Hot for days

[susandennis]

It's too warm out and too warm in here even with the air conditioner going. And, I look at the forecast and that's all there is. Sun and hot for as far out as the forecast goes. Other people get all bummed by cold, cloudy, wet weather. Not me. This relentless sun and heat is what depresses me. I'm not even an outdoor person but the idea that I'm stuck in here with the droning air conditioner from now until unforeseeable - likely September - is really a downer. So I need to get distracted.

The swimming helps. It's cool and wet and not at all sweaty. And I have it to look forward to every single day. So, yeah.

I am not a movie person. I will watch one now and again at home but I'll bet it's been 2 or 3 years since I've been to a movie theater. I want to see The Big Sick and I don't want to wait until it's ready for streaming. It's playing at a theater that is convenient. And there is an morning (11:30) showing - my preferred time. So I thought I'd go. Probably not today but tomorrow. The last time I went to a movie, I'm pretty sure it was an afternoon movie and I think it was $9. I looked today and it's $11.33 with a senior discount. I did not look to see what the evening prices were for non-old people but I'm guessing you need to take out a mortgage. On the other hand at least I can pick my seat and pay for it online and not deal with the 12 year olds selling tickets there. I'll go and try to ignore the sticky floor and gummed up arm rests and broken seats. (Whew. Now there's my old lady get off my lawn moment.)

Last night I dreamed that I spent $500 on a pair of pants. CLEARLY I need to cut back on my spending. I spent a lot on restaurants while Scott and Julie were here and other stuff. I will pay another $1,500 for the new kitchen countertop that is coming Wednesday. And then I need to spend nothing for a while. I need to both get my cash reserves replenished AND get into the non-spending habit again. (Or at least get out of the pumping-cash-out-the-door mode.)

The pool opens at 8 and then I'll spend the rest of the day doing laundry, watching baseball and knitting. That's the plan anyway.

Yesterday I did have the laundry including the mattress pad. I also fabreezed the mattress. Fresh mattress, clean pad, clean sheets - last night's sleep was refreshing on many levels!

Time now to suit up and get going. (And yeah for being able to get going in my very own little car. Whew!)

Comments

[theidolhands.livejournal.com]

Me and you both, in that first paragraph!!

I grew up poor enough that seeing movies was a luxury, but I have a lot of friends who claim to be poor but see blockbusters as soon as they come out and/or more than once and/or at IMAX/3D/extra$$. However, for me, it's hard to justify spending that much money, especially when so many people are so rude about the experience -- having to often need to confront someone about creepy or BS behavior takes some enjoyment out of it. At the very least, for the love of popcorn, DON'T KICK SEATS!! ((and don't let your kids do this either!!))

[lifeinroseland.livejournal.com]

It's so good to finally read some heat-hating stuff <3

I paid $20 last time I went to the movies, but hey, A/C!

[badrobot68.livejournal.com]

I remember when I thought a $5 movie was too expensive! I just can't deal with today's prices. We have a couple of discount theaters here, which I still haven't checked out.

Our 10 day forecast is miserable - all 80s, and a few days of 87-88. I'm ready for coolness.

[fionnabhar.livejournal.com]

Wow. I can't believe the matinee shows there cost so much. We have a theatre here that has $4.25 matinee prices!

[susandennis]

That's what I was expecting! $5-ish for a morning showing on a Monday??!! I do expect that I will be the only one in the theater.

[rejectomorph]

If you're talking about the Regal 16 downtown, the high ticket price probably reflects the fact that the theater was recently renovated and had bigger seats installed, reducing the overall capacity. They've got to make that money back somehow, and when you've got fewer seats even the high prices at the concession stand can't do that on their own. Also it's sitting on one of the most expensive pieces of real estate in Seattle.

From the photo it looks like they didn't convert to stadium seating, though, so sight lines would be problematic when there's a big crowd. Also, I hate those little swing-away tables they are putting on theater seats now. They remind me of school desks, and would make me feel like I should be taking notes so I can get a good grade on the quiz they'll give after the movie.

[susandennis]

Yes I am talking about the Regal 16. I did not know it had been renovated. Sure as shit needed it. Also a good cleaning. However, based on their history, I am quite skeptical that they will have improved my experience enough to justify $12 for a Monday morning movie. My bet is that I will do it once and never again. And that most people will not do it once.

I don't think there will be much of a crowd. Could be wrong.

I totally get that it's expensive and expensive real estate. I'm just saying that I don't believe it is a sustainable business model.