Our Summer Program is in full swing at work. We are off on field trips every day. We’ve been to some pretty amazing places already but we are also getting plenty of time back at our building for dressup and K’nex building.

Despite my best efforts, when left to their own devices this is how the children see knitters:                 

As Grannies. Though perhaps cool Grannies since they are wearing sunglasses indoors….? The wooden sticks beside the rocking chair is their cane. Don’t you love how they hold their needles? And check out that ‘tangle’ of wool as they call it themselves!

See, I do knit in front of them!

This was on a field trip to a local campground and I’m working away, Magic Loop style on my Monkeys. Kira joined us - she loves being able to run around with the children. When she needs a break, she finds me and curls up on my knee.

She’s really quite tolerant of the children.
Check out these flowers one of little boys picked for me!

He’s a little enthusiastic!

How have you been spending your summer so far?

White Rabbit

Young Jack’s eye opens to getting the beats, which he’s chosen rather than just letting his friend be hit. Brave little gaffer.

On Island we open with an emergency - there is a women flailing in the water and Charlie is tearing down the beach to Jack shouting “I don’t swim!” Really? Apparently no one else does either as the Losties gather onshore to watch Jack swim out alone.

He dives down and comes back up with Boone. What?!? Boone can barely hold his head above water - he’s choking and sputtering. He asks Jack if he saved the woman. Jack looks farther out to sea and…there’s the flailing woman. Jack swims Boone into shore — all the freaking way to shore, these people are USELESS — and heads back out for the lady.

Daddy’s drunk after letting a kid die on his operating table - how’s he coping with it? By teaching his son a life lesson. Namely: You don’t have what it takes. Is that why Daddy drinks? ’cause he’s got what it takes? Maybe - seems Jack’s Mom thinks so too. When Jack tells her he can’t bring his father home she retorts ”You don’t get to say I can’t. Not after what you did.” Whoa. The Ice Queen Cometh. 

The lady didn’t survive. Jack rebuffes Kate’s attempts at sympathy by berating himself for not even knowing the victim. As they speak he sees his father standing in the water…and in the far distance Vincent watches—interesting, no?        

Claire isn’t feeling too good and there are only a few bottles of water left. Out of nowhere Boone arrives blaming Jack for letting the lady die. He claims he was fine and could have easily made it back to shore — ummm the guy couldn’t even walk once he was on land - 3 people had to help lay him down — He even accuses Jack of appointing himself ‘Saviour’ of the group.

Jack is paying little attention because behind Boone he can see:


He keeps scaring me! I’m wondering about my cousin’s referring to what happened to Christian as reanimation - because he is moving very oddly, zombie-like even, while he walks through the jungle - and if you look closely at the stills from the 1st time he’s shown, he appears to still be wearing the funeral home makeup - no wonder those glimpses of him were so creepy! but now we can see most of that makeup is gone.

Jack follows his White Rabbit into the jungle. Claire collapses and Charlie discovers that someone has ‘nicked’ the water. Locke’s angry response to the water crisis “Where is the Dr.?” Pressured much Jack? After a few days without sleeping or drinking enough water, he is easily disoriented and is stumbling about. I slo-mo’d the show and there was a blue blur slightly above and to the left of Jack as he takes his fall over a log and down a ravine where he winds up dangling from a cliff - but it isn’t entirely clear. I speculate that the Island may have been trying to do him in. But if it was…why did it change it’s mind?**

so damn creepy

Jack’s gone to Sydney to find his Dad - and even though his father is clearly a disaster, Jack defends him to the hotel staff. He ultimately finds his father in the morgue. His mother’s choice of words “bring your father home” have a final significance.

Locke comes along, saves Jack (thanks Izi - I’d never noticed the hand twitching thing before and now I’ve seen it 3x! ack - method acting) and then gives him a pep talk urging him to become a leader saying “they all treat you like one” - yeah, including you sir. Jack quotes his father saying he can’t lead because he ‘hasn’t got what it takes.’ Locke disagrees and goes on to say the Island is different, it’s special and that things happen for a reason. That he has “looked into the eye of the Island” and it “was beautiful”. WHAT did he see when he was looking at Smokey??!

He leaves Jack alone at the fire because “a leader can’t lead til he knows where he’s going” — the man really does inspire at times. ARGHGH Christian is back! Jack chases him with his Ever Burn torch and what does he find? The caves. The water. A terrifying porcelain doll laying in the stream. Phew. Just plane debris.

Cut to Jack arguing at the airline that he needs to get his father’s body on the plane because in 16 hours (#’s), he needs to bury him.

In the jungle he finds his father’s coffin and…it’s EMPTY.

Meanwhile someone has brought Claire water — gee, it’s Boone. He stole the water and hid it all day and when he is caught he blames Jack! This kid has a serious problem - maybe he should be drinking more water.

Jack interupts the camp stomping of Boone with his infamous speech “If we can’t live together, than we are going to die alone.”

Best lines of the show goes to Sawyer: he says to Boone “How’s it feel takin’ my place on the everyone’s most hated list? Sucks don’t it?”

To Shannon: “Out of my light, sticks.” Shannon: “Lightsticks? As much as I like my new nickname–” “Light comma sticks, as in legs…”
Only with a character as dumb as Shannon would you have to say the word Comma aloud!

**Actually something just occurred to me: Look at Christian’s face in the last pic I posted - he looks angry doesn’t he? Maybe he was still pissed with Jack and led him to the cliff but this was not Jacob/Island’s plan so that is why Locke was there to save him?
Theory? Yes.
Also — just noticed that it is both of Christian’s children who are in trouble in this episode. Significant? No clue.

“The truly rich are those who enjoy what they have.”
Yiddish Proverb

Walkabout - or as I call it: The premiere of ” Don’t tell me what I can’t do!!”

This episode opens with another gorgeous eye shot - those are so powerful.
We’re returned to the mayhem following the planes crash - Shannon’s awesome screaming is in the background (honestly - do you think someone could be hired based on the quality of their scream?)

More great lines - on hearing the pigs rooting through the Fuselage, Jack says it’s Sawyer. “Right behind ya, Jackass.” is Sawyer’s response. Later when Jack intervenes between Sawyer and Hurley’s fight over the last of the peanuts he calls Jack “Metro”. I love this guy. Shannon says to Boone “What’s a 4 letter word for I don’t care?” what kind of kiddy crossword is she doing? a 4 letter word.

The look on Sawyer’s face when Locke’s knife lands beside him is only topped by Locke’s words “We hunt.” followed by Hurley asking “Who is this guy?”
After a cruel exchange between Locke and his pipsqueak boss Locke enters some numbers into an electric calculator and the sound morphs into Smokey’s sound effect as we return to the Island.

More heartwarming exchanges between Michael and Walt: “Mr. Locke doesn’t want to waste his time talking to kids all day.” and the even more sensitive:” ‘Coz I said so.” followed by yet another reference to Walt as “Ma Boy” - ya boy has a name Dad of the Year.

Big question: Why did Locke seem to temporarily lose power over his legs when he saved Kate from the boar? or was it Michael he saved? What was it he had done that made the Island punish him - or remind him of what he owed it?

Locke had the slimiest kid as a manager - why was he so mean to Locke? Whatever his reason he brought on the first use of “Don’t tell me what I can’t do!” which we get to hear 5x this episode alone. The mention of Helen is followed immediately by Claire giving Sayid his photos of Nadja. Tragic. (I still think Ben had something to do with her murder - what could Widmore gain from that?!?)

This is the first episode we get to see how uncomfortable Jack is with everyone treating him like the leader - and you know what? he hadn’t been trying to lead. Sayid was making all the big decisions while Jack was being a doctor. The only decision he made was to burn the bodies in the fuselage quickly, before maruading boars returned — that is gross. Boone, Claire, Hurley, Kate & Sayid are all asking him what to do - and implying that he has to tell them. That’s a lot of responsibility for a person - and you can see it’s getting to him. He’s snappish with people - Claire imparticular - about it. I noticed that Claire stepped in to be the person to lead the ceremony - maybe this sort of kind responsibility taking is part of the ‘family thing’ Jack refers to when he is comforting Rose.

It made me cry (I’m noticing a trend here…) when Jack so gently put the sweater on Rose and kept talking to her even though she didn’t answer him and then he says “Ok. Let’s just sit here.” and sits with her all day. Of course I do think he blows it when he tries to insist her husband is dead but she tells him, with complete conviction “Dr., my husband is not dead.” and ack! CHRISTIAN is staring at them.

Holy $&*% (a 4 letter word for: surprise!) I forgot that happens this early! My racing heart. Later Kate’s telling him about the triangulation not working out and OH MY GOD! He’s standing there again!

How tragic when we learn that Locke’s Helen was an $90/hr telephone ’solicitor’ - and that even she has tried to tell him what’s what. And we all know how well Locke takes to that!

As soon as Kate starts to put the triangulation device (??) in the tree we hear the approach of Smokey. We don’t get to see Smokey but he (it) and Locke stand eye to eye - which leads Kate and Michael to think Locke is dead. The 2nd time Jack sees Christian he follows him into jungle and meets up with Locke bringing a monstrous looking boar back to camp.

Locke arguably has the saddest life off Island. Now he’s being told he can’t go on the Walkabout. But it’s his DESTINY! Don’t tell him what he can’t - ah. The bus is leaving without him. Remember the shock the first time you saw Locke in the wheelchair? I still think that shouldn’t have stopped him from joining the tour. Ratty little company. But I guess it was his destiny to miss the tour and be on that flight out of Sydney (and uber creepy that Abaddon originally told him to go on a Walkabout — that guy freaks me out!)

Movie Meme - as seen at Tiennie’s:
1. One movie that made you laugh: One Upon A Time in Mexico
2. One movie that made you cry: Knocked Up - hey! what movie doesn’t make me cry? it’s the song at the end…everytime.
3. One movie that you loved as a child: Showboat
4. One movie you’ve seen more than once: Gangs of New York
5. One movie you loved, but were embarrassed to admit it: You’ve Got Mail? not really that embarassing… 
6. One movie you hated: Born Yesterday - my mother LOVES that show - shudddderrrr                                                                                                                                7. One movie that scared you: 28 Days Later - any disaster film freaks me out!                                                                                                                                                                        8. One movie that bored you: Eyes Wide Shut 
9. One movie that made you happy: Juno                                                                                                                                                       10. One movie that made you miserable: Schindler’s List — miserable is not really the right word - it was more that I was in a state of despair for about 2 weeks — same thing happened with Life is Beautiful.
11. One movie that you weren’t brave enough to see: King Kong & Snowdogs — ummm…I can’t watch dogs or even a giant gorilla die, yeah it’s fake but..I can’t cope.
12. One movie character you’ve fallen in love with: Captain Wentworth. sigh.                                                                                                                                          13. The last movie you saw: The Happening
14. The next movie you hope to see: X-Files!!!

Please play along — or leave your answers in the comments!

So I can’t promise to post like this each Wednesday — in case you haven’t noticed, I have an aversion towards schedules…Shhh. It’s fine!

We have been running at half our normal attendance all week — yay! — which has allowed for plenty of knit time on field trips. Which has led to this: 

Yep - that ’s a heel. Turned no less. Go me! I only cast this sock on what, last November or something? No big deal.

Amidst the re-viewing of Lost, I have made progress on Ophelia as well - which is not as easy when you’re taking notes.

I have reached the waist ribbing. I also quite successfully found replacement yarn - not as simple as it sounds when you are dealing with a discontinued yarn.  I love this yarn so much - I’m not sure what they were thinking - and since I’ve found a treasure trove of it still available, I’m thinking of getting enough to make the February Lady Sweater. No, it’s not the most poetic name; but the sweater is adorable! I like to put unbearable pressure on as-yet-unmade-items, that somehow their fabulousness will result in me looking good too. So far…meh. But dreaming is good. Good for online merchants!

And, just in case I run out of hobbies to neglect, I’ve started this again:

Not yet back in lessons, but I’ve started reviewing scales, triads and my old recital pieces. Perhaps in the Fall I’ll get back into lessons. Hey, I can imagine the Fall to be slower than Summer. It’s my perogative!

Tabula Rasa

Tabula Rasa - Blank Slate. Good idea - but impossible as our Losties learn during their stay on Island — well, maybe only some of them learn.

Last year when I rewatched the series was the first time I really noticed how funny the show was. I was so stressed out/engrossed with the bigger storyline when it first aired that I rarely laughed but there really are some great comedic lines:
Kate: Put your gun back in your pants Sawyer.

Sayid uses some rocks and sticks around the fire to explain how badly off course they may be. Years ago a friend of mine did the same thing at a bonfire on an Oregon Beach - it’s really a very effective way of illustrating an argument. He was wrong of course (my friend) but props can help strengthen your position.

Despite his disgusting nails, Sayid does a lot for the Losties in this episode. He organizes them to get food and water and decides that they should not learn of the hope squashing transmission they intercepted. Explaining that “hope is a very dangerous thing to lose”. Amen brutha.

I’ve noticed that Hurley and Charlie were often used as foils - they ask the questions the audience would & were asking, all the yeah-but-what-if’s. When Hurley sees Kate’s mugshot he has a rational response to it: fear and mistrust. He is wrong when he says she “looks hardcore man”. She looks hopeless and as Sayid pointed out, a hopeless person is dangerous — what might that mean on Island?

Is it significant that Kate calls herself Annie when she is with Ray Mullen? Names have been recycled a few times on Lost (Sarah, ok…lost my other example…) but does this particular name signify something? Maybe. We’ll learn later about Kate’s very strong (and tragic) connection to her childhood sweetheart and we’re yet to learn the tragic, but we do know the strong connection between Ben and Annie - his childhood sweetheart. There are a lot of parallels, mirroring and interconnections among the characters on Lost.

Old Ray Mullen always makes me laugh when he gripes about his wife dying and leaving him with ‘ a heck of a mortgage’. Come on! The guy is like 70 - what about his wife’s death caused him a financial hardship? If his farm wasn’t cutting it by his age, a living wife is not going to make much of a difference financially. I always add “and a crop in the field” (sidenote: when I was little I thought the words to that song were ‘500 children and a crop in the field’ I’ve since learned that it was ‘5 hungry children’ - that doesnt’ seem as much of a problem)
Ray tells Annie he gets ‘it. Everyone deserves a fresh start.” Um yeah. Then why turn her in? Old git.
Oh, right. The mortgage - the $23,000 reward money. Case of the numbers there - they might have shown up already and I didn’t notice - I miss the numbers in the show often. I’m more attuned to the human equation.
Hang on a tick — sidepoint: how bizarre it is that this old git has a fake arm. That pops off when Kate rescues him. The fake arm seems more at home in the classic film stylings of the Farrelly Brothers or Robert Rodriguez — and I’ve read online that Dr.Marvin Candlewick has a fake arm in one of the Dharma films too - what the?!

What is that Marshall’s problem? He is so cruel and clearly angry with Kate.

I mean at this point we don’t know what she has done - but I thought she must be a serial killer or something by the way he treats her. I mean - as soon as he sees her he strangles her! That is some seriously misplaced rage. But wait… I have a theory. When he asks Jack to see Kate alone, he says “She got to you too.” I speculate that this means he, the Marshall, cared for Kate. Maybe cared enough to trust her and she ‘betrayed’ him somehow and so he is humiliated professionally, and as a man (sheesh the fragility of the male ego) and now he is driven to conquer her. Just a guess. Maybe their connection will be explained in the 5th season? Maybe never. The guy was wearing a wedding ring and never once mentioned his wife - not even when he knew he was going to die. Classy.

So Locke’s secret is that a miracle happened on the Island. Nothing too sinsister there. I would worry that he was perhaps a religious fanatic but Michael doesn’t seem to worried about that. I love that he promises to find the dog as soon as the rain stops and then…the rain stops. Did Walt do that? Did the Island? Either way - he doesn’t find the dog. He finds Sun, obediently bathing herself. And like a gentleman he awkwardly hands her a top and leaves - lyingly telling her he didn’t see anything.

We learn that Kate’s favour that was interrupted by the plane crash was that Ray Mullen really get his money. She saves his life and wants to make sure he’s paid for betraying her. She really is good.
I mean, her question to Jack isn’t selfish (well, eventually) she wants to know if “he’ll suffer”, if “he’ll feel it.” She’s too kind. The Marshall’s suffering raises an issue that pits Jack against Sawyer with Kate in the middle - that was quick! He should be ‘put out of his misery’. I totally agree - in real life too. I do not understand why if my cat became ill I can make sure, no questions asked, that she doesn’t suffer - but my Nana can linger on for months in agony, begging to die and it’s not something I am even allowed to legally consider. (the Nana is a fictional example - my real Nana didn’t suffer, luckily - or at least that we know of, she was senile) Poor, poor Sawyer. He tried to do the right thing. Again, Hurley has the Everyman response “No way Dude.” when he hears the man still breathing after being shot!

I HATE that Jack tells Kate that he doesn’t want to know what she did. He is lying to himself and we are frustrated as an audience — though suspense is good. He is wrong that everyone is getting a chance to start over. No one really gets that - have you heard that adage: Wherever you go - there you are? It’s true. And the Losties pasts will catch up with all of them eventually.

Doesn’t John Locke look at home on the beach? He makes me want to go on vacation. Sigh. Locke’s making a whistle to call the dog brings tears to my eyes - that whole montage of the Losties showing various levels of forgiveness/kindness to one another makes me cry. And even though we know Michael forgets - how generous of Locke to let Michael be the one to bring Vincent back to Walt. But seriously - what is with the evil music they play as the show closes on Locke’s face? Misdirection again? or foreshadowing?

Oh, one last thing: How sweet are Charlie and Claire?

Pilot Episode Pt. 2

I think Charlie’s cover story of puking is fairly quick thinking - of course, it’s hard to believe someone could be throwing up 2 ft behind you and you don’t hear it at all.
What is with the evil look in his eyes when she tells him he is not a coward? Misdirection I guess.

This episode is still about establishing characters and their relationships with one another. Hoo boy - Jin & Sun. I’ve come to like them but I really hated Jin in the beginning. It still makes me literally hot with anger when he barks at her in Korean to button her ridiculously unrevealing cardigan and she does it. Michael’s reaction was surprisingly humanizing - I think his relationship with Sun is the only time I have ever seen anything likable in him. I mean - he stumbled upon them because he had already lost his son! What is it Day 2? Where was he that he lost track of Walt? It’s not like there is a big group of kids he could be mixed in with. That guy.

Jump to Lord of the Flies back at the wreckage - Sayid & Sawyer fighting each other. Sawyer worked so hard to make people dislike him - I’m not sure how he walked around with that larger than life chip on his shoulder. First he calls Hurley ‘-Lardo’ and then says to Jack “you’re the hero.” ?! Who gets upset about someone helping people? Like it’s a personal attack on him?

Jump to Sayid trying to work the transponder — the only thing I have to say about that is: SHUDDER! Men with long fingernails really, really creep me out. I have always been totally distracted by that with Sayid in Season 1. Ugh.
I know that is not from this episode — but I couldn’t find another pic of his nails - yuck!
Jin slaps Sun’s hand away now. She looks so, so sad. Even after she unbuttons that top button (you go girl!) she just looks sad. She must be literally be going over and over in her mind that she could have walked away - ok not literally since that script wasn’t written but you know what I mean.

This is pretty much the face I make whenever there is a scene with Michael being a ‘dad’. As a dog owner let me just say that, if Kira ever went missing, I would not want to be the idiot that tells me “I’ll get you a new dog.” Does this guy have any clue? At all?

Somehow I never noticed before that Shannon was sitting 2 ft from a body when she was crying. She finally shows some emotion and Boone gets mad at her? What does he want from her? I think he is a total idiot - though his reference to her making bad decisions to upset her family is a good indicator as to why he is treating her so badly -  it still seems a sudden and irrational response.

Wasted Charlie is funny joining the mission - I like the levity he brings to situations.

Jack finds a straightedge in the luggage?!? Wow. Imagine trying to fly with that mixed in with your floral shirts these days! Surviving on a strange island would be a lot harder today.

Claire is ridiculously serene during this whole thing. She hasn’t felt her baby move since the crash? And she is just writing in her journal, smiling and friendly. I teared up when she was so excited she grabbed Jin’s hand and placed it on the baby’s foot. Jin’s discomfort helped him seem more like a person - he doesn’t want to be too rude but he doesn’t want to touch this lady either. I remember being so relieved when her baby moved! Phew.

Locke is explaining backgammon to Walt “2 players, 2 sides. 1 is light and 1 is dark.” Very interesting given what we know (sort of) now - the rivalry between Ben & Widmore is what has put the Island at risk and our Losties are entangled in that mess since the sides are still not clearly defined.

I always liked Locke’s relationship with Walt - it was warm. Locke spoke to Walt with respect - like he was a person and not a boy that needed bossing around. Locke’s leaning in and asking if he’d like to know a secret was VERY creepy - it has always made me think of Con Air and Steve Buscemi - so on one level I understand Michael’s distrust of Locke but…that’s for a future episode.

The last time I rewatched the seasons I noticed that Smokey’s arrival was always preceded by arguing, generally shouting, in the jungle. This time when Sayid and Sawyer start to yell at one another the Polar Bear comes. How silly was it that Kate had to announce to the group that it wasn’t ‘just any bear. It’s a polar bear’.

Ummm…that US Marshall is laying with a piece of shrapnel sticking out of his belly and his feet are crossed! It makes him look so casual…doo doo doo. Just napping on the beach…what that? merely a flesh wound…

What is with Jack treating people like they are his medical personnel? You can’t just tell someone they ARE going to do such and such while you dislodge the shrapnel - he deserved a collapsed helper for that. Poor Hurley.

Sawyer’s face when Kate takes his gun is priceless - well acted. That was a pretty quick cover she made asking if anyone knew how to work a gun. Though as a person who does not know how to work a gun, if I was taking it apart from those instructions…Sawyer would have been bleeding out. Ooh here comes the triangle! Sawyer’s pulling her in - now why doesn’t that make me mad? Do dimples override manhandling women? I’m not sure I want to question my response farther…

We find out so quickly that Kate is the prisoner on the plane - and that the US Marshall is a dink. I love just how quickly the stewardess drops her smile when he calls her sweetheart. What a creep.
He grins like Leland Palmer during the first bout of turbulence — scary stuff! I hate seeing him get hit in the head with that briefcase corner — metal edged briefcase? what is that about? — the slow ooze of blood. Bludgeonings sicken me - and it’s surprising how often head injuries are in movies/shows. That oozing head wound also looks like Leland Palmer…

I really felt badly for Kate trying to reach her oxygen mask - can you imagine how scary that would be? Speaking of Audience3, there is a background noise that is the same sound they have used when the sky turns bright before Desmond turns the key and when Ben turns the Frozen Donkey Wheel (that ridiculous name!) Kate is such a good person that she puts that jerks oxygen mask on - would I do that? I doubt it.
How much longer can the bad feelings between the British and the French go on? That Charlie hears the message and says “The French are coming” is funny but then he says “I’ve never been so happy to hear the bloody French.” Is it tying in to the whole ‘other’ theme running through the show? Or just some more comedic relief?

If so, it’s shortlived. Iteration 17, 294, 553 is bad news. 16 yrs and 5 months of the same message repeating “Please. Someone come. They’re dead. They’re all dead.” If it wasn’t for those creepy nails - that’s some seriously hot math skills Sayid! Though…I probably wouldn’t believe him - I don’t trust those math types…

Most important question - and still not answered - Charlie: Guys, where are we?

Just to let you know: There are 23 episodes this season - wow remember those good old days? - so the rest of my reviews won’t be as long…I hope!

I’m going to move these posts over into a page after they’ve been up for awhile. I wish there was a simpler way WordPress! but I can’t find a way for pages to show they’ve been updated so…Knitters - bear with the Lost mania please.

Pilot Episode Pt. 1

Best opening image. Ever.

I will never forget how I came to see Lost - I hadn’t even heard rumours of it, but my cousin was insisting for weeks that I not forget to watch this show. Then the evening of the show he called and needed me to tape it for him (I don’t remember why anymore). I headed up to our spare room, which was a complicated and uncomfortable mess and put the tape in. I thought I’d better watch a minute to make sure I was taping the right channel.

Jack’s eye opened with that cool shooooop! sound and I was rooted to the spot. I stayed until the name eerily crossed the screen and headed back downstairs slightly dazed to watch whatever it was I had been watching and said to my Mom - “We’re going to have to watch R’s show after - it’s incredible.”

Even in those first few minutes I had been blown away by how impressive the set was - they clearly spent MONEY on this show. And it was worth every penny.

Jack’s waking disoriented in the jungle was gripping - and then Vincent wandering in, there was something so comforting about the presence of a friendly, normal golden Lab - or was there? The music told us otherwise and as the dog trotted off the camera panned up to show this white shoe dangling from a tree.

Love that the mythology started so early.

We know now that this shoe belongs to Jack’s dead father - at the time this aired, it was a clue that there was a big disaster unfolding near this jungle.

I loved how the sounds of the aftermath were so muffled until Jack turned towards them. The perspective hinted at with the opening eye was continued in this way.

What a scene he walked into and how quickly he started in to help people. Good thing he did too, or where would Rose be? I have always thought Boone was an idiot and this glimpse says it all. Yes, a tracheotomy. Do that. Jack was clever to give him a job and just get rid of him.

Boone is an example of how dangerous it can be for people to have a minimal understanding of First Aid. He really should be better at it - wasn’t he a lifegaurd? Scary. Yes, he could be in shock - but again. Dangerous.

We get our first glimpse of Sawyer and all I have to say about that is: I miss his normal hair. Man I wish they’d let Kate cut it shorter!

Kate’s weepy response to the thought of stitching Jack’s wound was perfect. How strong is this woman? She does it. Wow. I do not think I could do that. I really like the conversation between the two of them about Jack’s first surgery and his ability to cope with the fear. I wonder how firmly in control you have to remain to feel fear for only a few seconds? Kate tries his trick later and it seems to help her…who knows? It is significant that she tells Jack she would have run if she had been there - he tells her that she isn’t running now. Hmmm…is Kate already changing? Good thing it doesn’t stick or else she might be with Eko and Shannon!

Man did they ever link those two together quickly. Her hysteria when they are seperated in the jungle - wow. That was some quick bonding. I am sure that I would have had the same reaction though. Wouldn’t you want to be with Jack rather than Charlie in the jungle? (doesn’t follow in real life though does it? look at those two kids - getting married)

The 1st time we hear the sound of Smokey amok in the jungle. I love that sound effect! It serves to unite the already schism-ed Losties and set up some overused group shots.

Let me just say: If I’m ever stuck out of doors somewhere - I hope I have a hoodie too. Look how much cozier.

The timing is brilliant in this episode - Jack’s telling Rose “Don’t worry.” (he’s so sincere I would believe him - wouldn’t you? I’d want to anyways!) followed immediately by the big drop is awesome. The pace this episode sets is relentless.

Meanwhile back on the beach: Kate, Jack and Charlie are going to look for the nose of the plane. Kate needs shoes - imagine what that would do to you to take hiking shoes from a corpse — unless you’re Sawyer

She looks up from her grim job to this:

So creepy.

Maybe he was trying to help - maybe he needs help!

It really struck me this time around how perfect the music is. It informs the audience and sets the tone for scenes.

It kills me that the pilot wakes up and right away asks “How many survivors?” I mean - look at the guy? Is that some ingrained training or what? Perhaps he is a similar type as Jack - wading right into the fray to take care of what needs taking care of.

But if so - why did he end up like this?

So why did Smokey kill the Pilot? What are your theories on that?

Making their way back to the beach Charlie says to Kate “I heard you calling for Jack back there. I’m Charlie by the way.” Hilarious.

1) What yarn (that you don’t have/haven’t used) would make your stash “complete”?

Whoa - just one yarn? That’s a weighty responsibility for a few wrapped threads to carry. Making my stash complete.

Hmmm….I haven’t knit with cashmere or quiviut or the new milk yarns. I haven’t used Koigu or STR or Manos del Uruguay. That list could go on and on!
2) What yarn do you never want to be without?

I think my answer would have to be: Sock Yarn. I buy it compulsively. Yet I rarely finish a pair of socks. Right now my stash probably contains enough sock yarn for a new pair of socks every 2 weeks…if I could knit that fast!

I’m not attached to a particular type of yarn - though I do prefer hand dyed skeins. Mostly to support other fibre enthusiasts. We’re such a considerate community, doncha think?

btw: Finally made a Wishlist.