Finally, I am caught up on the activities I have done since the beginning of August. The main highlight to mention this time: one day I went to the Animal Kingdom, the other EPCOT. It’s always nice seeing the critters at the Animal Kingdom but the day at EPCOT was the more interesting of the two to discuss here. Besides it being nice to walk around during their annual Food & Wine Festival, the Test Track ride was refurbished. It looks different and there is an increased focus on electric vehicles; otherwise, it’s still a fun attraction once the ride vehicles go over 60 MPH outside.
I went to a pair of lower-level college football games. The first was last month; the Southeastern Fire football team in Lakeland defeated Reinhardt 41-20. Last year, I saw Southeastern play against… Reinhardt. That game last year was called in the third quarter due to lightning-the Fire won that one 28-10. I was glad to see them play a full game this time. That was a fun time.
The second game was just yesterday; it was Southeastern again, this time at Webber International University, in a town (Babson Park) that is sort of in the middle of nowhere. I shouldn’t carp-I saw a game at their campus a few years ago and not only are they situated right by a lake, they have an outdoor swimming pool for their students. Unlike last time, they actually had bleachers for the crowd-no lie. While I wish there wouldn’t have been so whiny sports fans around-an epidemic, I say-otherwise it was another fine game. Southeastern won 24-7; the result wasn’t too surprising although perhaps I expected something a little closer. They had two food trucks there for concessions so that was a nice change from the norm.
Still, I visited various restaurants for the first time in awhile. This includes a Potbelly Sandwich Works (although that was in Davenport and not Orlando) and my returning to downtown Clermont to eat at Clermont Brewing Company for the first time in awhile. The last thing I’ll mention is a wacky movie I just saw theatrically. In the 80’s were a cheesy set of sword-and-sandal movies called Deathstalker, one of many that were “inspired” by Conan the Barbarian. Only the first was seen by me-last year after hearing that it’d be remade and star Daniel Bernhardt, a martial artist who’s been in the likes of John Wick, Nobody (and its sequel, playing different characters in each) & Ballerina. Only afterwards did I hear this new movie was more in tone to Deathstalker 2, but alas…
This new Deathstalker was styled after 80’s movies in general; most importantly, most of the effects were practical. That includes graphic gory moments, numerous creative creatures, and general carnage. The tone is silly on purpose yet it’s also a lot of fun as they aren’t insufferable or winking at the camera. The only other name of note is Patton Oswalt; he voiced an elf-like wizard. The only thing in common w/ the first film is the hero’s name and how he meets various people he teams up with on his quest. I recommend it for those that have viewed those cheesy 80’s ripoffs of Conan the Barbarian. Note that Slash (yes, THAT Slash) is one of the many executive producers.
I’ll return sometime in November, promise.
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