Oh the train! Train interrupting you. That brings back memories.
@meghan943615 күн бұрын
Right?
@SolarLabyrinth2 ай бұрын
As a lifelong James Bond fan, I love the original Fleming novels, but when I want something a little more realistic and less sensational Le Carre is without peer. I also started with The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, and then went to the beginning with Call for the Dead and A Murder of Quality. They are definitely different in tone but I still enjoyed them. Now I am reading The Looking Glass War and can't wait for Tinker, Tailor next. The film is also one of my favorites. I recently bought The Company by Robert Littell, which I am really excited about. It apparently provides the US/CIA side of the same time period as the Smiley novels. It's long but I may take it on after Tinker, Tailor.
@stuffandthingsyoutube2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation! I'm definitely going to read the first two Le Carre novels as well.
@jimcook57072 ай бұрын
I'm glad that you gave the BBC Smiley drama's a watch and enjoyed them. I would also recommend the BBC drama Fall of Eagles ( 1974 ) it is a fantastic drama charting slide into the first world war from the point of view of the great noble houses.
@stuffandthingsyoutube2 ай бұрын
Very interesting! Thanks for the suggestion!
@ralphburns62902 ай бұрын
To me,Karla is the Professor Moriarty in Le Carre's novels.😎
@stuffandthingsyoutube2 ай бұрын
There’s even a character who mentions the Reichenbach Falls in Smiley’s People, so I think Le Carré agrees with you!
@stevekoutros93582 ай бұрын
Daniel Silva's spy, Gabriel Alon, said, "spying 98% boredom, 2% sheer terror." George Smiley played by both Alec Guinness and Gary Oldman (2 others did but not nearly as successfully). I agree with your "no action" assessment but the characterizations, wow! I love all of Le Carre's books, enjoy!
@ashesofthephoenix46052 ай бұрын
Happy 4th of July Brad! My favorite Day of the Year!
@stuffandthingsyoutube2 ай бұрын
Same to you! Thanks for all of the support over the years!
@maizie12632 ай бұрын
No worries about “talking to yourself” with your camera. I shoot video diaries all the time when traveling and I promise no one cares and usually goes about their business. I’ve even had people jump out of the shot apologetically, which is hilarious. If anything, talking into the camera will give you “more solo courage” as you’re out and about.
@stuffandthingsyoutube2 ай бұрын
Yeah, you'd think I'd be more comfortable with it after all this time.
@Ricky-oi3wv2 ай бұрын
just went to the shed for a sunday evening pipe and ive been caught out by the old gawaith aquatic. 2 hours on a paper towel and still wet as an otter's pocket.
@stuffandthingsyoutube2 ай бұрын
Haha! Gawith level moisture.
@yusufsayed15832 ай бұрын
Good Evening 😊 Another Awesome Video Mate👌🏽Thanks For Sharing 👏🏼👏🏼 Appreciate Your Time and God Bless 🙏🏽 Greetings From South Africa 🇿🇦
@stuffandthingsyoutube2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@michaelcase85742 ай бұрын
WOW!! Florida man watches your channel! Who'da thunk it!
@lesbrady2 ай бұрын
I liked how the train punctuated when you were saying "No. Weird. People." in Florida😂
@wstimo2 ай бұрын
Tinker Taylor is a fantastic novel
@GenTikki2 ай бұрын
Oh wow! I lived there for many years. The City of Subdued Excitement!!! 😃 It was the name Stuff & Things that drew me in and your location is exciting too. Love the travelers notebook stuff & things. I will watch all the Stuff. And the Things.
@stuffandthingsyoutube2 ай бұрын
Much appreciated!
@lesbrady2 ай бұрын
Cool! I have a ton of Amazon credits so I just downloaded The Spy Who Came in from the Cold for free (sorta) on my Kindle. Cheers!
@stuffandthingsyoutube2 ай бұрын
Nice! Let me know what you think!
@BlakesPipes2 ай бұрын
i was laughing at the train and the Florida skit. it was perfect. second location out of the sun was awesome. enjoyed the background.
@stuffandthingsyoutube2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@bigcountrybriar99112 ай бұрын
Just back from a week in London. Met a couple YTPC presenters at JJ Fox. One of them @G Spitaletti a UK pipe maker posted a vid. If you love BBC and those type books as I do, you need to start planning a trip to London. Looking forward to your Pipe Force review B
@stuffandthingsyoutube2 ай бұрын
Nice! IVe always wanted to go, but Japan will have to come first. ;-)
@gwynlee59252 ай бұрын
I enjoyed the LeCarre on the BBC when they first came out, I agree they are great!
@themcnabinator2 ай бұрын
Have to played the "Florida Man" game. Simple, just put "Florida man" into any news stream and see that headlines pop up . . .
@jbabio72 ай бұрын
Saludos cordiales del Perú
@chadcurtis87312 ай бұрын
I was curious if that red brick building in minute two was the same building you did the skateboard video in front of? 😂
@stuffandthingsyoutube2 ай бұрын
Yep! Things have been built up quite a bit more there since then.
@Cheeseybacun2 ай бұрын
How ya doing, man? #AskStuffandThings
@meghan943615 күн бұрын
Getting there, on this binge watch! It's hard to believe that we are in 2024 and people still stare at you when you film in public. Have you become more comfortable with filming outside since you shot and posted this video?
@stuffandthingsyoutube14 күн бұрын
I still don't "vlog" much outside, but I'm fine with just setting up a camera in an out of the way place and filming.
@rogerstraydog6472 ай бұрын
I have been watching your videos for a number of years but rarely comment. I enjoy your ideas and opinion. Just a few observations that you can think about or ignore: 1) I am intrigued by your working videos but I don't have the time to sit and watch them all the way through. Is it possible to edit them to be shorter? Maybe post a long version and a shorter one? 2) I like black and white photos. There is something about the simplicity and contrast that appeals to me that the color does not. Color photos get lost in the color. Is it possible to make some of your phots black and white and the compare to see which are more captivating? Keep up the good work.
@stuffandthingsyoutube2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment! I'll try to give you an answer on the next SSaT.
@BlakesPipes2 ай бұрын
if i buy a hoodie, how much do you make from this? just want to support you and give you the most i can. might just write you a check and send it to you. but to support you more with clothing... it might help in long term. thanks
@stuffandthingsyoutube2 ай бұрын
I wouldn't bother! I'm going to try to revamp the merch soon!
@TheNewMediaoftheDawn2 ай бұрын
Lol, that is funny the selfie stick self talking shame, lol. Ahh it is 2024 after all I guess common place. The irony is for all the creators doing that, I never see any on the streets, and Canada has a disproportionately high amount of KZbin creators, I see more MSM for that matter, strange…
@stuffandthingsyoutube2 ай бұрын
I never seen anyone either, and with the way people stare at me when I do it, it's obviously not as common as one might think!
@uraniumrock83812 ай бұрын
Sorry to see the PNW is also infested with those bland panel buildings. Ikea buildings. Theyre capitalisms version of those apartment blocks they built in the Eastern Bloc. Truly spiritless architecture.
@stuffandthingsyoutube2 ай бұрын
Pretty bland for sure. Most new, large construction projects here all look the same.
@uraniumrock83812 ай бұрын
@@stuffandthingsyoutube well the good news is that they won't last long because they're made terribly
@BlakesPipes2 ай бұрын
if you are looking for ladies, that hat will not help you! support Philadelphia Eagles as the are better birds. 🦅 love ya buddy.
@uraniumrock83812 ай бұрын
Native Philadelphian here: Being an Eagles fan does not attract a lot of women, and you do not want the women it attracts.
@BlakesPipes2 ай бұрын
@@uraniumrock8381 you should see my NY Rangers women! LOL i am from north Jersey and found myself split between the two cities.