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There are things I am willing to part with and other things I cannot. I can't get rid of any of my Bond collection, it's just too special for me.
For my next post I'm going to pay tribute to the men who played Bond.
Thanks for the 54 years of adventures guys! :-bd
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3m2rxz
My first Bond inspiration today is because of my thirst. When I went out for lunch today, the little cafe did not have any wine. Let alone a martini. I'm still rather craving red wine, but also now a Vesper. I've never had one. I don't think I could drink one and be able to stand but it does sound intriguing. Have you drank one, made exactly like in Casino Royale? Do let me know. Meanwhile, here is a look at many drink orders in Bond films:
Scrambled, not shirred ...
http://luckypeach.com/scrambled-not-shirred-james-bond-breakfast/
Which says in part:
When Bond was at home, breakfast consisted of a single perfectly boiled egg, toast with jam, and coffee. It “was always the same” (From Russia with Love). Of course, as a gourmand, Bond could not have an ordinary egg, or just any old jam or coffee—he had exacting standards. The egg came from a French Marans hen, was speckled brown, and boiled for three and one-third minutes. The toast was whole wheat, usually two thick slices with Jersey butter, and there would be three confitures available: Tiptree “Little Scarlet” strawberry jam, Coopers Vintage Oxford marmalade, and Norwegian honey. When in London, the coffee had to come from De Bry on New Oxford Street, and was served only in Menton china.
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Without question his favorite breakfast on the road was scrambled eggs, whether it was the vast dish of scrambled eggs and bacon, heaped on buttered toast at an apartment in Berlin in Octopussy and The Living Daylights; the four scrambled eggs with a half-dozen rashers of unsmoked back bacon at the Dorchester Hotel in Solo; or the feast of fresh scrambled eggs at Tylan’s horse farm in southern France in Never Dream of Dying. But we see other breakfasts, too: kipper and kedgeree with Flicka at the University Arms in Cambridge; chilled pawpaw drizzled with lime juice in the Blue Mountains in Jamaica; and twenty-five in-room hotel breakfasts, including one at the Kristal Palas Hotel in Istanbul consisting of yogurt and “green figs, ready peeled, [that] were bursting with ripeness” (From Russia With Love). On Kuro Island, Japan, he typically had his breakfast on the doorstep to his hut, and his diet consisted primarily of bean curd, rice, pemmican, and tea, with an egg included on only one occasion (You Only Live Twice). At a small place near the Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo, he had a sushi breakfast of several pieces of tuna, salmon, and fish roe, along with tekka maki, a tuna roll wrapped in seaweed, and kappa maki, a roll stuffed with cucumber (The Man with the Red Tattoo). In Nepal, he ate breakfast in camps on his trek up Kangchenjunga and mentions only yogurt, no eggs (High Time to Kill). All these breakfasts in Asia were such a far cry from his favorite that when scrambled eggs were served at a lodge in Taplejung, Nepal, he was pleasantly surprised, even though they were not cooked to his specification (High Time to Kill).
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I've always enjoyed the little details in Fleming's writing - you can smell the coffee, hear the gentle clink of fine china, practically feel the softness of perfectly cooked scrambled eggs melting in your mouth, etc. I meant to eat some kipper and kedgeree when in London, but didn't make that happen. I will next September.
There are 3 guiding lights in my life (aside from more personal things like faith) - those forces are three passions I have had since my teens. They are: Sherlock Holmes, James Bond, and Marc Bolan's music. On top of that, I have a lifelong love of England and pretty much all things British (since very early childhood). 8->
I was introduced to James Bond about age 15, the novels and Sean's film, Diamonds Are Forever. I was dazzled by that cinematic Bond world, to put it mildly - and the novels were a totally different feeling ... serious, intriguing, always far more "adult" to me than the films. It was great discovering both simultaneously. And John Barry's truly magnificent music, followed by awesome Paul McCartney (LALD rocks!) - it all cemented my love and passion for James Bond, which has continued unabated ever since. I automatically hear the James Bond theme in my mind sometimes when I am driving a car (so that has been years now, but I have clear memories of that). Back in the day (that means decades ago now) I would look for a new swimsuit thinking "Bond girl" - yes I did. ;)
So when I say that I appreciate reading those little details, the vivid descriptions that Fleming is so good at - be it food, a woman's dress, the mixing of a martini, or describing the scent and smoke and sweat of a casino at three in the morning - and when I see those details portrayed well in a Bond film, it gives me an extra satisfaction that a casual Bond fan cannot fathom. I know most of you reading this, know exactly what I mean.
And I think you can understand my username, can't you? ;)
More in a bit ... I shall return ... B-)
The way Bond cooks his eggs, they are almost raw, just heated. Disgusting.
I love when everyone starts ordering the vesper in CR after Bond does. Especially Felix saying 'hold the fruit'. And Le Chiffre looks annoyed. It's a nice, light comedy touch in a tense scene.
I've had a few vodka martinis, shaken not stirred in my time - but never a vesper. Might order one this festive season when I'm out!
And here is a detailed history of the corkscrew car jump in The Man With The Golden gun. http://jalopnik.com/the-james-bond-corkscrew-jump-was-the-first-computer-mo-1711459704
By the way, I've only read a few articles on this jump; but each one mentions the awful slide whistle. Yep.
And @Major_Boothroyd, yes! I love that part ("hold the fruit") and the whole scene was well paced, Le Chiffre getting quite irked. It was perfectly played.
I did enjoy it as an experience, and left it at only one that evening (since that first drink did dull my senses rather quickly); I meant to go back to this place, but the business packed up and left before I got a chance.
I will most certainly be drinking another Vesper in the future.
Merry Christmas!
ForeverBond. 4EverBonded. B-)
I do sleep while you all are awake, often. I-) Cheers!
So please take over anytime, @jake24! The 12 days of Christmas, and the 12th of December fun coming up next ... :-bd
I do want to try a Vesper - and I will sometime, hopefully before this year is out. ;) I am sure I will have to sip it even longer than you did, @peter. Nice you tried one.
Growing up, my favorite Bond girl from the novels is Honey. I could relate to her; I grew up kind of a wild nature girl (in a modified way!) in a hot climate, semi-tropical and tropical environment. I appreciate the Bond girls in every film, some more than others. But all give some balance and fun to Bond films.
Every kid has what’s known as a "childhood hero". But while some had heroes like Batman, Spider-Man, or Superman to look up to, I had a charming, sophisticated, debonair, and suave character to free us from distress. This man was James Bond. Firstly, as many of you know, Pierce Brosnan was the very first of Ian Fleming's incarnations that I was exposed to, having remembered watching my father as he popped in a copy of Tomorrow Never Dies in the VCR. At the time, I had virtually zero knowledge of the 17 films that preceded it, let alone the undeniable intrigue that Bond had on movie-goers and the massive effect it had on the silver screen. So, naturally, I sat down next to him and gazed at the screen as we watched Pierce's second adventure. I had an absolute blast, and once the end credits began rolling, both my curiosity and fascination with this great franchise began. I was instantly hooked. At the time however, being a young kid, I was somehow only compelled to the Brosnan films, bearing little interest in all that came before them. It wasn't until I managed to pop in a copy of the newly-released DVD of Die Another Day, that my interest of Bond's ever glamorous, escapist world peaked. It was because of this promo for the James Bond Special Edition DVD collection, coinciding with the home video release of Die Another Day, that I became the textbook definition of a "Bond fan".
All it took was this glossy trailer to effectively spark my interest in immersing myself into the glorious spectacles of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. There was something special about that sleek cover art and those dazzling interactive menus that further enticed me to go back and visit each film, and gather a clue as to why each and every one of them left a mark on the world so bold. A legacy that - after 54 years- has ceased to diminish. It was this item that has granted me with a marvelous pastime, and one that went on stick with me for life. And every now and then, I dust off that very box set just to re-acquaint myself with the item that started it all, and one that went on to prove itself as a perfect holiday gift for a young lad.
The second treat I'll be showing you is an unofficial retrospect of the eras that accompanied six brilliant men who were brave enough to step into the shoes of an extraordinary character. It's a wonderfully crafted, endlessly inventive montage that I believe every Bond fan should see:
One of the brilliant aspects about being a Bond fan is the ability to express your own creativity that reflects your love and admiration for this great series, whether in writing, building, or editing. I thought this would be a good opportunity to share something I created recently, which is a brief montage that highlights the Daniel Craig era, and his Bond's progression as a man throughout his four films. It isn't much, but I hope you will get as much a kick out of watching it as I did making it.
Following this great thread over the past few days has not only allowed me to experience first-hand why we adore Bond so much, but more importantly, why he was a necessity to the world at times of crisis. President John F. Kennedy said himself that he needed the man on his staff during a dark period known as the Cuban Missile Crisis. Ian Fleming created not only a character, but an alternate world far more interesting than our own. A world filled to the brim with glamour, style, gravitas, escapism, but more importantly, a sense of anti-realism that would grant our own world with a safeguard for which one day we will be forced to rely. At times of stress, grief, or even extreme cases when some maniac intends to blow everything up, James Bond will always be here at our beck and call with a film or two, easing the hardship. So, thank you Ian for your vision, and more importantly, for half a decade of pure magic. Here's to another half.
To all my buds on MI6 Community, have yourselves a Bondian Christmas and happy holidays.
From Canada with love,
Jake.