James Bond Actor and Composer Filmography

🤖Here's the complete list of all official James Bond films in release order, with the actor who played Bond and the composer of the score.

🎬James Bond Films: Release Date, Actor, Composer.

01. Dr. No (1962) Sean Connery. Composer: Monty Norman with John Barry arrangements.
02. From Russia with Love (1963) Sean Connery. Composer: John Barry.
03. Goldfinger (1964) Sean Connery. Composer: John Barry. FSM.
04. Thunderball (1965) Sean Connery. Composer: John Barry. FSM.
05. You Only Live Twice (1967) Sean Connery. Composer: John Barry.
06. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) George Lazenby. Composer: John Barry. FSM.
07. Diamonds Are Forever (1971) Sean Connery. Composer: John Barry. FSM 3/31/2026.
08. Live and Let Die (1973) Roger Moore. Composer: George Martin. FSM.
09. The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) Roger Moore. Composer: John Barry. FSM.
10. The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) Roger Moore. Composer: Marvin Hamlisch.
11. Moonraker (1979) Roger Moore. Composer: John Barry. FSM.
12. For Your Eyes Only (1981) Roger Moore. Composer: Bill Conti.
13. Octopussy (1983) Roger Moore. Composer: John Barry. FSM.
14. A View to a Kill (1985) Roger Moore. Composer: John Barry.
15. The Living Daylights (1987) Timothy Dalton. Composer: John Barry.
16. Licence to Kill (1989) Timothy Dalton. Composer: Michael Kamen. FSM.
17. GoldenEye (1995) Pierce Brosnan. Composer: Éric Serra.
18. Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) Pierce Brosnan. Composer: David Arnold. FSM.
19. The World Is Not Enough (1999) Pierce Brosnan. Composer: David Arnold. FSM.
20. Die Another Day (2002) Pierce Brosnan. Composer: David Arnold. FSM.
21. Casino Royale (2006) Daniel Craig. Composer: David Arnold.
22. Quantum of Solace (2008) Daniel Craig. Composer: David Arnold.
23. Skyfall (2012) Daniel Craig. Composer: Thomas Newman.
24. Spectre (2015) Daniel Craig. Composer: Thomas Newman.
25. No Time to Die (2021) Daniel Craig. Composer: Hans Zimmer.

📊 Quick Notes.

John Barry dominates the early Bond era, scoring 11 films and defining the "Bond sound".

David Arnold carried the franchise through the Brosnan era and into Craig's first two films.

Thomas Newman brought a more atmospheric style for Skyfall and Spectre.

Hans Zimmer scored No Time to Die, adding his signature cinematic gravitas.

 PPP #57 

ID4 2cd And Alien Resurrection 2cd

 PPP #56 

I Moved To Florida...

Copilot AI: Aluminum cans are often recyclable for money, and while the payout may not be huge, it’s definitely better than nothing -- plus, you're helping the environment. Plastic bottles, on the other hand, usually have little to no redemption value in most places.

Some states in the U.S. have "bottle bills", where both cans and bottles can be redeemed for a deposit refund, typically 5 to 10 cents per container. Florida doesn't currently have one of these programs, but you can still take cans to recycling centers or scrap yards that pay for aluminum by weight. It might take a fair amount of cans to add up, but it’s satisfying to see the value pile up over time.

Have you found a local place to redeem your cans yet? It could be worth checking for centers that offer the best rates!

Me: Do I live in Florida?

Copilot AI: Yes, you’re currently located in Lake Mary, Florida, at least based on the information I have. It's a picturesque place known for its parks and laid-back atmosphere. If you meant something deeper -- like whether Florida feels like home -- I’m here to discuss that, too! What’s on your mind?


Lake Mary might not be for me, though. The guy in the video says that people in Lake Mary "love life" (1:47).

 PPP #55 

Not Smiling Yet. Might End Up Frowning...

Amazon Customer Support Chat Transcript. 20250317.

Aillen has joined the chat.

**Chat not transcribed/included in this post**

Me: I just don't trust it now. I don't want a repair, I want to return for refund.

Aillen: I understand you with that, D****** and i know how is the feeling like this. Please stay with me while i'm working this with my lead.

Me: ok

Aillen: Kindly stay with me, D******.

Me: yes

Aillen: I will update you here.

Me: I just received a message that says "we have closed your claim for the order because it is not eligible under the A-Z guarantee".

Aillen: Oh when did you receive that?

Me: Just now. the reason stated is that the item I received matches the description. Sure, but it's defective.

Aillen: I understand you with that, i'm still working this with my lead. No worries we will help you here.

Me: (copy and past of email received) Hello, We have closed your claim for the order [order #] because it is not eligible under the A-to-z Guarantee. The A-to-z Guarantee protects buyers when they do not receive an item or an item does not match its description. Although we understand your disappointment, you received the item and the item matched its description. To learn more, go to "A-to-Z Guarantee": https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201889410 -- Date of claim: March 17, 2025.
I am extremely worried.

Aillen: Yes, I understand. Kindly please bear with me i am still working this with my lead. I will update you here.

Me: ok

Aillen: Sorry for keep you waiting, D******.

Me: i'm here.

Aillen: Yes, I am still here. Please extend your patience, D******.

Me: ok.

Aillen: Thank you so much for staying with me here, D******.

Me: yes.

Aillen: As per with my lead we have a good news for you, we can still file you a A-Z claim for refund, D******.

Me: ok. a second one?

Aillen: And you will receiving an email confirmation about of this.

Me: That will be immediately denied? That's what just happened. Though (due to it happening so fast) I think it might have been an automated denial.

Aillen: also once our investigation team done to review this your refund will be process back to your Original payment within 5-7 business days. Kindly disregard the email that you receive earlier, we just file your A-Z claim now.

Me: ok

Aillen: It was already submitted, D******. Please check your email if you already receive the email for A-Z.

Me: Yes. that seems like a good idea to confirm receipt before ending the chat.

Aillen: Thank you so much, D******. No worries we will make sure this is taken care of. We will not let you empty here :).

Me: No confirmation yet.

Aillen: One moment please, i will check it with my lead.

Me: ok

Aillen: Thank so much for waiting with me here. As per with my lead could you please check your email again?

Me: yes. there is no email.

Aillen: Thank you so much for checking it again

Me: so far I only see the email that says an the a-z claim that was filed is closed because it does not qualify.

Aillen: Sorry for the confusion here, D*****

Me: "Your claim for the order [order #] has been closed because it is not eligible under the A-to-z Guarantee, and you have received the item that matched its description". Only that one.

Aillen: As we double check it here with my lead, we already submitted your A-Z claim for refund and the email confirmation will be receive to your email within 24 hours. Please disregard that email since our system give us an option to file. Would that be okay for you to wait the email within 24 hours?

Me; So I should end the chat and get back to you if I don't get a confirmation?

Aillen: I can leave a note here about of this also, but no need to worry i can assured with you that my lead already done file here on our end. Again my apologies for the inconvenience that this caused you here. And i hope that my effort to correct the situation is to your satisfaction.

Me: ok. But I'm not satisfied yet. I'll be satisfied if/when I receive a refund.

Aillen: Also may we have your email address associated here in Amazon so we can make sure that you will receive the email?

Me: [email address]

Aillen: Got it thank you so much. Also as per with my lead it will take 24 hours for you to receive the email. I hope you understand. Again my apologies for the inconvenience that this caused you here, D******.

Thank you also for bringing this to our attention and thank you for letting me help you. I hope that I was able to put a smile on your face. Please let me know if there anything else I may assist you today? Got it thank you so much.

I understand you here, D******. However we already file you a A-Z refund on our end already and our investigation them will investigate this then you will receive an email again within 7 business also about your refund. I can confirm with you also that the email will be sent to the email you provide with me.

 PPP #54 

Powder by Jerry Goldsmith. 1995 Film. Released by Intrada In 2016

Pictures (front and back) of a sealed copy of Jerry Goldsmith's score from the 1995 film Powder that I have available for sale or trade.

Powder is a 1995 American science fiction drama film written and directed by Victor Salva and starring Sean Patrick Flanery in the title role, with Jeff Goldblum, Mary Steenburgen, Lance Henriksen, and Bradford Tatum in supporting roles.

The Intrada release of the complete score was issued as a limited edition in 2016 and is currently SOLD OUT and unavailable from the manufacturer. If you want a copy you'll need to find it via a third party seller on the secondary market. Intrada Special Collection Volume ISC 351.

Video: Feb 18, 2018. Theme From Powder. Composed and Conducted by Jerry Goldsmith. Performed by The National Philharmonic Orchestra of London. Orchestration by Alexander Courage. Recorded by Bruce Botnick.


 PPP #53 

Amazon Is Pranking Me Again

The selling price for this item is $5.94 and the Amazon fees are $5.92. Which means I'll make 2 cents by shipping this item. That's not including what I paid for the item originally. And also not including shipping costs.

As per Amazon the lowest option available to ship this to the buyer in Croatia is $39.44. So I will lose $39.46 plus what I paid originally for the item, which is John Ottman's score from the 2002 movie Point of Origin. As released by La-La Land Records.

I could go to the USPS website and see what they would charge, which I suspect is less than $39.44. Though I'm sure it's more than what Amazon collected from the buyer, which is $14.95. Probably around 18 to 21 dollars. Though I've never shipped anything to Croatia before. So I'd have to check. But I am positive I would lose money.

Enough to wipe out my 2 pennies profit. Yeah, forget it. I'm going to cancel this order. I should have set it so someone outside the United States could not buy it. That is an option. My mistake, but I'm not losing almost $40 due to the error.

In regards to the "prank", it's that Amazon is saying that, if I purchase shipping though them (and therefore get the claims protection), I have to send using an expedited method. As opposed to normal first class. I don't know why Amazon does this. I've contacted seller support about this previously, but the seller support person did not know.

 PPP #52 

Maybe I Moved To France?

Amazon Seller Support Question 20241118.

I noticed that Amazon did not collect VAT in regards to your order for the Lethal Weapon box set. I contacted Amazon and asked them if this item is exempt from VAT, but the Amazon rep told me that he would need to hand my question off to another department and they would get back to me. I don't want you to potentially face additional charges you were not expecting if I ship your order. Do you know that this item is exempt from VAT charges? At 20 percent, the VAT would be over $130 if applicable.

Chat Transcript

Amazon Support 8:04 PM. welcome to Amazon Seller Support Chat service. You are now connected to Prades from Selling Partner Support

Prades 8:05 PM.Thank you for contacting Amazon selling partner support. My name is Pradesh, I'm happy to help you today.

Me at 8:06 PM. Hello.

Me at 8:08 PM. I was just chatting with someone who was researching my issue. The chat was paused for some reason. Should I repeat my question?

Prades 8:08 PM. Not required.

Prades 8:08 PM. Is it okay if I take few minutes of your time to research this?

Me at 8:08 PM. yes.

Me at 8:11 PM. ...

Prades 8:12 PM. I have to gather additional information to help resolve your concern. May I step away from the chat for couple of minutes to complete my research.

Me at 8:13 PM. ok.

Prades 8:14 PM. Can you please provide me the screenshot to support your concern?

Me at 8:15 PM. screenshot.PNG

Me at 8:15 PM. I would think you should be able to see that no VAT was collected. No?

Me at 8:17 PM. Google says United Kingdom VAT is 20 percent. I don't want to pay that.

Prades 8:18 PM. I have reached out to one of our specialized teams to assist us with your case. We will get back to you as soon as they have completed their investigation. Our internal team will get back to you via email.

Me at 8:19 PM. I was going to ship it tomorrow. I would like to know before I ship.

Prades 8:20 PM. Please expect a reply from them via email within the next 24 - 48 hours.

Prades 8:20 PM. It needs attention from our internal team.

Prades 8:22 PM. Are you still available ?

Me 8:22 PM. Yes, Though I did not like your answer. I wanted the issue resoled now.

Prades 8:23 PM. I can understand that but please note that I have limited resources to research this issue.

Prades 8:23 PM. This issue can only be handled by our internal team.

Me 8:24 PM. If I send it and the buyer ends up paying VAT, he could be angry about that. Given that it was not charged up front he might be thinking he won't have to pay a VAT at all.

Me 8:24 PM. He could refuse shipment.

Me 8:25 PM. Why I am asking if this item is exempt from VAT. I'd like to know why Amazon did not collect it.

Prades 8:26 PM. Since I am not trained in this issue.

Prades 8:27 PM. It needs attention from our internal team.

Prades 8:27 PM. I am highlighting your issue so that it should be solved on priority basis.

Me 8:27 PM. Fine.

Prades 8:28 PM. Thank you for the understanding.

Prades 8:28 PM. Thank you contacting Amazon selling partner support. Please click the end chat link to close the window. Our internal team will get back to you via email. Have a great day.

Amazon Seller Support Question 20241121.

The case says "answered" but no answer was given. The reply says "When you open or operate a Selling on Amazon account, you must provide us with up-to-date information so that we can confirm who you are and where your business is located". Is that the issue? You don't have my address? My correct address printed on the shipping label I purchased though Amazon. I've never had a problem before. Amazon did collect and charge the customer VAT in the past. Did Amazon forget my address? Do I need to update it somewhere?

Chat Transcript 20241121

You are now connected to Niharika from Selling Partner Support.

Niharika 10:00 AM. Hello and welcome to Amazon Selling Partner Support! I'm Niharika, ready to assist you on your journey.

Me 10:02 AM. This is in regards to order **amazon order no**. I asked why no VAT was charged by Amazon in regards to this order. I was told that another "team" would get back to me about this. The "team" sent a response, but I don't understand it.

Niharika 10:02 AM. I understand that you need assistance regrading Order ID: **amazon order no**.

Me 10:03 AM. yes.

Niharika 10:04 AM. Please allow me few moments, I am working on your request.

Me 10:05 AM. Amazon lost my address and has no idea where I live?

Niharika 10:14 AM. I am still working on your request, kindly allow me few moments.

Me 10:15 AM. ok.

Niharika 10:18 AM. Thank you for your patience.

Niharika 10:19 AM. I have to transfer your request to the tax specialist team for further investigation.

Niharika 10:19 AM. Please allow me to transfer the case to the team. This team is not available for live support. Therefore I have to transfer this case to the email support. They will assist you further via email.

Me 10:20 AM. Of course. I surely did not expect seller support to give me timely support.

Niharika 10:20 AM. I understand your disappointment.

Me 10:21 AM. I already shipped the order. It took 3 days to get an answer I didn't understand the last time. You can't even tell me if Amazon has my correct address or not? You can't just look that up?

Niharika 10:22 AM. Sure.

Me 10:23 AM. ok. because maybe I need to update it? Though it's the same. I didn't move.

Niharika 10:23 AM. Your current business address is showing **address** Paris **zip**.

Me 10:24 AM. Yes. So why did I get the email I did. The reply suggested that Amazon didn't know what my correct address is.

Me 10:25 AM. Though, unless I moved outside the United States, Amazon should be sure if they need to collect VAT or not in regards to an order sent to the UK. I'm still in the United States.

Me 10:25 AM. My address is Paris TN, not Paris France.

Me 10:26 AM. Was that the issue? Because I did (in the past) have a credit card company that thought I was in France.

Niharika 10:26 AM. Let me transfer your request and they will assist you further.

Me 10:27 AM. ok. Though hopefully I get an answer that makes sense and I don't have to contact you again.

Me 10:27 AM. This is very frustrating.

Niharika 10:28 AM. I am really sorry.

Niharika 10:28 AM. Due to my limitations, I am unable to invetsigate further.

Niharika 10:29 AM. Tax specialist team will provide you correct resolution.

Me 10:30 AM. Please tell them to not send a reply that says "When you open or operate a Selling on Amazon account, you must provide us with up-to-date information so that we can confirm who you are and where your business is located".

Me 10:30 AM. Because I just confirmed with you that Amazon has my correct address.

Me 10:31 AM. I did not get the correct resolution the last time.

Niharika 10:31 AM. They will assist you correctly.

Me 10:33 AM. You don't know that.

Niharika 10:35 AM. Please be assured that we are here for you, and we will continue to assist you until this matter is fully resolved.

Me 10:36 AM. ok. I will disconnect now.

Niharika 10:36 AM. I am transferring your case because I have limited access, there's a specialist team and they will provide you correct resolution.

Me not sent. I seriously doubt it.

**end chat transcript, end discussion with Amazon Seller Support.

Is there no VAT if a package is shipped from Paris France to the UK. No. Copilot said the VAT is the same. So what is the deal? Why did Amazon not assess VAT on this order. I don't know and Amazon (so far) refuses to say. I doubt that they think I moved to France.

 PPP #51 

Amazon Return Recharge

20241120 1:52pm.

email from Amazon concerning an Amazon return...

Your Visa has been charged.We've processed refund on your return request expecting that you will return the original item by Nov 15, 2024. Our records indicate you have not sent back the item below ... Because you have not sent back the item below for which we had issued a refund, we have charged your Visa card.

Amazon customer service chat transcript...

Hello, Hope you are doing well. Thank you for contacting Amazon. My name is Itisha. I'll be assisting you from here. I am sorry for the hassle you have faced!

Me. I'm not doing well. The Amazon assistant just told me that you received my return. Yet I received an email that says my credit card is being charged for not returning the item. And I see the charge is pending.

Itisha. I will surely help you with this. **Amazon Item Purchased** this one? right?

Me. Yes. Tracking says delivered back to you. The amazon assistant just told me the return was received. I logged into my credit card account and see there is a charge pending for $13.03. ORDER NUMBER **order no**

Itisha. Thanks for confirming. Upon checking the details, I can see that the charge you have seen is retro charge. This happens when carrier miss the scanning or lost the returned item. In this case I can help you with disarm retro-charge for you and help you with refund in original payment method. As well as please do not worry you will not be charged for this again as well as I have successfully disarmed the retro charge so please do not worry you will not received the email regarding this charge as well Shall I proceed with refund in original payment method? please confirm ?

Me. Your shipment **tracking** Delivered On Thursday, October 03 at 2:30 P.M. Returned To HORN LAKE, MS US Received By: TOM TEAM That's from the UPS website. So, not lost.

Itisha. This happens when carrier miss the scanning or lost the returned item. which means might be possible lost or might be possible there became error while scanning the item.

Me. I don't know what "TOM TEAM" is. The UPS website shows all the scans, including the one that happened when it was delivered. So I don't know what you're talking about.

Itisha. so please do not worry we will help you with the refund!

Me. I got an email previously "reminding" me to return this item. I also contacted Amazon customer service at the time and was told not to worry about it.

Itisha. some times there become error it shows delivered to our fulfillment center but due tome some technical error D****** it got happened but please do not worry as it is not your faulty so please be assured we will help you with the refund right away shall I proceed with it ? As well we will work on this so that you could not expect the hassle again! Shall I proceed with the refund?

Me. I'm contacting you because the charge is pending. Otherwise I would have disputed it. I can wait for it to post and dispute it then. Because I am worried. I was previously informed not to worry, so I didn't. But that advice turned out to be incorrect. Yes you can proceed with refunding. I don't know why I'd say no.

Itisha. Now I will send you email confirmation which confirms that you will not get charged again for this anyway. shall I proceed with the email confirmation along with the retro refund?

Me. Who is "TOM TEAM" in HORN LAKE, MS? Because the tracking says that is who and where it was returned. On 10/03/2024 at 2:30 P.M. I don't understand why you're asking "shall I proceed with the email confirmation along with the retro refund ?" You think I might say no? Why would I be contacting you?

Itisha. for sure we know that you will say yes. but for confirmation we ask to our customer and let them know what we are taking action towards their rsolution! so please stay connected and let me proceed with it for you!

Me. I don't know what "reto refund" means. But I say YES. Although I did earlier say yes. Are you going to ask again or will two yes replies be sufficient?

Itisha. please stay connected and let me proceed this for you!

Me. ok.

Itisha. I have successfully initiated a refund for this charge in original payment It will credited in your account within 3-5 business days. As well as please do not worry you will not be charged for this again as well as I have successfully disarmed the retro charge so please do not worry you will not received the email regarding this charge as well. And please be assured you will not get charged! as well as I have sent you an email also. so please be assured you will not get charged. and this email works as a proof so please be assured as well we will also work on this on higher priority basis. so that you could not expect the hassle again! I hope my efforts and information were helpful to you.

Me. I don't know what a "retro charge" is. I guess I'll never know. But the charge Amazon submitted and is pending will go through but then a refund will process shortly after?

Itisha. Retro charge is that charge. when the item has been returned successfully by the customer but it still shows that it has not been returned but it is rare case which happens so please do not worry As I have fixed the issue. You will not be charged again.

Me. ok. But I will check my credit card statement. I'm not contacting Amazon again about this. I'll just dispute it with the credit card company if the refund doesn't come through. thanks.

Itisha. Yes sure. Sure you can do that. I hope I was able to solve your query? I hope my efforts and information were helpful to you. Is there anything else that I can help you with today?

Me. It isn't solved yet. The "solving" will occur after the refund processes. But, no. I don't need any more help right now.

Itisha. You're welcome. It was a delight to assist you. Thank you for contacting Amazon and being Prime Member. Have a great day ahead. Stay Safe!

 PPP #50 

As Per Amazon, 1 Pound Is More Than 16 Ounces. Who Knew?

Conversation with Amazon Seller support about DHL charging me $19.47 to ship a package, then deciding later that I owed more money.

Shipping Lable Purchased: $19.47.
Additional Shipping Assessed: 7.07.
Adjusted Shipping Paid: 26.54.

11/12/2024 Chat Transcript
Ravi 6:37 PM. Is there anything else I can assist you with apart from this?

Me 6:38 PM. I don't think so. I have another issue but, when I was chatting with someone earlier about something else, they said I had to open another ticket. So I'm not sure why you're asking when the answer will be no. At least as per my past experience.

Me 6:39 PM. It's in regards to Amazon charging me more shipping after an item was delivered. I only noticed this because my account balance went negative. I accurately entered the item weight and dimensions, so I should not have been charged additional shipping.

Me 6:40 PM. You can help with this or I have to open another ticket?

Ravi 6:40 PM. I've raised the ticket to our internal team for this price issue they will investigate and reinstate your listing . We will update you via email as soon as we will have an update on this issue.

Me 6:40 PM. Is that a no? Or did you send your reply before reading my last two messages?

Ravi 6:42 PM. I've seen your message, however this issue can only be fixed by our internal team this is the reason I've raised the ticket.

Ravi 6:42 PM. Please know that your case will remain open until this price issue will be fixed.

Me 6:42 PM. It doesn't sound like it. Because I asked about another matter. Because you asked if there was anything else you could help me with.

Ravi 6:46 PM. I apologize, I understand that Amazon charging you more for shipping after an item was delivered.

Me 6:46 PM. yes.

Ravi 6:47 PM. Can you please share the order id?

Me Sent at 6:47 PM. This concerns order 114-**4. I was charged additional shipping after the fact for this order. I originally paid $19.47. Later I was charged an additional $7.07. I did not receive an email from Amazon notifying me about this. I only noticed it because my account balance went negative. The package was not overweight nor should it have been charged more for "dimensional weight" issues. No additional shipping should have been charged. And I don't like it that Amazon just does this without even notifying me or giving a reason.

Ravi 6:48 PM. Alright.

Ravi 6:48 PM. I am checking on it.

Me 6:48 PM. "dimensional weight". I got charged more for that reason previously. So I've been careful about dimension going forward.

Me 6:49 PM. And I weighed and entered the weight. Yet DHL decided I owed more. Quite a bit more. When, if it was over, it probably was a very very small amount. Though I did weigh it and correctly enter the weight.

Ravi 6:51 PM. As I can see that your Entered Dimensions: 10 X 6 X 2 IN Weight: 16 OZ, and as per carrier Audited Dimensions: 10 X 6 X 2 IN Weight: 1 LB due to which you've got charged extra.

Me 6:52 PM. Those are the same. 1 pound is 16 ounces.

Ravi 6:56 PM. I am checking, please be available for another few minutes.

Me 6:57 PM. ok.

Ravi 7:02 PM. Thank you for your patience.

Ravi 7:02 PM. I've reviewed your order id 114-**4 and have found you were charged a fuel fee, Insurance Charge, and Base Charge. A fuel surcharge is applied when the cost of fuel required for delivery exceeds the contract-defined amount between the ship-from and ship-to location.

Ravi 7:02 PM. Note: These fees are influenced by the fluctuating oil price depending on the day it got shipped. Amazon does not reimburse sellers for chargebacks due to carrier's shipping charge corrections.

Ravi 7:02 PM. For more information about about "UPS Fuel Surcharge", go to: https://www.ups.com/us/en/support/shipping-support/shipping-costs-rates/fuel-surcharges.page

Ravi 7:02 PM. For more information about "Carrier Shipping Correction Charges", go to: https://sellercentral.amazon.com/help/hub/reference/GD5FDC7MGAZMWTA4

Me Sent at 7:03 PM. So DHL can decide to charge me more later and there is nothing I can do about it?

Ravi 7:03 PM. If you've any dispute with the applicable charges you can directly contact the carrier.

Me 7:04 PM. To me it sounds like a made up reason to justify the extra charge. Which was a LOT more than what I originally paid. It's ridiculous and I am extremely angry about this.

Ravi 7:05 PM. You can check carrier charges and policy from their website and if you've any disputes then you can directly contact them.

Me 7:05 PM. I paid $19.47 and then was charged $7.07 more later. That's a lot more. And Amazon just paid DHL by taking money out of my account. Without asking or even notifying me.

Ravi 7:06 PM. Amazon does not reimburse sellers for chargebacks due to carrier's shipping charge corrections.

Me 7:06 PM. I could contact DHL, but I am 100 percent certain they won't give me a refund. Amazon already gave them the money without my authorization.

Me 7:07 PM. "Correction" = ripoff.

Me 7:07 PM. And the ripoff was facilitated by Amazon. Amazon helped DHL steal from me.

Ravi 7:08 PM. Please open the carrier website and see their terms and condition and if you've any dispute please contact them directly.

Me 7:08 PM. This is obviously going nowhere.

Me 7:10 PM. The terms and conditions say "we can rip you off and there is nothing you can do about it. HA HA!"?

Ravi 7:11 PM. I wish I could help you with this charge however Amazon Amazon does not reimburse sellers for chargebacks due to carrier's shipping charge corrections. I am bound to Amazon policy. I hope you will understand my limitations.

Me 7:11 PM. Oh, and "Amazon will help".

Me 7:12 PM. I could scream and swear though that would be pointless. You can imagine me screaming and swearing.

Ravi 7:13 PM. I want you to know that I did my best to provide you with the correct information based on our current policies.

Ravi 7:14 PM. Is there anything else I can assist you with apart from this?

Me Sent at 7:15 PM. I might have to go with the USPS from now on. Although I'm not sure that option was available for this order. The USPS has never charged me more after I already paid.

Me Sent at 7:16 PM. I hate DHL.

Me Sent at 7:16 PM. I hate that Amazon helped DHL steal from me.

Me Sent at 7:16 PM. You can pass that feedback along. I would appreciate it if you would.

Ravi 7:18 PM. Sure, I will take this feedback.

Ravi 7:19 PM. Is there anything else I can assist you with apart from this?

Me [not sent]. That's awesome. Though I would prefer that the money that was stolen from me be refunded.

End Chat Transcript.

I wanted to send that last message, but my computer locked up and I couldn't send it. My "that's awesome" was intended to be sarcastic. Whether or not Ravi would have known that is unknown.

In any case... In summary, it turns out that DHL can charge me more after I've already paid a shipping label simply if they decide they want to. It wasn't that I did anything wrong. My package wasn't too large and therefore they could charge me more an use the BS excuse of "dimensional weight". Nor was my package actually more than what my scale said.

I thought I must have made a mistake and that is why they charged me more. I figured it must have been slightly over a pound. But no, what happened was that DHL decided I needed to kick in some more for gas. A "fuel surcharge" explains the additional $7.07 they told Amazon they wanted to ship my package. Which I say is BS.

I don't think they should be able to decide I owe more at all. But, if fuel costs went after I sent it, I think a smaller amount would be reasonable. An additional 36.31% more is ridiculous.

 PPP #49 

Dozens Of Amazon Items Delisted. Reason Given Is "Detected Pricing Errors"

I just received an email with a long list of items I had for sale on Amazon that have been deactivated. The reason given is "high price error". I started going through them and found very quickly an item for which the price is "too high". My price was $150. I looked at it and found another seller is offering it for $499.00.

Why is my price too high at $150 but another seller's price of $499 is not "too high". This makes no sense. Though I'm sure I will find many more that the same thing is true of -- which is that other people are being allowed to sell the exact same item for more. Amazon is favoring these sellers and is taking out their competition? That seems like a possibility to me.

My bad. I just spoke with "seller support" and was told the problem is my price is too low. Amazon is completely clueless when it comes to limited edition soundtrack CDs. I checked the price at Discogs and see it being offered for 90 euros plus shipping by someone there. So I could lower my price. The person selling it for $499 is hoping they will get lucky and a cluess and very rich buyer will have to have it. This is ridiculous.

The email actually says there are "pricing errors". I've received "too high" notifications before and I assumed this was another of those.


 PPP #48 

Amazon Error 5886

Under this new policy I, as an individual seller without a "professional" account, cannot list ANY new item. I get this error when trying to list any item that is not currently in my Amazon inventory.

Error 5886: You cannot change a product detail page, or add offers on another seller’s generic product, or copy the product detail page to another store. If you want to sell a generic product, you must create a new product. To create a new product, follow the process outlined in Add a Product tool. For more information, go to Amazon Generic Product Policy. https://sellercentral.amazon.com/gp/help/external/G84H3T69ZX762NWT

Amazon Seller University: Resolve error code 5886. Video.

How I have been listing items since I opened my Amazon seller account 15+ years ago...

Step 1: Search Amazon for the item I want to sell. If it isn't already for sale, I can't sell it on Amazon. Because Marketplace sellers without a professional seller account can't create new product pages. Professional sellers pay Amazon $39.99 a month. <

Step 2: After find the item I want to sell, I look at the listing and find the ASIN. I then use the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) and enter that on Amazon's "List an Item" page.


I have listed many items using this method. I have never had a problem with it previously. I have never seen this error in the 15+ years I have been selling on Amazon. Now I get it for every item I try to list. Now, when I try to list an item -- after entering the ASIN, the following error message pops up.


5886: You cannot change a product detail page, or add offers on another seller’s generic product, or copy the product detail page to another store. If you want to sell a generic product, you must create a new product. To create a new product, follow the process outlined in Add a Product tool. For more information, go to Amazon Generic Product Policy.

This is moronic. I suspect this must have something to do with a recent Amazon policy change. Something to do with brands and (possibly) stopping sellers from selling counterfeits. I am not sure, but I do know that I can't list anything new at all.

Message sent to Seller Support, 7/20/2024...

Audio CDs should not fall under the policy regarding "unbranded/generic" listings. The reason (I assume) they do is because audio CDs are produced by a label and not under a brand. Therefore Amazon says ALL audio CDs are "unbranded/generic"? That is ridiculous. A LABEL is analogous to a BRAND. Audio CDs are certainly not "generic". Under this policy (which must be a recent policy change) I cannot list/sell any item that isn't currently in my inventory. I ONLY sell audio CDs. I do not have a professional seller account, therefore I cannot create product pages (unless the Amazon policy re creating product pages has changed).

In any case, I thought that Amazon wanted sellers to list items under existing product pages when a product page for the item trying to be sold exists. I suggest that Amazon review this policy and reach the OBVIOUS conclusion that LABEL and BRAND are analogous and that individual product pages shouldn't be created by every seller looking to sell a SPECIFIC (not generic) audio CD.

FSM.

 PPP #47 

Indiana Jones 5 CD Film Score Box Set From Disney Music Emporium $150 Bucks?

On Friday, April 26, 2024 at 21:34:10, emailcensored@yahoo.com wrote:
This inquiry concerns the item for sale on the Disney Music Emporium at the following URL.
https://www.disneymusicemporium.com/product/XVCD64/indiana-jones-the-complete-cd-collection?cp=null

It is likely not the case, but I thought I would check to see if the price given of $149.99 is a pricing error?

This is 5 CDs, which means they are $30 each? While the Dial of Destiny CD by itself was 12 dollars (but does not appear to be available any longer)?

This can't be right. I purchased the prior release of all the Indiana Jones soundtracks (at the time) from Concord records. It was like $65 for 5 CDs (one for each movie plus a bonus disc).

It seems as if this is at least double what it should cost. These aren't 2-discs sets (total 10 CDs) right? That would make more sense.

I'd like to buy this, but I do not like the price. I realize it is a limited edition. I am familiar with limited edition soundtrack CDs. They usually go for $20 for one CD and $30 for a 2 CD set. Which is why I asked if these are 2 CDs for each movie. But that does not appear to be the case.

Can you provide any additional information that might be useful? WHY does this cost $149.99?

Thank you.

The Disney Music Emporium's Reply...



A commenter on the Film Music Reporter website writes, "So, first, Disney created an artificial shortage with a limited release for the last film to later force fans to buy an over-expensive box set that doesn’t contain the extra-disc with a good part of the previous scores! What a scam".

Yeah, that sounds accurate to me. I'd like to buy this, but not at Disney's overinflated price of $150. It should be HALF that. I'll stick with the 2008 Concord Box Set.


Someone on jwfan.com writes, "50$ would be an appropriate price ... But 150$ is just greedy and unethical. Shame on Disney. Really". Another person writes, "The price is awful. It has nothing to do with being able to afford it either. It's simply overpriced".

I agree completely.

After checking I see that the track listing for the first 4 films on the Disney Box Set and the 2008 Concord Box set are exactly the same. The Dial of Destiny didn't exist when the Concord Box was issued.

The material on disc 5 of the Concord release is absent from the Disney reissue.

Disc 5: Interviews and More Music from Indiana Jones. Total Disc Time: 51:51
01. Raiders March from Raiders of the Lost Ark 2:28.
02. Interviews with John Williams, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, Hosted by Laurent Bouzereau 17:56.
Raiders of the Lost Ark. Track 3
03. Uncovering the Ark ** 05:30.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Tracks 4-5
04. Indy and the Villagers * 3:51.
05. The Secret Passage * 03:28.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Tracks 6-11
06. Father's Study * 2:25.
07. Marcus Is Captured, To Berlin * 1:53.
08. To the Blimp * 2:01.
09. The Blimp Turns Around 1:27.
10. Death of Kazim * (02:24.
11. Wrong Choice, Right Choice * 4:34.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Track 12
12. Return to the Village/Raiders March * 3:26.
*Previously unreleased.
**Includes previously unreleased material.

As per a comment on Reddit, "It is very disingenuous to call this complete when it doesn't include the bonus tracks from the 2008 collection. Cues like "Wrong Choice, Right Choice" and "Father's Study" are pretty vital. Feels like a very low effort reissue".

 PPP #46 

There Are NO Copyright Violations On This Blog!

I am under attack by an angry A-Hole bent on taking down evey one of my blogs. Recently this person disclosed how he is going after this blog. Via the completely false allegation of "copyright violations".


Apparently Google is fine with these false allegations, as they have (as of today) taken down 3 of my blogs! What the hell, Google? Why are you enabling this harassment?

Here the liar repeats the false allegations on his WordPress blog.


I've been engaging in unauthorized sales of copyrighted materials? I will likely be caught red handed?

No, moron, I am not breaking any law by selling music CDs on this blog. As per Brookings, "when you purchase a lawfully produced music CD, you are entitled under U.S. copyright law to sell or otherwise dispose of it without seeking permission from the copyright holders".

No doubt this ID1OT has reported to Google these crimes he is imagining, however. And Google MIGHT listen and delete this blog too. Because these "copyright violations" he alleges are as bogus as the allegations he used to take down my other blogs. In regards to those blogs, Google says I violated their HATE policy. But I did not.

I am NOT a hater, g00gle. I didn't violate your HATE policy. I want my blogs back. And I want you to stop ASSISTING this person in their harassment of me!

btw, in the comment above the false accuser says his WordPress blog was hacked and that is how fake comments from me appeared on his WordPress blog. That is what touched this off back in September of 2018. He faked comments from me on WordPress and I filed a complaint. WordPress decided to remove several of his blogs, which I had no idea they would do. That is why he is so mad and has spent 5+ years attempting to exact revenge.

His account was not hacked. I know this because (in the comments he faked) he had me saying stupid things that HE would write. Not some "hacker". He wrote (in one comment that looked like I made it) that I am married to my dog. So stupid. But this person is stupid. How I KNOW he wrote the fake comments that got him in trouble.

The bottom line is that this person is a liar. He lies about his WordPress blog being hacked (in 2018) and he lies about me posting hate on the three Blogger Blogs that he reported (and Google removed for bogus reasons). So far. I would not be surprised at all if ALL my blogs end up getting deleted by Google.

 PPP #45 

CD Issue: The Ghost And Mrs Muir by Bernard Herrmann Re-Recording, Varese Sarabande 1985

This CD issue concerns the rerecording of the score from the 1947 film, The Ghost And Mrs. Muir, a romantic-fantasy film starring Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison. 1985 re-recording conducted by Elmer Bernstein.

Title: The Ghost And Mrs. Muir, 1947.
Composer: Bernard Herrmann.
Label: Varese Sarabande Records 1985. VSD-47254.
Release Date: 1997-01-01.
Tracks, Run Time: 33, 51:44.
Amazon: Link.
Problem: CD Bronzing, CD Rot.
Checked My Copy: No.

Comments from the FSM Message Board post: RIP, Varese's THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR (Bernstein).

 February 10, 2021 AT 3:13 AM.

Ed: I'm sad to announce that after many long years of enjoyment one of my all-time favorite soundtracks, Varese's release of THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR conducted by Bernstein, has fallen victim to disc rot. I have the FSM Bernstein box set so the music lives on in my collection and I long ago ripped the title into my computer at moderately high resolution so I'm covered, but still this was one disc from the late 1980s I would never have parted with. Sic transit gloria mundi.

 February 10, 2021 AT 8:02 AM.

JSDouglas: Sorry to hear of your loss. I remember when it was new and wrapped in the long magenta sleeve common to all Varese CDs of the era. It was such a care-free time! I let my copy go long ago and stayed pat with the FSM/FMS Box. When it's your time Ed, the disc will return to you and you will be re-united in the hereafter along with "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" and "The Sea Hawk: The Classic Film Scores of Erich Wolfgang Korngold (Extended Version)". I shall play some Herrmann in your honor!

PPP #44

The Vacuum Trick (Fix For Malfunctioning Camera)

This commentary is a followup to my 10/18/2016 post "Rising Water" (PPP #40). This was a post written 13 days ago, immediately after receiving the 10.2 megapixel camera that I purchased used on eBay for $16.

Purchased because I slipped in mud and my old camera got dunked in water (the exact same model). Then wouldn't work. So I stuck it in a bag of rice (which I read on the interwebs might fix it). So today I took the camera out of the bag of rice... which it had been in for 18 days (5 days waiting for the "new" camera to arrive, then 13 days of using it).

I chose today because I took the the "new" one on a walk. A walk on the nature preserve I live near. Well, after taking a few pictures it malfunctioned. What happened was that I took a pic, then pushed the power button to preserve the batteries. When I originally purchased the camera (the original camera) back in 2007, I found that leaving it on drained the batteries REALLY fast.

I was concerned about the lens going in and out would wear it out, so I'd leave it on while using it. But, as it turned out, the batteries didn't last long leaving it on. So I decided to turn it off between shots, and that fixed the problem (at first I thought there was something wrong with the camera, as the batteries were draining so fast).

So, what happened was that I turned it off... after which the lens is supposed to retract and then the protective shutter over the lens closes. But the lens only retracted part way, the shutter didn't close, and the camera beeped twice (indicating a malfunction). I turned it on and off a few times, but it kept doing it.

Oddly, the camera lens would fully retract when I turned it on (completing the action it was supposed to have taken when I shut it off), then extend again. So... broken, I thought. I never should have purchased a USED camera. I had worried that this might be the case (that it would malfunction within a few days). But I decided to cross my fingers and hope to get a good one.

Anyway, being without a camera (and absolutely HAVING to have one for my eBay business), I decided to first try the old one. I took it out of the bag of rice when I got home, transfered the batteries from the malfunctioning unit into it, and pushed the power button.

The lens extend part way, then beeped twice. DAMN! I tried it again with the same results. I tried it a 3rd time and the same thing happened. So it's junk I thought. I was going to give up, but decided to try it a 4th. And this time it worked! The lens is no longer fogged up (water in the lens) and it appears to be working.

Now back to the other camera. I decided to use the vacuum trick. Perhaps some grit was preventing the lens from extending? Who knows? I have used this trick to fix my camera previously (the first one. the one that got wet). Years ago I noticed a spot on pictures I was taking. Looking at the lens closely, I noticed something INSIDE the lens.

No way to get that out, I thought. Anyway, I decided to try the shop vac. Placing the hose over the lens, I HOPED to suck out the speck. Not that I thought it work, given the fact the speck had somehow gotten inside the lens. Well, it did work!

Not that this situation was similar, but both situations did involve a problem with the lens. Anyway, I tried it, and the camera (the one I purchased on eBay and then malfunctioned), now appears to be working as well. Not that I trust either one. I'll go back to using the eBay purchased one for now and see if it keeps working.

When it malfunctioned the FIRST thing I thought was that I'd contact the seller about a refund. I figure that 30 days is a reasonable amount of time to test it out... and get my money back if there is a problem. I mean, a camera that works for 13 days surely isn't acceptable. Not to me, anyway.

But to the point of the story (the title of the post). If you find yourself with a lens problem (dirt in the lens, lens won't extend), you might want to try the vacuum trick. Note that I used a powerful shop vac (lots of suction). It's worked for me twice now.

Although, if the malfunctioning camera continues to work remains to be seen. I certainly hope it does. Also note that, as far as the "rick trick" working goes, I also opened up the camera (removed the back panel) and the screen. And there was some water there. Which I used a tissue to absorb. But it still didn't work after putting it back together.

Apparently the front can be removed (and I'm sure there was some water in there), but I've never done that before and was leary about trying to force it. It didn't appear to want to come off. So I decided to try the rice. And it worked. It may malfunction later, however. Who knows if the water damaged the camera in some way that won't be apparent until some later date.

PPP #43

TWD S07E01 Fake Out

This commentary concerns the Season 7 premiere of The Walking Dead titled "The Day Will Come When You Won't Be" which aired Sunday 10/23/2016. Do not read further if you have not seen it yet and don't want to read spoilers. Not that I think anyone will read this, but just because giving a spoiler warning is considered good etiquette. And someone MIGHT read this. Someone who is a fan and has not seen the episode yet. Unlikely, yes, but it COULD happen.

Anyway, consider yourself warned (hypothetical but likely non-existent reader). Do not continue if you are concerned about spoilers. Also, don't click the link (which is the episode title) as it goes to Wikipedia, where there are also spoilers. Now, onto my discussion of the episode and my previous predictions regarding what happens in it (PPP #38 & PPP #41).

I predicted two things: the first was that Abraham would die, which he did. And, secondly, I predicted there would be a fake out. The two possibilities of what could happen was that Negan would chop off Rick's hand with his axe. The second was that more than one person would be beaten to death by Negan with his baseball bat.

I wrongly predicted the fake out would be that Negan would kill two or more of the main characters. He did. The fake out (of which there was one) turned out to be Rick getting his hand chopped off. The Sneak Peak did strongly suggest it might happen, but it did not. A 2nd limb cutting off fake out occurred when Negan, in an attempt to break Rick (after he said he'd kill Negan for what he did) told Rick he had to chop off his son Carl's arm with the axe.

That did break him. But Negan stopped him just as he was about to do it (it appeared). Because Negan told his men to shoot everyone if Rick didn't. In the preview of episode 2 Rick is show saying that he (Rick) is no longer in charge but Negan is. Although Maggie (whose husband Glenn was killed by Negan) said they should fight (at the end of S07E01).

(Comic book spoiler warning, next paragraph).

In the comic Maggie (later) attempts suicide by hanging but is stopped by Rick. Anyway, I should have known that the hand-chopping off was the fake out, because... what was shown, together with the title of the Sneak Peak, made it clear what they were telegraphing. They were implying it too strongly for it to actually be what happened.

I guess I just didn't want to believe that Glenn was going to die. I was thinking that if they add another Asian character, that might be sign that Glenn's time was up (given that he's the only one). But he's dead (and now there are no Asian characters on the show).

The Wikipedia page notes that there were complains over how gruesome the deaths were. Negan hit Glenn in the head with his bat, knocking him down to the ground. He pushed himself back up (to his knees) and he had a dent in his head and his right eyeball had popped out. Then Negan finished him off as he had with Abraham, by beating his head to a pulp.

Images: Abraham Ford, portrayed by Michael Cudlitz (1st pic). Glenn Rhee and Maggie Greene, portrayed by Steven Yeun and Lauren Cohan (2nd pic).

10/27/2016 Correction: I said that (in the comic) Maggie tries to commit suicide after Glenn is murdered (something I thought I read on TWD wiki), but Wikipedia says this happened after her family died... and Glenn was still alive. Also), Maggie's sister Beth attempted suicide (by cutting her wrists) previously (shortly after her character was introduced on the TV show). Point is, I doubt there will be an upcoming suicide storyline for Maggie (given these two facts).

FSM discussion: Indiana Jones 5, Walking Dead, Alien. 10/25/2016.

PPP #42, TWD #9.

My Take On The Walking Dead S7 Sneak Peak

This clip played on Sunday 10/15/2016 after the "the story so far" retrospective/clip show. Season 7 begins Sunday night, 10/23/2016. BTW, don't read any further if you don't want spoilers. I don't know anything, although I'm going to speculate on what's going to happen. Speculation based not on reading the graphic novel, but on reading about it.

Because I'm not into graphic novels or comics. I've got zero interest in TWD in it's original format. That said, you've been warned. Stop reading now to avoid "spoilers", AKA my speculation based on the following video.

Video1: AMC "sneak peak" scene from the season 7 premiere of The Walking Dead.

Given that the episode is called "Right Hand Man", and given what happens in the comic, I say Rick is going to get his hand chopped off (with his own axe) by Negan. After Negan kills #whoisit (note the bloody bat, AKA "Lucille") and promoted by Rick's threats ("I'm going to kill you. Not today, not tomorrow"), Negan drags Rick away by the hair (and into the RV).

What happens next is that Rick gets his hand chopped off (I'm guessing). It already happened in the comic. A lot earlier, in fact. In the comic it was the Governor who did the deed. And he also raped Michonne. Something that was changed (for TV) to threats of rape against Maggie.

But in the TV show Rick wasn't among those initially captured by the Governor. It was Michonne and Andrea instead. And the person who lost his hand was Daryl's brother Merle. Although he cut it off himself after being left handcuffed to an unmovable object on the roof of a building (earlier).

Anyway, I read that the actor who plays Negan (Jeffery Dean Morgan) said that Negan kills multiple people, and not just the one shown at the end of season 6 (although from the POV of the victim, and NOT from the POV of the audience... so we don't know who it is. Hence #whoisit).

That said, I previously speculated that the victim was Abraham (PPP #38). I did, however, identify Daryl and Glenn as possible victims. Not all of them, but one of the 3. Now (and maybe it's a fakeout) it's being floated (by JDM) that more than one person might be killed by his character, Negan. Although I think it's likely a tactic to build suspense and get people to tune in.

I heard that many viewers were unhappy with how season 6 ended. Someone was killed, but you've got to wait months to find out who. So they might have said "screw this, I'm not going to watch anymore). Me, I didn't care. It's the nature of the show that characters are killed. And, when whoever who it was that is Negan's victim was not revealed, I didn't care either. I knew I'd find out eventually.

I just don't like it when people are killed stupidly, like with the death of Beth Greene (PPP #35). But, if they kill off (say) Abraham, Glenn and Daryl (or 2 of these characters) for the SHOCK... I'm not sure I'll like that either.

But I think it's likely a fake out. TWD actors have done it before. The actor playing The Governor (David Morrissey) suggested (on Talking Dead) he might be reformed/not interested in revenge. But it turned out he was fibbing.

Video2: Emily Kinney (the actress who played Beth Greene) is also a recording artist. Below is a music video for the song "Molly" from her 2015 album This Is War (2:42).

10/25/2016 Correction: The title of the Sneak Peak was "Right Hand Man". The Season 7 premiere episode was titled "The Day Will Come When You Won't Be".

PPP #41, TWD #8.

Rising Water

(Click image to enlarge).

A picture of the path I walked 5 days earlier. This would be the same day I posted the muddy feet pic. That day, none of that water was there. I walked along the edge of the cornfield. The yellow arrow points to where I went. So, as you can see, the water level rose quite a bit in 5 days. There is a river if you keep walking (a road that runs parallel to the now underwater path).

Walking down this path for awhile I eventually came to a place where it was flooded. I should have turned about, but I pulled up my pant legs and kept going. A short while later I slipped in some mud and fell to my knees. At the time (when I realized I was going to fall), my goal was to not land on my ass and end up with wet underwear.

When I found myself in the water I - after a few seconds had passed and I took in the fact that I was soaked - I thought, what about my camera? It was around my neck attached to a lanyard. Sure enough, I looked down and it was submerged. So I pulled it out and brushed it off.

It hadn't been in the water too long, so maybe it was OK? I had just been thinking about how long this camera had lasted. I've owned it since 2007, when I purchased it on sale at a Black Friday sale. I did replace the screen a few years ago after it went bad. Although, not being sure I could do it, I first purchased a "new" camera (same make/model) off eBay.

The seller said it was new/new. Complete in box with all accessories. Unfortunately it began malfunctioning a few days after I received it. So I sent it back for a refund (taking a loss on the return shipping). That is when I decided to try and replace the screen myself. Which, as it turned out, was a little difficult, but not that hard.

Now I think, after never dropping it or having any other mishaps, the camera won't work again. Of course (after brushing the water off) I had to see if it would work, and turned it on. Which is what you're supposed to NOT do (according to the Google search I did). Apparently a wet camera can short out.

Which isn't what happened, I think. The lens extended, but only only half way. Then the camera beeped a few times and turned off. The screen came on briefly (before turning off) and appeared grayish white. Which, after examining the lense under a light, I found was caused by condensation (water) inside the lense.

In any case, it's currently in a bag of rice. I haven't tried it since. I did go on eBay and purchase another one. Same make and model, which is the Samsung BL103. A really well made sturdy camera, IMO. Instead of plastic, the body is metal. I also like the color (the camera is red instead of black). And it takes 2 AA batteries (I use rechargeables). Instead of 3 (which I've seen) or (worse) a battery designed for the specific camera (think Sony, which also has unique memory "sticks"). I ruled out a Sony for those two reasons when initially looking at cameras.

Anyway, given that I purchased it used and the fact that it's an old model, the price was a low $16.95 (including shipping). Although I contacted the seller and offering him $12.95, he dropped the price by a buck. Although (and this did make me unsure of buying it) he said he was not the original owner. Instead he said he buys and resells used cameras.

So maybe the original owner treated it roughly and it won't last? I went on Amazon and found the price for the same camera is close to what I bought it for new (around $65). Hopefully it won't start malfunctioning like the other one. Although, now that I think of it, the eBay seller's description for that one might have indicated that it was a floor model.

I don't remember what the description said. I do remember thinking I was safe if was new in the box (with all the accessories). But that turned out not to be the case. BTW, when I replaced the screen on my original camera, that screen (purchased off eBay) arrived cracked. Although I didn't realize it was cracked until I installed it and turned the camera on.

As for slipping in the mud, it's only happened to me twice previously (in the last 10 years), and never while walking in water. And I have walked in water before. So, yeah, what I did was probably stupid, but I have previously walked in many places where slipping in mud could have happened, but didn't'.

Point is, I was thinking I wouldn't slip in mud. Although it did occur to me. But I thought my camera was safe, given the fact that (attached to the lanyard), I couldn't drop it. Or, I could drop it, but it wouldn't hit the ground. I thought that was a very good precaution that would protect my camera from damage.

Anyway, 5 days later the used eBay camera came in the mail, and I decided it needed to be tested right away. I walked back to where I slipped and took a picture (as close to that location as I could get). The pictures I took look good, and no malfunctioning... so far. I'll have to do more testing.

PPP #40

Feet

(Click image to enlarge).

A picture of my feet after I stepped in mud. Bulldozers were clearing more space over the weekend on the nature preserve down the road from where I live. Paths and space for more corn, I presume. For ducks to eat? I really don't know. I went online to see if I could find any info regarding what they're doing, but couldn't find anything.

Anyway, I walked back and took a look. Brought my dogs, because they like running around off leash. I'd walked this same path the day before, so when I saw the mud I didn't think much of it... until I sank in up to my ankle (right foot). BTW, yes, I like being barefoot.

PPP #39

On #whoisit Re TWD S6E16

This commentary concerns the 16th episode of season 6, which was the season finale of the AMC zombie apocalypse series The Walking Dead. This episode, titled Last Day on Earth, originally aired on 4/3/2016. Do not proceed if you do not wish to read any spoilers.

This episode is titled "Last Day on Earth", I presume, because it is the last day on earth... for one of the characters. One of the major characters dies at the end, although it is not revealed who dies. The head bad guy, Negan, after giving a long speech (for which the episode was extended by a half hour to accommodate) beat someone to death with his baseball bat (wrapped in barbed wire/nicknamed "Lucille").

The actual beating was show from the POV of the person who dies. Whoever it is sees the bat come down, and we hear Negan say that is victim is "taking it like a champ". According to the episode synopsis on Wikipedia "from the seemingly unknown victim's point-of-view, Negan proceeds to beat them... Blood starts streaming down the screen while the screen fades to black".

The hashtag #whoisit was revealed on the aftershow, "Talking Dead". The top guesses being Glenn, Daryl and Eugene. But I don't think it's going to be any of those characters. My guess is that the one who dies is Abraham.

The person who dies in the comic/graphic novel is Glenn. This I know because I read about it on the Walking Dead Wiki (I have not read the comic). But, as the creator of TWD has said previously, he considers TWD TV show to be a "remix" of the comic. In the past various deaths that occurred in the comic occurred on the TV program, but who was being killed changed (while the mode of death stayed the same). For example, Tyreese is killed by the governor (who chops off his head with a sword) in the comic, while on the TV show the person killed in this manner is Hershel Greene.

So, if this death is "remixed", it won't be Glenn. Besides, they already killed off Glenn (which turned out to be a fake out). Glenn appeared to die (the screen fading to black after showing his apparent death). But it was later revealed that he lived (PPP #37).

Which isn't to say that I don't think Glenn won't die (perhaps in season 7). I only think his death will be delayed. There are repercussions that drive future storylines after Glenn dies, so if he were to live (be a "safe" character like Rick and Carl are) that would be a big departure from the comic. Something that has not happened (at least thus far). The TV show has basically followed the comic (although "remixed").

All of this points to the character who died not being Glenn. My opinion is that the clues point to it being Abraham. Clue one is the fact that Abraham does die in the comic. Although it's by being shot in the head with an arrow/crossbow bolt (I think it's the latter but I don't recall). I am not sure when this happens (before or after Glenn dies by being beaten to death by Lucille), but there was such a death on the TV show. The doctor Denise character is shot in the head with a crossbow bolt in S6E14.

Was this a "remix" of Abraham's comic book death? (where Denise was subbed in for Abraham). I'm not sure, but I think it was. Which likely means Abraham's death was only delayed (while Tyreese did not die by having his head chopped off, he did die a short while later).

Another clue that #whoisit is Abraham is that he had several "moments" in the show (2 that I noticed). Moment #1 was a discussion between him and Sasha in which he revealed he was open to starting a family (as Glenn and a pregnant Maggie had decided to do). This represents hope for the future. Someone expressing hope (in a TV series concerning the apocalypse) is likely to have that hope crushed.

Moment #2 occurred when he made peace with Eugene (with whom he had previously been arguing). Argument stemming from the fact that Eugene tricked Abraham into thinking Eugene knew how to combat the zombie plague (thus getting Abraham to protect him/get him to Washington where he could meet up with other experts where they would put into action the secret government plan to fix things).

These 2 moments, IMO, are in line with other characters having "moments" just prior to being killed (I'm specifically thinking of the Axel character's conversation with Carol in which he discusses his life prior to going to prison/the apocalypse, just prior to him being killed).

The purpose, of course, is to remind the audience who this character is (or, in the case of Axel who had no backstory up to this point, introduce the character) so the audience is either reminded of why they should care or given a reason to care about the character's death. Although that impact was (obviously) blunted by their decision to keep who dies a secret.

By the way, my second choice for #whoisit is Daryl. The only reason being the fact that the actor who plays him, Norman Reedus, was recently given a AMC TV series of his own (Ride With Norman Reedus). And I do remember that right before Tyreese was written out I read that Chad Coleman (the actor who played Tyreese) had joined the cast of the sci-fi series The Expanse.

So, it could be Daryl who died. But, given the popularity of the character, I doubt it's him. And his program is a reality show in which he rides his motorcycle around. Reality shows being the cheapest types of programing to create. Due to them having no special effects, sets, or other things that push up the costs on conventional TV shows (so, it isn't as if it a "real" show). That, and Wikipedia says this series is a scant 6 episodes. He could do this series in the break before TWD returns (6 months from now in October).

The character that dies COULD be Glenn, but I'd be surprised. He WILL die (as I already noted), but his death will (likely) be "remixed". Although, given the fact that I was convinced that he had died in S6E7... but that wrong guess was due to bad writing, not due to me not being able to pick up on the clues (the ones I previously noted). Which is why I'm pretty confident the character who died was Abraham (and this is what will be revealed to have happened when S7E1 airs).

Video: Negan kills #whoisit. (1:56)

PPP #38, TWD #7.