bless it!

hide, n. the skin of an animal, esp. when tanned or dressed.

This morning after breakfast, my roommates learned that my eyes had yet to be graced by the delightful scenes of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. The situation was immediately remedied - I haven't laughed that much at a movie in quite some time.

All I have to say after finishing it is this: the next time some burly mountain man wanders into Anacortes and starts swinging around lampposts belting out "Bless your beautiful hide!" in a resonating bass, I just might swoon.

As long as I can finish my chores first.