my laptop NOW or DIE!

Support: OK, but I want immunity from prosecution, signed by the Secretary of State, $10m in untraceable barrow bonds, and a real girlfriend.

Jack: Grrr….DAMN IT!

Support: That’s the deal, take it or leave it!

Jack: OK, OK…how fast can you get to me? That information is vital in the fight against America’s enemies!

Support: How does 24 hours sound?

Jack: (the unmistakable sound of a semi-automatic pistol being cocked)

Totally Gnarly

With the way cool, new penguin movie, Surf's Up, just out, we're majorly experiencing a blast from the past.

Totally.

Remember all that lingo from the '80 and '90s? Gnarly, epic, mondo...

Well, for all of us 24 fans (and even those who aren't), this video is all that and more!

Sweet!