bmwracer wrote:

Most of it. Get the book, homey. Have Rina-chan read it to you as a bedtime story.

I'll want more than just a bed time story.


Sounds good to me! I think I'll go to Walden's or Borders like The Man said.
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ahochaude wrote:

I'll want more than just a bed time story.

Don't get greedy, Chuckles.

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Sounds good to me! I think I'll go to Walden's or Borders like The Man said.

Or Amazon.

bmwracer wrote:

Or Amazon.

Never really bought anything from Amazon. Are they good? And how long is the waiting process usually?
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ahochaude wrote:

Never really bought anything from Amazon. Are they good? And how long is the waiting process usually?

I usually scope out the books I want at a Borders or Barnes and Noble store, then I get online and buy the book, since it's usually discounted...

With Amazon regular shipping is free for orders over $25. And you don't have to pay sales tax. At least that's the way it is in the mainland... I don't know about Hawaii...

More times than not, the book is in stock, and I'll get it in the mail in about 7-10 business days...

bmwracer wrote:

I usually scope out the books I want at a Borders or Barnes and Noble store, then I get online and buy the book, since it's usually discounted... With Amazon regular shipping is free for orders over $25. And you don't have to pay sales tax. At least that's the way it is in the mainland... I don't know about Hawaii... More times than not, the book is in stock, and I'll get it in the mail in about 7-10 business days...

Ooh, when you said "discount", that was enough to hook my interest!
Not too bad, only 7-10 business days. I hope we don't have to pay sales tax too! And I like that free shipping for orders over $25.00

Think I'm gonna go and check it out right now.
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ahochaude wrote:

Ooh, when you said "discount", that was enough to hook my interest! Not too bad, only 7-10 business days. I hope we don't have to pay sales tax too! And I like that free shipping for orders over $25.00 Think I'm gonna go and check it out right now.

Come to think of it, Musashi was discounted.... Gomen.

But you still save on sales tax... What is the sales tax in Hawaii?

bmwracer wrote:

Come to think of it, Musashi was discounted.... Gomen. But you still save on sales tax... What is the sales tax in Hawaii?

I think it's like 4.17% or something.

Another figure I have in my head is 4.52%. But that can't be it. So I'm pretty sure it's 4.17%.

I don't know why I'm thinking of 4.52%.
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And we're around 8.25% in CA.

That's it. We're moving.
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Great recaps, bmwracer !!!! I liked the last episode too. My favorite scene is that one in witch he saves Otsu !!!!
I'll post now two pics I've found in the web. And I'll be scanning more pics to post here.

Matahachi:

Akemi (this one's for you, ahochaude):

From Eye-Ai, April 2004...

Kabuki prince Ichikawa Shinnosuke ("Musashi") will hold a name-changing ceremony this coming May, taking over the illustrious name of Ebizo, which was his grandfather's name. Shinnosuke's father, Ichikawa Danjuro, 57, was with him at the press conference to announce this very important event. Being the proud father, Danjuro seemed even more nervous about it than Shimmosuke.

--- groink

groink wrote:

From Eye-Ai, April 2004... Kabuki prince Ichikawa Shinnosuke ("Musashi") will hold a name-changing ceremony this coming May, taking over the illustrious name of Ebizo, which was his grandfather's name. Shinnosuke's father, Ichikawa Danjuro, 57, was with him at the press conference to announce this very important event. Being the proud father, Danjuro seemed even more nervous about it than Shimmosuke. --- groink

I'm glad you've mentioned it, groink !!!! The cerimony will take place at Kabuki-za theater in Tokyo from May 1st to May 26th. I wish I was living in Japan to see that ... Here's one of the promotional posters:

Nakai Kiichi as Yagyu (blearg !!!) Munenori:

groink wrote:

From Eye-Ai, April 2004... Kabuki prince Ichikawa Shinnosuke ("Musashi") will hold a name-changing ceremony this coming May, taking over the illustrious name of Ebizo, which was his grandfather's name. Shinnosuke's father, Ichikawa Danjuro, 57, was with him at the press conference to announce this very important event. Being the proud father, Danjuro seemed even more nervous about it than Shimmosuke.

The BIG question is will Ryoko-chan be there? And what will she be wearing?

Dang, I sound like one of those dopey entertainment/gossip shows...

Betsy Hayashi wrote:

Akemi (this one's for you, ahochaude):

Thanks!
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The BIG question is will Ryoko-chan be there? And what will she be wearing? Dang, I sound like one of those dopey entertainment/gossip shows...

Maybe. If she'll be there, the magazines will cover it for sure. I'll let you know if I get more info about it.

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Thanks!

You're welcome, ahochaude !!!!

bmwracer wrote:

The BIG question is will Ryoko-chan be there? And what will she be wearing?

Is Ryoko and Shinnosuke together? I remember awhile back you mentioned they were seen together during the filming of Musashi.

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groink wrote:

Is Ryoko and Shinnosuke together? I remember awhile back you mentioned they were seen together during the filming of Musashi. --- groink

As far as I know, they are still seeing each other.
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