Indiana Jones makes me happy

Well my first post is going to be about Indiana Jones and all the many things that I love about him that make me happy.

First off in about May 09' I discovered Podcasts and all the many things you can listen to. I started to search a few things that I have always loved and came across the Star Wars podcast The Forcecast. I started listening to the most current episode and they mentioned Indiana Jones and the Indycast. I just about jumped out of my seat. I came home that night and downloaded some of the episodes. Ed Dolista is the host. After listening to that first show. I was hooked. I love the way he formats the show and how other fans are able to contribute. Rob does great Indy opinion's which is a poll of something Indy related. I love Mitchell's Raider's rant. The trivia always stumps me, so I just enjoy listening to how other's found the answers to the trivia questions. I enjoy Ron the Reviewer and his reviews of anything Indy. Ed and all the crew do such a great job. Right now and the past few months this has brought me so much joy. I look forward to Monday's knowing I get to download my new Indycast episode. Tuesday morning during work I listen. I am always taking notes so I can keep thinking Indy as they say on the Indycast. Thanks for all you guys do.

Next a little history. My first real memory of Indiana Jones was in 1989 when Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was in theater's. My birthday that year my Aunt that has my same birthday took me to see the movie. It was truly one of the best birthday's I can remember. I saw Raider's and Temple of Doom. But because of that memory and great day. Last Crusade is still my favorite. When I was young my dad had a whip and I would take it into the backyard and try to crack it. I was not very good but it was fun. My Dad and I would watch the movies together and we would always pop popcorn and make it a fun movie night. I even now have the Raider's theme for my Dad's Ring tone on my phone.

This picture is a fun scene for me. I love the relationship that Indy and his Dad had. This scene just brings out the fun. I watched the movies growing up and enjoyed all the fun and excitement I got out of them. I even dressed up as Indy one year for Halloween. My own style Fedora is the only thing I still have. When I got married my husband enjoyed the movies too and so we watched them together. Then I heard they were making a new movie. I was so excited. I saw that the Young Indiana Jones Chronicles was playing on TV so I watched as many as they played. My husband and I went and saw the movie. There was good and bad things that I liked about the movie. But overall I loved it. It was so great to see Harrison Ford as Indy again. I then bought some of the action figures and have one displayed at home and when I had a bigger desk at work I had one displayed there. I also bought a book that talked about the different movies and facts about them. The name of the book escapes my mind right now. Since then I am always looking to collect more things. Due to money restrictions I buy what I can. I did have a Indy filled Christmas. I received the Movie Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and two video games for my Nintendo DS. Lego Indiana Jones 2 and Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings. I've only played a little of each but they are so much fun. I've been interested in collecting more things. A couple of weeks ago while listening to the Indycast they mentioned there was a Young Indiana Jones Pocket Knife. I've always loved pocket knife's and would love to have one. I did search a few places on the Internet but no luck. Maybe someday.

OK so last thing about Indiana Jones that makes me happy is Harrison Ford. He is such an amazing actor. I have loved almost all the movies he has done. He has done so a wide range of different movies and has such great acting skills. But Indiana Jones and Han Solo have to be my most favorite roles he's played. I am just grateful for such great people who have such great talent to entertain us. Some of Harrison Ford's other movies that I have enjoyed watching are the Star War's trilogy, Regarding Henry, The Fugitive, Air Force One, The Witness, Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger, 6 days 7 nights, Presumed Innocent, Sabrina, Random Hearts, K-19: The Widowmaker, Hollywood Homicide, Working Girl, and The Frisco Kid. I also enjoyed his small role on the TV series Gunsmoke.

Thank you to all out there who give me my Indiana Jones fix and help me be happy. As they say on the Indycase "If adventure has a name it must be Indiana Jones."