Puka Pele!

Laundry day. I did pilates and enjoyed today's B movie series on TCM, The Lone Wolf. The Lone Wolf was one of the numerous "thieves-turned-detectives" who were common in the 30s and 40s programmers (others include Boston Blackie and The Saint, both of which are also running on TCM this month). Warren William and Eric Blore were Michael Lanyard and his valet Jamesion in the movie I saw, the generally entertaining (if improbable even for B films) Lone Wolf Takes A Chance. I believe this was William's last Lone Wolf movie; the series was revived in the late 40s with Gerald Moher as Lanyard and more of a film noir air.

Diego and his sister Alicia headed out west today on Go Diego Go!. The animal of the day was a prairie dog, and the interpret Hispanic pair had to rustle up a prairie dog and her family who were trapped in the dry desert ranchero and find them a new home in the grassy prairies, where they'd have plenty to eat...if they can get past the goofy Bobo Brothers and a cracking dam. There used to be a family of prairie dogs who lived at the Cape May County Zoo, and I have fond memories of their antics.

The Backyardigans headed from Egypt to Hawaii for another exotic adventure. Party-hearty "Luau Brothers" Pablo, Austin, and Tyrone want to hold the Hawaiian bash to end all Hawaiian bashes, but angry "Volcano Sisters" Uniqua and Tasha may end up raining lava on their parade...IF the boys can find what they want. ("Puka Pele!" is the girls' phrase for eruptions.) Trouble is, the girls aren't telling, and Tyrone and Pablo's attempts to bring them lavish gifts are rejected. It's sensitive Austin who finally figures out what it is the girls are after...and teaches both genders two different lessons. Ladies, if you really want something, don't play mind games with the boys; boys, simple gifts and genuine gestures are often more appreciated than all the jewels and decorations in the world. (Incidentally, this is one of the rare later Backyardigans episodes in which all five kids appear, and one of the very few that's boys vs. girls.)

Work was on-and-off busy, with few problems other than one of the turkey coupons acted up a bit again before it was fixed. I also saw a few new cashiers being trained tonight. Only one was old enough for late work, so my hours may not be impacted too harshly. On the other hand, we do need the help, at any age.