I understand. But what does "IM" mean? I can "IM" her? Huh? Does that mean private e-mail? Forgive my ignorance!

Rod

Now, this is ONLY an impartial observation, and I don't want anyone to take my comments personally, because they're certainly not meant that way.

Apparently, VAM (whom I do not know) "jokingly" (her term, not mine) jabbed at "XXXX" (whom I also don't know). The remark was deemed unacceptable by Midnite but left to stand (if I'm wrong about this, please don't hesitate to correct me).

What followed next was this thread--an "apology and goodbye" from VAM. Speaking objectively, I knew such a posting would solicit across the board sympathy and a slew of messages asking VAM to rethink her decision. And I knew (am I psychic, or what?) that it would all end the way it has: with VAM posting, thanking her supporters and (apparently) deciding to stay, after all.

In the meantime, "XXXX" is suddenly cast in a different light...by implication, he/she is almost the villain in this piece. Hmmm...is something wrong here? Who tossed out the first volley: VAM or XXXX?  

If there's a conflict between these two people, it should definitely be taken off board. And that also means "apologies." I seriously doubt anyone here (aside from XXXX) was insulted by VAM's comment--so why the apology to the board?  What's the point? I have my own opinion, but I'm afraid if I express it, I'll be riding out of here tarred and feathered.

Come on, kids...let's not have such thin skins, ok?

Rod

Obviously, you cared enough to post your snide remark!

Wasn't that same piece of "furniture" in Hell's lobby when Quentin and Amanda were dealing with Mr. Best?

Rod

I accept the idea that a "parallel time" stream was created by Vickie going back to 1795--and that would certainly explain why she apparently had no memory of Sarah Collins or Burke Devlin upon her return (for that matter, nobody else remembered them, either!). But I must disagree about 1967 time "freezing," since the writers made it perfectly clear, on several occasions, that time was "standing still" at Collinwood during the seance. In fact, they even show all the particulars sitting around the table, allegedly "frozen" (though we can see them breathing). So, if time did indeed "freeze" in 1967, and Victoria returned within a breath of when she disappeared, it would stand to reason that time should continue as it had been...but now incorporating whatever changes Vicky's foray into the past caused. One of these changes is the sudden reapparance of Peter Bradford/Jeff Clark, followed by Cassandra/Angelique. But there's no way Sarah Collins, Burke, and Julia's red diary should be alterered or change in any way. And what about poor dead Dave Woodard? He's another convenient memory that nobody remembers!

I think the REAL point behind 1795 was to show the origin of Barnabas, which the writers did very well.  But when Vicky returned to 1967 (now 1968 ), a NEW writer had come on board...someone who took Dark Shadows down many a wacky, inexplicable road. Continuity went out the window, and plots began to be "cribbed" from other sources. His name: Sam Hall.

Rod

Thanks!  I just got word late this afternoon that PART II (on sale in mid-December) will feature 5 big pages of DS material, including 23 autographed photos! There'll also be a memoriam to Dennis Patrick!

Rod

Well, I know this one, cause the show was one of my favorites! It's called "Journey to the Unknown" and was originally broadcast on prime-time ABC during the 1968-69 season. The first episode was entitled "Eve," about a mannequin that comes to life (played by Carol Lynley). This particular episode inspired an early Carpenters song, also entitled "Eve."

"Journey to the Unknown's" opening credits were in an abandoned amusement park (at night). The viewer ended up on a roller coaster, as an eerie theme song (sans vocals) played.

Incidentally, "Journey to the Unknown" was produced by Hammer Films, out of the UK. They're famous for "Horror of Dracula" and "Curse of Frankenstein," both starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.

Ah...my old brain has been put to some good use!

Rod